From Beer to Paternity
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| "From Beer to Paternity" | |
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| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 34 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Rob Oliver |
| Written by | Christine Nangle |
| Featured music | "Lovesick Girls" by Blackpink |
| Production code | OABF01 |
| Original air date | November 13, 2022 |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
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| Episode features | |
| Couch gag | The Simpsons, in live action, are made from food and covered in gravy. |
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"From Beer to Paternity" is the seventh episode of the thirty-fourth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons, and the 735th episode overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on November 13, 2022. The episode was directed by Rob Oliver and written by Christine Nangle.
In this episode, Duffman seeks to make amends with his daughter after being inspired by Homer's relationship with Lisa. Paul Brittain and Aubrey Plaza guest starred. The episode received mixed reviews.
The episode is dedicated in memory of David Davis, the husband of Julie Kavner.
Plot[edit]
Duff Beer is holding a contest for the next mascot with Duffman as one of the choices. When Duffman is polling last, he goes to women’s bars to get support, but they turn out to be women’s law offices. To prove he supports women, he shows a picture of him and his daughter, but the girl in the photo is Lisa. Homer and Lisa go to confront Duffman, who admits that he is estranged from his own daughter, Amber. He calls Amber to meet, and she agrees.
Duffman asks Homer and Lisa to come for support because he looks up to their father-daughter relationship. Homer agrees, but Lisa only agrees when he promises to bring her to a nearby Agatha Christie museum. On the way, they sing along to Korean pop music. Duffman reveals how Amber left him after high school, and he keeps a drawing she made when she was a girl as a memento. Duffman’s agent says there is a fan convention close by, and he should go for publicity. Because of the detour, they do not arrive at the museum before it closes, which angers Lisa. Duffman realizes that Homer was bribing Lisa, so he leaves on his own.
Going home, Homer and Lisa find Amber’s drawing in the car and decide to return it to him. Duffman goes to Amber’s door but is too nervous, so he joins a nearby party. When Homer and Lisa arrive, they learn that Duffman did not come, but the three find him at the party. Amber leaves in anger, but Duffman rescues her when she is almost hit by a beer barrel. Duffman shows her the drawing, and they forgive each other.
Duffman wins the contest after fans on the internet saw a video of Duffman singing that Lisa uploaded earlier. He rejects the outcome to become the mascot of Amber’s cannabis shop.
Production[edit]
Aubrey Plaza guest starred as Duffman's daughter, Amber.[1] Paul Brittain guest starred as Brandon.[2]
Cultural references[edit]
Homer, Lisa, and Duffman sing "Lovesick Girls" by Blackpink.[3] Jisoo of Blackpink acknowledged the song's appearance on her Instagram account.[4]
Reception[edit]
Viewing figures[edit]
The episode drew a 1.5 rating and 4.77 million viewers, becoming the highest viewed show of the day on Fox.[5][6]
Critical response[edit]
Tony Sokol of Den of Geek gave the episode 3 out of 5 stars. He stated that it successfully expanded the Duffman character, both ups and downs. He also highlighted Marge's comments and how both fathers use their daughters. He also pointed out the sight of Homer, Lisa, and Duffman singing in Korean. He criticized the minimal use of Bart.[3]
Matthew Swigonski of Bubbleblabber gave the episode a 7.5 out of 10. He highlighted the new development of Homer and Lisa's relationship. He felt the last act was rushed, and the main story could have been expanded. However, the overall episode was satisfactory.[7]
Cathal Gunning of Screen Rant thought the episode was not interesting because it marginalized the Simpson family and wasted guest star Aubrey Plaza.[1] Gunning also pointed out that there have been several distinct Duffman characters on the show.[8]
Mike Hale of The New York Times called the episode "unexpectedly moving."[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gunning, Cathal (November 14, 2022). "The Simpsons Keeps Making The Same Major Character Mistake". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ↑ "(SI-3401) "From Beer to Paternity"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sokol, Tony (November 13, 2022). "The Simpsons Combines K-Pop, Beer, and Democracy". Den of Geek. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ↑ Yeo, Gladys (November 15, 2022). "BLACKPINK's Jisoo reacts to Lisa Simpson being a fan". NME. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ↑ Salem, Mitch (November 15, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 11.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ↑ Berman, Marc (November 14, 2022). "Sunday Ratings: Football Rules on NBC and Fox". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ↑ Swigonski, Matthew (November 14, 2022). "Review: The Simpsons "From Beer To Eternity"". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ↑ Gunning, Cathal (November 15, 2022). "The Simpsons Season 34 Brings Back A Classic Plot Hole". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ↑ Hale, Mike (November 23, 2022). "A Thanksgiving Binge Menu: 7 Fall Shows You Might Have Slept On". The New York Times. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
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