S02E13 · SCENE 4/23 · 03:18
Simpsons get cable installed

Homer shows the family their new illegal cable connection.

03:18→05:03
in the episode · 1m 45s · S02E13

What happens

03:18–05:03

Homer installs the cable and calls the family to watch. Marge questions the legality and cost. Homer shows her the pamphlet. Marge is distracted by a women's network show.

WhereSimpson living room
DriverHomer
Positionsetup
ThreadHomer steals cable

Key lines

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03:19

-What do you want? -I want free cable!

03:36

Fact: Cable companies are faceless corporations which makes it okay."

03:50

Don't you hate it when you go to the toilet and there's no toilet paper?

04:55

Before we begin, you'll need 5 yards of sterilized cotton.

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Beats

04:00Homer announces cable
04:44Marge distracted by show

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03:18–05:03
B · Bart's moral crisis
C · Lisa's protest

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