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18 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons theme plays in 8-bit audio during the couch gag.
00:02–00:11coincidenceHomer recounts how his problems started at Moe's Tavern.
00:11–00:20scheme · escalationHomer gets stuck on a playground slide after drinking.
00:20–03:27humiliation · escalationBart and Lisa arrive late to school, and Bart faces discipline.
03:27–03:38pursuit · social_rule_violationBart helps Snake Jailbird hide from the police in his treehouse.
03:38–03:51deal · lieSnake gives Bart stolen gifts as thanks for helping him.
03:51–07:14dealLisa meets Lucas Bortner, a competitive eater, at school.
07:14–09:23obsession · escalationBart gets a stolen PlayStadium 4 from Snake as a gift.
09:23–09:58secret_exposed · dealLucas visits Lisa at home and meets Homer and Marge.
09:58–10:06misunderstanding · double_standardMarge worries Lisa will marry someone like Homer.
10:06–10:16obsession · escalationMilhouse discovers Snake stole from him and confronts Bart.
10:16–11:10secret_exposed · betrayalBart reports Snake to the police, leading to Snake's arrest.
11:10–12:23betrayal · confessionMarge tells Homer to take Lisa on a date to set a good example.
12:23–15:07misunderstanding · social_rule_violationHomer nervously calls Lisa to ask her on a date.
15:07–16:18humiliation · escalationBart helps Snake escape from the electric chair.
16:18–17:15negotiation · dealHomer gets ready for his date with Lisa, trying to look sophisticated.
17:15–19:59humiliation · social_rule_violationHomer takes Lisa to a fancy restaurant for their date.
19:59–20:24misunderstandingLucas gives up competitive eating and learns to whistle from Lisa.
20:24–21:34seduction · escalationSame DNA
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