The Simpsons Season 25 Episode 15
The Simpsons
Season 25

Ep 15. The War of Art

  • TV-PG
  • March 23, 2014
  • 21 min
  • 6.9  (1,127)

The War of Art is the fifteenth episode of the 25th season of The Simpsons. The episode sees Marge and Lisa Simpson setting out to create their own paintings after admiring a series of works at a local art exhibit. However, when they come across a gallery owner who is interested in displaying Lisa's piece, Marge becomes jealous and sets out to prove that she is the better artist.

The episode opens with the Simpson family attending a local art exhibit, where Lisa becomes inspired by the work on display and decides to create her own painting. Marge, feeling left out, also decides to give painting a try. The two set up a shared workspace in the garage and get to work on their art, but soon find themselves facing problems.

As Lisa works on her painting, Marge realizes that she is actually good at art and becomes determined to prove that she is the better artist. She starts copying Lisa's work and passing it off as her own, getting more and more invested in the process as time goes on. Meanwhile, Lisa's painting garners attention from a few local art collectors and gallery owners, and she is soon offered a spot in a prestigious art exhibit.

This development sets the stage for a competition between Marge and Lisa that drives the rest of the episode. As Lisa works to create a follow-up piece for the exhibit, Marge becomes increasingly obsessed with proving that she is the better artist. She starts taking Lisa's work and adding her own touches to it, eventually deceiving a local art dealer into believing that she is the true creator of Lisa's work.

As the exhibition approaches, the two pieces of art come into direct conflict, with Marge's derivative take on Lisa's work drawing the attention of the crowds. However, when Lisa confronts Marge about her deceit, the truth comes out, and the two are left to deal with the fallout.

The episode concludes with a resolution that sees the two coming together and finding a new appreciation for their individual talents. It's a heartwarming message that speaks to the importance of honest creativity and the value of expressing oneself through art.

Overall, The War of Art is a well-crafted episode of The Simpsons that tackles familiar themes with grace and wit. The show has always excelled at exploring the complexities of family dynamics, and this episode is no exception. Fans of the show will find plenty to enjoy here, with rich character moments and clever jokes that are sure to keep them entertained. All in all, it's a strong entry in the series and a welcome addition to its long and storied legacy.

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  • First Aired
    March 23, 2014
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (1,127)