If you’re a fan of the popular animated television series “Futurama,” you may have wondered whether Bender ever finds out that Hermes was Inspector 5. The answer to this question is not straightforward, but we can explore the evidence available to us.
To begin with, it’s important to understand the context of this question. In the episode “How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back,” we learn that Hermes Conrad, the Jamaican bureaucrat and accountant at Planet Express, used to be a member of the secret Order of the Binary Singularity. As part of his duties, he operated under the code name Inspector 5 and was responsible for ensuring that other members of the group adhered to their strict rules and regulations.
However, when Hermes lost his job due to a mistake he made in his accounting duties, he lost his sense of purpose and identity. He became depressed and started neglecting his work at Planet Express, which led to him being demoted from his role as bureaucrat.
It’s worth noting that Bender was not present during most of these events. He only becomes involved when he decides to help Hermes get his groove back by taking him on a trip down memory lane. During this journey, they visit various locations from Hermes’ past, including several secret Order of the Binary Singularity sites.
At one point in their journey, Bender discovers a sign that reads “Inspector 5 Was Here.” This implies that Bender has seen evidence indicating that Hermes operated under this code name in the past. However, it’s unclear whether Bender understands or remembers what this means.
Later in the episode, there is a scene where Hermes confronts Bender about being an impostor. Bender is wearing a disguise as part of their plan to infiltrate another secret Order site. During their conversation, Hermes says “I knew Inspector 5 personally,” which could be interpreted as either confirmation or denial that he knows Bender saw the sign.
Ultimately, we never see Bender explicitly acknowledge or confront Hermes about his past as Inspector 5. It’s possible that he simply forgot about the sign or didn’t fully understand its significance. Alternatively, he may have chosen not to bring it up out of respect for Hermes’ privacy and personal struggles.
In conclusion, we cannot say with certainty whether Bender ever finds out that Hermes was Inspector 5. The evidence available to us suggests that Bender may have seen some indication of Hermes’ past role but did not necessarily understand its full implications. Ultimately, this is one of many unresolved plot points in the complex and often surreal world of “Futurama.”