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The Simpsons: In the Name of the Grandfather
After the Simpsons buy a hot tub and feel so relaxed in it that they forget all about Grandpa Simpson, Homer agrees to do something that will make Grandpa happy again. Grandpa wants to visit O'Flanagan's pub in Ireland for one last beer and the Simpsons travel to Ireland. While Marge and the children visit Irish landmarks, Homer and Grandpa decide to buy the pub, only to find out that pubs aren't popular in Ireland anymore.
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Episode Info
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Episode number: 20x14 Production Number: LABF11 Airdate: Sunday March 22nd, 2009 Alternate Airdates:
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Main Cast
 Dan Castellanetavoiced Homer Simpson, Abraham Simpson, Krusty the Klown, Barney, Willy, Sideshow Mel, Mayor Quimby, Hans Moleman, Gil, Itchy, Various |  Julie Kavnervoiced Marjorie "Marge" Bouvier Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Jacqueline Ingrid Bouvier, Various |
 Hank Azariavoiced Apu, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Carl, Comic Book Guy, Dr. Nick Riviera, Prof. Frink, Cletus, Sea Captain, Kirk Van Houten, Various |  Harry Shearervoiced Mr. Burns, Smithers, Dr. Marvin Monroe, Ned Flanders, Seymour Skinner, Otto, Kent Brockman, Dr. Hibbert, Lenny, Rev. Lovejoy, Various |
Episode Notes
In The Name Of The Grandfather holds the distinction of being the first (and only) Simpsons episode that premiered in the UK and Ireland a week before it premiered in America.
Blackboard: Four-leaf clovers are not mutant freaks
Couch: The Simpsons are dog show participants being lead on leashes by men in fancy suits. A judge awards Bart the blue ribbon, and Homer attacks him.
Couch: The Simpsons are dog show participants being lead on leashes by men in fancy suits. A judge awards Bart the blue ribbon, and Homer attacks him.
Episode Goofs
The way the people are kissing the Blarney Stone is incorrect.
To properly kiss the stone you have to lay on your back and hang yourself over the edge of the castle wall.
To properly kiss the stone you have to lay on your back and hang yourself over the edge of the castle wall.
After Homer comes back in from trying to find customers the door is standing open but when Homer says “Look at them crowding the bar” the door is closed.
Cultural References
This episode title is a variation of the title of the 1993 drama “In The Name of the Father” starring Daniel Day-Lewis & Emma Thompson
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