S14E16 · EP
Episode DNA
22 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
click a block to open the sceneEvery scene
22 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons family rushes to the couch for the opening credits.
00:00–00:04lieDeclan Desmond documents Bart's social dominance and fall from grace.
00:22–03:09humiliation · rivalryBart becomes hall monitor but loses his cool status.
03:09–04:23humiliation · rivalryDesmond interviews Lisa and criticizes her broad interests.
04:23–05:03lie · social_rule_violationNelson steals a hood ornament to become cool again.
05:03–06:04rivalry · schemeLisa and Bart discuss their problems at the dinner table.
06:04–06:18avoidance · obsessionLisa explores career options at the museum and discovers astronomy.
06:18–07:12coincidence · obsessionHomer buys a telescope but struggles with it, upsetting Lisa.
07:12–08:12misunderstanding · petty_grievanceLisa tries to stargaze but is thwarted by city lights.
08:12–08:37obsession · escalationLisa starts a petition to reduce light pollution in Springfield.
08:37–09:40scheme · pursuitBart tries to fake a hood ornament but is exposed.
09:40–10:36humiliation · schemeThe mayor agrees to turn off the city lights for the meteor shower.
10:36–11:10deal · negotiationThe town learns about the upcoming Deadly meteor shower.
11:10–12:32coincidence · escalationThe darkness causes a wave of car vandalism in Springfield.
12:32–13:27pursuit · violenceThe mayor turns the lights back on due to crime.
13:27–14:37betrayal · escalationBart and Lisa decide to work together to turn off the lights.
14:37–15:22scheme · dealHomer is at Moe's, drunk and confused by the bright lights.
15:22–16:07escalation · obsessionBart and Lisa sneak into the power plant to overload the system.
16:07–17:32scheme · pursuitThe power plant overload causes a citywide blackout.
17:32–18:14escalation · violenceThe town enjoys the meteor shower in the dark.
18:14–19:12coincidence · comeuppanceA meteorite lands and Lisa hopes it proves alien life.
19:12–20:17coincidenceDeclan Desmond finishes his documentary with student interviews.
20:17–21:54humiliation · social_rule_violationSame DNA
nearest episodes by gene profile
Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- Writers
- Director
- Pace
- 122 words/min · 47 questions