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* Sammy repeatedly calls Ben his [[VitriolicBestBuds best friend]], even insisting that he wouldn't know what to do without him. The development of their friendship is both natural and touching and is a big part of why this Troper is a huge fan.
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Episode 68 and beyond when Sammy [[is forced to come out as a gay man publicly thanks to Greg Frickard. ]] Ben sees Sammy lose his shit on Greg, then loses his shit on some station equipment. Ben tries to comfort Sammy. Ben drops an I love you within like a minute of Sammy's outing, Ben Sammy is clearly envisioning the worst: the show will tank and he'll lose his best friend over it. He says I love you multiple times that episode. Sammy is afraid of having this talk and and that the conversation will permanently alter Sammy and Ben's friendship. Ben says it won't and that really does seem to be the case after it - no matter what, Sammy's his brother.
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Episode 68 and beyond when Sammy [[is forced to come out [[spoiler: is publicly outed as a gay man publicly thanks to by Greg Frickard. Frickard.]] Ben sees Sammy lose his shit on Greg, then loses his shit on some station equipment. Ben tries His immediate response is to comfort Sammy. Ben drops an I love you within like a minute of Sammy's outing, Ben Sammy is clearly envisioning the worst: the show will tank and he'll lose his best friend over it. He says I love you Sammy, telling him multiple times that episode. Sammy is he loves him. Sammy, afraid of having that this talk and and that the conversation will permanently alter Sammy and Ben's friendship. change ''everything'' is immediately reassured by Ben says it won't and that really does seem to won't; Ben will always be the case after it - no matter what, Sammy's his brother.
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Episode 68 and beyond when Sammy [[is forced to come out as a gay man publicly thanks to Greg Frickard. ]] Ben sees Sammy lose his shit on Greg, then loses his shit on some station equipment. Ben tries to comfort Sammy. Ben drops an I love you within like a minute of Sammy's outing, Ben Sammy is clearly envisioning the worst: the show will tank and he'll lose his best friend over it. He says I love you multiple times that episode. Sammy is afraid of having this talk and and that the conversation will permanently alter Sammy and Ben's friendship. Ben says it won't and that really does seem to be the case after it - [[gay or not, Sammy's his found family brother.]]
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Episode 68 and beyond when Sammy [[is forced to come out as a gay man publicly thanks to Greg Frickard. ]] Ben sees Sammy lose his shit on Greg, then loses his shit on some station equipment. Ben tries to comfort Sammy. Ben drops an I love you within like a minute of Sammy's outing, Ben Sammy is clearly envisioning the worst: the show will tank and he'll lose his best friend over it. He says I love you multiple times that episode. Sammy is afraid of having this talk and and that the conversation will permanently alter Sammy and Ben's friendship. Ben says it won't and that really does seem to be the case after it - [[gay or not, no matter what, Sammy's his found family brother.]]
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Episode 68 and beyond when Sammy [[is forced to come out as a gay man publicly thanks to Greg Frickard. ]] Ben sees Sammy lose his shit on Greg, then loses his shit on some station equipment. Ben tries to comfort Sammy. Ben drops an I love you within like a minute of Sammy's outing, Ben Sammy is clearly envisioning the worst: the show will tank and he'll lose his best friend over it. He says I love you multiple times that episode. Sammy is afraid of having this talk and and that the conversation will permanently alter Sammy and Ben's friendship. Ben says it won't and that really does seem to be the case after it - [[gay or not, Sammy's his found family brother.]]
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** Speaking of Frickard [[spoiler: driving Ben over the edge]], [[BigBrotherInstinct Sammy becomes noticeably more aggressive toward Greg afterwards]], showing how protective he is over Ben and how much he cares for his friend.
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* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Myers to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
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* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Myers to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.SugarWiki/{{Funny Moment|s}}.
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** After Sammy finally returns the sentiment in Episode 49, he and Ben start saying "I love you" fairly regularly, especially when something upsetting is happening. It's a refreshing change from a lot of typical male friendships in media.
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* Episode 70: After ''years'' worth of Greg pissing off Ben and Sammy, sexually harassing Emily, pissing everyone off, and [[KickTheDog being homophobic towards]] [[spoiler: Sammy]], Ron Begley decides to run an advertisement urging the citizens of King Falls to boycott Granny Frickard's Froggery, motivated by his friendship with Sammy and Ben. Neither Sammy nor Ben even ''consider'' taking their friend's money for it, and Ben confesses that he paid for Ron's ad out of his own pocket.
