Krusty Gets Busted - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E12

In “Krusty Gets Busted,” Homer witnesses Springfield’s favorite clown robbing the Kwik-E-Mart, sending Krusty from children’s television royalty to public enemy number one. Andrew and Thom discuss Bart’s unwavering faith in his hero, the debut of Sideshow Bob, and the episode’s darker look at celebrity, media frenzy, and how quickly a town will turn on yesterday’s beloved entertainer. Along the way, they revisit clown police lineups, triple-chocolate ice cream, Kent Brockman’s breathless reporting, Krusty’s deeply questionable endorsements, and Sideshow Bob’s attempt to replace lowbrow comedy with educational television. Bart and Lisa ultimately crack the case, proving that sometimes the child who refuses to accept the obvious is the only one paying attention.