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--> "Do you want me to go back and get it?"

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--> "Do you want me to go back and get it?"it?"
* That bit of BlackComedy at the beginning of 3.5, when the business agent, infected with the fungus, tries to speak to his boss on the phone but only being able to cough and choke. Finally, he vomits up a bunch of spores with the speaker still held against his mouth.
--> "Alright, you're fired."
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** When Cutter and Steven get into the elevator to escape from the raptor. Cutter punches it in the face to keep it from getting in with them. Cut to a shot of the elevator going up, ''with the raptor clinging to the bottom''.

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** When Cutter and Steven get into the elevator to escape from the raptor. Cutter punches it in the face to keep it from getting in with them. Cut to a shot of the elevator going up, ''with the raptor clinging to the bottom''.bottom''.
* 3.4, after Danny Quinn [[spoiler: lures the ''Giganotosaurus'' back through the anomaly in a helicopter]], returning without the helicopter.
--> "Do you want me to go back and get it?"

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*** I've lost count how many times Lester has told Becker off for being sarky, when its clearly Lester's job.
* Virtually any and all awkward conversations shared between Connor and Abby in the first few episodes of season 1. Especially when Connor finds out that Steven [[hottip:*:who Abby had a crush on at the time]] has a girlfriend.

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*** I've lost count how many times Lester has told Becker off for being sarky, snarky, when its clearly Lester's job.
* Virtually any and all awkward conversations shared between Connor and Abby in the first few episodes of season 1. Especially when Connor finds out that Steven [[hottip:*:who Abby had a crush on at the time]] has a girlfriend.girlfriend.
** In 1.3, when Connor casually asks Steven if he's taken so that he can have Abby to himself. He ends up making it sound like he's hitting on him. [[MistakenForGay Steven's reaction]] is priceless.
* The skirmish with the male raptor in 2.1, particularly the ridiculous motorcycle chase.
** When Cutter and Steven get into the elevator to escape from the raptor. Cutter punches it in the face to keep it from getting in with them. Cut to a shot of the elevator going up, ''with the raptor clinging to the bottom''.
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*** I've lost count how many times Lester has told Becker off for being sarky, when its clearly Lester's job.

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*** I've lost count how many times Lester has told Becker off for being sarky, when its clearly Lester's job.job.
* Virtually any and all awkward conversations shared between Connor and Abby in the first few episodes of season 1. Especially when Connor finds out that Steven [[hottip:*:who Abby had a crush on at the time]] has a girlfriend.
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-->'''Lester:''' ''(a bit later)'' And in future, I'll do the jokes.

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-->'''Lester:''' ''(a bit later)'' And in future, I'll do the jokes.jokes.
***I've lost count how many times Lester has told Becker off for being sarky, when its clearly Lester's job.
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* Becker and Jess have another crowning moment of funny when Becker [[spoiler:is busy storming a building which they think contains the Phsco Ethan]] and Jess tells him to "Be careful, and keep warm." Again, Ben Mansfield's expression is what makes it perfect.

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* Becker and Jess have another crowning moment of funny when Becker [[spoiler:is busy storming a building which they think contains the Phsco Phsyco Ethan]] and Jess tells him to "Be careful, and keep warm." Again, Ben Mansfield's expression is what makes it perfect.
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* Becker and Jess have another crowning moment of funny when Becker [[spoiler:is busy storming a building which they think contains the Phsco Ethan] and Jess tells him to "Be careful, and keep warm." Again, Ben Mansfield's expression is what makes it perfect.

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* Becker and Jess have another crowning moment of funny when Becker [[spoiler:is busy storming a building which they think contains the Phsco Ethan] Ethan]] and Jess tells him to "Be careful, and keep warm." Again, Ben Mansfield's expression is what makes it perfect.
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* Becker and Jess have another crowning moment of funny when Becker [[spoiler:is busy storming a building containing the Phsco Ethan and Jess tells him to "Keep warm."]]

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* Becker and Jess have another crowning moment of funny when Becker [[spoiler:is busy storming a building containing which they think contains the Phsco Ethan Ethan] and Jess tells him to "Keep "Be careful, and keep warm."]]" Again, Ben Mansfield's expression is what makes it perfect.
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* Becker and Jess have another crowning moment of funny when Becker [[spoiler:is busy storming a building containing the Phsco Ethan and Jess tells him to "Keep warm."]]
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-->'''Matt:''' Well, if you're not in it, you can't win it.

