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|couchgag= The [[Simpson family]] arrives to find [[Thanos]] on the couch. [[Maggie]] gives him her pacifier which he places on his Infinity Gauntlet, proceeding to vaporize the family, except Maggie, who joins him on the couch. The gauntlet proceeds to suck on the pacifier as they get comfortable to watch TV.
|couchgag= The [[Simpson family]] arrives to find [[Thanos]] on the couch. [[Maggie]] gives him her pacifier which he places on his Infinity Gauntlet, proceeding to vaporize the family, except Maggie, who joins him on the couch. The gauntlet proceeds to suck on the pacifier as they get confortable to watch tv.
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|guests= [[Terry Gross]] as {{Ch|Terry Gross|herself}}<br>[[Patti LuPone]] as [[Cheryl Monroe]]
|guests= [[Patti LuPone]] as [[Cheryl Monroe]]<br>[[Terry Gross]] as {{ch|Terry Gross|herself}}
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|showrunner1= Al Jean
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|writer= [[Joel H. Cohen]]
 
|writer= [[Joel H. Cohen]]
 
|director= [[Chris Clements]]
 
|director= [[Chris Clements]]
 
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'''"The Girl on the Bus"''' is the 12th episode of [[season 30]]. It aired on January 13, [[2019]].
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'''"The Girl on the Bus"''' is the twelfth episode of [[Season 30|broadcast season 30]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred fifty-first episode overall. It originally aired on January 13, [[2019]]. The episode was written by [[Joel H. Cohen]] and directed by [[Chris Clements]]. It guest stars [[Terry Gross]] as {{Ch|Terry Gross|herself}} and [[Patti LuPone]] as [[Cheryl Monroe]].
  
 
== Synopsis ==
 
== Synopsis ==
{{Desc|When [[Lisa]] spots a new [[Sam Monroe|best friend]] from the window of the bus, she gets a taste of what life could be like with a different, more cultured family, and proceeds to try and live a double life.}}
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{{Synopsis|After seeing [[Sam Monroe|a girl]] from the window of the [[School Bus|bus]], [[Lisa]] introduces herself to her and they become friends. Experiencing life with a more cultured family, Lisa continues to lie about the [[Simpson family|her own family]] to spend more time with her new friend's family.}}
  
 
== Plot ==
 
== Plot ==
[[Kent Brockman]] presents This day in Springfield history, where the origins of the [[School Bus]] is shown, then shown in the present day all ruined, with the children's all causing chaos, and [[Bart]] wants to go for the Lunch-Boxeo middle weight title, but [[Lisa]] tells him they'll never unify the titles. The match with [[Nelson]] starts, while Lisa starts singing, when she meets eyes with a [[Sam Monroe|girl]] on the sidewalk, playing the clarinet.
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[[Kent Brockman]] presents ''This Day in Springfield History'', showing the origins of the [[School Bus]]. It then cuts to the present day, where the bus is ruined and the children are causing chaos. [[Bart]] wants to compete for the Lunch-Boxeo middleweight title, but [[Lisa]] tells him they will never unify the titles. Bart's match with [[Nelson]] begins as Lisa starts singing and locks eyes with a [[Sam Monroe|girl]] on the sidewalk who is playing the clarinet.
  
At dinner, the family reunites to watch U.S. Ninja Ultimate Beast Blaster on the couch, while Lisa tries to tell them about the girl she saw. The next day, Lisa has [[Otto]] stop the bus after more ruckus was caused, and she stops at [[The Promenade on the Grove at Springfield Heights]], where the girl, Sam Monroe, lives, but at her house she hears her cry.
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At dinner, the family gathers on the couch to watch ''U.S. Ninja Ultimate Beast Blaster'', while Lisa tries to tell them about the girl she saw. The next day, after more chaos on the bus, Lisa asks [[Otto]] to stop at [[The Promenade on the Grove at Springfield Heights]], where the girl, Sam Monroe, lives. At Sam's house, Lisa hears her crying.
  
Lisa enters her house and admires the nice house. Hearing Sam cry from her room she comes up and starts talking and playing music with her. She has dinner with her family and then watches them play music, just like their daughter. Going back home she feels depressed from how different and low it is, with them completely ignoring her and her questions.
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Lisa enters and admires the beautiful home. She goes upstairs, talks to Sam, and they play music together. Lisa has dinner with Sam's family and watches them play music like their daughter. Returning home, Lisa feels depressed by the contrast, as her own family ignores her and her questions.
  
At Sam's house, they ask about her family, but with the fact that her father announces that they're going to move soon, she lies about them, but when they drive her home, her plan was going to fail till she uses [[Ned Flanders]] as a father to avoid any problem, but due to a change at his work, the next day she finds out they're not moving and want to meet [[Marge]], so she lies saying her parents are moving out, so they invite her to stay with them.
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At Sam's house, they ask Lisa about her family. After Sam's father announces they are moving soon, Lisa lies about her family. When they drive her home and the lie risks exposure, she uses [[Ned Flanders]] as a stand-in father to avoid being caught. However, due to a change at Ned's work, Lisa learns the next day that Sam's family is not moving and now wants to meet [[Marge]]. Lisa then lies again, saying her parents are moving out, and Sam's family invites her to stay with them.
  
