S07E15 · SCENE 9/22 · 07:23
Bart the Fink · Krusty's studio
Krusty's cheapened show

Krusty's show becomes cost-effective with no props or costumes under IRS control.

07:23→08:02
in the episode · 0m 39s · S07E15

What happens

07:23–08:02

The IRS takes over Krusty's show. They cut costs by removing sets, props, costumes, and Sideshow Mel. Krusty tries to get a pie thrown but cannot afford it.

WhereKrusty's studio
DriverKrusty
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadKrusty's tax fraud downfall

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07:27

Now, that the feds are calling the shots, this show's got to be a lot more cost-effective.

07:50

Well, throw something!

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Scene in the episode

07:23–08:02
A · Bart's guilt and redemption
B · Krusty's tax fraud downfall
C · Krusty fakes his death
D · Krusty returns to TV

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