[s2e17] Bender Gets Made (a.k.a. Bendfellas) < PROVEN ⇒ >

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

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. [S2E17] Bender Gets Made (a.k.a. Bendfellas)

: The Robot Mafia operates out of Fronty’s Meat Market , which features a sign proudly proclaiming it has been "Not a Front Since 2997". Broadcast on April 30, 2000, this episode didn't

: Between the Donbot’s affable yet ruthless leadership, Joey Mousepad’s "third wheel" energy, and Clamps’ legendary obsession with his own clamps, the trio is a masterclass in mob movie subversion. : Between the Donbot’s affable yet ruthless leadership,

The episode kicks off when the crew visits a live taping of the celebrity chef , who accidentally blinds Leela with a "Bam!" from his spice weasel. To avoid a lawsuit, Elzar treats the crew to a $1,200 dinner—which he then expects them to pay for.

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