[s11e19] — Save The Clam

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.

"Save the Clam" is an episode that balances the sentimental—saving a community staple—with the morbidly absurd. It successfully transitioned the ownership of the series' central hangout from Horace to Jerome, ensuring the show's familiar setting remained intact while introducing a new dynamic for the main cast. "Family Guy" Save the Clam (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb