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S1·E12 Krusty Gets Busted

Episode
Season 1, Episode 12
Air Date
April 29, 1990
Runtime
24 minutes
Director
Brad Bird
Writers
Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen
Score
7.5/10 (78 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired April 29, 1990 24 min ★ 7.5/10 · 78 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Pre-finale climax accelerating overarching mythology and major character reckonings.

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Synopsis

Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

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Episode recap

In the television episode titled Krusty Gets Busted, Bart Simpson's television hero, Krusty the Clown, is arrested for a convenience-store robbery. During the unfolding events, witness Homer must testify against the clown. The animated television program takes place in the average American town of Springfield.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 12 of The Simpsons air?

Season 1, Episode 12 ('Krusty Gets Busted') originally aired on April 29, 1990.

How long is Season 1 Episode 12 ('Krusty Gets Busted')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 24 minutes.

What happens in The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12?

Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown....

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