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Sealab 2021 · S4 · E5

Let 'Em Eat Corn

  • TV-14
  • Jul 18, 2004
  • 11 min

Tornado Shanks declares Sealab a sovereign nation in order to be his own tax haven. A wave of secession fever sweeps through the entire crew, with a half-dozen nations declaring themselves independent in a few minutes; with the help of two British businessmen, they are all soon armed with missiles allegedly loaded with nuclear warheads. When push comes to shove and every Sealab nation declares war on every other one, however, the nukes all turn out to be duds.

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Tornado Shanks declares Sealab a sovereign nation in order to be his own tax haven. A wave of secession fever sweeps through the entire crew, with a half-dozen nations declaring themselves independent in a few minutes; with the help of two British businessmen, they are all soon armed with missiles allegedly loaded with nuclear warheads. When push comes to shove and every Sealab nation declares war on every other one, however, the nukes all turn out to be duds.

Season 4

11 episodes

  1. 1ASHDTV

    12 minJun 20, 2004

    A delivering mishap and some dishonesty on Sparks' part pockets Sealab a brand new Asteroid Smasher/High-definition Television. Unfortunately, the ASHDTV was supposed to go to Spacelab so they could destroy an asteroid hurtling towards the earth.

  2. 2Chalkboard Jungle

    12 minJun 27, 2004

    Dr. Quinn teaches Debbie Love's class of 4th-graders including Fatass McBlobbicus, while having to deal with Tornado Shanks' warped and unscientific view of education. The classic story "The Scarlet Ibis," by James Hurst, is ripped off as part of a classroom discussion of death. All the while, cuts are made between Debbie Love's classroom and the spa Love is visiting, creating a series of double entendres.

  3. 3Dearly Beloved Seed

    11 minJul 4, 2004

    The last of Captain Shanks' brothers (who are all named for mythical Greek heroes) dies from a heart attack while taking a dump; all the while, Hesh and Debbie Dupree get married.

  4. 4Craptastic Voyage

    11 minJul 11, 2004

    Quinn, White Debbie, and "He Who Smokes Bitches" Stormy Waters venture deep into Tornado Shanks to destroy a malignant tumor in Captain Shanks' head.

  5. 5Let 'Em Eat Corn

    11 minJul 18, 2004Now viewing

    Tornado Shanks declares Sealab a sovereign nation in order to be his own tax haven. A wave of secession fever sweeps through the entire crew, with a half-dozen nations declaring themselves independent in a few minutes; with the help of two British businessmen, they are all soon armed with missiles allegedly loaded with nuclear warheads. When push comes to shove and every Sealab nation declares war on every other one, however, the nukes all turn out to be duds.

  6. 6Neptunati

    11 minJul 18, 2004

    Stormy's meddlesome inquisitiveness uncovers Shanks' membership in a world-controlling society.

  7. 7Isla de las Chupacabras

    11 minNov 14, 2004

    A team-building exercise goes horribly wrong when the Sealab crew are attacked by Chupacabras.

  8. 8Joy of Grief

    11 minNov 21, 2004

    A grief counselor tries to help the Sealab crew through a hard time.

  9. 9Green Fever

    11 minNov 28, 2004

    Zombies ravage Sealab as Debbie plans her (fifth) 30th birthday party.

  10. 10Sharko's Machine

    11 minDec 5, 2004

    Marco's illegitimate son applies for a job on Sealab. Can he pass the civil service exam with Debbie and Quinn helping?

  11. 11Return of Marco

    12 minDec 12, 2004

    Marco died three episodes ago. What's he doing back? Later, Marco and Debbie sing Antônio Carlos Jobim's "Waters of March" in Portuguese.