Day of the Jackanapes

P-code: CABF10
Episode Index: 12×13
Writers: Al Jean
Directors: Michael Marcantel
Airdate: 18th February, 2001
Guest stars: Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob, Gary Coleman as himself

Average Fan Rating: 3.8 (92 ratings, 9 reviews)

Plot Guide

(Full synopsis not yet completed)
When Krusty accidentally erases all the old tapes of his show, Sideshow Bob vows revenge on him for destroying his work, and so hypnotizes Bart.

Memorable Quotes

Sideshow Bob: Ah the catwalk, the perfect view point... for revenge! (takes out a bag of potato chips) Ah, kettle chips, the perfect side dish... for revenge!

Gameshow host: Okay Moe, last week we asked you a question and you stalled for twenty minutes.
Moe: Yes, I was told to.

Gameshow: Here's your next question: Which of these is not a subatomic particle: a) proton b) neutron c) bon-bon d) electron.
Moe: Alright let's see, I was born in Indiana, so that ain't it.

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References/Parodies

• The episode title comes from "Day of the Jackal".
• The plot comes from "The Manchurian Candidate", where brainwashed American soldiers attempt a Presidential assassination.
• Bart walks through the schoolyard with creepy voices in his head, a parody of the "Nightmare on Elm Street" films.
• When the network executives are blown up, they reform from liquid metal like the T1000 terminator from "Terminator 2: Judgment Day".

Season 12 quick links

1. A Tale of Two Springfields
2. Treehouse of Horror XI
3. Insane Clown Poppy
4. Lisa the Tree Hugger
5. Homer vs. Dignity
6. The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
7. The Great Money Caper
8. Skinner's Sense of Snow
9. HOMR
10. Pokey Mom
11. Worst Episode Ever
12. Tennis the Menace
13. Day of the Jackanapes
14. New Kids on the Blecch
15. Hungry, Hungry Homer
16. Bye Bye Nerdie
17. Simpson Safari
18. Trilogy of Error
19. I'm Goin' to Praiseland
20. Children of a Lesser Clod
21. Simpsons Tall Tales