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Season 5  "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy"  5x14

Aired 30 years ago - Feb 17, 1994

Lisa is shocked to find that her new Malibu Stacy doll reinforces negative stereotypes of women. With Smithers' help, Lisa tracks down the original creator of Malibu Stacy and convinces her to market a new doll that's a better role model for girls.

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Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 1
complete with Deathbringer missiles that really launch.
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[ Groaning ]
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- " One, two, three o'clock four o'clock rock " - "[ Piano ]
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 4
Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 5
Look! Achy Breaky Stacy for $1 .99!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 6
- [ Screaming ] Get him! - Help! Mr. Weiss!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 7
- Thanks for buyin' us these toys, Grampa. - Bah!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 8
The president is a demi-crat.!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 9
- [ Screams ] - [ Bangs, Rings ]
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 10
I guess I am an old crank.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 11
Holy smokes! That's it!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 12
to deliver what will no doubt be a stirring and memorable address.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 13
Don't ask me. I'm just a girl! [ Giggles ]
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 14
-Just what I was gonna say. - [ Growls, Grunts ]
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 15
[ Groaning ] Don't you people see anything wrong with what Malibu Stacy says?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 16
They cannot keep making dolls like this.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 17
And we can't watch Fox, 'cause they own those chemical weapon plants in Syria.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 18
Now let's forget our troubles with a big bowl of strawberry ice cream!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 19
If you've given Malibu Stacy a haircut and need to order a replacement head, press two.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 20
Welcome to Enchantment Lane, where all the parts come together...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 21
Leroy! Get your ass in gear.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 22
The dream? To mass-market a fashion doll that was also edible.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 23
Hello, Malibu Stacy collectors. I'll see you...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 24
- If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer-- - I have one.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 25
- Oh, you. Get away! [ Chuckles ] - Ah, don't act like you don't like it.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 26
Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 27
invent... me...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 28
Do we sell French... fries?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 29
Here, I'm writing an article on her for my next Malibu Stacy newsletter.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 30
Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 31
I'd like to talk to you about Malibu Stacy?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 32
Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 33
- But what do you expect me to do? - Change what she says.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 34
I'd be mortified if someone ever made a lousy product with the Simpson name on it.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 35
But if you can learn from Malibu Stacy's mistakes, so can everyone.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 36
We need some more secret sauce! Put this mayonnaise in the sun.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 37
- [ Biting Sound ] - [ Man ] Ow.!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 38
And to top it off, the down-to-earth good looks of Eleanor Roosevelt.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 39
- Release me from your kung fu grip. - Fine.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 40
Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 41
Look, little girl. We got other talking dollies to record today.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 42
[ Car Door Closing, Tires Screeching ]
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 43
How 'bout Minerva, after the Roman goddess of wisdom?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 44
Hello! Pay attention to me. Look at me!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 45
Gentlemen, we've got to sink this Lisa Lionheart doll and fast.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 46
- [ Lisa ] Dad, did you hear something? - I don't know.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 47
- Talk about the dolly! - Well, you were right about the Berlin Wall.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 48
Oh, and the president was arrested for murder. More on that tomorrow night.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 49
- [ Chattering ] - You know a good place?
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Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 2
[ Groaning ]
#2 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 3
- " One, two, three o'clock four o'clock rock " - "[ Piano ]
#3 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 4 #4 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 5
Look! Achy Breaky Stacy for $1 .99!
#5 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 6
- [ Screaming ] Get him! - Help! Mr. Weiss!
#6 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 7
- Thanks for buyin' us these toys, Grampa. - Bah!
#7 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 8
The president is a demi-crat.!
#8 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 9
- [ Screams ] - [ Bangs, Rings ]
#9 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 10
I guess I am an old crank.
#10 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 11
Holy smokes! That's it!
#11 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 12
to deliver what will no doubt be a stirring and memorable address.
#12 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 13
Don't ask me. I'm just a girl! [ Giggles ]
#13 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 14
-Just what I was gonna say. - [ Growls, Grunts ]
#14 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 15
[ Groaning ] Don't you people see anything wrong with what Malibu Stacy says?
#15 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 16
They cannot keep making dolls like this.
#16 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 17
And we can't watch Fox, 'cause they own those chemical weapon plants in Syria.
#17 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 18
Now let's forget our troubles with a big bowl of strawberry ice cream!
#18 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 19
If you've given Malibu Stacy a haircut and need to order a replacement head, press two.
#19 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 20
Welcome to Enchantment Lane, where all the parts come together...
#20 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 21
Leroy! Get your ass in gear.
#21 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 22
The dream? To mass-market a fashion doll that was also edible.
#22 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 23
Hello, Malibu Stacy collectors. I'll see you...
#23 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 24
- If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer-- - I have one.
#24 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 25
- Oh, you. Get away! [ Chuckles ] - Ah, don't act like you don't like it.
#25 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 26 #26 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 27
invent... me...
#27 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 28
Do we sell French... fries?
#28 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 29
Here, I'm writing an article on her for my next Malibu Stacy newsletter.
#29 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 30 #30 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 31
I'd like to talk to you about Malibu Stacy?
#31 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 32 #32 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 33
- But what do you expect me to do? - Change what she says.
#33 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 34
I'd be mortified if someone ever made a lousy product with the Simpson name on it.
#34 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 35
But if you can learn from Malibu Stacy's mistakes, so can everyone.
#35 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 36
We need some more secret sauce! Put this mayonnaise in the sun.
#36 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 37
- [ Biting Sound ] - [ Man ] Ow.!
#37 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 38
And to top it off, the down-to-earth good looks of Eleanor Roosevelt.
#38 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 39
- Release me from your kung fu grip. - Fine.
#39 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 40 #40 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 41
Look, little girl. We got other talking dollies to record today.
#41 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 42
[ Car Door Closing, Tires Screeching ]
#42 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 43
How 'bout Minerva, after the Roman goddess of wisdom?
#43 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 44
Hello! Pay attention to me. Look at me!
#44 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 45
Gentlemen, we've got to sink this Lisa Lionheart doll and fast.
#45 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 46
- [ Lisa ] Dad, did you hear something? - I don't know.
#46 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 47
- Talk about the dolly! - Well, you were right about the Berlin Wall.
#47 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 48
Oh, and the president was arrested for murder. More on that tomorrow night.
#48 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 49
- [ Chattering ] - You know a good place?
#49 Recap of The Simpsons Season 5 Episode 14 (S05E14) - 50 #50