S09E02 · SCENE 16/23 · 11:11
The Principal and the Pauper · Springfield Elementary assembly
Tamzarian resigns as principal

Tamzarian announces his retirement and recommends real Skinner as replacement.

11:11→12:56
in the episode · 1m 45s · S09E02

What happens

11:11–12:56

Tamzarian calls an assembly and announces his retirement. He admits he wrongfully usurped Skinner's position. He suggests the real Skinner replace him. The school board agrees and welcomes the real Skinner as principal.

WhereSpringfield Elementary assembly
DriverArmin Tamzarian
Positionact2 · resolution
ThreadTamzarian redemption quest

Key lines

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11:53

I've called this assembly to announce my retirement effective as of the end of this sentence.

12:02

This sentence I'm speaking... right now.

12:37

Now let us welcome our new Principal Skinner, Principal Seymour Skinner.

12:44

Uh, him. [Cheering]

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
confession0.5
triumphant0.5
monologue

Beats

12:02Tamzarian resigns

Scene in the episode

11:11–12:56
A · Skinner identity crisis
B · Tamzarian redemption quest

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