Episode Capsule: [3ACV09] The Cyber House Rules

Title: The Cyber House Rules
Written by: Lewis Morton
Directed by: Susie Dietter
Opening theme promotion: PLEASE RISE FOR THE FUTURAMA THEME SONG
Opening theme cartoon: Warner Brothers - "Box Car Blues" - 1930". The little fellow doing the "splits" on top of the boxcar is our hero, Bosko!

Synopsis

When Leela rushes to the reunion of the Orphanarium where she grew up, she reunites with Adlai, a plastic surgeon who can give her the appearance of two eyes. With terrible childhood memories of her strange Cyclops look fresh in mind, Leela is convinced to undergo the surgery, while Adlai is convinced that Leela is the only one for him. Meanwhile, Bender petitions to adopt 12 orphans in order to receive a government stipend for which he has big plans. Daddy Bender and Leela see things in a new light.

Voice Credits

Starring

Billy West (Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, Professor Farnsworth, Cop)
Katey Sagal (Leela)
John DiMaggio (Bender, Elzar)
Tress MacNeille (Fembot at bar, Woman at orphanarium, Basket voice)

Guest Starring

Phil Lamarr (Hermes Conrad)
Lauren Tom (Amy Wong)
David Herman
Tom Kenny
Kath Soucie
Nicole St. John

Also Starring

Maurice LaMarche (Morbo)

Did You Notice…

There's a small newspaper clipping taped to the sliding door to Bender's kids' bedroom. It has the headline "Primitive Human Found in Cryo-Tube" and a small picture of Fry. — Jordan Eisenberg
mother and the news crew in the orphanage pictures? — Joe Klemm
when in his pajamas, the rear of the boy that's inside Bender can be shown? — Joe Klemm
Bender is about 6'3" tall (with antenna)? — Marc Wichterich
Nina costs $499 while the girl with 3 ears is sold "as is"? — Marc Wichterich
Bender spends money on bunny-rabbit wallpaper, but the walls in the bedroom of the children is a dull greenish color. — Michael Nissen

External References

The Cider House Rules (movie)

Episode Title — Me
Bender's little goodnight monologue that was interrupted by Smitty and URL was from this movie — Mike Zaite Good Morning America
Good morning Earth show with Morbo and Linda — Joe Klemm Taco Bell (fast food)
Adley works in the Taco Bellevue Hospital. — Joe Klemm
The "NORMAL HEALTHY BABY? SUPER-SIZE IT FOR 49c" is a reference to the fast food restaurant promotions. — Me The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)
Hermes mentions "Tally me day banana". — Joe Klemm I, Robot (Isaac Asimov)
The shop where Leela gets her glasses is called "Eye Robot" — Marc Wichterich Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison)
The song playing after Leela got her glasses — Marc Wichterich Star Trek (TV series)
Phaser eye surgery — Alan Hamilton Twilight Zone - Eye of the Beholder
Dramatic unveiling of plastic surgery patient, including first-person shot of bandages being removed. — Alan Hamilton

Futurama References

[1ACV01] Space Pilot 3000

O'ZORGNAX'S PUB reappears — Me [2ACV13] Bender Gets Made
Taco Bellevue Hospital is seen the first time — Me [1ACV03] I, Roommate
"Tape recorder" and swimsuit posters reappear. — M5438 [2ACV08] Raging Bender
First reference to Leela growing up at an orphanarium. — Michael Nissen [3ACV08] That's Lobstertainment!
Zoidberg has an ink pouch. — Michael Nissen [1ACV09] Hell Is Other Robots
First sight of Elzar's Fine Cousine. — Michael Nissen

Freeze Frame Fun

Invitation Card & Sign:

  COOKIEVILLE
MINIMUM-SECURITY
  ORPHANARIUM

Sign in Gym:

PLEASE ABANDON COATS IN LOBBY

Sign outside the Hospital:

         TACO
       BELLEVUE
       HOSPITAL
 NORMAL, HEALTHY BABY?
SUPER-SIZE IT FOR 49c!

Glasses shop:

EYE ROBOT

Shop in AL1:

  Humane
Human Traps

O'ZORGNAX'S PUB
Your St. Rodman's Day
  Headquarters!

Name of the park:

MUNICIPAL ARBORETUM

In the park:

Altairean Bouquet Tree

Honest Bender's Stolen
  Car Parts Boutigue
   and Orphanarium

Bender B. Rodriguez
   Orphanarium

Animation, Continuity, and Other Goofs

There are way too few pieces on the table to finish the puzzle Leela and Adley are busy with. — Marc Wichterich

Original capsule author: Me whose name I prefer not to mention