St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here and we’re celebrating the Irish holiday with The Simpsons! From drinking to dancing, the family seems like they’re honoring St. Pat’s everyday, especially Homer. He practically lives at Moe’s. And the bartender is making bank with his frequencies.
These episodes will bring out our inner Irish for the day, creating a bit of fun and merriment. At the same time, The Simpsons tell it like it is and St. Patrick’s Day is no different. It’s just a part of their comedic routine and trademark satire.
So, grab yourself a Duff and kick back with the celebration!
5 The Simpsons episodes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
“Flaming Moe’s”
Season 3
Homer mixes himself a drink concocted out of remaining alcoholic drinks and his secret ingredient, Krusty Brand Children’s OTC cough syrup, which was infused with Codeine, a pain reliever and harsh cough suppressant. His reasoning? Patty and Selma drank the last beers and Homer was in a rush as he was thirsty.
With a blaze, the drink’s (which he called the Flaming Homer), the flavor was the Chef’s Kiss. However, Moe steals the Flaming Homer and takes all major profits from it, leaving Homer with no choice but to reveal the secret ingredient. Moe had it in for him, so he can’t blame his friend’s revenge.
“Flaming Moe’s” was peak in writing and animation, as you have the parody of the Cheers theme song,Aerosmith guest-starring, and Homer’s infamous “Oh, look at me. I’m making people happy” sarcastic remark.
”Duffless”
Season 4
”Duffless” depicted Homer going on a thirty-day purge of beer after he was arrested for a DUI, and pressured by Marge’s urging. Of, course, as he loves his wife, he’ll do whatever it takes to make her thrilled.
Like most resistance, Homer had a difficult time at first, but when he experienced a world without Duff, especially having more time with Marge, saving money, and losing weight, he realized that he enjoy his Duff in moderation.
”Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment’
Season 8
Following an incident (involving Bart) at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Springfield resets itself to the Prohibition Period, and per the style of the Roaring 1920s. It’s even under investigation by Detective Rex Banner, who commits himself to finding out who the Beer Baron is.
By the way, it’s Homer, and he has been distilling beer and alcohol from his basement for Moe, who converted his bar into a speakeasy. At the end, everything is back to normal and everyone can celebrate with their drinks.
“The Father, the Son and the Holy Guest Star”
Season 16
After getting kicked out of school for pulling one prank far too many, Bart is enrolled in a Catholic School, when no other school in the district would. He’s taught by Father Sean (Liam Neeson), who opens the young kid’s mind to Catholicism. It’s also believed that the religion can atone you for your sins, but I believe that comes from your own free will.
Anyway, Marge and Ned dislike the idea of Bart’s conversion, as for some whackadoo reason, believe that Catholics follow a different path to Heaven than Protestants, which they are. it causes a war between the beliefs, until Bart reminds them that despite minor details, both religions are of the Christian Faith.
”In the Name of the Grandfather”
Season 20
Homer and Grampa fly out to Ireland to visit an old wartime bar, only to find it in near financial ruin, due to the younger generations taking over the country. They unknowingly buy the bar, following a night of drinking, and despite their stupidity, decided to return O’Flanigan’s back to its former glory.
Only, it’s not that easy, and under Moe’s guidance, Homer and Grampa allow smoking inside the business. The method works, but it’s also illegal, and soon, the Simpsons are deported back to America.
But, at least we got Homer and his dad bonding.
BONUS THE SIMPSONS ST. PATRICK’S DAY EPISODE:
”The Town”
Season 28
Homer takes the family to Boston, Maas. To let them see just what a bad city it is. Well, he couldn’t have been more wrong in his planning. The family falls in love with the idyllic city, and soak up its local culture. You have “Hahvade,” Fenway Park, (Conageddon), and the birthplace of JFK.
Yet Bart couldn’t fully express his bad boy persona, as Boston converts negative energy into positive, and he’s not one for the practice. Lisa, on the other hand, loves the educational aspect of the city, and wants to stay for good.
Bart schemes to move back to Springfield by taking his family to a football parade, and Homer makes a fool of himself by declaring that The American (a parody of The New England Patriots) are cheaters.
And back to Springfield they go.