Ep 6. Today I am a Clown

In this episode of The Simpsons, titled "Today I am a Clown", Homer decides to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a Krusty the Clown impersonator. Despite his wife Marge's skepticism, Homer becomes fully committed to his new persona, going so far as to quit his job at the power plant to pursue his new career.

Meanwhile, Bart discovers that a rival school has a superior prankster named Andy Hamilton, and decides to outdo him by staging the ultimate prank. However, he soon realizes the error of his ways when he discovers that Andy has been expelled as a result of his prank, leaving him with a sense of guilt.

As the episode progresses, Homer's Krusty act gains popularity, leading to a surprise guest appearance from the real Krusty himself. But when Krusty takes a liking to Homer's new persona and tries to help him make it big, Homer begins to question his own identity and whether or not he truly wants to be a clown.

Throughout the episode, we see the spirit of show business and the struggles that come with pursuing a dream. As Marge reflects on Homer's decision to become a clown, she mentions that "it's better for a man to go through life with a false dream than no dream at all."

Overall, "Today I am a Clown" is a poignant and humorous exploration of following one's passion and the importance of staying true to oneself.