From Beer to Paternity
| "From Beer to Paternity" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 34 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Rob Oliver |
| Written by | Christine Nangle |
| Production code | OABF01 |
| Original air date | November 13, 2022 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"From Beer to Paternity" is the 7th episode of the thirty-fourth season of The Simpsons. In this episode, Duffman must prove he is not sexist after Duff threatens to replace him as the mascot of the company. In the process, Duffman reunited with his daughter after a long absence.
The episode features guest stars Paul Brittain and Aubrey Plaza as Amber Duffman. The episode was dedicated in memory of Julie Kavner’s spouse, David Davis.[1]
Synopsis[edit]
Duff Beer holds a new mascot contest, so Duffman fights to remain relevant and prove that he isn't sexist by using a photo of Lisa with him from an old promotional event and claiming she's his daughter. When Homer and Lisa confront Duffman, he reveals he really does have an estranged daughter named Amber. As Duffman notices how smart Lisa has become, he views Homer as the ultimate father and enlists his help to reconnect with Amber and win the competition.
Production[edit]
On March 8, 2022, it was revealed by Carolyn Omine that “From Beer to Paternity” would be the first production episode of Season 34, which Al Jean confirmed the same day.[2]
Reception[edit]
Viewing figures[edit]
The episode earned a 0.97 rating with 4.77 million viewers, which was the most-watched show on Fox that night.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
“From Beer to Paternity” received positive reviews from television critics.
Review website The Review Geek gave the episode a 3 out of 5 stars, calling the episode captivating and mildly funny, enjoying Duffman's character arc but wished there were more jokes.[4]
Den of Geek said it is an "effective character expanding episode" for Duffman with "a lot of individually hysterical lines", but that it suffers for not including Bart.[5]
Cultural references[edit]
- The title is a parody of the 1953 film “From Here to Eternity”
- “Oh Yeah” by Yello plays in the episode
References[edit]
- ^ Rivera, Damon (November 14, 2022). "Who Is The Simpsons Season 34 Episode 7 Dedicated To?". Looper. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ LetsPlayNintendoITA (March 9, 2022). "Season 34 News: A new episode title, "From Beer to Paternity" has been revealed!". The Springfield Shopper. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 11.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED | Showbuzz Daily". showbuzzdaily.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Mishra, Reyan (November 16, 2022). "The Simpsons – Season 34 Episode 7 "From Beer to Paternity" Recap & Review". The Review Geek. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sokol, Tony (November 14, 2022). "The Simpsons Combines K-Pop, Beer, and Democracy". Den of Geek. Retrieved May 1, 2024.