I remember seeing this - was it nearly 20 years ago?
I agree with everything you said about it - the good, the bad, the insane - but thought you were disingenuous with your "I... want to... take hish... fash... off" clip. The kicker is the response: "No more drugs for that guy!", which sums up the acting approach.
Loved the episode: kept me in hysterics and nostalgia.