S15E02 · EP
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21 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons couch gag and title sequence play.
00:00–00:05lieMarge makes the family watch TV instead of doing chores.
00:05–00:24scheme · social_rule_violationMarge wins a T-shirt from the Oops Patrol segment.
00:24–01:00rivalry · petty_grievanceHomer becomes obsessed with winning his own T-shirt.
01:00–03:13obsession · humiliationHomer finds a secret message in the newspaper leading to a meeting.
03:13–04:53coincidence · schemeHomer and Bart meet Homer's mother, Mona, at the overpass.
04:53–05:51coincidenceMona explains why she is back and how she contacted Homer.
05:51–07:27scheme · confessionThe police spot Mona and a chase ensues.
07:27–07:57pursuit · avoidanceMona goes on trial for her past crimes.
07:57–08:28rivalry · interrogationHomer gives an emotional speech that gets Mona acquitted.
08:28–11:06confession · comeuppanceMona celebrates her freedom with the family.
11:06–12:33misunderstanding · humiliationMona moves into the Simpson house.
12:33–13:21dealHomer shows Mona around Springfield and introduces her to friends.
13:21–13:32Mona is arrested for a new federal crime.
13:32–14:46secret_exposed · betrayalHomer decides to break Mona out of prison.
14:46–16:29scheme · obsessionHomer and Bart hijack a prison bus to free Mona.
16:29–17:05pursuit · violenceMona and Homer escape into the wilderness.
17:05–17:23pursuit · avoidanceMona sacrifices herself to save Homer from the police.
17:23–19:44comeuppanceThe family holds a memorial for Mona.
19:44–19:58confessionHomer believes Mona is still alive after finding a clue.
19:58–20:42coincidence · obsessionMona leaves a final message for Homer.
20:42–21:55confessionSame DNA
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