[s24e15] Black-eyed Please Apr 2026

: Before leaving, Ms. Cantwell reveals the reason for her hatred: she was bullied by "pretty girls" in her youth and projected that resentment onto Lisa, assuming Lisa used her looks to get ahead. Paradoxically, Lisa is flattered that someone finally considered her "pretty".

According to reviews from IMDb and TV Fanatic , the episode is noted for its focus on plot over rapid-fire humor. While some critics found the "pretty girl" motive for bullying Lisa a bit strange for her character, others praised Tina Fey's performance and the rare exploration of adult-on-child bullying. Last Week in TV #25 - Gentlemen of Leisure [S24E15] Black-Eyed Please

: To help Lisa, Homer enlists Edna Krabappel, who uses the "nuclear option": transferring Bart into Ms. Cantwell’s class. Bart’s relentless chaos drives the substitute to quit within minutes. : Before leaving, Ms

In Season 24, Episode 15, titled " Black-Eyed, Please " (originally aired March 10, 2013), the show explores a rare dynamic: what happens when the town's most moral man loses his cool, and the school’s most beloved overachiever meets someone who simply doesn't like her. Episode Overview According to reviews from IMDb and TV Fanatic

: Along with Tina Fey, the episode features evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins , who appears as a demonic version of himself in Ned's guilt-induced nightmare.