S12E02 · SCENE 8/24 · 05:08
A Tale of Two Springfields · Springfield Town Hall
Homer leads secession

Homer accuses the phone company of favoring the rich and leads a secession.

05:08→07:13
in the episode · 2m 05s · S12E02

What happens

05:08–07:13

Homer points out that the old area code belongs to the rich side of town. He rallies the 939 crowd to break off and form their own city. They declare New Springfield.

WhereSpringfield Town Hall
DriverHomer
Positionact1 · payoff
ThreadArea code revolt

Key lines

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05:31

and I don't mind paying the extra hidden fees, but how will I remember all those numbers?"

07:09

HOMER (in English): No, who's stupid.

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Scene DNA

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escalation1.0
rivalry1.0
chaotic1.0
argument

Beats

06:52Homer proposes new city

Scene in the episode

05:08–07:13
A · Area code revolt
B · Badger infestation
C · The Who concert

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Homer Simpson371 episodes · drives 4177 scenes
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Bart Simpson282 episodes · drives 1371 scenes
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Lenny LeonardHarry Shearer57 episodes · drives 7 scenes
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Carl Carlson40 episodes · drives 3 scenes

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