S05E18 · SCENE 15/24 · 12:55
Burns' Heir · Springfield Courthouse
Simpsons seek legal help

The Simpsons go to a lawyer and then court, but lose custody of Bart.

12:55→14:22
in the episode · 1m 27s · S05E18

What happens

12:55–14:22

Marge and Homer go to the police but are dismissed. They hire a lawyer who is incompetent. In court, the judge rules that Burns is Bart's biological father.

WhereSpringfield Courthouse
DriverHomer Simpson
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadBurns seeks an heir

Key lines

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13:09

Well, go ahead. Do your worst.

14:14

You know, we should really stop hiring him.

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Scene DNA

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Beats

14:04Judge rules in favor of Burns.

Scene in the episode

12:55–14:22
A · Burns seeks an heir
B · Bart's family conflict
C · Homer's chimney sweep

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