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The Simpsons - S11E20 - Last Tap Dance in Springfield
 

The Simpsons season 11 episode 20

Last Tap Dance in Springfield

 
Lisa enters a tap dancing academy, where the teacher is a child star who never quite grew up. Meanwhile, Homer gets laser eye surgery.
 
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The Simpsons / S11E20 : Last Tap Dance in Springfield
Season 11, Episode 20 | Aired on May 7, 2000 | TV-PG | 25 min. | FOX
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The Simpsons season 11 episode 20 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Homer opts for laser eye surgery, while Lisa is inspired to dance after watching "Tango de la Muerte." She struggles with tap dancing lessons from former child star Little Vicki. Meanwhile, Bart and Milhouse spend a wild night in the mall. At Lisa's dance recital, her self-tapping shoes cause chaos, but it's revealed she danced on her own. The episode concludes with Lisa embracing her true talents, supported by her family.

Full Episode S11E20 Recap

### Opening Scene: The Simpsons Watching TV - The Simpsons family watches a TV show featuring the "Cyborganizer," a robocop designed for paperwork. - Homer dismisses concerns about sitting too close to the TV. ### Mall Adventure Begins - Marge plans to take Bart to the mall for camping supplies. Homer stays home to watch TV. - At the mall, Bart avoids shopping by faking a tantrum. ### Homer's Eye Checkup and Laser Surgery - Homer goes for an eye checkup, where he jokes and struggles with the test. - He opts for laser eye surgery, ignoring the risks. ### Lisa's Inspiration from a Movie - Marge and Lisa watch "Tango de la Muerte," inspiring Lisa to become a dancer. ### Dance Lessons with Little Vicki - Lisa enrolls in dance lessons with Little Vicki, a former child star. - Lisa struggles with tap dancing, feeling out of place. ### Bart and Milhouse's Mall Adventure - Bart and Milhouse decide to stay in the mall overnight, turning it into their playground. ### Lisa's Dance Challenges - Lisa continues to struggle with dancing, feeling frustrated and overshadowed. ### Bart and Milhouse's Night at the Mall - The boys enjoy their night, but their mess leads to a suspicion of a giant rat in the mall. ### Lisa's Disappointment and Frink's Solution - Lisa is demoted to curtain puller for the recital. - Professor Frink offers a solution with self-tapping shoes. ### Dance Recital Chaos - During the recital, Lisa's shoes go out of control, causing chaos. - It's revealed that Lisa was actually dancing on her own. ### Conclusion - Lisa comes to terms with not being a dancer, but her family supports her other talents. - The episode ends with a humorous twist involving a weasel and self-tapping shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Homer choose to stay home instead of going to the mall?

Homer chooses to stay home to enjoy watching TV.

What motivates Bart to fake a tantrum at the mall?

Bart fakes a tantrum to avoid shopping for camping supplies.

What procedure does Homer opt for during his eye checkup?

Homer opts for laser eye surgery.

Which movie inspires Lisa to become a dancer?

"Tango de la Muerte" inspires Lisa to pursue dancing.

Who is Little Vicki in "The Simpsons"?

Little Vicki is a former child star who gives dance lessons to Lisa.

Why do Bart and Milhouse decide to stay in the mall overnight?

They stay in the mall for an adventurous experience, taking advantage of the assumption that they are at camp.

What leads to the suspicion of a giant rat in the mall?

The mess created by Bart and Milhouse during their overnight stay leads to this suspicion.

How does Professor Frink help Lisa with her dancing?

Professor Frink provides Lisa with self-tapping shoes.

What happens during the dance recital in the episode?

Lisa's self-tapping shoes go out of control, causing chaos at the recital.

What is the resolution for Lisa's dancing aspirations?

Lisa realizes she may not be a dancer, but her family supports her other talents.

What comedic twist occurs at the end of the episode?

The episode ends with a humorous scene involving a weasel and self-tapping shoes.

Does Homer successfully complete his laser eye surgery?

Yes, Homer completes his laser eye surgery but has some complications.

How does Marge feel about Lisa wanting to be a dancer?

Marge is supportive and excited about Lisa's interest in dancing.

What role does Lisa end up with in the dance recital?

Lisa ends up being the curtain puller in the recital.

Is Lisa's dancing during the recital solely due to the self-tapping shoes?

No, it's revealed that Lisa was actually dancing on her own, not just because of the shoes.

 
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