S12E12 · EP
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23 scenes · our breakdownHomer shrieks and whistles at home; Marge tells him to get ready for the old folks' talent show.
00:00–00:09lieAbe performs his chaotic act at the old folks' talent show and wins first prize.
00:09–00:27dealHomer takes the autopsy coupon to a funeral home and is shown casket options.
00:27–01:08deal · threatThe salesman shows Homer deluxe caskets and monuments; Homer is overwhelmed by the cost.
01:08–02:57dealHomer decides to throw Abe in the woods instead of buying the casket.
02:57–03:18schemeHomer uses the funeral money to build a tennis court and invites neighbors over.
03:18–04:59misunderstandingThe Simpsons host a tennis party; their guests mock them behind their backs.
04:59–05:20humiliationChief Wiggum and Officer Lou play tennis at the Simpsons' court and mock them.
05:20–08:19petty_grievanceThe Simpsons overhear Wiggum and Lou mocking them and feel humiliated.
08:19–09:36eavesdropping · humiliationMarge insists Homer take tennis seriously to regain respect.
09:36–10:18petty_grievanceHomer tries to practice tennis but fails miserably and causes an explosion.
10:18–10:47escalationHomer enters the family in a doubles tennis tournament.
10:47–11:39betMarge prepares her outfit for the tournament while Homer is distracted.
11:39–12:02petty_grievanceBart reveals he is Marge's tennis partner, not Homer.
12:02–13:07betrayalHomer feels replaced by Bart and laments his manhood.
13:07–14:44petty_grievanceHomer dreams about Bart marrying Marge and plots revenge.
14:44–14:54obsessionHomer partners with Lisa for the tournament out of spite.
14:54–15:25schemeMarge and Bart face Homer and Lisa in a heated practice match.
15:25–16:17rivalryThe family arrives at the charity tennis tournament.
16:17–16:37betVenus and Serena Williams are introduced; Homer recruits Venus as his partner.
16:37–16:40deal · betrayalSerena Williams joins Marge and Bart's team; Marge recruits Pete Sampras.
16:40–18:37dealAndre Agassi joins the match and chaos ensues.
18:37–19:27escalationThe family decides to stop fighting and enjoy the match together.
19:27–19:52confessionSame DNA
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