S07E23 · EP
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22 scenes · our breakdownA bear wanders onto Evergreen Terrace causing panic.
00:10–00:37pursuitHomer tries to escape the bear but gets tranquilized.
00:37–02:24pursuit · violenceHomer complains to Marge about the bear, then joins a mob at the mayor's office.
02:24–04:15escalationHomer discovers the new bear patrol tax on his paycheck and protests.
04:15–05:20schemeCitizens protest the new bear patrol tax.
05:20–06:19scheme · lieMayor Quimby blames illegal immigrants for high taxes and calls for a referendum.
06:19–06:49schemeBart and other kids taunt immigrant students at school.
06:49–07:43humiliation · social_rule_violationApu tells Homer he is an illegal immigrant facing deportation.
07:43–08:57confessionMen at Moe's rant against immigrants while Homer listens.
08:57–09:23petty_grievanceApu tells Marge his life story and why he stayed illegally.
09:23–12:21confession
12 ▸ 12:21Fat Tony sells Apu a fake ID to avoid deportation.
12:21–12:57deal · impersonationHomer coaches Apu on how to act like an American citizen.
12:57–14:11impersonation · humiliationApu admits his fake ID is a forgery and breaks down.
14:11–15:14confessionThe Simpsons try to help Apu but face obstacles.
15:14–16:18schemeLisa realizes Apu can apply for amnesty and take a citizenship test.
16:18–17:07coincidenceLisa tutors Apu on American history, but he struggles.
17:07–18:01misunderstandingHomer forces Apu to study all night, but he falls asleep.
18:01–18:40obsessionApu takes the citizenship test and passes.
18:40–18:51interrogationApu celebrates becoming a citizen and Homer gives a speech.
18:51–19:07confessionDespite the speech, Proposition 24 passes overwhelmingly.
19:07–21:45escalationApu receives jury duty, cementing his citizenship.
21:45–22:01coincidenceCredits roll with silent scenes.
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