S08E24 · EP
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23 scenes · our breakdownTroy McClure hosts a presentation of three Simpsons spin-off spoofs at the Museum of TV and Television.
00:07–00:40lie · schemeThe Fox Network asks for 35 new shows, but producers instead create three spin-offs.
00:40–01:50scheme · coincidenceChief Wiggum and Principal Skinner set up a detective shop in New Orleans after Wiggum is kicked off the force.
01:50–03:48scheme · threatWiggum struggles as a single parent while investigating the skull incident with Skinner.
03:48–03:59petty_grievance · investigationA warning gator is thrown into the shop, and Ralph is kidnapped by Big Daddy.
03:59–04:51threat · pursuitBig Daddy calls Wiggum, threatening him and revealing Ralph is learning to play spoons.
04:51–05:43threat · negotiationThe Simpsons run into Wiggum at Mardi Gras, and Ralph is found nearby.
05:43–06:47coincidence · pursuitWiggum chases Big Daddy into the stolen Louisiana Governor's Mansion.
06:47–07:35pursuit · violenceWiggum confronts Big Daddy, who escapes, but Ralph wants to be like him.
07:35–08:40comeuppance · rivalryTroy McClure introduces the second spin-off featuring Moe the Bartender.
08:40–09:05schemeGrampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's love testing machine after he dies.
09:05–10:00coincidence · schemeGrampa gives Moe advice on how to charm women, leading to a confrontation with Homer.
10:00–10:19scheme · humiliationMoe uses Grampa's advice to successfully attract a woman named Betty after a car accident.
10:19–12:34scheme · seductionMoe hides the love tester in the bathroom to keep Betty from discovering the scheme.
12:34–14:01scheme · humiliationBetty discovers Moe's scheme with the love tester but is charmed by his effort.
14:01–15:05confession · seductionGrampa sings a final song about filling hearts with love as the spin-off ends.
15:05–15:25
17 ▸ 15:25Troy McClure introduces the final spin-off, a variety show starring the Simpson family.
15:25–16:51scheme
18 ▸ 16:51The Simpson family performs a musical number, but Homer hides from a supposed ghost.
16:51–17:42misunderstanding · humiliationThe Simpsons perform a sketch where they are beavers living in a dam.
17:42–19:07social_rule_violationThe family performs a musical number about candy, ignoring world problems.
19:07–20:30escalation · obsessionThe variety show ends with a poem, jokes, and the family saying good night.
20:30–20:50humiliation · comeuppanceTroy McClure previews upcoming season nine episodes with magic powers and weddings.
20:50–22:29scheme · coincidenceThe episode ends with closing credits and a final shush from a character.
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