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-->'''Matt:''' Well, if you're not in it, you can't win it.it.
* The entirety of Becker's introduction in 3x01. There's the quote that's on the main page header, and Lester's summation of the ARC team and Cutter in particular:
-->''(on the team)'' You will be dealing with [[BunnyEarsLawyer a highly strung and temperamental team of rank amateurs who just happen to be brilliant at what they do]].
-->''(on Cutter)'' Oh, and by the way, Professor Cutter won't like you, and he'll go out of the way to make your job as difficult as possible. Try not to take it personally.
** Lester and Becker's dueling DeadpanSnarker personalities is what sells it.
--> '''Becker:''' Well, I have [[BlatantLies extensive experience]] in dinosaur hunting, sir. I assumed that was why I was picked for the job.
-->'''Lester:''' ''(a bit later)'' And in future, I'll do the jokes.
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* The dodo chase in 1x04.
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-->'''Matt:''' Yeah? Get used to it.

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-->'''Matt:''' Yeah? Get used to it.
* Again from 5x04, Matt and Connor discuss Connor's plan to [[spoiler:collapse an anomaly to kill the beetle swarm with a gamma ray burst]] and exactly how likely it is that they'll survive...
-->'''Matt:''' So what are we lookin' at here, fifty/fifty?
-->'''Connor:''' *silence*
-->'''Matt:''' Sixty/forty? I could live with those odds.
-->'''Connor:''' Let's just say it's...better than winning the jackpot in the National Lottery.
-->'''Matt:''' [[{{Beat}} ...]]That's like ''ten million to one.''
-->'''Connor:''' Yeah. I did say "better than"
-->'''Matt:''' Well, if you're not in it, you can't win
it.
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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to [[SmugSnake Phillip]]. He repeats "Good, good, good, very good..." over and over as he calmly walks into his office and the door slowly swings shut. We then have [[{{Beat}} a moment of silence]], followed by a muffle scream of rage.

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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to [[SmugSnake Phillip]]. He repeats "Good, good, good, very good..." over and over as he calmly walks into his office and the door slowly swings shut. We then have [[{{Beat}} a moment of silence]], followed by a muffle muffled scream of rage.
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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip. He repeats "Good, good, good, very good..." over and over as he calmly walks into his office and the door slowly swings shut. We then have [[{{Beat}} a moment of silence]], followed by a muffle scream of rage.

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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip.[[SmugSnake Phillip]]. He repeats "Good, good, good, very good..." over and over as he calmly walks into his office and the door slowly swings shut. We then have [[{{Beat}} a moment of silence]], followed by a muffle scream of rage.
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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip.

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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip. He repeats "Good, good, good, very good..." over and over as he calmly walks into his office and the door slowly swings shut. We then have [[{{Beat}} a moment of silence]], followed by a muffle scream of rage.
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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip in the same episode.

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* Lester's reaction to finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip in the same episode.Phillip.
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* Lester's reaction to [[spoiler: finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip]] in the same episode.

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* Lester's reaction to [[spoiler: finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip]] Phillip in the same episode.
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* Lester's reaction to [[spoiler: finding out the knighthood he was hoping for was always going to Phillip]] in the same episode.

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It's Ben Mansfield's expression that sells it, really...

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** It's Ben Mansfield's expression that sells it, really...really...
* Also from 5x04, Becker ordered Emily to leave the building with the "other nonessential staff" when there's an incursion in the ARC. Emily, being [[ActionGirl Emily]], ignores him and shows up later.
-->'''Becker:''' What the hell! I gave you a direct order.
-->'''Emily:''' I know. I just thought you were wrong.
** It leads to another when Becker basically complains to Matt about it:
-->'''Becker:''' She disobeyed a direct order.
-->'''Matt:''' Yeah? Get used to it.
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-->'''Lester:''' *on the phone in a traffic jam* Yes I've got an anomaly for you Jess. One of the greatest anomalies known to the western world. Why they call them roadworks...*winds down window and yells at builders who are mostly brewing tea* '''WHEN THERE'S NEVER ANY WORK GOING ON!'''

