S01E01 · SCENE 18/23 · 14:12
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire · Springfield Downs dog track
At the dog track

Homer and Bart go to the dog track.

14:12→14:46
in the episode · 0m 34s · S01E01
At the dog track

What happens

14:12–14:46

Homer and Bart arrive at the dog track. They see the dogs. A late scratch replaces a dog with Santa's Little Helper. Bart sees it as a sign. Homer bets all $13 on it.

WhereSpringfield Downs dog track
DriverHomer
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadDog track gamble

Key lines

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14:29

Thanks for listening, kid.

14:35

What's your name, Bart-ner?

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Scene DNA

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coincidence0.8
tense0.6
cheerful0.4
bet0.2
rapid back and forth

Beats

17:38Santa's Little Helper announced
17:55Homer bets all money

Scene in the episode

14:12–14:46
A · Christmas bonus crisis
B · Bart's tattoo removal
C · Homer as mall Santa
D · Dog track gamble

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