Ep 11. Flaming Moe
- TV-PG
- January 16, 2011
- 21 min
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6.7 (1,376)
In the 11th episode of season 22 of The Simpsons, titled "Flaming Moe," Moe the bartender is feeling down after a visit from his old high school buddy, who boasts of his successful business ventures and beautiful family while Moe continues to struggle with his dead-end job. Meanwhile, Homer discovers a drink made with cough syrup and fire that he dubs the "Flaming Homer," and Moe steals the recipe to revive his own struggling bar.
As the Flaming Moe becomes the hottest new drink in town, Moe attracts the attention of a slick businessman named M. Burns, who offers to buy the recipe and turn Moe's bar into a chain. Moe is initially thrilled by the prospect of finally achieving success and recognition, but soon realizes that he may be selling out just to make a quick buck.
Meanwhile, Homer becomes jealous of Moe's success and tries to create a new, even more dangerous drink called the "Flaming Homer 2." However, this leads to a series of mishaps and near-death experiences for Homer, culminating in an explosive finale at Moe's bar.
Throughout the episode, there are also several subplots featuring the rest of the Simpsons family. Bart and Lisa attempt to prank their classmates with a fake radio broadcast, but end up causing chaos and mass panic. Meanwhile, Marge tries to bond with her daughter by taking her to a mother-daughter pottery class, but ends up getting more competitive than she intended.
Overall, "Flaming Moe" is a classic episode of The Simpsons that showcases the show's trademark humor, heart, and satire. It touches on themes of friendship, jealousy, and the American Dream, while also featuring some memorable moments of cartoon absurdity. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer, this episode is sure to entertain and delight.