What The Simpsons' Lockdown Episode Says About Lisa's Mental Health
The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons Season 34, Episode 20, "The Very Hungry Caterpillars," which debuted Sunday, May 7 on Fox.
Lisa Simpson's mental health has been an element of The Simpsons since the very beginning of the show. Season 1's "Moaning Lisa" was a foundational episode for the character, exploring her depression from a very blunt and real perspective. Lisa's attempts to simply ignore her problems ended up making things worse, and it was only when she found an outlet for her emotions through music that she gained some peace. As the show has progressed, her depression has remained an element of the character -- particularly in episodes that highlight how isolated she can feel.
Lisa's struggles with anxiety become especially pronounced in Season 34's "The Very Hungry Caterpillars," with the effects of the lockdown on Springfield sending her into a mental chaos. It's an interesting showcase for the way...
Lisa Simpson's mental health has been an element of The Simpsons since the very beginning of the show. Season 1's "Moaning Lisa" was a foundational episode for the character, exploring her depression from a very blunt and real perspective. Lisa's attempts to simply ignore her problems ended up making things worse, and it was only when she found an outlet for her emotions through music that she gained some peace. As the show has progressed, her depression has remained an element of the character -- particularly in episodes that highlight how isolated she can feel.
Lisa's struggles with anxiety become especially pronounced in Season 34's "The Very Hungry Caterpillars," with the effects of the lockdown on Springfield sending her into a mental chaos. It's an interesting showcase for the way...
- 5/9/2023
- by Brandon Zachary
- CBR
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