The Simpsons family rushes to the couch for the opening credits.

Smithers warms up the crowd for Burns at a drag racing event.

A fan aggressively shakes Burns' hand, terrifying him.

Smithers blames himself for Burns' frightening encounter.

Burns forces Smithers to take a vacation after his groveling.

Smithers searches for an incompetent replacement and chooses Homer.

Homer boasts about his new job as Burns' assistant at home.

Smithers explains Homer's many duties as Burns' assistant.

Homer begins working for Burns and struggles with instructions.

Homer wakes early to make Burns breakfast but fails.

Homer gives Burns bad stock reports and car messages.

Smithers calls Burns but is told to enjoy his vacation.

Homer punches Burns after a series of mistakes.

Homer panics, thinking he killed Mr. Burns.

Burns tries to call Smithers but reaches Moe's Tavern.

Burns drives himself home and enjoys being independent.

Burns thanks Homer and fires Smithers, saying he's no longer needed.

Smithers takes a degrading job as a piano mover.

Smithers decides to get his job back with help from a friend.

Smithers calls Burns' mother to create a crisis.

Homer impersonates Burns' mother on the phone, angering Burns.

Homer and Smithers fight in Burns' office.

Burns forgives Smithers and rehires him after the fight.