S09E10 · SCENE 3/23 · 00:33
Miracle on Evergreen Terrace · Simpson house living room
Bart invents burglar

Bart lies to his family about a burglar stealing everything after they discover the burned tree and presents.

00:33→02:42
in the episode · 2m 09s · S09E10

What happens

00:33–02:42

Bart lies to his family about a burglar stealing everything. Marge and Homer console him.

WhereSimpson house living room
DriverBart
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadBart's lie and fallout

Key lines

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00:47

You know me, Marge. I crave the hustle and bustle.

01:27

Out? But I just- Register 9 is now closed.

02:25

Come on, kids. Let's try the lights.

02:36

It's "craptacular."

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
lie0.8
awkward0.6
sad0.4
secret exposed0.2
argument

Beats

02:08Bart describes burglar
02:25Family consoles Bart

Scene in the episode

00:33–02:42
A · Bart's lie and fallout
B · Town's generosity and betrayal
C · Simpsons become pariahs
D · Redemption and aftermath

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