Ep 19. Whiskey Business
- TV-PG
- May 5, 2013
- 21 min
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6.7 (1,107)
Homer becomes a moonshine distiller in this episode of The Simpsons, titled "Whiskey Business." When Marge tries to cheer up the distraught bartender Moe after his new girlfriend leaves him, she suggests that Homer take him out on a guys' night.
Homer and Moe go out to a dance club, and Moe ends up getting into a fight with several men. The pair are thrown out of the club, but they later spot a moonshine distillery and decide to explore it.
Homer is fascinated by the process of making the homemade alcohol, and he decides to try making his own. He sets up a distillery in the garage and begins experimenting with various ingredients, including hot dogs and cough syrup.
As the distilling process carries on, Homer becomes more and more obsessed with his new hobby, and he begins to ignore his family and work responsibilities in favor of making moonshine. Marge becomes worried about Homer's behavior and tries to convince him to stop, but he refuses.
Meanwhile, Moe decides to start selling Homer's moonshine at his bar, and it quickly becomes a popular drink among the patrons. However, the underground nature of the operation attracts the attention of Springfield's corrupt law enforcement officials, and they begin an investigation to shut down the moonshine operation.
As the situation escalates, Homer and Moe must find a way to protect their illegal business while also dealing with their own personal issues. In classic Simpsons fashion, the episode is filled with humor and satire, poking fun at both the alcohol industry and American law enforcement.
Overall, "Whiskey Business" is a entertaining and memorable episode of The Simpsons, with plenty of laughs and a surprisingly emotional storyline. Fans of the show will surely enjoy this wild ride through the world of homemade moonshine.