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* Episode 70: After ''years'' worth of Greg pissing off Ben and Sammy, sexually harassing Emily, pissing everyone off, and [[KickTheDog being homophobic towards]] [[spoiler: Sammy]], Ron Begley decides to run an advertisement urging the citizens of King Falls to boycott Granny Frickard's Froggery, motivated by his friendship with Sammy and Ben. Neither Sammy nor Ben even ''consider'' taking their friend's money for it, and Ben confesses that he paid for Ron's ad out of his own pocket.pocket.
** And, the whole episode, we get to see Ben, Sammy, and Emily on the radio together, clearly enjoying themselves laying the (verbal) smackdown on Cynthia.
** And, the whole episode, we get to see Ben, Sammy, and Emily on the radio together, clearly enjoying themselves laying the (verbal) smackdown on Cynthia.
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* [[spoiler: Emily's]] using the running gag of "Cronkite. Brokaw. Ben Arnold." showing [[spoiler: her]] memories are coming back.
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* Episode 70: After ''years'' worth of Greg pissing off Ben and Sammy, sexually harassing Emily, pissing everyone off, and [[KickTheDog being homophobic towards]] [[spoiler: Sammy]], Ron Begley decides to run an advertisement urging the citizens of King Falls to boycott Granny Frickard's Froggery, motivated by his friendship with Sammy and Ben. Neither Sammy nor Ben even ''consider'' taking their friend's money for it, and Ben confesses that he paid for Ron's ad out of his own pocket.
* Episode 70: After ''years'' worth of Greg pissing off Ben and Sammy, sexually harassing Emily, pissing everyone off, and [[KickTheDog being homophobic towards]] [[spoiler: Sammy]], Ron Begley decides to run an advertisement urging the citizens of King Falls to boycott Granny Frickard's Froggery, motivated by his friendship with Sammy and Ben. Neither Sammy nor Ben even ''consider'' taking their friend's money for it, and Ben confesses that he paid for Ron's ad out of his own pocket.
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* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Sanchez to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
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* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Sanchez Myers to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
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* [[Spoiler: Emily's]] using the running gag of "Cronkite. Brokaw. Ben Arnold." showing her memories are coming back.
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* [[Spoiler: [[spoiler: Emily's]] using the running gag of "Cronkite. Brokaw. Ben Arnold." showing her [[spoiler: her]] memories are coming back.
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* Episode 44 has Ben giving heartfelt thanks to Sammy for all his help in [[spoiler: getting Emily back]] ending with a sincere "I love you, man." Made all the better when [[spoiler: Ben's plan succeeds and Emily is rescued from the UFO. Well, [[LaserGuidedAmnesia mostly]] rescued...]]
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* Episode 44 has Ben giving heartfelt thanks to Sammy for all his help in [[spoiler: getting Emily back]] ending with a sincere "I love you, man." Made all the better when [[spoiler: Ben's plan succeeds and Emily is rescued from the UFO. Well, [[LaserGuidedAmnesia mostly]] rescued...]]]]
* [[Spoiler: Emily's]] using the running gag of "Cronkite. Brokaw. Ben Arnold." showing her memories are coming back.
* [[Spoiler: Emily's]] using the running gag of "Cronkite. Brokaw. Ben Arnold." showing her memories are coming back.
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* Episode 42 has a bit of these moments including Sammy forgiving Ben, them showing concern for Mary in the middle of the night and then Troy [[spoiler: saving the day and running off the aliens!]]
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* Episode 42 has a bit of these moments including Sammy forgiving Ben, them showing concern for Mary in the middle of the night and then Troy [[spoiler: saving the day and running off the aliens!]]aliens!]]
* Episode 44 has Ben giving heartfelt thanks to Sammy for all his help in [[spoiler: getting Emily back]] ending with a sincere "I love you, man." Made all the better when [[spoiler: Ben's plan succeeds and Emily is rescued from the UFO. Well, [[LaserGuidedAmnesia mostly]] rescued...]]
* Episode 44 has Ben giving heartfelt thanks to Sammy for all his help in [[spoiler: getting Emily back]] ending with a sincere "I love you, man." Made all the better when [[spoiler: Ben's plan succeeds and Emily is rescued from the UFO. Well, [[LaserGuidedAmnesia mostly]] rescued...]]
