S11E22 · EP
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23 scenes · our breakdownA narrator sets up a documentary about the Simpsons' troubled rise to fame.
00:01–01:22lieThe narrator describes how Homer and Marge started their family in Springfield.
01:22–02:35Homer creates a demo tape starring his own family.
02:35–04:53schemeHomer's barber, who is also Fox's president, orders 13 episodes.
04:53–04:58coincidenceThe Simpsons become a cultural phenomenon with merchandise and catchphrases.
04:58–06:57The family becomes wealthy and moves into M.C. Hammer's mansion.
06:57–07:18The Simpsons release hit songs and win a Grammy award.
07:18–08:36The family's reckless spending and personal issues start to emerge.
08:36–09:39betHomer gets injured performing a stunt and becomes addicted to painkillers.
09:39–09:49escalationMarge loses money on bad investments and the family faces debt.
09:49–10:34schemeThe show adds many cast members and the IRS investigates tax evasion.
10:34–12:27betrayalThe family's turmoil leads to bad episodes and guest stars.
12:27–12:35Bart causes trouble on a plane and is sent to rehab.
12:35–12:50violenceThe family fights on stage at the Iowa State Fair.
12:50–15:51humiliationFox puts the show on hiatus after the fair fiasco.
15:51–16:16Each family member pursues individual creative careers.
16:16–16:20Lisa publishes a book exposing family secrets.
16:20–17:33secret_exposedThe family has a tense Thanksgiving dinner with lawyers present.
17:33–19:05threatWillie Nelson creates a fake awards show to reunite the family.
19:05–20:18schemeThe family discovers the awards are fake but reconcile.
20:18–20:35confessionThe Simpsons put their past behind and focus on the show.
20:35–20:49A preview teases next week's episode about Huckleberry Hound.
20:49–21:44The episode ends with a musical montage and credits.
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