S04E17 · EP
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22 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons watch a McBain movie at the theater.
00:00–00:07lie · threatThe McBain movie continues with the villain's speech and McBain's arrival.
00:07–00:56negotiation · scheme
3 ▸ 00:56Mr. Burns waits for the union rep who has disappeared.
00:56–03:26negotiation · obsessionDr. Wolfe scolds Ralph for lying about brushing and shows Marge a book of British smiles. He then examines Maggie and Lisa, diagnosing Lisa with crooked teeth needing braces.
03:26–03:50humiliation · social_rule_violationMarge tells Homer that Lisa needs braces. Homer reassures her that the dental plan from the strike of 1988 will cover it.
03:50–04:32misunderstanding · double_standardHomer rallies the union to reject a contract that drops the dental plan.
04:32–07:24negotiation · escalationHomer is elected union president after his passionate speech.
07:24–08:16negotiation · schemeHomer fantasizes about being a mafia don with a special donut.
08:16–09:01scheme · impersonationLisa receives old-fashioned braces that cannot get wet.
09:01–11:34humiliation · social_rule_violationMr. Burns attempts to bribe Homer with a backroom deal.
11:34–11:49misunderstanding · schemeLisa has a terrifying dream about her dental procedure.
11:49–12:04humiliation · threatBurns sends hired goons to intimidate Homer at home.
12:04–12:15threat · violence
13 ▸ 12:15Burns gives Homer a tour of his mansion to pressure him.
12:15–14:13humiliation · threatHomer decides to resign as union president but changes his mind.
14:13–15:02petty_grievance · misunderstandingLisa's braces ruin her school photo, leading to a strike vote.
15:02–15:49humiliation · social_rule_violationThe workers strike while Burns hires old-fashioned strikebreakers.
15:49–18:02negotiation · escalationHomer enjoys his power while Burns plots with Smithers.
18:02–18:44rivalry · obsessionHomer and Burns appear on a talk show to discuss the strike.
18:44–19:35negotiation · threatBurns tries to destroy Springfield but fails.
19:35–20:35threat · violence
20 ▸ 20:35The workers sing joyfully, forcing Burns to negotiate.
20:35–21:27negotiation · dealHomer resigns and the workers return to work with the dental plan.
21:27–22:06deal · negotiationHomer realizes he left the gas on at home.
22:06–22:59coincidence · escalationSame DNA
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