Ep 22. Krusty Gets Kancelled
- TV-PG
- May 13, 1993
- 23 min
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8.1 (3,363)
In season 4 episode 22 of The Simpsons, entitled "Krusty Gets Kancelled," the Krusty the Clown Show is cancelled due to competition from a new show featuring Gabbo, a ventriloquist dummy. Krusty sinks into a deep depression and begins to lose everything he owns, including his large fortune, his mansions, and even his treasured clown college. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa take action to save Krusty's career by gathering all of his celebrity friends to perform on a comeback special. The special is a hit and becomes the highest-rated show on television. Krusty's career is saved, and he is given back all that he lost. The episode is a commentary on the cutthroat world of television and the fickle nature of fame. It also showcases the resilience of the human spirit and the power of friendship. The episode features guest appearances by celebrities such as Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler, and Johnny Carson, and it is considered one of the best episodes of the series.