S09E02 · SCENE 20/23 · 14:43
The Principal and the Pauper · Springfield Elementary gym
Town debates the impostor

The townspeople discuss whether they prefer Tamzarian or the real Skinner.

14:43→16:32
in the episode · 1m 49s · S09E02

What happens

14:43–16:32

The town cheers for the real Skinner but debates his merits. Some prefer Tamzarian because he earned their respect. They argue about names and smells. The real Skinner tries to lead the Pledge of Allegiance but faces disrespect.

WhereSpringfield Elementary gym
DriverReal Seymour Skinner
Positionact3 · complication
ThreadSkinner identity crisis

Key lines

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15:44

Where I come from, there's no better way to get acquainted than by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance together.

16:27

My old neighborhood. Hmm.

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weights 0–1
chaotic0.6
rivalry0.4
argument

Beats

15:37Skinner leads pledge

Scene in the episode

14:43–16:32
A · Skinner identity crisis
B · Tamzarian redemption quest

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