S08E03 · EP
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24 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons watch a Bonanza reunion at the mall.
00:03–00:09social_rule_violationHomer buys a tactical belt at a gadget store.
00:09–00:33dealSchool bullies beat Bart and steal his belt.
00:33–03:43violence · pursuitHomer goes to Moe's to confront the bullies' fathers.
03:43–04:03Homer is beaten by the fathers but stays standing.
04:03–04:54violenceMoe suggests Homer become a boxer.
04:54–05:50dealMoe shows Homer his old boxing memorabilia.
05:50–06:07humiliationMarge insists Homer see a doctor before boxing.
06:07–08:31The doctor explains Homer's unique brain cushioning.
08:31–08:38coincidenceMoe trains Homer to not punch back.
08:38–09:57schemeHomer wins his first boxing match by not fighting.
09:57–10:47violenceLucius Sweet offers Homer a fight against Drederick Tatum.
10:47–12:14dealMoe convinces Homer to fight Drederick Tatum.
12:14–13:02lieDrederick Tatum threatens Homer in a press conference.
13:02–13:39threatMarge discovers Homer is fighting Tatum and objects.
13:39–14:42Bart and Lisa react to the fight news.
14:42–14:49Marge asks Moe to throw in the towel if Homer is in danger.
14:49–15:46dealCelebrities are introduced at the fight.
15:46–16:31Homer is introduced and Tatum enters.
16:31–18:17violenceTatum easily beats Homer, who refuses to fight back.
18:17–19:45violenceMoe flies into the ring and rescues Homer.
19:45–20:48violenceLucius pays Moe but insults him.
20:48–21:49humiliation
23 ▸ 21:49The family thanks Moe for saving Homer.
21:49–22:22
24 ▸ 22:22The episode ends with a song and a final gag.
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