S18E05 · EP
season 18 ·
GI (Annoyed Grunt)
written by ? · directed by ?

Episode DNA

18 scenes · 3 threads
social rule violation 22%tense 22%misunderstanding 21%absurd 17%triumphant 6%angry 3%sad 3%lie 1%coincidence 1%rivalry 1%

Story threads over runtime

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A · Bart's Army Recruitment
B · Homer's Army Enlistment
C · War Game Simulation
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Every scene

18 scenes · our breakdown
1 · shop · Bart and Milhouse at Banana Republic

Bart and Milhouse discuss a mannequin at Banana Republic.

01:17–01:41lie · misunderstanding
2 · shop · Mr. Freedman's Rule

Mr. Freedman enforces a rule about lacing shoes correctly.

01:41–02:44social_rule_violation
3 · school · Army Recruitment at School

Teenagers are recruited by the Army for a simulation.

02:44–04:15coincidence · rivalry
4 · home · Homer Enlists in the Army

Homer agrees to enlist in the Army when Bart turns 18.

04:15–04:33obsession · petty_grievance
5 · home · Lisa's Reaction to Bart's Enlistment

Lisa expresses frustration over Bart's enlistment and her own lack of involvement.

04:33–07:20misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
6 · other · Homer's Army Induction

Homer is inducted into the Army with a humorous ceremony.

07:20–08:11misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 · other · Basic Training and Nicknames

Homer and others undergo basic training and receive nicknames.

08:11–09:35misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
8 · other · Assignment to War Games

Homer and others are assigned to play the enemy in war games.

09:35–11:20misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
9 · other · War Game Simulation Begins

The war game simulation begins with Homer leading his team.

11:20–13:07misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
10 · other · War Game Simulation Continues

The war game simulation continues with Homer's team facing challenges.

13:07–14:00misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
11 · other · Homer's Team Captures the Enemy

Homer's team successfully captures the enemy in the simulation.

14:00–16:28misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
12 · other · Army's Response to Homer's Team

The Army responds to Homer's team's success with a harsh crackdown.

16:28–16:59misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
13 · home · Marge's Plan to Stop the Army

Marge comes up with a plan to stop the Army's invasion.

16:59–18:00misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
14 · home · Preparation for the Reservoir Meeting

The Simpsons prepare for a meeting at the reservoir to stop the Army.

18:00–18:26misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
15 · home · Homer's Reflection on His Promotion

Homer reflects on his promotion and the changes it has brought.

18:26–18:58misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
16 · home · Homer and Marge's Plan to Nap

Homer and Marge plan to take a nap to avoid the Army's invasion.

18:58–19:28misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
17 · other · Army's Final Attempt to Capture Homer

The Army attempts to capture Homer and his team in a final confrontation.

19:28–19:54misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
19 · other · Army's Surrender

The Army surrenders after Homer's final stand.

20:11–21:19misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
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