S23E17 · SCENE 9/23 · 05:12
Them, Robot · Springfield Power Plant
Burns decides to replace workers with robots

Mr. Burns decides to replace all human workers with robots after Smithers suggests using robots instead of kangaroos.

05:12→06:42
in the episode · 1m 30s · S23E17

What happens

05:12–06:42

Burns complains about paying for employee health costs. He decides to replace workers with robots. Smithers suggests robots over kangaroos.

WhereSpringfield Power Plant
DriverMr. Burns
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadRobots replace workers

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05:20

But instead of getting powerful, you're going to get very, very sick.

05:42

You'll still have to pay!

06:05

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the future masters of the human race.

06:24

I give you permission to shake your fists in anger twice.

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Beats

05:45Burns complains about costs
06:05Smithers introduces robots

Scene in the episode

05:12–06:42
A · Homer avoids drug test
B · Robots replace workers
C · Robots turn dangerous

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