Movie: (1979) A madman takes control of a spaceship and tries to destroy a moon colony.
Host: Emily.
Opening: In the cold open, M. Waverly and Growler are reconsidering being boneheads. Meanwhile, Emily is being punked by the bots … again.
After the show open: Home-assembled furniture is causing some strife between Kinga and Max.
Invention exchange: E&tB have invented the roller coaster, which makes every party drink a thrill ride. The mads have turkey holders, which makes immediate use of.
Segment 1: E&tB hold a roast for Sparks the robot.
Segment 2: E&tB present “The Shape of Crimes to Come,” a true crime podcast. After intermission: the podcast continues.
Segment 3: E&tB contemplate love.
Close: Crow has become Crowmus of the long pauses; meanwhile, Kinga hatches a plan.
Stinger: Omus hologram.
Thoughts:
• This episode premiered on Sept. 30, 2022.
• Gotta admit that opening shot of the bots driving a transport vehicle made me want to get up in there and play with it.
• This week’s LOTR references: “Saruman’s Pez dispenser.” “Take a knee, Legolas squad.”
• Slam on Seth Rogan outta nowhere!
• Some good riffs here and there in this one, but not a lot.
• Fave riff: “We’re not getting that security deposit back.”
• Honorable mentions: “Meanwhile at Netflix…” “These Harrison Ford closeups get harder every year.” “Punt!” “Set course for up.” “I should have asked for an epidural.”