Ep 4. Kramer vs. Showgirls

In the fourth episode of season five of Robot Chicken, titled "Kramer vs. Showgirls," the show takes aim at various pop culture references and parodies them in irreverent and hilarious ways. The episode opens with a sketch that sees Mickey Mouse holding a press conference to address the recent controversy over the use of his likeness in various sexualized situations. This leads into a recurring segment throughout the episode where Mickey becomes increasingly frustrated with the robotic duck from the Disneyland ride, and the various other Disney characters who behave inappropriately.

From there, the episode jumps around to several other skits, each one more absurd than the last. One sketch sees a group of office workers deciding to liven up their boring day by putting on a production of "The Phantom of the Opera," only for things to go hilariously wrong when the Phantom ends up being played by a homeless man. Another skit spoofs the classic "Battleship" board game, with the various ships representing famous movie characters.

The episode also includes several skits that reference classic TV shows and movies, often putting a comedic spin on the source material. For example, one sketch depicts what would happen if Kramer from "Seinfeld" were to audition for the lead role in "Showgirls," leading to the eponymous "Kramer vs. Showgirls" scenario. Another skit sees the cast of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" dealing with the existential terror of realizing that they're mere fictional characters.

As the episode progresses, the skits become increasingly absurd, culminating in a final sketch that sees a group of animals banding together to form a Death Metal band, complete with a ferret on vocals and a koala on lead guitar. Throughout the episode, the humor is crude, irreverent, and often very funny, with an emphasis on absurdist humor and quickfire jokes.

Ultimately, "Kramer vs. Showgirls" is a prime example of what Robot Chicken does best – taking familiar characters and pop culture references and turning them on their head in clever and often hilarious ways. With a mix of silly skits and witty commentary, the episode is a rollercoaster ride of laughs that is sure to delight fans of the show and anyone who appreciates irreverent humor.