"Flaming Moe" is the eleventh episode of the twenty-second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons.
Dejected, Smithers tries to cheer himself up by going to "The League of Extra Horny Gentlemen," a gay bar, but is denied entrance because he is not as attractive or fashionable as the rest of the clientele.
Smithers hopes to earn Mr. Burns' respect by building a successful business in addition to having a place in which he can feel accepted.
Moe asks for forgiveness and hopes that they understand his need to be accepted; he also points out that if they do not support him, his ultra-homophobic, latent opponent may win.
Meanwhile, Principal Skinner tries to date the substitute music teacher, Calliope Juniper (Kristen Wiig), and sets her daughter Melody (Alyson Hannigan) up with Bart as an excuse to spend time with her.
In its original American broadcast, "Flaming Moe" was viewed by an estimated 6.38 million households and received a 3.1 rating/8 share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, ranking third in its timeslot.
The guest stars added instead of subtracting, it had a gently satirical inverse of gay panic jokes, and it was pretty damn funny...It's another strong Simpsons episode in a surprisingly strong season.”[5] Eric Hochberger of TV Fanatic gave the episode 4 out of 5 stars.