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"'''The Principal and the Pauper'''" is the second episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Episode Guide#Season 9 (1997-1998)|ninth season]]. The episode first aired on [[September 28]], [[1997]].
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==Synopsis==
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{{Noncanon Episode|reason=[[Principal Skinner]] is revealed to be an imposter, but [[Agnes Skinner]] has been shown to be pregnant with him}}
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|couchgag=Everyone is dressed as astronaut. They sit on the couch and it blasts into space.
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[[Seymour Skinner]] is about to celebrate his 20th anniversary as school principal, and it goes smoothly until a man who claims he is the real Seymour Skinner comes in, pointing out that [[Agnes Skinner]] is his mother. Principal Skinner admits he is not the real Seymour Skinner, and is only an impostor. He tells his story, in a parody of the life of [[wikipedia:Martin Guerre|Martin Guerre]], and admits that his real name is Armin Tamzarian, but assumed the identity of Sergeant Seymour Skinner. Soon, the sergeant becomes the school's new principal, because he says he had intentions to be the principal of [[Springfield Elementary School]].
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"'''The Principal and the Pauper'''" is the second episode of [[season 9]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the one-hundred and eightieth episode overall. It originally aired on September 28, [[1997]]. The episode was written by [[Ken Keeler]] and directed by [[Steven Dean Moore]]. It guest stars [[Martin Sheen]] as {{ap|Seymour Skinner|The Principal and the Pauper|the real Seymour Skinner}}.
  
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Afterwards, [[Springfield]] prefers Tamzarian over the real Skinner, even Agnes. Tamzarian, however, had left Springfield and gone to [[Capital City]]. The Simpsons devise a plan to get Tamzarian back to Springfield, by coming to Capital City to get him. Back in town, the citizens of Springfield force Sergeant Skinner to leave on a train (actually tied to a chair on a freight train car), and Tamzarian returns to being Principal Skinner through an order by [[Judge Roy Snyder|Judge Snyder]], saying that no one will mention "Tamzarian" again under penalty of torture ([[Reset button technique]]).
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== Synopsis ==
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{{Desc|During a surprise banquet to honor his twentieth anniversary as principal, [[Seymour Skinner]]'s true identity is revealed to be Armin Tamzarian. Now established as an impostor, Tamzarian retires and relocates to his old neighborhood in Capitol City. Guest starring Martin Sheen as the real Seymour Skinner.}}
  
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==Trivia==
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== Plot ==
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*This episode is referenced by [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] in the episode "[[I, D'oh-Bot]]."
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[[Seymour Skinner]] is about to celebrate his 20th anniversary as school principal, and it goes smoothly until a man who claims he is {{ap|Seymour Skinner|The Principal and the Pauper|the real Seymour Skinner}} comes in, pointing out that [[Agnes Skinner]] is his mother. Principal Skinner admits he is not the real Seymour Skinner, and is only an impostor. He tells his story, in a parody of the life of {{W|Martin Guerre}}, and admits that his real name is Armin Tamzarian, but assumed the identity of Sergeant Seymour Skinner. Soon, the sergeant becomes the school's new principal, because he says he had intentions to be the principal of [[Springfield Elementary School]].
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*"Armin Tamzarian" or "Armen Tamzarian" is an [[wikipedia:Armenia|Armenian]] name.
 
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*This episode is considered by many ''Simpsons'' fans as one of the worst episodes ever. The show has even mocked the episode several times. For example, in "[[Behind the Laughter]]", a clip is shown to illustrate how gimmicky the plots became after a while.
 
  
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==Cultural references==
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Afterwards, [[Springfield]] prefers Tamzarian over the real Skinner, even Agnes. Tamzarian, however, had left Springfield and gone to [[Capital City]]. The Simpsons devise a plan to get Tamzarian back to Springfield, by coming to Capital City to get him. Back in town, the citizens of Springfield force Sergeant Skinner to leave on a train (actually tied to a chair on a freight train car), and Tamzarian returns to being Principal Skinner through an order by [[Judge Roy Snyder|Judge Snyder]], saying that no one will mention "Tamzarian" again under penalty of torture (this {{W|Reset button technique}} being a meta-reference to their maintaining of the status quo).
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*The title of the episode is a reference to the title of the book ''[[wikipedia:The Prince and the Pauper|The Prince and the Pauper]]'' by [[wikipedia:Mark Twain|Mark Twain]].
 
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*The plot of the episode could possibly be based on the movie ''[[wikipedia:The Return of Martin Guerre|The Return of Martin Guerre]]''.
 
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*The bridge scene with flashing explosions is like the picture ''[[wikipedia:Apocalypse Now|Apocalypse Now]]''.
 
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*The song sung by the Springfield Elementary Chorus in tribute to Skinner is a knock off of the theme song of ''[[wikipedia:Flipper (1964 television)|Flipper]]''.
 
  
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==Quotes==
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== Production ==
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*'''[[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]]''':  "[[Ralph Wiggum|Ralph]] and I could do the report together."<br/>'''Ms. Hoover''':  "Your funeral."
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*'''[[Homer Simpson|Homer]]'s brain (after Skinner says he's a fraud):''' Keep looking shocked...and move slowly towards the cake.
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*'''Edna Krabappel''': Is this the line for people who want to badmouth sergeant Skinner,<br/>'''Marge''': And have 10 items or less.<br/>'''Edna''': (tossing out items) 12, 11, 10, the man's a weenie!
 
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*'''[[Agnes Skinner]]''': I have no son!<br>'''Homer''': Look, lady, obviously you have at least one son.<br>'''Agnes''': No! I have one stranger and one fraud!
 
