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16 scenes · our breakdownThe episode begins with the couch gag, featuring the Simpsons family running to the couch, followed by a jazzy solo and beeping sounds.
00:00–00:16scheme · misunderstandingA radio DJ and announcer discuss Valentine's Day and play a song.
00:16–01:37scheme · misunderstandingMoe receives a valentine from a secret admirer, then Homer tries to give Marge a gift after forgetting Valentine's Day.
01:37–04:55scheme · misunderstandingStudents prepare valentines in class; Ralph has trouble with supplies and Principal Skinner warns about crude candy hearts.
04:55–06:13misunderstanding · pursuitLisa takes pity on Ralph and gives him a valentine; he misinterprets and walks her home.
06:13–07:03pursuit · misunderstandingA clip from Sideshow Mel's anniversary show is shown, then Lisa asks Marge and Homer for advice about Ralph.
07:03–07:22scheme · misunderstandingHomer and Marge advise Lisa on how to let Ralph down gently.
09:01–10:39schemeRalph asks his father how to get a girl to like him; Chief Wiggum advises persistence.
10:39–10:48pursuit · obsessionRalph visits Lisa's house, then the school play is cast with Ralph as George Washington.
10:48–15:02pursuitRalph is rejected by Lisa during the Krusty anniversary show, devastating him.
15:02–15:57Ralph is sad after Lisa's rejection; Chief Wiggum tries to comfort him.
15:57–16:37misunderstanding · social_rule_violationChief Wiggum has a brief encounter with a citizen about a tail light.
16:37–16:58schemeMiss Hoover and others prepare for the play, discussing orange drink and fire drill losses.
16:58–17:50pursuit · obsessionThe play continues with Ralph as George Washington and Milhouse as John Wilkes Booth.
17:50–18:28pursuit · obsessionRalph delivers a moving performance as George Washington, impressing the audience.
18:28–20:46pursuit · obsessionAfter the play, Ralph gives Lisa a valentine that says 'Let's be friends'.
20:46–22:58obsession · pursuitSame DNA
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