S23E08 · EP
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28 scenes · our breakdownThe Simpsons explore the museum before it closes.
00:17–00:42coincidenceHomer finds a Fatso Flanagan exhibit and reminisces.
00:42–01:12obsessionThe family meets retired agent Annie Dubinsky at the museum.
01:12–01:36coincidenceKrusty is fired from his show by network executives.
01:36–02:14humiliation · betrayalKrusty's agent drops him as a client.
02:14–02:53betrayal · humiliationThe Simpsons suggest Krusty hire Annie Dubinsky as his agent.
03:00–03:23dealKrusty and the Simpsons visit Annie Dubinsky at her home.
03:23–03:46petty_grievanceAnnie recalls discovering Krusty as a young comedian in the 1960s.
03:46–04:33schemeAnnie helps Krusty develop his physical comedy and persona.
04:33–05:04schemeAnnie recalls Krusty leaving her for another agent.
05:04–05:53betrayal · breakupAnnie agrees to represent Krusty again after his apology.
05:53–05:59confession · dealAnnie plans a retro adult version of Krusty's kids show.
05:59–06:03schemeKrusty performs his retro show for adults to great acclaim.
06:03–06:40escalationA premium cable network offers Krusty a new show.
06:40–07:09dealKrusty insists Annie be his producer on the new show.
07:09–07:28negotiationAnnie becomes a demanding producer on Krusty's new show.
07:28–08:00social_rule_violation · humiliationKrusty chooses to keep Annie over the network deal.
08:05–08:29deal · betrayalAnnie recalls past success with Krusty and his betrayal.
10:13–11:44betrayal · dealKrusty pleads with Annie to take him back as a client.
11:44–12:25negotiation · dealAnnie convinces Krusty to revive his kids show for adults at the Springfield Playhouse.
12:25–12:34deal · negotiationKrusty performs his old kids show routines for an adult audience, receiving huge applause.
12:34–13:53comeuppanceKrusty receives great reviews and network interest, but Annie warns about past mistakes.
13:53–16:53deal · negotiationKrusty's sidekick Sideshow Mel complains about Annie's harsh treatment, leading to a confrontation.
16:53–17:23rivalry · humiliationNetwork executives demand Krusty fire Annie for her unprofessional behavior.
17:23–18:16betrayal · double_standardKrusty does a pre-show audience talk and starts his premium cable show.
18:16–18:44Krusty cancels guest Janeane Garofolo due to contract terms, causing a comedic argument.
18:44–20:24humiliation · petty_grievanceKrusty decides to keep Annie as his agent, rejecting the network's ultimatum.
20:24–21:14betrayalKrusty starts a new show about senior sex, while the Simpsons react to the bizarre content.
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