S04E08 · SCENE 8/23 · 03:33
The New Kid on the Block · Simpson house living room
Laura's mother visits

Laura's mother Ruth talks to Marge about moving and divorce.

03:33→04:26
in the episode · 0m 53s · S04E08

What happens

03:33–04:26

Ruth Powers introduces herself to Marge, mentions her divorce, and gives a gift to Homer. Homer reacts badly.

WhereSimpson house living room
DriverRuth
Positionsetup
ThreadBart's crush on Laura

Key lines

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03:51

Let me have them. Bart, that's not funny!

03:54

There are some who say the monster is still... here! [ Screaming ]

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
awkward0.6
social rule violation0.4
tender0.4
argument

Beats

04:40Ruth gives gift to Homer

Scene in the episode

03:33–04:26
A · Bart's crush on Laura
B · Homer sues restaurant

Clips from this episode

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Marge Simpson237 episodes · drives 977 scenes
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Ruth Powers5 episodes · drives 6 scenes
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Homer Simpson371 episodes · drives 4177 scenes

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