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24 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons watch a Mad Magazine special edition.
00:02–00:09lieMoe complains about empty bar and league night.
00:09–00:36petty_grievanceHomer decides to start his own bowling team with Moe.
00:36–02:07scheme · dealBart wears a shirt that says 'Down with homework' causing chaos.
02:07–04:09social_rule_violation · escalationSkinner forces all students to wear uniforms as punishment.
04:09–05:25humiliationHomer gets $500 from hallucinating Mr. Burns for bowling.
05:25–06:49lie · scheme
7 ▸ 06:49The team wins their first match with Otto's spare.
06:49–08:18dealHomer exaggerates his role in the bowling win to Marge.
08:18–09:21lieStudents are forced to wear uncomfortable uniforms.
09:21–09:33humiliationThe team wins another match with Snake's help.
09:33–10:39rivalryThe team discovers the championship trophy is held by a religious team.
10:39–12:19rivalry · humiliationMr. Burns realizes Homer tricked him and demands a spot on the team.
12:19–12:24betrayal · investigationMr. Burns forces his way onto the bowling team.
12:24–13:48deal · humiliationSkinner enjoys the quiet from uniforms but Bart rebels.
13:48–14:23social_rule_violationMr. Burns's poor bowling causes the team to lose repeatedly.
14:23–15:53escalation · petty_grievanceRain causes uniforms to bleed colors, sparking a new revolt.
15:53–16:36escalation · coincidenceBart leads a new revolt against uniforms after rain ruins them.
16:36–17:26escalation · social_rule_violationHomer worries about losing the championship due to Burns.
17:26–17:54obsessionMoe tries to injure Burns to keep him from bowling.
17:54–18:08scheme · violenceThe team demands Homer kick Burns off or they leave.
18:08–19:49negotiation · betrayalThe team competes in the championship against the Holy Rollers.
19:49–20:37rivalryMr. Burns makes a miraculous strike and then abandons the team.
20:37–21:46betrayal · comeuppanceThe team attempts to bowl but fails without Burns.
21:46–22:01humiliationThe episode ends with the credits rolling.
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