The Simpsons

Krusty's father disowns him, much to the dismay of Lisa and Bart. The two children try to broker a reconciliation between the stubborn men in a heartfelt attempt to heal the family split, and the episode features the voice of Jackie Mason.

The episode titled “Like Father, Like Clown” is a programme entry classified as an episode. It’s part of the broader series, presenting a self‑contained story that focuses on the relationship between the clown‑host Krusty and his father. As an installment within the series, it follows the usual format of a televised narrative, delivering its plot in a single, cohesive segment. In this particular story, Krusty’s father makes the decisive move of disowning his son, a development that leaves both Lisa and Bart deeply upset. The two children, recognising the strain between the stubborn patriarchs, promptly set about trying to mend the broken bond. They’re each putting forward their own arguments in an attempt to persuade the two stubborn men toward a reconciliation, hoping to restore the familial connection that has been severed. The episode features the vocal contribution of Jackie Mason, whose voice work adds a distinctive element to the narrative. Mason’s performance helps to underscore the emotional weight of the father‑son conflict, lending authenticity to the characters’ interactions. Through his involvement, the episode maintains a consistent tone while highlighting the tension and the attempted resolution. Both Lisa and Bart each put forward their own arguments in an attempt to persuade the two stubborn men to reconcile, hoping that their combined effort will bridge the gap created by the father’s harsh decision.