S25E16 · EP
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23 scenes · our breakdownThe episode opens with a couch gag and title sequence.
00:02–00:07A historical reenactment of a Lincoln-Douglas debate descends into chaos.
00:07–00:17social_rule_violation · escalationSuperintendent Chalmers suggests a hero essay contest with a corporate sponsor.
00:17–00:21schemeStudents give speeches about their heroes, including a disturbing one from Nelson.
00:21–02:03humiliationMartin gives a speech about Marie Curie, which was Lisa's planned topic.
02:03–03:08coincidence · humiliationLisa decides at the last minute to give a speech about her father Homer.
03:08–04:09Lisa gives a moving speech about why her father Homer is her hero.
04:09–04:17The contest ends in a tie, so no one wins the scholarship.
04:17–08:53schemeHomer thanks Lisa for her speech, but she avoids details. A visitor arrives.
08:53–09:56The World Football Federation offers Homer a job as a referee at the World Cup.
09:56–10:42schemeHomer accepts the offer to ref at the World Cup after Lisa's encouragement.
10:42–11:33The family prepares for the trip to Brazil, with Homer reading a book about soccer.
11:33–11:44On the plane, Marge's Portuguese practice annoys the pilot, causing turbulence.
11:44–12:57social_rule_violationHomer officiates his first World Cup match, which Brazil wins fairly.
12:57–13:22Brazilian gamblers try to bribe Homer with money and a samba dancer.
13:22–13:39seduction · dealThe family receives many bribes in their hotel room, but Homer stays strong.
13:39–13:50dealBart tells Homer that Lisa's original hero was Marie Curie, not him.
13:50–15:30secret_exposed · betrayalThe gamblers find Homer and convince him to fix the World Cup final.
15:30–15:42deal · betrayalThe World Cup final begins, and Homer is torn between cheating and integrity.
15:42–18:07confession · dealHomer refuses to award a penalty kick to Brazil, upholding his integrity.
18:07–18:23comeuppanceThe gamblers threaten to kill Homer, but Marge saves them with her Portuguese.
18:23–19:16negotiation · confessionThe family visits the Amazon rainforest and enjoys the scenery.
19:16–20:11The episode ends with credits.
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