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Futurama: Season 6, Episode 23

The Tip of the Zoidberg (18 Aug. 2011)

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The Professor consistently refuses to fire Zoidberg, despite his complete incompetence in medicine. The reason for such devotion is finally revealed.

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The Professor consistently refuses to fire Zoidberg, despite his complete incompetence in medicine. The reason for such devotion is finally revealed.

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This marks the first time in the series that Mom's name (Carol) is revealed. See more »

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[first lines]
Sergeant: Mom on deck! Ten-h...
[gets slapped on face by Mom, interrupting him]
Sergeant: [grunts]
Mom: Alright, grunts. Here's your pre-mission pep talk: Shoot anyone who doesn't obey hard enough.
[hands gun to Sergeant]
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