Smithers and Burns relationship · The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular

S07E10 · SCENE 17/27 · 11:45

The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular · Springfield Civic Auditorium

Smithers and Burns relationship

Clips explore the ambiguous relationship between Smithers and Burns.

11:45→13:09

in the episode · 1m 24s · S07E10

What happens

11:45–13:09

Troy reads a letter about Smithers. Clips show Smithers preparing Burns' birthday, Burns insulting dogs, and Smithers having a dream about Burns. Troy clarifies Smithers is just an assistant.

WhereSpringfield Civic Auditorium

DriverTroy McClure

Positionact2 · setup

ThreadRetrospective clips

Key lines

from this scene

12:10
"What is the real deal with Mr. Burns' assistant Smithers?

13:01
You know that dream where you're in bed and they fly in through the window?

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1

awkward0.7

monologue

Beats

12:25Happy birthday Mr. Smithers

Scene in the episode

11:45–13:09

A · Clip show framing device

1 4 12 18 25 27

B · Retrospective clips

2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 26

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