“I moved the stars themselves to write her a love note in the sky.”
"The Why Of Fry," Season 4, Episode 10
The Episode:
Nibbler reveals himself to be a highly intelligent creature whose people must recruit Fry to save the universe from a race of sentient brains. For Fry's own protection, Nibbler then erases his memory of having saved the world. Leela, totally unaware that Fry is literally responsible for keeping the universe intact, tells him, "I don't care if you're not the most important person in the universe. It really makes me happy to see you right now."
Why You Will Be Reduced To A Puddle Of Tears:
Fry responds by telling her, "Then I am the most important person in the universe."
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"Parasites Lost," Season 3, Episode 2
The Episode:
Fry becomes infected by parasites that make him super smart and able to play the holophonor, an instrument that creates beautiful holograms if played properly. Leela becomes enamored by this new Fry, until he begins to wonder whether she loves the REAL him, or simply what the parasites have done to him. He asks the parasites to leave, losing his intelligence and his ability to play the holophonor. No longer suave, Fry ruins his attempts at flirting with Leela.
The Moment That'll Make You Sob In The Shower:
Alone, he tries playing the holophonor once more, and creates a single image: a portrait of Leela.
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"The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings," Season 4 Finale
The Episode:
Desperate to impress Leela with his holophonor skills, Fry makes a deal with Robot Devil to trade hands, which he then refuses to trade back. Bender then trades his "crotch plate" for an air horn, which accidentally renders Leela deaf, so SHE makes a deal with Robot Devil, receiving robot ears in exchange for her hand, which will be collected in due time. Robot Devil then reveals he meant Leela's hand in marriage... unless Fry agrees to trade back, losing his holophonor skills.
Why It'll Make You Tearfully Wring Your Clothing:
After Fry once again loses his ability to play the holophonor, concert-goers leave his performance enraged. Only Leela remains. "Please don't stop playing, Fry," she tells him. "I want to hear how it ends."
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"Time Keeps On Slippin'," Season 3, Episode 4
The Episode:
In an attempt to win an interplanetary game with the Globetrotters (Why not?), the Professor has accidentally destabilized space-time, and the universe is at risk of being destroyed. Ultimately the Professor uses his doomsday advice to create a black hole that will prevent the further deterioration of space-time.
Why You'll Gaze Up At The Night Sky With Tears In Your Eyes:
Fry writes "I Love You, Leela" in stars, but the message is destroyed by the doomsday device before Leela can see it.
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