[s11e19] Save The Clam Now

Following the funeral, Peter, Joe, and Quagmire discover that The Drunken Clam is being foreclosed upon due to Horace's debts. Faced with the loss of their sanctuary, the trio attempts various alternatives—such as drinking at Peter's house—but they eventually resort to a desperate standoff at the bar to prevent its demolition. The conflict is resolved when Jerome, feeling guilty for Horace's death, uses his professional sports earnings to buy the bar and keep it open, though the friends find themselves relegated to a less desirable booth. Subplot: The Macabre and the Absurd

: Kevin McFarland gave it a B , noting that while some jokes relied on lazy stereotypes, the episode remained funny compared to recent installments. [S11E19] Save the Clam

While the main plot deals with the guys' grief, the subplot follows Meg and Chris in a characteristically dark Family Guy fashion. Following the funeral, Peter, Joe, and Quagmire discover

: Carter Dotson awarded it 3 out of 5 stars , describing it as a non-classic that was "alright" but not essential viewing. Subplot: The Macabre and the Absurd : Kevin