Look, it's Classic Simpsons, so you're going to laugh, but there was something a bit weightless about the episode at base. The Homer storyline was mostly just an excuse for a series of beer-related sketches from the show. And each is very funny, so it works! But it doesn't have the polish and great sense of structure that a lot of the best episodes of the show have. The same is true for the Lisa/Bart/hamster storyline which is good comic fun but seems to be lacking much in a point beyond some Looney Tunes-esque riffs. Again, as usual, the comedy keeps the episode afloat -- if you can be funny enough, the audience will stick with you -- and the moment of sweetness at the end is more affecting that one might think given the freewheeling comedic stuff that came before it. But especially considering how many amazing episodes are in this season, "Duffless" can't help feeling like something of a lesser light by comparison.
Shout by Mista LukaBlockedParent2022-01-23T04:39:02Z
"Duffless" is a pretty good episode where Homer quits drinking for a month. While this episode has some solid humour, I felt Lisa's side plot was another mediocre and forgettable one. Honestly, this is another episode that would have benefitted with just the main story, in my opinion. However, this episode has enough going for it to make it another good one, with a surprisingly great ending, too.
Overall, quality episode.