The Simpsons start their day with a couch gag and school bell.

Bart escapes school on a beautiful day, riding a prison bus.

Mrs. Krabappel introduces painful new chairs and extends school hours.

Bart lies to Mrs. Krabappel to leave school for a fake dentist appointment.

Skinner and Willie interrogate Lisa about Bart's whereabouts.

Bart enjoys his hooky at the Springfield Natural History Museum.

Skinner follows Bart's trail to the museum and an auction.

Bart and Homer both skip their responsibilities and meet at the museum.

Skinner relentlessly pursues Bart through town.

Bart accidentally drops into a car and hides from Skinner.

Bart witnesses Freddy Quimby's party and the waiter assault.

Bart reads about the assault and realizes Freddy is innocent.

Bart tells Lisa he witnessed the assault but can't testify due to skipping school.

The trial of Freddy Quimby starts with media coverage.

Mayor Quimby's lawyer gives false alibi for Freddy.

Freddy Quimby reveals his guilt by losing his temper in court.

The jury begins deliberation, with Homer fantasizing about sequestering.

Homer refuses to vote guilty to get sequestered at a hotel.

Homer enjoys the sequestered hotel life with free amenities.

Bart feels guilty after watching a TV show about a witness.

Bart decides to testify despite the consequences.

Bart reveals the truth about the waiter's accident in court.

Bart is found guilty of skipping school and gets detention.

Homer returns from jury duty and brags about his convictions.