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-->'''Lester:''' *on the phone in a traffic jam* Yes I've got an anomaly for you Jess. One of the greatest anomalies known to the western world. Why they call them roadworks...*winds down window and yells at builders who are mostly brewing tea* '''WHEN THERE'S NEVER ANY WORK GOING ON!'''ON!'''
*Season 5, episode 4. Jess is having an allergic reaction and Becker is trying to make her take some water.
-->'''Jess:''' You're mean.
-->'''Becker:''' Yes, I know, I'm very mean. Drink this.
-->'''Jess:''' I hate you.
-->'''Becker:''' No, you don't.
-->'''Jess:''' I'm sorry. You're nice really. You've got nice...hair...
It's Ben Mansfield's expression that sells it, really...
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* In a season 1 episode, Cutter is examining Claudia after she was attacked by the MonsterOfTheWeek.
-->'''Claudia:''' "What are you doing?"
-->'''Cutter:''' "I have no idea. I've just seen it on E.R."
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* Lester at the end of season 2, when he asks Leek, who is holding Cutter hostage, to hurry up because the snooker is on the other channel.



-->'''Lester:''' *on the phone in a traffic jam* Yes I've got an anomaly for you Jess. One of the greatest anomalies known to the western world. Why they call them roadworks...*winds down window and yells at builders who are mostly brewing tea* WHEN THERE'S NEVER ANY WORK GOING ON!

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-->'''Lester:''' *on the phone in a traffic jam* Yes I've got an anomaly for you Jess. One of the greatest anomalies known to the western world. Why they call them roadworks...*winds down window and yells at builders who are mostly brewing tea* WHEN '''WHEN THERE'S NEVER ANY WORK GOING ON!ON!'''
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** For that matter, any scene with Connor ''or'' Lester works as well.

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** For that matter, any scene with Connor ''or'' Lester works as well.well.
* The very beginning of series 5.
-->'''Lester:''' *on the phone in a traffic jam* Yes I've got an anomaly for you Jess. One of the greatest anomalies known to the western world. Why they call them roadworks...*winds down window and yells at builders who are mostly brewing tea* WHEN THERE'S NEVER ANY WORK GOING ON!
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** Nick also another funny momment when he says "If I don't come back, push Lester into anomly" before entering the Permian anomly.

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** Nick also gets another funny momment moment when he says "If I don't come back, push Lester into anomly" through the worst anomaly you can find," before entering the Permian anomly.anomaly.
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** Nick also another funny momment when he says "If I don't come back, push Lester into anomly" before entering the Permian anomly.
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-->'''Connor:''' I was keeping 'em warm...

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-->'''Connor:''' I was keeping 'em warm...warm...
** For that matter, any scene with Connor ''or'' Lester works as well.
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* Lester "being Jess" in Season 4, episode 5 where we basically learn he has no business being in front of a computer.

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* Lester "being Jess" in Season 4, episode 5 where we basically learn he has no business being in front of a computer.computer.
* Any scene that has Lester and Connor in it. Go on, pick any one. It's bound to be hilarious.
-->'''Lester:''' Oh, and if I ever find you socks in the bread maker again, you're fired.
-->'''Connor:''' I was keeping 'em warm...
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* Lester "being Jess" in Season 4, episode 2 where we basically learn he has no business being in front of a computer.

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* Lester "being Jess" in Season 4, episode 2 5 where we basically learn he has no business being in front of a computer.
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* Lester "being Jess" in Season 4, episode where we basically learn he has no business being in front of a computer.

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* Lester "being Jess" in Season 4, episode 2 where we basically learn he has no business being in front of a computer.

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-->'''Helen:''' "I take it you enjoyed that."
-->'''Nick:''' *grinning like an idiot* "Yep."
-->'''Helen:''' "I suppose the object of the exercise was to punish me somehow."
-->'''Nick:''' *STILL grinning like an idiot* "Actually it wasn't about you ''at all.''"

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-->'''Helen:''' "I take it you enjoyed that."
-->'''Nick:'''
"\\
'''Nick:'''
*grinning like an idiot* "Yep."
-->'''Helen:'''
"\\
'''Helen:'''
"I suppose the object of the exercise was to punish me somehow."
-->'''Nick:'''
"\\
'''Nick:'''
*STILL grinning like an idiot* "Actually it wasn't about you ''at all.''"



-->'''Nick:''' '''''"WATCH!!!!''''' Where...you're swingin' that thing!"

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-->'''Nick:''' '''''"WATCH!!!!''''' Where...you're swingin' that thing!"thing!"
* Lester "being Jess" in Season 4, episode where we basically learn he has no business being in front of a computer.

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