Ep 3. The Route of All Evil

In season 5, episode 3 of Futurama, titled "The Route of All Evil," the focus shifts to Fry and Bender's workplace, Planet Express. The episode opens with Fry and Bender lounging around the office, complaining about their low paychecks. That is until they stumble onto a profitable, albeit illegal, scheme.

They come across an old letter that details a method for brewing beer that is "wicked fast and tantalizingly delicious." With Bender's expert brewing skills, they are able to concoct a batch of beer that not only tastes great but is highly addictive. They market the beer to their coworkers and their business quickly takes off.

Meanwhile, Hermes' son Dwight and Professor Farnsworth's grandson Cubert are given internships at Planet Express. They quickly realize that they are grossly underpaid and decide to take matters into their own hands. They create their own rival delivery service, called Awesome Express, and pledge to take down Planet Express.

As the two businesses continue to compete, Fry and Bender's brewing operation becomes increasingly successful, and they begin to make more and more money. However, their success comes at a great cost, as the beer addiction takes a toll on their coworkers' health and productivity.

Dwight and Cubert's business begins to gain a foothold, as they offer faster, more efficient deliveries. They also attract the attention of a large corporation, who offers to buy out their company for a large sum of money.

As tensions between the two businesses escalate, Fry and Bender's beer brewing operation is discovered by Leela. She is initially upset but ultimately decides to join them. Together, the trio makes a final batch of beer and heads to the rival business, where a final showdown between the two companies takes place.

Overall, "The Route of All Evil" is a fast-paced and humorous episode that delves into themes of greed, capitalism, and addiction. It features some classic moments of Futurama humor, including Bender's love of alcohol and Leela's tough exterior. It also introduces some new characters, namely Dwight and Cubert, who add an interesting dynamic to the Planet Express crew. Ultimately, the episode ends on a moral note, reminding viewers that sometimes, the route to success can come at a great cost.