Futurama: Season 1

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FOX | Comedy Central | HULU | Season Premiere Date: March 28, 1999

Starring: Lauren Tom, Frank Welker, Tress MacNeille

Summary: Futurama follows the comic exploits of Fry, a pizza delivery boy, who was accidentally cryogenically frozen in 1999, and awakens in the year 3000, finding much has changed, and, yet, is seemingly familiar. Together with an assortment of alien, robot, and human friends, he works for an intergalactic delivery service, Planet Express, run byFuturama follows the comic exploits of Fry, a pizza delivery boy, who was accidentally cryogenically frozen in 1999, and awakens in the year 3000, finding much has changed, and, yet, is seemingly familiar. Together with an assortment of alien, robot, and human friends, he works for an intergalactic delivery service, Planet Express, run by his descendant nephew, and finds many adventures along the way.… Expand

Creator: Matt Groening and David X. Cohen

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E9. Hell Is Other Robots
Air Date: May 18, 1999
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S1:E8. A Big Piece of Garbage
Air Date: May 11, 1999
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S1:E7. My Three Suns
Air Date: May 4, 1999

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David Bianculli

Jul 15, 2013

"Futurama," like "The Simpsons," is a multi-layered, full-family treat: silly and goofy-looking enough to hook the kids, and subtle and sarcastic enough to charm their parents. [26 Mar 1999]

Tom Shales

Jul 15, 2013

Another satiric triumph from Matt Groening. [27 Mar 1999]

Steve Johnson

Jul 15, 2013

As on "The Simpsons," there is never the feeling of a joke being settled on, but rather it is worked over (and over and over) until just right. And there is the sense of a masterful hand guiding things, making creative choices that are both surprising and right. [28 Mar 1999]

Eliza Truitt

Jul 15, 2013

Compared with the Simpson family, the characters on Futurama still seem a bit thin. ... But boy, is their environment fun to look at! Read full review

Howard Rosenberg

Jul 15, 2013

The premiere has the wonderfully distinctive geekiness but not the toothy bite of "The Simpsons," which was something spectacular to behold from the moment Homer uttered his first "Dohhhhhh!" There are some nice bits of amusement here, however, and surely the potential for growth. Read full review

Phil Rosenthal

Jul 15, 2013

"Futurama"... dissolves into so many random clever-to-cute jokes, visual puns and other shtick. It just doesn't hold together. [25 Mar 1999]

Ginia Bellafante

Jul 1, 2013

The show lacks the vision of The Simpsons, the snappy rhythm and the kind of far-reaching humor that keep it dizzyingly smart even after a decade on the air. Read full review

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marki-t_39

Jul 4, 2011

Amongst theGreatest TV shows in history. It's quality even rivals 'The Simpsons' in it's heyday. Truly an inspired, hilarious, up-lifting and exciting show with wonderful characters. Go check it out. We're Back Baby

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JPK

Jun 16, 2019

Absolutely Amazing Show
Futurama has heart, memorable characters, great humor, and engaging stories.

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GolovA

Aug 12, 2013

Something Fresh, Original, Unique, and extremely FUNNY! This is my favorite animated TV Series of all time, and it proudly deserves that title because it accomplishes a harmony of intelligence and humor, maintaining the ability to reflect our society through its prism of purity even thoughSomething Fresh, Original, Unique, and extremely FUNNY! This is my favorite animated TV Series of all time, and it proudly deserves that title because it accomplishes a harmony of intelligence and humor, maintaining the ability to reflect our society through its prism of purity even though set in the future.… Expand

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12lobsters

Feb 18, 2012

Why was this canceled, why did it take longer for this show to come back. It was a long wait, with shows like the Cleveland Show, and Family Guy airing on multiple channels, promoting the retardation of a generation. Now its back telling amazing stories with great well developed and thoughtWhy was this canceled, why did it take longer for this show to come back. It was a long wait, with shows like the Cleveland Show, and Family Guy airing on multiple channels, promoting the retardation of a generation. Now its back telling amazing stories with great well developed and thought out characters that are impossible to hate. Another winner from Matt Groening.… Expand

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lennm001

Jul 16, 2011

Easily as funny as the simpsons and a more unusual storyline bender is hilarious!

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ForReals13

Jul 3, 2020

Space Pilot 3000 A-. The Series Has Landed B.
I Roommate B+. Love's Labour's Lost In Space B+.
Fear Of A Bot Planet B. A Fishful Of Dollars B+.
My Three Suns B. A Big Piece Of Garbage B.
Hell Is Other Robots B.

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spearspitter65

Aug 3, 2013

this show is medi ocre and kinda crappy it does not make it to being as funny as American dad family guy the simpsons archer and aqua teen hunger force it is not by a long shot as funny as the simpsons

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  Air Date: June 19, 2013
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  Air Date: June 20, 2012
Season 9

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  Air Date: October 2, 2018
Season 8

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  Air Date: June 23, 2011
Season 7

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  Air Date: June 24, 2010
Season 6

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  Air Date: March 23, 2008
Season 5

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  Air Date: November 10, 2002
Season 4

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  Air Date: December 9, 2001
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 16, 2001
Season 2

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  Air Date: September 26, 1999
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 28, 1999
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  S1:E9. Hell Is Other Robots
  Air Date: May 18, 1999
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  S1:E8. A Big Piece of Garbage
  Air Date: May 11, 1999
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  S1:E7. My Three Suns
  Air Date: May 4, 1999
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  S1:E6. A Fishful of Dollars
  Air Date: April 27, 1999
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  S1:E5. Fear of a Bot Planet
  Air Date: April 20, 1999
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  S1:E4. Love's Labours Lost in Space
  Air Date: April 13, 1999
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  S1:E3. I, Roommate
  Air Date: April 6, 1999
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  S1:E2. Episode Two: The Series Has Landed
  Air Date: April 4, 1999
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  S1:E1. Space Pilot 3000
  Air Date: March 28, 1999