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24 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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24 scenes · our breakdownPrincipals trade worst teachers at annual ceremony.
00:27–01:22scheme · social_rule_violationSticky-Fingers Stella is traded away from Springfield Elementary.
01:22–01:39scheme · coincidenceMr. Lassen is assigned to Springfield Elementary as the new fourth grade teacher.
01:39–01:45social_rule_violation · threatBart and Milhouse plot to humiliate the new teacher.
01:45–02:36scheme · obsessionBart insults Lassen and gets challenged.
02:36–03:34humiliation · social_rule_violationLassen uses school code to forcibly cut Bart's hair.
03:34–03:56humiliation · social_rule_violationBart's family laughs at his new haircut at dinner.
03:56–04:21humiliation · petty_grievanceHomer admits he didn't book the camping trip.
04:21–06:16avoidance · petty_grievanceHomer vows to find a campsite for the family.
06:16–06:25deal · avoidanceLassen forces Bart to touch a generator as punishment.
06:25–07:10violence · humiliationBart decides to find Lassen's weakness using a hidden camera.
07:10–07:40scheme · eavesdroppingBart and Milhouse set up a fake online profile to trick Lassen.
07:40–07:58scheme · impersonationHomer calls campgrounds but finds no availability.
07:58–08:32avoidance · coincidenceBart finds Lassen's profile and learns about Blazing Guy.
08:32–10:23coincidence · obsessionBart decides to film Lassen at the festival for revenge.
10:23–11:14scheme · humiliationBart tells Homer he got a campsite at Blazing Guy.
11:14–11:23coincidence · schemeThe Simpsons arrive at the chaotic desert festival.
11:23–11:49coincidence · escalationThe Simpsons struggle to set up their tent at Blazing Guy.
11:49–13:01coincidence · social_rule_violationBart and Milhouse follow Lassen at the festival.
13:01–14:09scheme · humiliationHomer and Marge have a good time despite the chaos.
14:09–15:46obsession · avoidanceBart steals fire retardant to prevent Lassen from lighting the Guy.
15:46–16:02scheme · escalationHomer commits to next year's festival despite Marge's doubts.
16:02–16:43deal · coincidenceLassen cannot light the Guy due to Bart's sabotage.
16:43–19:11humiliation · escalationLassen is fired and partners with Sideshow Bob for revenge.
19:11–21:04betrayal · schemeSame DNA
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