The plan is in motion as she leaves every night and comes back home in the morning, but is found out by Marge one night, having being informed by Ned, and has to spill the bins. Marge forces her to  invite Sam family over, to prove Lisa that she doesn't need to be embarrassed. The dinner goes good and they try to act good, but when it starts to be too much, she admit the lie. The dinner goes well afterwards, with both families reconciling and hugging, while Bart shows them how he renovated his room to be an entertainment one, and offers them the beer. After the dinner, Bart invites many Springfielders to a party in the room, where Homer is not invited.
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Lisa carries out her plan by sneaking out each night and returning home each morning. One night, [[Marge]] finds her out, having been informed by Ned, and Lisa confesses everything. Marge insists that Lisa invite Sam's family over, to show her she has nothing to be ashamed of. The dinner initially goes well, with the Simpson family trying to act proper. When the pressure becomes too much, Lisa admits the truth. The dinner continues on a positive note, and both families reconcile and hug. [[Bart]] shows everyone how he renovated his room into an entertainment space and offers them beer.
  
== International airdates ==
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After dinner, Bart invites many Springfielders to a party in his room, where [[Homer]] is notably not invited.
{{Airdates
 
|asiadate= May 5, 2019
 
|asiachannel= {{W|Fox (Southeast Asian TV channel)|Fox Asia}}
 
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|esLAdate= June 30, 2019
 
|esLAchannel= {{W|Fox Latin America|Fox Latin America}}
 
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|esdate= May 31, 2020
 
|eschannel= {{W|Neox (TV channel)|Neox}}
 
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}}
 
  
== Gallery ==
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== Production ==
 
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== Gallery ==
 
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== Promo videos ==
 
== Promo videos ==
*{{youtube|PeNMFZGyNQU|Thanos Visits The Simpsons}}
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*{{Youtube|PeNMFZGyNQU|Thanos Visits The Simpsons}}
*{{youtube|iiCO9ZZ5p20|Marge Preps Homer For Dinner}}
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*{{Youtube|iiCO9ZZ5p20|Marge Preps Homer For Dinner}}
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:55, October 15, 2025

Season 30 Episode
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"The Girl on the Bus"
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"The Girl on the Bus"
The Girl on the Bus promo 1.png
Episode Information
Episode number: 651
Season number: S30 E12
Production code: YABF04
Original airdate: January 13, 2019
Couch gag: The Simpson family arrives to find Thanos on the couch. Maggie gives him her pacifier which he places on his Infinity Gauntlet, proceeding to vaporize the family, except Maggie, who joins him on the couch. The gauntlet proceeds to suck on the pacifier as they get comfortable to watch TV.
Guest star(s): Terry Gross as herself
Patti LuPone as Cheryl Monroe
Showrunner: Al Jean
Written by: Joel H. Cohen
Directed by: Chris Clements

"The Girl on the Bus" is the twelfth episode of broadcast season 30 of The Simpsons and the six hundred fifty-first episode overall. It originally aired on January 13, 2019. The episode was written by Joel H. Cohen and directed by Chris Clements. It guest stars Terry Gross as herself and Patti LuPone as Cheryl Monroe.

Synopsis[edit]

After seeing a girl from the window of the bus, Lisa introduces herself to her and they become friends. Experiencing life with a more cultured family, Lisa continues to lie about the her own family to spend more time with her new friend's family.

Plot[edit]

Kent Brockman presents This Day in Springfield History, showing the origins of the School Bus. It then cuts to the present day, where the bus is ruined and the children are causing chaos. Bart wants to compete for the Lunch-Boxeo middleweight title, but Lisa tells him they will never unify the titles. Bart's match with Nelson begins as Lisa starts singing and locks eyes with a girl on the sidewalk who is playing the clarinet.

At dinner, the family gathers on the couch to watch U.S. Ninja Ultimate Beast Blaster, while Lisa tries to tell them about the girl she saw. The next day, after more chaos on the bus, Lisa asks Otto to stop at The Promenade on the Grove at Springfield Heights, where the girl, Sam Monroe, lives. At Sam's house, Lisa hears her crying.

Lisa enters and admires the beautiful home. She goes upstairs, talks to Sam, and they play music together. Lisa has dinner with Sam's family and watches them play music like their daughter. Returning home, Lisa feels depressed by the contrast, as her own family ignores her and her questions.

At Sam's house, they ask Lisa about her family. After Sam's father announces they are moving soon, Lisa lies about her family. When they drive her home and the lie risks exposure, she uses Ned Flanders as a stand-in father to avoid being caught. However, due to a change at Ned's work, Lisa learns the next day that Sam's family is not moving and now wants to meet Marge. Lisa then lies again, saying her parents are moving out, and Sam's family invites her to stay with them.

Lisa carries out her plan by sneaking out each night and returning home each morning. One night, Marge finds her out, having been informed by Ned, and Lisa confesses everything. Marge insists that Lisa invite Sam's family over, to show her she has nothing to be ashamed of. The dinner initially goes well, with the Simpson family trying to act proper. When the pressure becomes too much, Lisa admits the truth. The dinner continues on a positive note, and both families reconcile and hug. Bart shows everyone how he renovated his room into an entertainment space and offers them beer.

After dinner, Bart invites many Springfielders to a party in his room, where Homer is notably not invited.

Production[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Promo videos[edit]


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