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* Episode 42 has a bit of these moments including Sammy forgiving Ben, them showing concern for Mary in the middle of the night and then Troy [[spoilers: saving the day and running off the aliens!]]
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* Episode 42 has a bit of these moments including Sammy forgiving Ben, them showing concern for Mary in the middle of the night and then Troy [[spoilers: [[spoiler: saving the day and running off the aliens!]]
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* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Sanchez to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
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* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Sanchez to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.CrowningMomentOfFunny.
* Episode 42 has a bit of these moments including Sammy forgiving Ben, them showing concern for Mary in the middle of the night and then Troy [[spoilers: saving the day and running off the aliens!]]
* Episode 42 has a bit of these moments including Sammy forgiving Ben, them showing concern for Mary in the middle of the night and then Troy [[spoilers: saving the day and running off the aliens!]]
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* Sammy repeatedly calls Ben his [[VitriolicBestBuds best friend]], even insisting that he wouldn't know what to do without him. The development of their friendship is both natural and touching and is a big part of why this Troper is a huge fan.
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* Sammy repeatedly calls Ben his [[VitriolicBestBuds best friend]], even insisting that he wouldn't know what to do without him. The development of their friendship is both natural and touching and is a big part of why this Troper is a huge fan.fan.
* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Sanchez to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
* In episode 27, Chet Sebastian shows that he's actually a ChivalrousPervert. Having to sub for Ben a second time after [[spoiler: Greg Frickard drives him over the edge and he vanishes for two weeks]], weaponizes his rather sleazy streak and gets Pete Sanchez to give up details about where Ben has gone by essentially making an extended, weaponized ''I banged your mom joke'', all so that Sammy has some peace of mind as to where Ben is. Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
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* Hershel Baumgartner's ad for mayor... [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold surprisingly averts any mudslinging or homophobia towards Ron Begley]], claiming he has no real issues with his competitor. In fact, part of the reason he's running for mayor is that he doesn't want his favorite bait shop owner to stop doing his job.
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* Hershel Baumgartner's ad for mayor... [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold surprisingly averts any mudslinging or homophobia towards Ron Begley]], claiming he has no real issues with his competitor. In fact, part of the reason he's running for mayor is that he doesn't want his favorite bait shop owner to stop doing his job.job.
*Sammy repeatedly calls Ben his [[VitriolicBestBuds best friend]], even insisting that he wouldn't know what to do without him. The development of their friendship is both natural and touching and is a big part of why this Troper is a huge fan.
*Sammy repeatedly calls Ben his [[VitriolicBestBuds best friend]], even insisting that he wouldn't know what to do without him. The development of their friendship is both natural and touching and is a big part of why this Troper is a huge fan.
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* When Sammy insists that SantaClaus lives in town, Ben rallies the callers to deny this- not out of spite, but because they respect the fact that Santa doesn't want to be constantly disturbed by people.
* The episode immediately after this has [[spoiler: Deputy Troy bury the hatchet with Ben over the fact that he caused the death of Ben's pet sugar glider, Serendipity. He does this by getting him another sugar glider- [[BlatantLies sorry, a]] [[InsistentTerminology cat]] (sugar gliders are illegal in the tri-state area) as a Christmas present. It's named Peas, because Troy wanted Ben [[{{Pun}} to give Peas a chance]].]]
* Hershel Baumgartner's ad for mayor... [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold surprisingly averts any mudslinging or homophobia towards Ron Begley]], claiming he has no real issues with his competitor. In fact, part of the reason he's running for mayor is that he doesn't want his favorite bait shop owner to stop doing his job.
* The episode immediately after this has [[spoiler: Deputy Troy bury the hatchet with Ben over the fact that he caused the death of Ben's pet sugar glider, Serendipity. He does this by getting him another sugar glider- [[BlatantLies sorry, a]] [[InsistentTerminology cat]] (sugar gliders are illegal in the tri-state area) as a Christmas present. It's named Peas, because Troy wanted Ben [[{{Pun}} to give Peas a chance]].]]
* Hershel Baumgartner's ad for mayor... [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold surprisingly averts any mudslinging or homophobia towards Ron Begley]], claiming he has no real issues with his competitor. In fact, part of the reason he's running for mayor is that he doesn't want his favorite bait shop owner to stop doing his job.
