The Simpsons family crashes into the couch during the opening credits.

Mr. Burns dreams of his childhood with Bobo, then wakes and mentions Bobo to Smithers.

Mr. Burns asks for Bobo, and Smithers mentions birthday preparations.

Homer complains about having to work at Burns' birthday party.

Burns sees Homer's antics and hires him to perform comedy at the party.

Homer writes a comedy roast insulting Mr. Burns for the party.

Homer insults Ned Flanders, causing social awkwardness.

The Ramones perform at Burns' party, then Burns orders them killed.

Homer's insulting comedy routine enrages Mr. Burns and ends the party.

Homer is injured and vows never to perform again, but plans another roast.

Mr. Burns mourns his lost teddy bear Bobo in his mansion.

Maggie discovers the teddy bear Bobo in a bag of ice at the Kwik-E-Mart.

Smithers dresses as a bear to cheer Burns, but Burns rejects it.

Homer discovers the teddy bear is Mr. Burns' prized Bobo.

The Simpson family argues about whether to return Bobo to Mr. Burns.

Homer tries to negotiate a high ransom for Bobo with Mr. Burns.

Mr. Burns agrees to Homer's ransom demand of a million dollars and islands.

Homer cancels the deal with Burns because Maggie loves the bear.

Mr. Burns and Smithers attempt to steal Bobo from the Simpson house.

Mr. Burns takes over all TV channels to pressure Homer into giving up the bear.

An angry mob forms outside the Simpson house demanding Homer give up the bear.

Mr. Burns humbly begs Homer for the bear, but Maggie refuses to give it.

Mr. Burns accepts Maggie's victory and gives her advice to keep the bear.