Episode DNA
21 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownHomer realizes he is late for work and panics.
00:19–01:17escalation · avoidanceMarge drives the kids to school in a high-speed chase.
01:17–03:28pursuit · escalationThe kids arrive at Springfield Elementary School.
03:28–03:40coincidence · social_rule_violationThe new student Francine is introduced to the school.
03:40–03:59social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceA baby-proofing salesman scares Homer and Marge.
03:59–04:30scheme · threatThe salesman demonstrates household dangers to Homer and Marge.
04:30–06:59scheme · escalationThe schoolchildren bully Francine on the playground.
06:59–07:30social_rule_violation · petty_grievanceLisa tries to bond with Francine over toys and music.
07:30–09:00betrayal · secret_exposedHomer becomes obsessed with baby-proofing the house.
09:00–09:05obsession · escalationLisa hires Nelson and his friends as bodyguards against Francine.
09:05–12:50negotiation · social_rule_violationHomer creates a line of baby safety products.
12:50–13:06scheme · obsessionLisa reviews school security tapes to study Francine.
13:06–14:20investigation · obsessionLisa theorizes that bullies are triggered by pheromones.
14:20–14:58investigationLisa conducts an experiment on nerdy students to collect pheromones.
14:58–15:45scheme · investigationLisa tests her pheromone theory on boxer Drederick Tatum.
15:45–16:38investigationHomer's baby safety craze negatively impacts local businesses.
16:38–17:34comeuppance · escalationHomer pleads with babies to get injured to save businesses.
17:34–17:49schemeLisa presents her bully pheromone research at a science fair.
17:49–20:12investigationLisa demonstrates her bully repellent made from salad dressing.
20:12–21:04schemeThe Simpson family celebrates Lisa's science fair success.
21:04–21:31comeuppance · humiliationHomer sings a song about safety while baby-proofing.
21:31–22:27obsession · escalationSame DNA
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