The Simpsons: Homer Knows Best Season 1 Episode 3 Lisa's Pony

In the episode "Lisa's Pony" of The Simpsons season 1, Homer tries to make amends with Lisa after missing her performance at a school talent show by buying her a pony, which he names Princess. However, the responsibilities of caring for a pony prove to be more than Homer expected, and he starts neglecting his job, health, and family in order to spend all his time with Princess.

As Princess grows healthier and stronger, Lisa becomes more neglectful of her own responsibilities and starts spending all her time at the stable, trying to hide Princess from her mom. Meanwhile, Homer continues to indulge Princess and neglects his family, even missing important events like Maggie's first word.

As the family's finances start to suffer due to Princess's upkeep and Homer's neglect of his job, Homer and Lisa both realize that they have to make some tough decisions in order to take responsibility for their actions and make things right. Homer eventually decides to sell his beloved car in order to pay for Princess's care and keep her in their family, and Lisa, recognizing her own role in neglecting her studies, rededicates herself to her academic pursuits.

In the end, the family is able to find a balance between caring for their loved ones and taking responsibility for their actions, and Homer learns an important lesson about what it means to truly put your family first. "Lisa's Pony" is a classic episode of The Simpsons that showcases the show's unique blend of humor, heart, and social commentary, and remains a fan favorite to this day.