S09E05 · EP
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22 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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22 scenes · our breakdownA soccer match in Springfield erupts into a violent riot.
00:00–00:09escalation · violenceHomer takes the family to a soccer match between Mexico and Portugal.
00:09–00:54scheme · escalationThe soccer match erupts into a violent citywide riot.
00:54–01:56obsession · petty_grievanceThe soccer riot continues and spreads across Springfield.
01:56–02:51secret_exposed · confessionA security salesman offers expensive home protection options.
02:51–03:59social_rule_violation · double_standardHomer goes to a gun store and buys a handgun.
03:59–04:12social_rule_violation · humiliationHomer mutters angrily about the five-day waiting period.
04:12–04:52threat · confessionHomer picks up his gun and shows it to Marge.
04:52–04:58lie · betrayalHomer takes Marge to an NRA meeting to change her mind.
04:58–05:11breakup · avoidanceHomer uses his gun for everyday tasks, causing chaos.
05:11–07:18coincidenceMarge demands Homer get rid of the gun or she will leave.
07:18–07:31obsession · confessionHomer hides the gun instead of getting rid of it.
07:31–07:50confession · dealMarge takes the kids and leaves Homer.
07:50–10:01coincidenceMarge and the kids check into the Sleep-Eazy Motel.
10:01–11:34violence · threatHomer is lonely and regrets his actions.
11:34–11:42lie · betrayalHomer goes to the motel to apologize to Marge.
11:42–12:11comeuppance · coincidenceThe family returns home from the motel.
12:11–12:23confession · dealA robber tries to rob the Kwik-E-Mart while the family is there.
12:23–12:33dealHomer reveals he still has the gun, lying to Marge.
12:33–12:40confessionPolice arrive and arrest the robber, who has no bullets.
12:54–15:45escalation · threatHomer apologizes to Marge and asks her to get rid of the gun.
15:45–16:07lie · betrayalMarge takes the gun and throws it into the river.
16:07–22:42social_rule_violation · humiliationSame DNA
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