S12E13The Simpsons season 12 episode 13: Day of the Jackanapes
Aired 18 February 200123 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Day of the Jackanapes”
Krusty announces his retirement due to interference from network executives and the growing popularity of the big-money game show "Me Wantee", but when Krusty reveals to Sideshow Bob that all of the episodes featuring him have been erased, Sideshow Bob uses Krusty's biggest fan (Bart) to murder him during Krusty's farewell show.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 13 of 21 of season 12, so watch episodes 1 to 12 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Michael Marcantel, written by Al Jean.
- TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 (31 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Michael Marcantel
- Writer
- Al Jean
- Guest stars
- Gary Coleman as Gary Coleman (voice)Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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