S17E01 · SCENE 16/21 · 15:17
Bonfire of the Manatees · Manatee conservation area
Confrontation with Dr. Thorn

Homer confronts Dr. Thorn about stealing Marge.

15:17→16:37
in the episode · 1m 20s · S17E01

What happens

15:17–16:37

Homer finds Dr. Thorn and Marge. Homer apologizes to Marge. Marge says she's not coming back yet. Homer threatens Dr. Thorn. Dr. Thorn explains Marge needs a purpose.

WhereManatee conservation area
DriverHomer
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadHomer wins Marge back

Key lines

from this scene
15:22

And the ones we can't save, we put to good use.

15:33

what am I supposed to do, bury them at arlington?

15:59

And treated like I deserve.

16:17

Something a strong, passionate woman like her needs: A purpose.

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Beats

15:46Homer apologizes to Marge

Scene in the episode

15:17–16:37
A · Homer's gambling debt
B · Marge's manatee passion
C · Homer wins Marge back

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