Max Nicholson of IGN rated the episode an 8/10 , writing , " Overall ... this was a solid entry for Season 7 . The writing is still sharp , and the animation has never looked better . It was also nice to see Bender 's character treading a little more ground beyond the traditional backseat one-liners . While Ben would obviously disrupt the balance of the main ensemble , it was a fitting introduction for what could be a recurring character on the show ( similar to Cubert or Dwight ) . " The writer of the episode , Eric Horsted , was nominated for Outstanding Writing in an Animated Television Production , at the 40th Annie Awards , though he did not win
40th Annie Awards
40th Annie Awards
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