S20E06 · SCENE 21/22 · 20:25
Homer reveals crossword apology to Lisa

Homer shows Lisa he planted a message in the crossword with help from Will Shortz and Merl Reagle.

20:25→21:03
in the episode · 0m 38s · S20E06

What happens

20:25–21:03

Lisa asks Homer if he planted the message. Homer reveals he had help from Will Shortz and Merl Reagle. Lisa reads the full message from the first letters of all clues: 'Dear Lisa, you make me so happy. Really, really, really happy. Bouvier or Simpson, I cherish you.' Lisa hugs Homer.

WhereSimpson living room
DriverHomer Simpson
Positionact3 · payoff
ThreadHomer bets against Lisa

Key lines

from this scene
20:40

Oh, right. Bouvier or Simpson, I cherish you.

20:56

All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
tender0.9
confession0.8
secret exposed0.6
triumphant0.6
monologue

Beats

20:04Homer introduces Will Shortz and Merl Reagle
20:26Lisa reads the full message

Scene in the episode

20:25–21:03
A · Homer's breakup business
B · Lisa's crossword talent
C · Homer bets against Lisa

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