Whether you're here for the Goodfellas parodies or the sight of Bender literally eating his share of the loot, "Bender Gets Made" remains a quintessential Season 2 gem.
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 [S2E17] Bender Gets Made (a.k.a. Bendfellas)
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. Whether you're here for the Goodfellas parodies or
: 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 To avoid a lawsuit, Elzar treats the crew