S17E15 · EP
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21 scenes · our breakdownHomer and Marge attend Lenny's party where he teases a big announcement.
00:00–01:09scheme · escalationLenny reveals his new plasma HDTV, which mesmerizes Homer and the guests.
01:09–03:18obsession · escalationHomer stays glued to Lenny's TV while his family tries to get him home.
03:18–04:18obsession · avoidanceMarge reveals she entered a contest to win a plasma TV, exciting Homer.
04:18–04:26schemeHomer wins third prize, a tour of FOX network, instead of the TV.
04:26–05:50coincidence · comeuppanceThe Simpsons tour FOX studios and discover the Wife Swap show.
05:50–06:53schemeHomer volunteers Marge for the Wife Swap show to win a plasma TV.
06:53–07:44scheme · dealThe Simpsons meet the other family, including strict Verity and her husband Charles.
07:44–08:12misunderstanding · social_rule_violationHomer sets rules for Charles about touching Marge, while Verity insults Homer.
08:12–10:10social_rule_violation · humiliationCharles and Marge bond over their unhappy marriages, with Charles developing a crush.
10:10–11:08seduction · confessionVerity enforces strict discipline on Bart and Lisa at the Simpson home.
11:08–11:28social_rule_violation · humiliationHomer gives a terrible report on CSI: Miami, impressing Verity with his simplicity.
11:28–12:13humiliation · misunderstandingCharles tells Marge a dark joke about spousal abuse, which she finds offensive.
12:13–14:24social_rule_violation · misunderstandingMarge's kind words make Charles completely fall for her.
14:24–14:33seduction · obsessionVerity burns Marge's underwear and imposes her strict lifestyle on the Simpsons.
14:33–15:02humiliation · social_rule_violationCharles sings a bizarre love song to Marge, confessing his feelings.
15:02–16:42seduction · confessionMarge rejects Charles' advances, reaffirming her love for Homer.
16:42–18:01confession · betrayalLisa arrives in a helicopter to rescue Marge from Charles' house.
18:01–18:43scheme · pursuitHomer and Marge reunite happily at the Simpson house, relieved to be back together.
18:43–18:52confessionCharles confronts Verity, announcing he is leaving her for his cousin.
18:52–19:53confession · betrayalThe Simpsons reconcile and appreciate each other, ending the episode on a warm note.
19:53–21:18confessionSame DNA
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