Flaming Moe's

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Flaming Moe's is the tenth episode of the third season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 21, 1991. The episode was written by Robert Cohen and directed by Rich Moore.

Plot

The episode begins with Homer Simpson telling Moe Szyslak about a secret alcoholic cocktail he invented called the "Flaming Homer." Moe steals the recipe and renames it the "Flaming Moe," which becomes a massive success, turning Moe's bar into a hot spot. The drink's popularity attracts the attention of a wealthy businessman who offers to buy the recipe, but Moe refuses. Eventually, the secret ingredient is revealed to be children's cough syrup, and the drink's popularity wanes.

Production

"Flaming Moe's" was written by Robert Cohen and directed by Rich Moore. The episode features a guest appearance by Aerosmith, who perform at Moe's bar. The episode's title and plot are a parody of the television show Cheers.

Cultural References

The episode contains numerous cultural references, including a parody of the theme song from Cheers. The character of Moe is modeled after the bartender from Cheers, and the episode's plot mirrors the show's storyline of a bar becoming popular due to a unique drink.

Reception

"Flaming Moe's" received positive reviews from critics and is considered one of the best episodes of The Simpsons. It has been praised for its humor, cultural references, and guest appearance by Aerosmith.

Related Pages

• The Simpsons (season 3)
• List of The Simpsons episodes
• Moe Szyslak
• Homer Simpson
• Aerosmith