S09E02 · EP
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23 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons family rushes to the couch for the opening credits.
00:00–00:26lie
3 ▸ 00:31Homer hums while fixing a device in the living room.
00:31–00:36obsession
4 ▸ 00:36Superintendent Chalmers tells teachers about a surprise tribute for Principal Skinner.
00:36–01:03schemeBart and Lisa make refreshments for Skinner's party in the classroom.
01:03–02:25misunderstandingAgnes Skinner forces Seymour to take her for a drive to the school.
02:25–02:59petty_grievanceThe school throws a surprise party for Principal Skinner with speeches.
02:59–04:12schemeSkinner thanks everyone and shares a joyful moment with the town.
04:12–04:40humiliationThe real Seymour Skinner arrives and exposes Armin Tamzarian as a fraud.
04:40–05:34secret_exposedThe real Seymour Skinner explains his capture and slave labor in China.
05:34–05:44coincidence
11 ▸ 05:44Armin Tamzarian reveals his real name and his troubled youth as a street punk.
05:44–07:18confession
12 ▸ 07:18Real Skinner saves Tamzarian in Vietnam and inspires him with dreams.
07:18–08:20pursuit
13 ▸ 08:20Tamzarian delivers news of Skinner's death to his mother and assumes his identity.
08:20–08:31impersonationTamzarian explains his lie made both him and Agnes happier than the truth.
08:31–08:55betrayalBart points out the hypocrisy of Tamzarian punishing him for forgery.
08:55–11:11double_standardTamzarian announces his retirement and recommends real Skinner as replacement.
11:11–12:56confessionTamzarian returns Skinner's belongings and says goodbye to Agnes.
12:56–13:43dealTamzarian visits Edna Krabappel to say goodbye before leaving town.
13:43–14:24breakup
19 ▸ 14:24Tamzarian becomes a street punk again and insults children.
14:24–14:43humiliationThe townspeople discuss whether they prefer Tamzarian or the real Skinner.
14:43–16:32rivalryAgnes scolds the real Skinner for coming home late and forces silhouette night.
16:32–17:21petty_grievance
22 ▸ 17:21The Simpsons and Agnes drive to Capitol City to bring Tamzarian back.
17:21–18:43pursuitTamzarian rejects the group's plea and Agnes declares him her real son.
18:43–22:38confessionThe town welcomes Tamzarian back and legally makes him Seymour Skinner.
22:38–22:42dealSame DNA
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