S10E20 · EP
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20 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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20 scenes · our breakdownThe show opens with its theme and familiar school sounds, setting up Springfield's daily rhythm.
00:02–00:59social_rule_violationTownspeople shout rival cities as Olympic host candidates while Lisa's letter reaches the crowd.
00:59–01:25rivalry · escalationSpringfield is announced as Olympic host after Lisa's letter, and the town celebrates with mascot plans.
01:25–03:30dealHomer presents papier-mâché mascots, and Bart mocks them while the family reacts.
03:30–04:27scheme · petty_grievanceOfficials tour the town's infrastructure and choose Springy as the Olympic mascot.
04:27–06:34social_rule_violationChildren perform a song, and Bart's ill-judged comedy act ruins the Olympic audience's mood.
06:34–07:46humiliation · social_rule_violationSkinner blames Bart for losing the Olympics and assigns the kids community service.
07:46–08:43comeuppance · petty_grievanceMartin's punishment sends him to coach gangs, and Milhouse and Bart face a beach cleanup.
08:43–09:52comeuppance · threatBart and Lisa start volunteer work at the retirement home, dealing with bingo and vacuuming naps.
09:52–10:32humiliation · petty_grievanceAt dinner Bart complains about the retirement home and Homer shares his own thoughts.
10:32–11:49petty_grievanceHomer gets his springs delivered and dreams of selling them to idiots.
11:49–12:38schemeThe seniors gather to watch a movie, and the staff adds an ocean tape to calm them down.
12:38–13:47social_rule_violationBart's little girl prank leads to a visit to the bar, where Moe's friend is hurt by nuts.
13:47–15:47comeuppance · humiliationBart stages a pirate adventure for the seniors that turns chaotic as they escape the home.
15:47–16:01escalation · social_rule_violationBart and seniors enjoy a boat trip, with the seniors dancing and getting excited.
16:01–16:58escalationHomer demos spring-powered kitchen gadgets, and the springs ruin the house plumbing.
16:58–17:59scheme · comeuppanceThe seniors dance until Bart frees them, and then they hear medication time is coming.
17:59–19:39escalation · petty_grievanceThe seniors go out on the water, with Bart and Grampa caught in a rowdy boat trip.
19:39–21:14escalation · coincidenceThe seniors are rescued and blame Bart, and Grampa's fear shows.
21:14–21:26confession · comeuppanceBart agrees to visit the home after school, and Grampa responds with a limbo joke.
21:26–22:48confession · dealSame DNA
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