Archives Episodes

Summary Leela learns the truth about her parents and her identity when Bender angers a group of people with his toxic waste dumping. Our Take A tightly put together episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Bender and the Planet Express ship fall in love resulting in a mishap adventure when Bender jilts her. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Futurama works.

Summary The What-If machine projects a human Bender, the world as a video game and Leela in her real home. Our Take Everything Futurama does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Summary Bender takes over as Santa Claus to bring back Xmas spirit. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Futurama running at cruising speed.

Summary Fry must make sure his grandfather survives in Roswell, NM, or he himself will cease to exist. Our Take An all time great. If you sample one episode of Futurama, make it this one.

Summary Fry falls in love with a Lucy Liu robot. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary The crew is responsible for a rift in the time/space continuum. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Futurama at the top of its game.

Summary A paralyzed Bender joins rock star Beck on the concert road. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary Fry thinks he’s a robot after being brainwashed at an insane robot asylum. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary A trip to the orphanarium leads Leela to get cosmetic surgery and Bender to adopt 12 orphans. Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.