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21 scenes · our breakdownThe episode begins with the usual couch gag and opening credits.
00:00–00:33coincidenceMs. Pommelhorst announces her leave and Coach Krupt takes over gym class.
00:33–01:37violence · humiliationBart tells Marge about Coach Krupt's bullying but gets no help.
01:37–02:41petty_grievanceBart decides to get back at Coach Krupt by making an ice dodgeball.
02:41–03:05scheme · escalationBart uses the frozen dodgeball to bombard Coach Krupt.
03:05–04:29violence · humiliationThe ice ball destroys Groundskeeper Willie's shack, leaving him homeless.
04:29–05:29coincidence · violenceThe Simpsons offer Willie a place to stay for the night.
05:29–07:12Lisa decides to turn Willie into a gentleman for the science fair.
07:12–08:12bet · schemeLisa teaches Willie posture and poise, with mixed results.
08:12–08:19humiliationHomer tries to buy new blue pants but learns they are discontinued.
08:19–08:54obsessionBart bets Kearney that Lisa can civilize Willie, leading to a wager.
08:54–10:31bet · rivalryHomer paints a logo on his head to advertise blue pants.
10:31–10:53scheme · social_rule_violationWillie finally masters a basic etiquette lesson with Lisa's help.
10:53–12:52humiliationHomer's headvertising causes a blue pants buying frenzy.
12:52–13:01coincidenceLisa presents the transformed Willie at the science fair as a gentleman.
13:01–14:54impersonation · secret_exposedLisa reveals that G.K. Willington is actually Groundskeeper Willie.
14:54–15:34secret_exposed · humiliationWillie gets a job as a maître d' at a fancy restaurant.
15:34–16:52humiliation · social_rule_violationHomer's blue pants campaign succeeds and he removes the logo.
16:52–17:20schemeWillie grows miserable as a maître d' and longs for his old life.
17:20–18:52obsession · humiliationWillie abandons his gentleman persona and returns to being groundskeeper.
18:52–20:13humiliation · violenceWillie receives a new shack built by the Simpsons.
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