Reception
"Lisa the Drama Queen" was watched by 5.75 million viewers during its first airing, which, at that point, was the least watched episode in The Simpsons' history.
Since airing, the episode has received mixed reviews from television critics. Erich Asperschlager of TV Verdict wrote: "It’s no secret that The Simpsons isn’t what it used to be. The past few seasons have been hit or miss, but once in a while an episode comes along that reminds me why I’ve kept watching. 'Lisa the Drama Queen' is one of those episodes." Robert Canning of IGN commented: "It's been argued that Lisa episodes of The Simpsons are basically hit and miss. In my opinion, the boring, unfunny Lisa episodes far outweigh the classic Lisa episodes. 'Lisa the Drama Queen' was one of those episodes that fell into the boring majority. There were a number of reasons for this — too many song montages, for one — but ultimately it boiled down to the uninspired storyline. Worst episode of the Simpsons ever."
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