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The Best Episodes Directed By Brad Bird

Every TV Episode Directed by Brad Bird Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Brad Bird Ratings Summary

"Family Dog" is the best rated episode directed by Brad Bird. It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. It was written by Brad Bird. It aired on 2/16/1987 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Krusty Gets Busted".

  • Family Dog
    8.5/10(14)

    #1 - Family Dog

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 2/16/1987

    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

    Writer: Brad Bird

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  • Krusty Gets Busted
    7.5/10(60)

    #2 - Krusty Gets Busted

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 4/29/1990

    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

    Writer: Jay Kogen

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  • Like Father, Like Clown
    7.4/10(38)

    #3 - Like Father, Like Clown

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 10/24/1991

    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

    Writer: Jay Kogen

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