Episode DNA
23 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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1 ▸ 00:01The Simpson family complains about Grampa's smell and decides to teach the kids to value the elderly.
00:01–01:21social_rule_violation · escalation
2 ▸ 01:21The family suggests various outings for Grampa, but none seem suitable.
01:21–02:32escalation · misunderstanding
3 ▸ 02:32Grampa meets Beatrice Simmons at the Springfield Retirement Castle and they flirt.
02:32–04:19seduction · coincidence
4 ▸ 04:19Grampa and Bea awkwardly arrange to spend the evening together.
04:19–05:03seduction · social_rule_violation
5 ▸ 05:03Grampa gets ready for his date with Bea at the retirement home.
05:03–05:50obsession
6 ▸ 05:50Grampa tries to buy a birthday gift for Bea at a military antique store.
05:50–06:36negotiation · misunderstanding
7 ▸ 06:36Homer insists Grampa join the family for a Sunday outing, ignoring Grampa's date.
06:36–07:20misunderstanding · social_rule_violationThe Simpsons take Grampa to Discount Lion Safari, which is disappointing.
07:20–08:19escalation · humiliationGrampa goes to Bea's room for her birthday party but finds she has died.
08:19–08:30coincidence · secret_exposedGrampa mourns Bea and blames Homer for missing her last moments.
08:30–09:07betrayal · humiliationAttorney Lionel Hutz informs Grampa that Bea left him $106,000.
09:07–09:50coincidence · deal
12 ▸ 09:50Grampa calls Homer to brag about his inheritance and upgrades his retirement home room.
09:50–11:57deal · humiliation
13 ▸ 11:57Grampa is sad despite his money and has a ghostly visit from Bea.
11:57–12:03coincidence · confession
14 ▸ 12:03Grampa visits the Simpson house and announces he will give away Bea's money.
12:03–12:46confession · dealNews spreads about Grampa's charity, and people line up to ask for money.
12:46–13:13escalation · humiliation
16 ▸ 13:13Various people, including Mr. Burns, plead for Grampa's money.
13:13–17:26humiliation · threat
17 ▸ 17:26People propose bizarre projects for Grampa's money, including a death ray.
17:26–17:34scheme
18 ▸ 17:34Lisa argues that the money should go to the truly needy in slums.
17:34–18:01confession · social_rule_violationA retirement home employee convinces Grampa to go on a gambling junket.
18:01–18:16deal · schemeHomer and the family rush to stop Grampa from gambling.
18:16–18:42pursuit · escalation
21 ▸ 18:42Grampa starts gambling at the casino and wins big.
18:42–18:59bet · escalation
22 ▸ 18:59Homer physically stops Grampa from betting everything on 36.
18:59–20:43bet · violence
23 ▸ 20:43Grampa decides to give the remaining money to his family.
20:43–20:58confession · dealSame DNA
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