S24E10 · EP
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20 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons parody a fantasy quest to sit on the couch.
00:03–01:09coincidenceMr. Burns announces a 17% electricity rate hike.
01:09–02:26schemeThe family can no longer afford electricity due to the rate hike.
02:26–03:45escalationThe school district will close the lowest-scoring school.
03:45–04:57threatHomer finds a parking meter at the dump and decides to use it.
04:57–06:05schemeProctors arrive at the school to administer the test.
06:05–07:29coincidenceSpringfield Elementary scores worst, facing closure.
07:29–08:06humiliationLisa discovers Bart skipped the test, offering a chance to save the school.
08:06–08:57secret_exposedBart agrees to take the test tomorrow morning.
08:57–10:29dealHomer uses the parking meter to collect money from drivers.
10:29–11:51schemeStudents bribe Bart to pass the test and save the school.
11:51–12:58dealSkinner pulls the fire alarm to buy Bart study time.
12:58–14:28social_rule_violationHomer's parking meter scheme makes local news as a crime spree.
14:28–14:52pursuitBart refuses to study, frustrating Lisa and his friends.
14:52–15:24avoidanceLisa confronts the proctor about the school closure.
15:24–16:11interrogationHomer is arrested by police for the parking meter scheme.
16:11–17:15comeuppanceLisa teaches Bart test-taking strategies.
17:15–17:24schemeHomer returns home with a pillowcase of quarters from his scheme.
17:24–18:35dealBart takes the test, using Lisa's strategies to pass.
18:35–19:19escalationThe school is saved, and Skinner is thanked by Marge.
19:19–21:27confessionSame DNA
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