S18E01 · EP
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24 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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24 scenes · our breakdownBart refuses to give Milhouse a seat on the school bus, annoying Otto.
00:06–00:33lie · petty_grievanceOtto plays a crude fart song on the bus radio to entertain the kids.
00:33–01:12escalation · humiliationOtto tries different radio stations to drown out the kids' noise.
01:12–02:41obsession · escalationMetallica gets on the school bus after Otto recognizes them from a concert.
02:41–03:38coincidence · dealOtto is suspended for spanking a child on the bus.
03:38–04:15social_rule_violation · comeuppanceHomer drives the kids to school, picking up Nelson and Michael.
04:15–05:05avoidance · petty_grievanceThe kids discover Michael's father is mob boss Fat Tony.
05:05–05:33secret_exposed · threatThe kids at school are terrified of Michael because of his father.
05:33–06:42humiliation · escalationLisa defends Michael in band class and they become friends.
06:42–06:52deal · confessionMichael makes a salad for Lisa in the school cafeteria.
06:52–08:36deal · seductionMichael tells Lisa his father wants him in the mob, not cooking.
08:36–09:43threat · rivalryFat Tony invites the Simpsons to dinner at his home.
09:43–10:18deal · seductionThe Simpsons have dinner at Fat Tony's luxurious home.
10:18–10:56double_standard · social_rule_violationFat Tony has a sit-down with the Calabresi family while dinner is happening.
10:56–12:16negotiation · threatMichael's cooking talent embarrasses Fat Tony in front of the mob.
12:16–14:07humiliation · betrayalFat Tony is shot by the Calabresi family and hospitalized.
14:07–14:35violence · threatHomer and Bart take over Fat Tony's mob business.
14:35–16:11scheme · impersonationHomer tries to collect a debt from a barber but fails.
16:11–16:35negotiation · humiliationHomer threatens Krusty the Clown for not paying protection money.
16:35–16:45threat · humiliationHomer gets a truck and other items from a truck that fell off a truck.
16:45–18:15lie · avoidanceMichael surrenders the mob territory to protect his family.
18:15–19:20confession · dealMichael starts his career as a chef while Fat Tony recovers.
19:20–19:26betrayal · secret_exposedFat Tony recovers and praises Michael for taking down enemies.
19:26–19:54misunderstanding · confessionThe Simpsons drive toy cars to the couch for the closing gag.
19:54–21:44escalationSame DNA
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