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Some thoughts on the real world...
By Bill Watterson

New to Suburban Tribe? Most strips make up a small part of a three-act story, all of which fit together to form an ongoing continuity. Here's a lisiting of all the story arcs in chronological order.

Story Arcs for 2003	Story Arcs for 2004	Story Arcs for 2005
Story Arcs for 2006	Story Arcs for 2007

2004 Story Index

"Survival of the Fittest"

Britney buys the first television she’s ever owned in her middle-aged life, and all the employees at Yesman & Puckerup are dealing with the heinous consequences. The only silver lining in this cloud? It might get Alan a new girlfriend... if Roger doesn’t get her first!
This story began on January 5, 2004 and
ended on February 6, 2004

"Fertile Imagination"

Pay attention, kids. This is what happens when you make it up as you go along.
This story began on March 23, 2004 and
ended on April 2, 2004

"Seabiscuit 2: Out of the Glue"

When Hollywood comes to the gang's backyard to shoot a sequel to "Seabiscuit", everyone finds a way to benefit... and all it will cost them is a few of their close relationships and Yesman & Puckerup's reputation!
This story began on April 12, 2004 and
ended on May 28, 2004

"Shortstop"

Tiffany will have her revenge... and the Yesman & Puckerup softball team will get it for her. OR ELSE.
This story began on June 7, 2004 and
ended on July 30, 2004

"Bachleor's Bounty 2: The Wrath of Caesar"

Dave and Caesar's game of one-upmanship leads a Suburban Tribe cast member to an unlikely fate. It's like "Witness" meets "Space Camp" meets "Homeward Bound"!Guest starring Russian astronauts, the Montana Humane Society, The Pennsylvania Amish, George Clooney, Sean Connery, E.T., and a lumberjack. Sponsored by Cheez-Whiz®
This story began on August 18, 2004 and
ended on October 4, 2004

"The Exorcist IV: The Bitching"

Halloween month returns for 2004 as Tiffany goes out on one date too many and Alan and Skip have to clean up the mess.
This story began on October 5, 2004 and
ended on October 15, 2004

"The Last Man on Earth"

Halloween month 2004 concludes with this story of Dave, Tiffany and true love against a background of post-apocalyptic zombie slaughter.
This story began on October 18, 2004 and
ended on October 29, 2004

"A Christmas Without a Carol"

Carol is gone, and Yesman & Puckerup needs a new Account Coordinator. Ex-paleontologist Jessica Mancini steps up to fill Carol's shoes, but Britney has other plans for her. And where is Carol, anyway?
This story began on November 1, 2004 and
ended on December 10, 2004