Network notes were parodied at the beginning of the episode "Day of the Jackanapes". The first draft of "Day of the Jackanapes" was written by current showrunner Al Jean. "Day of the Jackanapes" is the thirteenth episode of "The Simpsons"<nowiki>'</nowiki> twelfth season. Following its home video release, "Day of the Jackanapes" received positive reviews from critics. There Jackanapes rides to the rescue of the wounded and dismounted Tom.