While the main plot deals with the guys' grief, the subplot follows Meg and Chris in a characteristically dark Family Guy fashion.
: 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
: The plot culminates in a grotesque sight gag where Chris is forced to pose as a deceased person. When the widow reveals her husband was an organ donor, Chris's facial skin is "grafted" onto a woman, leaving him disfigured in a classic instance of the show's dark humor. Critical Reception While the main plot deals with the guys'
: While looking for a bathroom during Horace's funeral, Meg stumbles upon an embalming session. Impressed by her lack of squeamishness, the funeral director hires her as an assistant. When the widow reveals her husband was an
: Chris steals a corpse from the funeral home to use as a "chaperone" so he can sneak into R-rated movies.
: On IMDb , the episode maintains a stable rating, though some fans on Reddit noted at the time that the show felt "stale" compared to contemporaries like American Dad! . Conclusion
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