S20E06 · SCENE 13/22 · 11:26
Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words · Crossword tournament venue
Lisa wins early rounds but fears sabotage

Lisa wins her early matches but tells Homer she fears she will sabotage herself.

11:26→14:10
in the episode · 2m 44s · S20E06

What happens

11:26–14:10

Lisa wins her early matches and Homer celebrates. During a break, Lisa tells Homer she always sabotages herself when on the verge of happiness. Homer listens and seems concerned.

WhereCrossword tournament venue
DriverLisa Simpson
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadHomer bets against Lisa

Key lines

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11:43

Now if you'll excuse me.

11:49

It's kind of a secret, so shut the door most of the way.

13:18

And when you win, I win.

14:04

Fine. I won't look you in the eye.

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obsession0.6
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Beats

13:15Lisa says she could win
13:29Lisa explains her fear of self-sabotage

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11:26–14:10
A · Homer's breakup business
B · Lisa's crossword talent
C · Homer bets against Lisa

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