Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words
Episode Number	426
Production Code	KABF19
Original Airdate	16 November 2008
Chalkboard Gag	None
Couch Gag	The Simpsons run to a roman coach. A volcano explodes and covers them in ash, probably a reference to the city of Pompeii.
Special Guest Voices	Merl Reagle and Will Shortz
Written By	Tim Long
Directed By	Nancy Kruse

"Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words" is the sixth episode of Season 20. It aired on November 16, 2008. The episode was written by Tim Long and directed by Nancy Kruse. Merl Reagle and Will Shortz guest starred.

SynopsisEdit

Lisa discovers she has an impressive knack for solving crossword puzzles and she enters in a city-wide crossword tournament. Feelings are hurt though when Homer bets against Lisa in the championship match.

PlotEdit

Lisa becomes obsessed with crossword puzzles after she helps a man finish one at the bank. She later enters a crossword competition and begins winning rapidly fast. Meanwhile, Homer finds a pub where the competition is being held and bets all of his money on his daughter. In the last match, he bets against her and wins because Gil Gunderson tricks her into picking up his glasses, stalling her so he can win. Later, Lisa finds out that Homer is betting on her, and she becomes angry with him, and changes her last name to Marge's maiden name, Bouvier. Homer, feeling bad, and trying to have lisa forgive him, gathers New York Times Crossword editors Will Shortz and Merl Reagle to help him get Lisa back.