Futurama season 3 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "Bendless Love," the crew discovers sabotage on their spaceship, suspecting Bender due to a series of mysterious bending incidents. Bender, grappling with an unsatisfied urge to bend, takes up a job at a striking factory where he meets his lookalike, Flexo, and falls for Flexo's ex-wife, Angleene. Jealousy ensues as Bender disguises himself as Flexo to test Angleene's love, leading to a dramatic showdown with mafia robots who mistakenly target him. Bender's heroic act of bending an "unbendable" girder saves Flexo, resolving his bending urges and entangling love interests.
Full Episode S03E06 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the crew doing at the beginning of the episode?
They were performing pre-flight checks and preparing for takeoff.
What critical issue is discovered on the spaceship?
Sabotage of a critical L-unit essential for space travel.
Who is initially suspected of the sabotage and why?
Bender, because he's designed for bending and there's evidence of bent items.
How old is Bender and where was he created?
Bender is four years old and was created in Tijuana.
What issue does Bender have that leads to sleep-bending?
An unsatisfied urge to bend.
What situation does Bender encounter at the factory?
A strike, leading him to work as a scab.
Who are Flexo and Angleene?
Flexo is a robot who looks like Bender, and Angleene is his ex-wife and Bender's romantic interest.
How does Bender test Angleene's feelings?
By disguising himself as Flexo.
What mistake do the mafia robots make?
They mistake Bender for Flexo and plan to attack him.
What does Bender do to save Flexo?
He bends an "unbendable" girder to rescue him.
What is Bender's realization at the end of the episode?
That he won't need to bend anything for a long time.
What changes in Professor's behavior are noted by the crew?
His newfound optimism and upbeat attitude.
