S5E15
Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Bender becomes a star on his favorite soap opera by forgetting his lines and reverting to character, but becomes concerned about the effect he is having on the audience.
Our Take
A solid mid-tier episode that coasts on one good joke: Bender being terrible at acting and somehow becoming beloved for it. The satire of TV violence and copycat kids is pretty blunt, but the Calculon scenes are funny enough to carry it. It moves fast and doesn’t overstay its welcome. Worth a watch if you’re working through the season, though it’s far from a highlight.