S02E08 · EP
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21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownBart and Milhouse watch a choreographed wrestling match on TV.
01:21–02:35lie · schemeHomer argues with a man over a barstool at Moe's.
02:35–02:49petty_grievanceA TV ad promotes the Monster Truck Rally with Truck-a-saurus.
02:49–03:34schemeHomer suggests the family go to the Monster Truck Rally.
03:34–03:40misunderstanding · double_standardLisa performs at her school recital with the orchestra.
05:15–05:51Homer and Marge praise Lisa after the recital.
05:51–06:30rivalryTruck-a-saurus crushes the Simpson family car.
06:53–07:20violence · escalationThe inventor of Truck-a-saurus apologizes and gives champagne.
07:20–08:02negotiation
11 ▸ 08:02The family watches more monster truck events and eats snacks.
08:02–09:16
12 ▸ 09:16Daredevil Lance Murdock jumps over a tank of dangerous animals.
09:16–10:04threat · escalationBart is inspired by Lance Murdock and wants to be a daredevil.
10:04–10:20obsessionBart gets injured while training for daredevil stunts.
11:08–11:21violence · escalationDr. Hibbert shows injured children from copying TV stunts.
11:21–12:39investigation · comeuppanceBart shows off his daredevil skills to classmates.
12:39–12:58obsession · social_rule_violationBart announces he will jump Springfield Gorge on a skateboard.
12:58–13:49scheme · obsession
19 ▸ 13:49Bart visits Lance Murdock in the hospital for advice.
13:49–17:51seduction · obsessionHomer and Marge forbid Bart from jumping the gorge.
17:51–18:07
21 ▸ 18:07Homer asks Bart to promise not to jump the gorge.
18:07–18:47negotiation · deal
22 ▸ 18:47Bart breaks his promise and attempts the gorge jump.
18:47–19:36betrayal · lie
23 ▸ 19:36Homer threatens to jump the gorge to teach Bart a lesson.
19:36–20:23threat · comeuppanceHomer successfully jumps the gorge and celebrates.
20:23–20:27escalationSame DNA
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