Reviewers generally view the episode as a attempt to add depth to a secondary character in a season otherwise known for "zaniness".
It holds a 7.4/10 on IMDb . While not reaching the heights of classic episodes like "Duffless," it is frequently ranked as one of the best in Season 11 for its emotional attempt. Community Perspectives [S11E18] Days of Wine and D'Ohses
“Aside from that and the fact that Dan Castellaneta (the voice of Homer) and his wife wrote it, there's little else to say about this episode. Like many this season, it's fairly mediocre, with a few laughs along the way but nothing to get too worked up about...” The Real Gentlemen of Leisure · 16 years ago Reviewers generally view the episode as a attempt
Critics praise the "warm-hearted" plotting and the rare bit of character growth for Barney, which actually stuck for several seasons. The B-plot, involving Bart and Lisa's quest for a phone book cover photo, is considered a clever tie-in that culminates in a surprisingly competent action climax. Community Perspectives “Aside from that and the fact