Episode DNA
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24 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons gather on the couch for the opening credits.
00:00–00:25lie · schemeKrusty watches Itchy and Scratchy, then a producer tells him FCC wants educational content.
00:25–00:30scheme · escalationKrusty suggests a children's news show to save his program.
00:30–01:52scheme · dealBart and Milhouse play on a seesaw, causing Willie's leaf pile to collapse.
01:52–02:48escalation · petty_grievanceLisa is chosen as anchor for Kidz Newz.
02:48–02:56coincidence · dealWillie's shack is destroyed by an explosion; Willie blames Bart.
02:56–03:02violence · escalationLisa assembles her news team with nerds and Nelson.
03:02–03:39rivalry · petty_grievanceHomer goes to the Kwik-E-Mart and sees Apu's helper monkey.
03:39–04:02scheme · obsessionBart takes over Lisa's anchor chair during rehearsal.
04:02–05:05rivalry · humiliationHomer uses Grampa as an enfeebled person to obtain a helper monkey.
05:05–06:30scheme · lieLisa anchors the first Kidz Newz with Bart doing sports.
06:30–07:35rivalry · escalationThe producer makes Bart coanchor after his sports segment.
07:35–09:14rivalry · humiliationHomer brings Mojo the monkey home and shows Marge his abilities.
09:14–09:43scheme · escalationBart goes to Kent Brockman's house for anchoring advice.
09:43–11:06scheme · dealBart airs a sentimental segment about Joe Banks feeding ducks.
11:06–12:43scheme · escalationLisa tells Bart his story was manipulative and phony.
12:43–14:04rivalry · humiliationHomer trains Mojo to steal donuts from a shop.
14:04–14:13scheme · escalationBart airs a sentimental story about veterans making flags.
14:13–16:14scheme · rivalryLisa decides to expose Bart as a phony on live TV.
16:14–16:34scheme · rivalryMojo becomes ill from overfeeding and Homer's neglect.
16:34–18:22escalation · comeuppanceBart's live segment at the dump backfires when Willie attacks him.
18:22–19:36violence · humiliationLisa gives a speech to Willie about Bart being a product of society.
19:36–19:46confession · comeuppanceKidz Newz is canceled and replaced by a toy commercial show.
19:46–22:37coincidence · escalationHomer returns Mojo to Apu for rehabilitation.
22:37–22:41comeuppance · dealSame DNA
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