S09E02 · SCENE 23/23 · 18:43
The Principal and the Pauper · Tamzarian's apartment
Tamzarian refuses to return

Tamzarian rejects the group's plea and Agnes declares him her real son.

18:43→22:38
in the episode · 3m 55s · S09E02

What happens

18:43–22:38

Tamzarian says he is not coming back and shows his new life. Agnes argues she raised him for 26 years and calls him her real son. Tamzarian reluctantly agrees to return. The group leaves together.

WhereTamzarian's apartment
DriverAgnes Skinner
Positionact3 · complication
ThreadTamzarian redemption quest

Key lines

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18:44

My mind is made up. I'm not coming back, and that's final.

20:18

Arert I entitled to a little dignity?

21:51

Oh, no, we won't! Yes, Mother.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
tender0.6
confession0.5
argument

Beats

19:09Agnes claims Tamzarian

Scene in the episode

18:43–22:38
A · Skinner identity crisis
B · Tamzarian redemption quest

Clips from this episode

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The Simpsons - Armin Tamzarian's Backstory · NoBSClips
How This Became The Worst Episode Of The Simpsons · Nerdstalgic
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Up Yours, Children! (The Simpsons) · ThingsICantFindOtherwise

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Agnes Skinner15 episodes · drives 4 scenes
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Homer Simpson371 episodes · drives 4177 scenes
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Marge Simpson237 episodes · drives 977 scenes
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Bart Simpson282 episodes · drives 1371 scenes
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Lisa Simpson246 episodes · drives 781 scenes

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