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18 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons watch a dinosaur TV family and Homer complains about rock music.
00:17–00:39Marge warns the kids that Aunt Selma's new boyfriend is an ex-convict.
00:39–01:22social_rule_violation
3 ▸ 01:22Sideshow Bob enters the Simpson house and Bart recognizes him as Krusty's enemy.
01:22–03:36scheme · threatBob recalls losing an Emmy to Krusty and his bitterness ruining the night.
03:36–04:25humiliation · rivalryBob describes prison life and his plot for revenge against Bart.
04:25–04:59scheme · obsessionBob reads Selma's letter and describes how their love bloomed through prison correspondence.
04:59–06:28seduction · dealBob proposes to Selma in front of the Simpsons, and she accepts despite Bart's objections.
06:28–08:15scheme · seductionKrusty hosts a telethon and expresses love for his audience and kids.
08:15–08:24Krusty and Bob reconcile on stage, and Krusty forgives Bob for framing him.
08:24–12:01confession · deal
10 ▸ 12:01The family discusses wedding details, including food and Selma's smoking habit.
12:01–12:23misunderstandingBob insults MacGyver, causing Selma to call off the wedding until Homer intervenes.
12:23–13:56petty_grievance
12 ▸ 13:56Bob agrees to take walks during MacGyver to save the wedding, but Bart remains suspicious.
13:56–14:19deal · avoidance
13 ▸ 14:19Bob and Selma marry, and Bart voices his suspicions to Chief Wiggum.
14:19–16:02scheme · threatBob and Selma record their honeymoon, and Bob secretly plots to kill her.
16:02–18:12scheme · seductionBob reveals his plan to kill Selma by filling the room with gas and using her cigarette.
18:12–18:41scheme · threatBart watches MacGyver with Patty and realizes Selma is in danger from a gas leak.
18:41–18:46investigation · coincidence
17 ▸ 18:46Bart explains to the family how Bob planned to kill Selma with a gas explosion.
18:46–20:51scheme · investigationBob is arrested, and Bart is praised for his mistrust while they leave the gas-filled hallway.
20:51–22:49comeuppance · betrayalSame DNA
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