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21 scenes · our breakdownThe 38th annual Springfield Showbiz Awards ceremony begins with celebrity arrivals and the announcement of the Entertainer of the Year award.
00:29–01:54coincidenceDrew Carey performs a tribute to Krusty the Clown for his 4,000th episode, making jokes about Krusty's past.
01:54–02:54coincidenceKrusty reunites with his original Krusketeers and announces a search for a new one, sparking excitement among kids.
02:54–03:07schemeKrusty holds auditions for a new Krusketeer, choosing Nelson Muntz over Bart Simpson, disappointing Bart.
03:07–04:15humiliationLisa convinces Krusty to make her his intern instead of Bart, starting her show business career.
04:15–06:19schemeLisa experiences the harsh realities of being Krusty's assistant, including dealing with his demands and a fired employee.
06:19–07:01humiliationBart expresses jealousy over Lisa working for Krusty, leading to a family discussion about responsibilities.
07:01–08:31rivalryHomer trades Krusty merchandise for a comic book, then Bart counters with a different comic.
08:31–10:52negotiationLisa organizes Krusty's office and learns about coin collecting from Homer and Bart.
10:52–11:21obsessionHomer and Bart discover they are missing one coin, the rare Kissing Lincolns penny, and decide to find it.
11:21–11:42obsessionLisa improvises during Krusty's pirate sketch, making him look good and winning audience laughter.
11:42–13:35impersonationKrusty's agent warns him that Lisa is a threat, but Krusty dismisses it until Lisa impresses at a network rehearsal.
13:35–13:46betrayalLisa performs Krusty's monologue, winning over the audience and his agent, leading Krusty to feel replaced.
13:46–13:57humiliationLisa basks in her newfound fame as Springfield adores her, while Krusty struggles with his decline.
13:57–14:45obsessionKrusty hosts a late-night show with a low-rent guest, showing his decline.
14:45–15:25humiliationHomer and Bart search through coins for the Kissing Lincolns penny, but fail and decide to go to an auction.
15:25–16:03obsessionAt an auction, Mr. Burns outbids Homer and Bart for the rare Kissing Lincolns penny, winning it for $10 million.
16:03–17:16rivalryHomer tries to convince Mr. Burns to give them the penny, but Burns refuses and tricks them with a nickel change.
17:16–18:30scheme · humiliationHomer and Bart bond over their failed scheme and decide to attend Lisa's award ceremony together.
18:30–19:45comeuppanceSideshow Mel shows Lisa the sad fates of past Entertainer of the Year winners, warning her about fame's addiction.
19:45–20:31secret_exposedLisa calls Krusty on stage to thank him, but Krusty tries to steal the spotlight with bad jokes.
20:31–20:53humiliationSame DNA
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