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Season 1  "Krusty Gets Busted"  1x12

Aired 34 years ago - Apr 29, 1990

Krusty the Clown gets busted for robbing the Kwik-E-Mart, with Homer as an eyewitness. Convinced that their idol was wrongly accused, Bart and Lisa investigate the crime.

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Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 1
If cartoons were meant for adults, they'd put them on in prime time.
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Perhaps a little something for the trip back to the cash register.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 4
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 5
- This is a Mexican delicacy called a taco platter. - Mmm, delicious.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 6
It's the guy from TV!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 7
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 8
So, Simpson, which one is it?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 9
And this is Selma...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 10
I was down at the Kwik-E-Mart minding my own business when-- Ooh, ooh, ooh, the news!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 11
Wait a minute. Bart, you know that guy on your lunch box?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 12
apprehended the TV clown, who appears on a rival station...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 13
- Hand over all your money in a paper bag. - Oh, Krusty, how could you?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 14
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 15
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 16
hang on each new development like so many Romanian trapeze artists.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 17
Well, we've got another one coming right up.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 18
But a quick triple bypass and a pacemaker later, Krusty bounced back.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 19
synagogues and mosques with disillusioned citizeny from all walks of life.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 20
We'll find out tomorrow when his trial begins.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 21
Say it ain't so, Krusty.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 22
I would like to call to the stand, Homer J.Simpson.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 23
- Yes, sir. - Do you recognize the gunman in this courtroom today?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 24
- Oh, man. - Let the record show that the witness... eventually...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 25
No, I'm not! I'm hopping on the bandwagon.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 26
So, please stand back, and try not to inhale the toxic fumes.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 27
The one with the big "B" on it.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 28
Betting slips-- obtained by this court indicating you have lost...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 29
guilty.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 30
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 31
Look, Lisa. I know Krusty's innocent.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 32
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 33
It was after his heart attack...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 34
If you're not going to buy that thing put it down, or I'll blow your heads off!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 35
Next week, chapter 35 of The Man in the Iron Mask: "The Death of a Titan."
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 36
Evey time we say
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 37
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 38
Some kids are here to see you, Sideshow Bob. They say it's important.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 39
Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 40
But first, I regret to say I see a youngster who looks troubled.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 41
But that doesn't bother me. You see, my sisters and I...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 42
Krusty was illiterate, and the guy who robbed the store...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 43
Let's try to remember Krusty, not as a hardened criminal,

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Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 2 #2 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 3
Perhaps a little something for the trip back to the cash register.
#3 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 4 #4 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 5
- This is a Mexican delicacy called a taco platter. - Mmm, delicious.
#5 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 6
It's the guy from TV!
#6 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 7 #7 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 8
So, Simpson, which one is it?
#8 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 9
And this is Selma...
#9 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 10
I was down at the Kwik-E-Mart minding my own business when-- Ooh, ooh, ooh, the news!
#10 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 11
Wait a minute. Bart, you know that guy on your lunch box?
#11 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 12
apprehended the TV clown, who appears on a rival station...
#12 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 13
- Hand over all your money in a paper bag. - Oh, Krusty, how could you?
#13 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 14 #14 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 15 #15 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 16
hang on each new development like so many Romanian trapeze artists.
#16 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 17
Well, we've got another one coming right up.
#17 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 18
But a quick triple bypass and a pacemaker later, Krusty bounced back.
#18 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 19
synagogues and mosques with disillusioned citizeny from all walks of life.
#19 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 20
We'll find out tomorrow when his trial begins.
#20 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 21
Say it ain't so, Krusty.
#21 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 22
I would like to call to the stand, Homer J.Simpson.
#22 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 23
- Yes, sir. - Do you recognize the gunman in this courtroom today?
#23 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 24
- Oh, man. - Let the record show that the witness... eventually...
#24 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 25
No, I'm not! I'm hopping on the bandwagon.
#25 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 26
So, please stand back, and try not to inhale the toxic fumes.
#26 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 27
The one with the big "B" on it.
#27 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 28
Betting slips-- obtained by this court indicating you have lost...
#28 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 29
guilty.
#29 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 30 #30 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 31
Look, Lisa. I know Krusty's innocent.
#31 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 32 #32 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 33
It was after his heart attack...
#33 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 34
If you're not going to buy that thing put it down, or I'll blow your heads off!
#34 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 35
Next week, chapter 35 of The Man in the Iron Mask: "The Death of a Titan."
#35 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 36
Evey time we say
#36 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 37 #37 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 38
Some kids are here to see you, Sideshow Bob. They say it's important.
#38 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 39 #39 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 40
But first, I regret to say I see a youngster who looks troubled.
#40 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 41
But that doesn't bother me. You see, my sisters and I...
#41 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 42
Krusty was illiterate, and the guy who robbed the store...
#42 Recap of The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) - 43
Let's try to remember Krusty, not as a hardened criminal,
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