S12E05 · EP
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21 scenes · our breakdownThe family celebrates Bart's first A at a restaurant. Homer gets a bumper sticker. Lisa feels overlooked. Bart explains he studied to avoid seeing teachers kissing.
00:13–01:00misunderstandingBart recalls how he got his A by studying. He flashes back to school where he sees teachers kissing and decides to study to distract himself. He memorizes the planets.
01:00–01:17avoidanceBart flashes back to school where he sees teachers kissing and decides to study to distract himself. He memorizes the planets.
01:17–02:06humiliationThe family flees the restaurant after Homer's credit card is declined. Lisa plays a blues song on her saxophone.
02:06–03:57The Simpsons consult a financial planner about their debt.
03:57–05:10humiliationSmithers asks Mr. Burns for a week off to stage his Malibu Stacy musical in New Mexico. Burns reluctantly agrees.
05:10–06:40dealHomer drinks multiple beers at Moe's Tavern to work up the courage to ask Burns for a raise.
06:40–07:03Homer asks Mr. Burns for a raise. Burns demands entertainment. Homer throws pudding at Lenny. Burns hires him as his prank monkey for money.
07:03–10:02deal · humiliationBurns orders Homer to destroy a mint condition Spider-Man comic at the Android's Dungeon. Homer eats the comic. The owner cries. Burns pays Homer.
10:02–10:17humiliation · dealSmithers performs a song from his Malibu Stacy musical.
10:17–11:11Burns makes Homer perform humiliating acts at the zoo, including cleaning up a mess and getting injections.
11:11–11:43humiliationHomer comes home with a ball of money. Marge asks where it came from. Homer lies about his job. The family thanks him.
11:43–12:33lieHomer, in a panda suit, performs the Lindy Hop. He is shocked and attacked by a real panda. The family discovers it's him.
12:33–14:43humiliation · violenceLisa and Marge tell Homer to stop humiliating himself. Burns offers more money. Homer initially refuses but accepts for $903. Lisa is disappointed.
14:43–14:52humiliation · dealHomer decides to use his money to buy toys for needy children. He goes to Costington's and buys all the toys. The store manager praises him.
14:52–15:17dealCostington asks Homer to play Santa in the Thanksgiving parade. Homer agrees. The family is proud.
15:17–18:34dealThe Thanksgiving parade starts with balloons of Rusty the Clown, Funky Winkerbean, and the Noid. The family watches.
18:34–19:11Mr. Burns appears on the float and proposes a prank on the parade. Homer initially refuses but is tempted by a million dollars.
19:11–19:22deal · humiliationHomer, as Santa, throws fish guts at the crowd. Gulls attack the crowd. The family watches in horror.
19:22–21:27humiliation · violenceLisa reveals she took Homer's place on the float. Homer is proud of her. The crowd is angry.
21:27–22:10secret_exposedThe episode ends with the credits.
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