The Best Episodes Directed By Brad Bird

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(16 votes)

   #1 - Family Dog

   S2:E162/16/1987

   The only animated episode of the show that's also a backdoor pilot. It has three segments: A family takes out their frustrations on their poor dog, watches their Christmas home movie, and sends the dog to guard dog school after a burglary.

   Director:Brad Bird

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   7.5/10(79 votes)

   #2 - Krusty Gets Busted

   S1:E124/29/1990

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

   Director:Brad Bird

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   7.3/10(56 votes)

   #3 - Like Father, Like Clown

   S3:E610/24/1991

   Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

   Director:Brad Bird

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