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Kamp Krusty

  • Episode aired Sep 24, 1992
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
4.5K
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Nancy Cartwright and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationSatireAnimationComedy

Bart and Lisa attend "Kamp Krusty" but it is nothing like they thought it would be; Homer's hair grows back and he loses weight while the kids are away.Bart and Lisa attend "Kamp Krusty" but it is nothing like they thought it would be; Homer's hair grows back and he loses weight while the kids are away.Bart and Lisa attend "Kamp Krusty" but it is nothing like they thought it would be; Homer's hair grows back and he loses weight while the kids are away.

  • Director
    • Mark Kirkland
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Kirkland
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Krusty Product
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Principal Skinner
    • (voice)
    • …
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Dolph
    • (voice)
    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Miss Hoover
    • (voice)
    • …
    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Wendell
    • (voice)
    • …
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappel
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Mark Kirkland
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    10snoozejonc

    Gentlemen, to evil

    Bart and Lisa spend the summer at Kamp Krusty.

    This is a classic episode with great dark humour.

    I love the opening scenes and build up to the summer, but the main plot at Kamp Krusty is a wonderfully dark parody of summer camp life that includes great references to 'Lord of the Flies' and tributes to various movies. Bart and Lisa have some memorable moments here.

    The scenes of Homer and Marge enjoying life without the responsibility of parenting contrasts the nightmare of Kamp Krusty perfectly.
    10athomed

    Bart and Lisa get their wish to spend the summer at Kamp Krusty

    This is the opener for season 4. This season has a lot of wonderful episodes. It's one of the strongest seasons throughout the entire series. This season opener definitely doesn't disappoint.

    The premise of the episode is that Bart and Lisa go to Kamp Krusty. Kamp Krusty just wasn't what they thought it would be. Krusty isn't even involved! The school bullies are their camp counselors! It really is that bad.

    Meanwhile, Homer and Marge have never seemed happier. Homer's losing weight, gaining hair and reviving the romance with Marge.

    This is a really neat episode with a lot of spot-on jokes. It's a classic. Kamp Krusty has since become a cornerstone of Springfield lore.

    Watch this episode and figure out why.
    9Hitchcoc

    Dark--Even for The Simpsons

    So, a retelling of Lord of the Flies. There are all sorts of visuals relating to that. What we have is a child abuse camp run by Krusty the Klown, though he is actually in England for Wimbledon. The camp is run by school bullies and psychopaths. But with Bart realizing what is going on, they bring about a coup and take over the camp. It's quite funny but a bit too real.
    9g-bodyl

    Welcome to Kamp Krusty!

    This is the first episode of the fourth season of the Simpsons and it is a very strong season opener. The jokes are spot-on and the episodes are quite creepy. The episode also, surprisingly enough, mentions a problem involving kids, especially Chinese kids, and that is making merchandise. The episode has a funny spoof on that. Plus that song being sung is a good one.

    In this episode, "Kamp Krusty," Bart and Lisa are happily sent to a summer camp created by Krusty the Klown. But they realize the camp is much different. The school bullies are the camp counselors and they are forced to do inhumane things. Plus, Krusty himself is absent from the proceedings. Meanwhile, Marge and Homer are having one of the happiest moments of their lives away from the kids.

    Overall, this is an excellent season opener and it is very funny and kind of sad seeing the children being treated this way. I hope this episode is the start of an incredible season. All Hail Kamp Krusty! I rate this episode 9/10.

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    • Trivia
      Just before Kent Brockman interviews Bart, the TV briefly shows a pig head on a stick surrounded by flies. This is a direct reference to the book "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.
    • Goofs
      Ralph Wiggum's look and voice are very off model from how he would look and sound throughout the rest of the series.
    • Quotes

      Lisa: I feel like I'm gonna die, Bart.

      Bart: We're all gonna die, Lis.

      Lisa: I meant soon.

      Bart: So did I.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Simpsons: The Boy Who Knew Too Much (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      School's Out
      (uncredited)

      Written by Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith

      Performed by Alice Cooper

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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