S01E12 · EP
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30 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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30 scenes · our breakdownKrusty the Clown entertains kids with jokes and a cannon stunt for a birthday girl.
00:03–01:14lie · schemeThe kids watch a violent Itchy and Scratchy cartoon while Marge disapproves.
01:14–01:32
3 ▸ 01:32Marge asks Homer to buy premium ice cream for her sisters' visit.
01:32–02:35avoidance · petty_grievance
4 ▸ 02:35Homer buys ice cream at Kwik-E-Mart and complains about his in-laws.
02:35–03:06petty_grievance · avoidanceA clown robs the Kwik-E-Mart while Homer hides in chips.
03:06–03:54impersonation · scheme
6 ▸ 03:54Patty and Selma show boring vacation slides to Marge and Homer.
03:54–04:30coincidence · petty_grievance
7 ▸ 04:30Homer identifies the robber in a police lineup of clowns.
04:30–04:42misunderstanding · humiliation
8 ▸ 04:42Homer returns home and tries to tell Marge about the robbery.
04:42–05:31coincidence
9 ▸ 05:31The news reports Krusty's arrest and shows security footage.
05:31–05:43secret_exposed · humiliationKrusty sits in jail, lamenting his situation.
05:43–06:04lie · humiliationA news montage covers Krusty's career and the public reaction.
06:04–06:10humiliation · escalationKrusty's trial starts with media frenzy and Bart's plea.
06:10–06:54interrogation · humiliation
13 ▸ 06:54Homer testifies and points to Krusty as the robber.
06:54–07:32misunderstanding · humiliation
14 ▸ 07:32Bart argues with Homer about testifying against Krusty.
07:32–08:25petty_grievance · double_standardSideshow Bob reveals Krusty is illiterate and a gambler.
08:25–08:53secret_exposed · betrayalSideshow Bob hosts the show with educational segments.
08:53–09:54scheme · impersonationBart convinces Lisa to help him prove Krusty's innocence.
09:54–10:53scheme · confessionBart and Lisa find clues at the Kwik-E-Mart.
10:53–11:18investigation · coincidenceBart and Lisa visit Sideshow Bob backstage.
11:18–11:24interrogationBart reveals Sideshow Bob's big feet as proof of framing.
11:24–12:14comeuppanceKrusty is released and Homer apologizes to him.
12:14–12:27confession · comeuppanceHomer joins the mob mentality and attends a Krusty toy burning rally.
12:49–13:15social_rule_violation · humiliationKrusty admits he cannot read and is found guilty of gambling.
13:15–14:27secret_exposed · humiliationBart and Lisa find evidence that Krusty was framed by examining the microwave and magazine.
14:27–15:31investigation · coincidenceBart deduces Sideshow Bob framed Krusty and watches his show.
15:31–17:39rivalrySideshow Bob signs contracts and dismisses Bart and Lisa.
17:39–18:22avoidance · impersonationBart challenges Sideshow Bob on live TV about framing Krusty.
18:22–19:01interrogation · misunderstanding
30 ▸ 19:01Bart reveals Sideshow Bob's large feet prove he framed Krusty.
19:01–21:29secret_exposed · comeuppance
31 ▸ 21:29Sideshow Bob admits framing Krusty and is taken away.
21:29–23:00confession · betrayalKrusty is freed and thanks Bart for believing in him.
23:00–23:04comeuppance · confessionSame DNA
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