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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 30 · EPISODE 8

The Simpsons S30E08 Krusty the Clown

★ 6.8 · SOLID Nov 25, 2018 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S30E08: Krusty the Clown

The episode in brief

Homer finds his calling as a TV recapper, but his harsh grading causes a brawl with Krusty. After almost killing Homer, Krusty hides out at a real circus, and finds happiness there.

FAN DESK VERDICT A dependable half hour — exactly what a comfort watch should be on a weeknight. No fireworks, no regrets.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S30E08

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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6.8
THE FAN VERDICT
Comfort food. Reliable as a Friday rerun.

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S30E08 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S30E08 air?

The Simpsons S30E08 (“Krusty the Clown”) first aired on November 25, 2018.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S30E08?

In the US, The Simpsons season 30 — including this episode — is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.

Is The Simpsons S30E08 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S30E08 (“Krusty the Clown”) 6.8/10, which puts it in the solid tier for The Simpsons.