S03E24 · EP
Episode DNA
22 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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22 scenes · our breakdownHomer fails a physical at the nuclear plant due to radiation exposure.
00:17–00:59lie · secret_exposedBurns consults lawyers to avoid a lawsuit from Homer.
00:59–01:28scheme · betrayal
4 ▸ 01:28Homer hears failed businessmen at Moe's Tavern.
01:28–03:06coincidence · humiliation
5 ▸ 03:06Herb Powell explains how Homer ruined his car company.
03:06–03:54betrayal · humiliation
6 ▸ 03:54The Simpson couch breaks during a living room Olympics stunt.
03:54–04:35escalation · humiliationHomer recalls TV moments and ends up at Flanders' curb.
04:35–05:21obsession · coincidenceHomer overhears a baby cry and gets an idea for a product.
05:21–07:37coincidence · eavesdropping
9 ▸ 07:37Burns tricks Homer into signing a settlement for $2,000.
07:37–08:29lie · scheme
10 ▸ 08:29Homer receives a fake award at a ceremony with Joe Frazier.
08:29–08:36humiliation · escalation
11 ▸ 08:36Homer argues with Joe Frazier at Moe's and they fight.
08:36–09:42petty_grievance · violence
12 ▸ 09:42Herb Powell arrives in Springfield by train.
09:42–10:39coincidence · pursuit
13 ▸ 10:39Homer becomes obsessed with buying a vibrating chair.
10:39–11:16obsession · petty_grievanceThe Flanders family welcomes Herb into their home.
11:16–11:21coincidence · social_rule_violationHerb visits the Simpsons and reconciles with Homer.
11:21–12:19confession · betrayalHerb tells the family about his life as a homeless man.
12:19–13:39humiliation · confessionThe family plays Monopoly and discusses how to spend the $2,000.
13:39–16:04scheme · dealHerb presents his baby translator invention to the family.
16:04–16:52scheme · dealHerb builds the baby translator and tests it on Maggie.
16:52–18:45obsession · humiliationHerb complains that Homer still treats him badly.
18:45–18:52petty_grievance · confessionHerb's invention is a hit at a trade show, making him rich again.
18:52–19:13deal · comeuppanceHerb forgives Homer and gives him a vibrating chair.
19:13–21:13confession · dealThe family uses their new gifts, including the washer and dryer.
21:13–22:35escalation · humiliationSame DNA
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