S12E02 · EP
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24 scenes · our breakdownHomer finds a badger in Santa's Little Helper's doghouse and tries to remove it.
00:00–00:25escalationHomer and Bart try to lure the badger out with food but fail.
00:25–01:10schemeThe badger moves into the TV and Homer calls animal control.
01:10–01:15escalationHomer learns Springfield has two area codes and becomes furious.
01:15–01:31escalationHomer complains about the area code change at Moe's Tavern.
01:31–02:34petty_grievanceHomer misses winning The Who tickets due to the area code change; Mr. Burns wins instead.
02:34–02:45coincidenceThe phone company shows a propaganda film to calm the town.
02:45–05:08schemeHomer accuses the phone company of favoring the rich and leads a secession.
05:08–07:13escalation · rivalryHomer is appointed mayor of New Springfield.
07:13–08:49dealHomer enjoys being mayor while tensions with Olde Springfield rise.
08:49–10:32rivalryKids from both sides fight over territory and belongings.
10:32–10:47rivalry · petty_grievanceApu charges Marge extra because she is from New Springfield.
10:47–12:19double_standardNews reports mock New Springfield, prompting Homer to cut power.
12:19–13:30rivalry · escalationOlde Springfield dumps beer in the river in retaliation for the power cut.
13:30–13:46escalation · rivalryNew Springfield finds gold in the riverbed, making them slightly richer.
13:46–14:09coincidenceHomer builds a wall to block Olde Springfield from view.
14:09–14:19schemeNew Springfield faces famine and disease as citizens flee.
14:19–14:27escalationHomer and Bart plan to bring The Who to New Springfield.
14:27–16:09schemeHomer and Bart confront The Who in their hotel room.
16:09–17:05schemeHomer convinces The Who to play in New Springfield instead.
17:05–18:53negotiationOlde Springfield citizens riot when they learn The Who are playing in New Springfield.
18:53–19:30rivalry · escalationThe Who play in New Springfield but Olde Springfield attacks with flaming garbage.
19:30–19:38violence · rivalryThe Who suggest speed-dial to end the feud and tear down the wall.
19:38–20:41negotiationThe feud ends and the episode concludes with the credits.
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