Arthur, Season 2 (1997-98)

(She pulls Fern away. Fern gives Francine a reproving look. In Francine’s imagination she and Brain are standing in an old English courtroom wearing prisoner’s clothes. Arthur as prosecutor is questioning Fern. Mr. Ratburn is the judge.)

Arthur:
And before Muffy Crosswire hired you, you knew who wrote the note.

Fern:
I deduced immediately it was Brain and Francine. Of course I had to tell Muffy. My reputation was at stake.

Nigel Ratburn (Judge):
[bangs with the gavel] That's all the evidence I need to hear. Guilty as charged!

Francine:
[takes her to the locks in a jail cell with Brain] But it was just a joke... just a joke...just a joke...a joke...