The Simpsons

Lisa discovers she has a crush on Nelson, the school bully, and struggles with her feelings. At the same time, Homer embarks on a scheme to get rich by exploiting an automatic dialling device commonly used by telemarketing companies, hoping it will bring him quick profit.

Lisa's Date with Density is a programme formatted as an episode. It belongs to the episode genre, meaning it forms a self‑contained story within a broader series. The title foregrounds Lisa, indicating that the narrative will centre on her experiences during the course of the show. The episode follows two parallel threads. On one side, Lisa finds herself developing a crush on Nelson, the school bully who normally intimidates her classmates. At the same time, Homer embarks on a scheme to become wealthy, relying on an automatic dialing device that telemarketing firms use to place calls in rapid succession. Both characters pursue their own ambitions, each driven by a desire for personal gain—whether emotional or financial. These intertwined plots showcase the contrast between Lisa’s tentative romantic feelings and Homer’s more materialistic quest. By pairing a teenage infatuation with a get‑rich‑quick venture, the episode highlights how different members of the family can be motivated by very different goals, yet both are navigating situations that push them out of their comfort zones.