S01E12The Simpsons season 1 episode 12: Krusty Gets Busted
Aired 29 April 199024 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Krusty Gets Busted”
Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 12 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
- It runs about 24 minutes.
- Directed by Brad Bird, written by Wallace Wolodarsky and Jay Kogen.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (79 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Brad Bird
- Writers
- Wallace WolodarskyJay Kogen
- Guest stars
- Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob (voice)Pamela Hayden as Brittany / Merchandiser #1 / Child Crowd (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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