S09E08 · SCENE 15/24 · 11:08
Lisa the Skeptic · Simpson house kitchen
Lisa argues with Marge

Lisa and Marge argue about faith and science regarding the angel.

11:08→14:38
in the episode · 3m 30s · S09E08

What happens

11:08–14:38

Lisa is frustrated with the townspeople's belief in the angel. Marge reveals she believes in angels too, leading to a heartfelt argument about faith and science between mother and daughter.

WhereSimpson house kitchen
DriverLisa
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadLisa's scientific skepticism

Key lines

from this scene
12:25

Then why'd you come running up like that?

12:47

No one gets into heaven without a glow stick. I'll take four.

13:47

Miss Simpson, how can you maintain your skepticism in spite of the fact this thing really, really looks like an angel?

14:00

Oh, that's a bunch of baloney, Lisa!

More quotes on the Simpsons Wiki →

Scene DNA

weights 0–1
tender0.6
double standard0.5
sad0.4
argument

Beats

13:08Marge admits she believes

Scene in the episode

11:08–14:38
A · Angel hoax and faith
B · Homer's get-rich scheme
C · Lisa's scientific skepticism
D · Police sting operation

Clips from this episode

fan uploads · YouTube · matched by frame
Keep An Eye On It (The Simpsons) · ThingsICantFindOtherwise
I Just Hope Medical Science Can Cure Me (The Simpsons) · ThingsICantFindOtherwise
The Simpsons - Bart Calls Homer a Flabbi · Christopher Tabin
Science V. Religion (The Simpsons) · ThingsICantFindOtherwise

Who's in it

LS
Lisa Simpson246 episodes · drives 781 scenes
MS
Marge Simpson237 episodes · drives 977 scenes

Props in this scene

shop
Links may earn SceneClip a commission.

Collect it

eBay
More on eBay →
Links earn SceneClip a commission.

Merch on Amazon

sponsored
AMZN
Lisa the Skeptic merchShirts, mugs, posters
Shop
AMZN
Lisa Simpson merchFigures, shirts, gifts
Shop
AMZN
Marge Simpson merchFigures, shirts, gifts
Shop
AMZN
The Simpsons giftsGift ideas for fans
Shop
Links may earn SceneClip a commission.

Where to watch

sponsored
TV
Stream all 36 seasonsWhere it's streaming now · JustWatch
Find
BD
The Complete SeriesBlu-ray / DVD box set
Shop
EP
Lisa the SkepticDigital purchase
Buy
Links may earn SceneClip a commission. Illustrative availability.