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*'''Homer''': Okay, once more.  Where are we going?<br>'''[[Edna Krabappel|Edna]]''': To Capital City.<br>'''Homer''': And why are you and the old lady in the car?<br>'''Agnes''': We're gonna talk Armin Tamzarian into coming back.<br>'''Homer''': And why is [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] here?<br>'''Marge''': I came up with the idea.<br>'''Homer''': And why am ''I'' here?<br>'''Marge''': Because the streets of Capital City are no place for three unescorted ladies.<br>'''Homer''': Why are the kids here?<br>'''Marge''': Because we couldn't find [[Abraham Simpson|Grandpa]] to sit for them.<br>'''Homer''': And why is Grandpa here?<br>'''Abe''': Because [[Jasper Beardley|Jasper]] didn't want to come by himself! ''(Jasper looks at Abe)''<br>'''Homer''': Fair enough.
 
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*'''Superintendent Chalmers''': Armin Tamzarian's reign of terror is over! Now let us welcome our new principal Skinner...principal Seymour Skinner! ''(audience is confused)'' ''(points to Sgt. Skinner)'' Uh, him.
 
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*'''Skinner:''' From now on, you'll see a new Seymour Skinner!<br/>'''Agnes:''' Oh, no; we won't!<br/>'''Skinner:''' Yes, Mother.
 
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*'''Mrs. Krabappel:''' Oh, Superintendent Chalmers! Can I offer you a cup of coffee-flavored Bevering?<br/>'''Chalmers:''' Yeah, I take it gray with Cremium. But first, before Skinner shows up, I have a secret announcement. In honor of Seymour's twentieth year as principal, we've decided to hold a surprise tribute Friday night.<br/>'''Willie:''' It's my twentieth year, too.<br/>'''Chalmers:''' ''(rolling his eyes)'' The teachers' lounge is for teachers, Willie.
 
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*'''Lisa:''' ...so, in 1966, a brave young man named Seymour Skinner enlisted and shipped out to Vietnam where he rose to become platoon sergeant. Ralph?<br/>'''Ralph:''' Principal Skinner is an old man who lives at the school. Lisa?<br/>'''Lisa:''' Sergeant Skinner was a hero. He risked capture many times behind enemy lines.<br/>'''Ralph:''' Teacher made me go to Principal Skinner's office when I was dirty.<br/>'''Lisa:''' And he survived to make it back to Springfield, where he became the fine educator we salute tonight.<br/>'''Ralph:''' When I grow up, I want to be a principal or a catepillar. I love you, Principal Skinner.
 
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*'''Lisa:''' A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.<br/>'''Bart:''' Not if you called 'em stenchblossoms.<br/>'''Homer:''' Or crapweeds.<br/>'''Marge:''' I'd sure hate to get a dozen crapweeds for Valentine's Day. I'd rather have candy.<br/>'''Homer:''' Not if they were called scumdrops.
 
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*'''Skinner/Armin:''' The judge offered me a choice — jail, the army, or apologize to the judge and old lady. Of course, if I knew there was a [[wikipedia:Vietnam War|war going on]], I probably would have apologized.
 
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*'''Fake Skinner:''' My real name is . . . Armin Tamzarian! (Bart laughs)
 
  
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Latest revision as of 13:21, March 28, 2024

Season 9 Episode
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"The Principal and the Pauper"
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Donut Homer.png This episode is considered non-canon and the events featured do not relate to the series and therefore may not have actually happened/existed.

The reason behind this decision is: Principal Skinner is revealed to be an imposter, but Agnes Skinner has been shown to be pregnant with him.

If you dispute this, please bring it up on the episode's talk page.

"The Principal and the Pauper"
The Principal and the Pauper.png
Episode Information
Episode number: 180
Season number: S9 E2
Production code: 4F23
Original airdate: September 28, 1997
Couch gag: Everyone is dressed as astronaut. They sit on the couch and it blasts into space.
Guest star(s): Martin Sheen as the real Seymour Skinner
Showrunners: Bill Oakley
Josh Weinstein
Written by: Ken Keeler
Directed by: Steven Dean Moore
DVD features


"The Principal and the Pauper" is the second episode of season 9 of The Simpsons and the one-hundred and eightieth episode overall. It originally aired on September 28, 1997. The episode was written by Ken Keeler and directed by Steven Dean Moore. It guest stars Martin Sheen as the real Seymour Skinner.

Synopsis[edit]

"During a surprise banquet to honor his twentieth anniversary as principal, Seymour Skinner's true identity is revealed to be Armin Tamzarian. Now established as an impostor, Tamzarian retires and relocates to his old neighborhood in Capitol City. Guest starring Martin Sheen as the real Seymour Skinner."


Plot[edit]

Seymour Skinner is about to celebrate his 20th anniversary as school principal, and it goes smoothly until a man who claims he is the real Seymour Skinner comes in, pointing out that Agnes Skinner is his mother. Principal Skinner admits he is not the real Seymour Skinner, and is only an impostor. He tells his story, in a parody of the life of Martin Guerre, and admits that his real name is Armin Tamzarian, but assumed the identity of Sergeant Seymour Skinner. Soon, the sergeant becomes the school's new principal, because he says he had intentions to be the principal of Springfield Elementary School.

Afterwards, Springfield prefers Tamzarian over the real Skinner, even Agnes. Tamzarian, however, had left Springfield and gone to Capital City. The Simpsons devise a plan to get Tamzarian back to Springfield, by coming to Capital City to get him. Back in town, the citizens of Springfield force Sergeant Skinner to leave on a train (actually tied to a chair on a freight train car), and Tamzarian returns to being Principal Skinner through an order by Judge Snyder, saying that no one will mention "Tamzarian" again under penalty of torture (this Reset button technique being a meta-reference to their maintaining of the status quo).

Production[edit]

  • 4F11 and 4F23 Script.jpg


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