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
While the main plot deals with the guys' grief, the subplot follows Meg and Chris in a characteristically dark Family Guy fashion. [S11E19] Save the Clam
: 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. Following the funeral, Peter, Joe, and Quagmire discover
: 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 Subplot: The Macabre and the Absurd While the