Capsule Review:
Finally a supporting character gets some much-needed depth. I had little faith that Dr. Zoidberg could carry an episode, but the writers do a surprisingly excellent job of fleshing out this shellfish, by putting him through an emotional wringer and neatly revealing his cultural background at the same time. Fry gets all the best dialogue, which finds big laughs in the contrast between the dating rituals of 20th century humans and the mating rituals of Zoidberg's species. The story loses some relevance when it turns from Cyrano to gladiatorial combat, and probably goes too far with the newest trend in comedy, the severed limb, but as usual this and every other moment is as well-executed as can be. (B+)
Alternate Alternate Titles: We, Shellmates The Story of L Beyond the Red Clamshell Deep Sea Throat Some Like it Steamed Cyrano de Bisque
-Eric S.