[s2e17] Bender: Gets Made (a.k.a. Bendfellas)

: Watching Bender "beat himself up" in the dark while using a sophisticated British accent to hide his identity from the blindfolded Fry and Leela is easily one of the funniest sequences in the series.

Bender offers to work off the debt as a busboy, where he catches the eye of the after trying to scam him for change. Soon, Bender is inducted as an entry-level goon under the alias "Blotto" . His first major mission? A Zuban cigar heist targeting none other than the Planet Express ship. Why This Episode Works [S2E17] Bender Gets Made (a.k.a. Bendfellas)

: "Gee, ya think? Ya think I should use these clamps, that I use every day, at every opportunity? Yer a freaking genius, ya idiot!" Donbot : "We'll be committing crimes that may be illegal." : Watching Bender "beat himself up" in the

If you ever wanted to see what happens when a narcissistic bending unit tries to balance a burgeoning career in organized crime with the safety of his only friends, then (also known as "Bendfellas") is the gold standard. His first major mission

: Despite his "kill all humans" bravado, this episode reinforces that Bender truly values his friendship with Fry and Leela, even if he has to burn down a ship to save them (and steal a few cigars in the process). Iconic Quotes

: "I'm quitting organized crime. From now on, I'll stick to the regular kind!"

Broadcast on April 30, 2000, this episode didn't just give us classic Bender antics—it introduced the world to the , one of the show's most enduring and hilarious antagonistic groups. The Plot: From Spice Weasels to Cigar Heists