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Space Pilot 3000
First aired 03/28/99
Rank: 42/124
Reviews: 551
Rating: 86%

It's New Year's Eve 1999/2000. Pizza delivery boy Fry is having a bad evening being dumped by his girlfriend and having to work. His midnight delivery is going to change his live forever.

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#1 by futurefreak

The best pilot I have ever seen. They filled it with a ton of jokes and added the main characters without feeling forced.

The beginning of one of the best shows on television

futurefreak gave 5 points

11.11.2001

#2 by Otis P Jivefunk

Absolutely brilliant episode setting the standard for future episodes to beat. I love the fact that they did'nt introduce the whole crew in the first episode but saved Hermes, Amy & Dr Zoidberg untill "Space Pilot". This gave room for the other characters to breath.

Otis P Jivefunk gave 5 points

18.11.2001

#3 by Crumpet

Where it all began.Not the funniest of episodes but contains a subtle wit which set the mold for all following episodes.
Bender is the star here as his evil but loveable character is introduced.

Crumpet gave 5 points

20.11.2001

#4 by tocloc

A great pilot episode and very funny

tocloc gave 5 points

21.11.2001

#5 by Dieter

Oh golly! The moment outside/inside the suicide both is a genuine classic. This is the start of something great.

Dieter gave 5 points

22.11.2001

#6 by England

What an outstanding start to the greatest program ever.
P.S (mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm pie)

England gave 5 points

22.11.2001

#7 by Dane

Not a laugh-out-loud episode like those we've seen so many times in the "Simpsons" series... but a GENUINELY smart, entertaining & funny beginning to a great series.

Everything from the opening video game, to the aforementioned suicide booth, to Bender shitting bricks made for an instant classic. Love it.

Dane gave 5 points

25.11.2001

#8 by lotiut

more...more...more..of this

lotiut gave 3 points

29.12.2001

#9 by hatred

good opener.. not great.. good

hatred gave 4 points

31.12.2001

#10 by WPosche

It makes you want to see all episodes at once. Great pilot!!!!

WPosche gave 5 points

05.01.2002

#11 by coolkid

the first episode defantly deservs
a 5,the story fits in great and introduces the charecters brilliantly,undoubtadly a classic

coolkid gave 5 points

10.01.2002

#12 by Teral

A great start to a fantastic cartoon.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Not the best Futurama episode ever, but it did a fantastic job of introducing us to the main characters, the 31 century and the humor of the show, without feeling crammed or forced. Must pilots have a tendency to want to do to much, to fast. "Space Pilot 3000" took the smart way, IMO, introduce Fry, and then quickly get him to NNY. Introduce Leela and Bender, as part of a not too complicated plot. And then concentrate on theese three. Farnsworth was thrown in at the dying minutes. They established the basics of the 3 main characters, and left it at that.

The little tidbits we saw of NNY, was also well written. The headmuseum, the tubes, the peace officers etc., all used for quick laughs, and introductions, without any drawnout explanations. Good work.

I liked the Fry I saw in this episode a lot better than the way he is portrayed in some latter eps, and I first saw the pilot about halway through season 2. He is a genuine guy, with emotions and believable reactions. His horror at being labelled a delivery boy, his escape, the friendship with Bender, his final realisation that he has no where to run, and everything he ever knew or cared for is gone, just makes him that more likeable. great writing.

Leela, well I liked her from the start. Welldrawn, intelligent, independent, resourceful and with a kind heart. Her discovery that she was unhappy with her job, was also good. And she is one goodlooking drawing, I'll say that.

Bender, great character. It isn't often you see a robot drink, steal,cheat etc. Nice twist. And his discovery that he could develop beyond his programming, although standard robot-fare, was good too. Although he did get help from a lightbulb.

The heads in jars, great idea. Good thing they didn't overuse it, to introduce celebrities in every episode (like another unnamed FOX-cartoon).

Great episode, not the best, but great. Rating, well do I even have to say it.

Teral gave 5 points

12.01.2002

#13 by Ming

Quite good series opener. It sets the style for the rest of the shows perfectly :)

Ming gave 5 points

26.01.2002

#14 by Just Chris

It's a nice start. I really like how Bender got in the whole mix.

Just Chris gave 5 points

27.01.2002

#15 by Wesley

WOW! This is one great tv pilot episode.
Beating "The Simpsons" pilot by miles,
doing the same with Malcolm in The middle,
this is classic TV.
The suicide booth scene is excellent (perhaps one
of the best scenes ever on TV,and,quite frankly this
episode is fantastic!
5 stars,10/10,100%!

Wesley gave 5 points

02.02.2002

#16 by Chris Parker

Genuinely hilarious. Starts more like the beginning to a huge scaling movie, and leaves various threads and hints of future series around the place. Exactly how the year 3000 could feasibly be. Nice jokes, one or two laugh out loud - certainly more so than the Simpsons pilot episode.
In hindsight, as Futurama has now been cancelled - the episode really couldn't be improved. Stunning stuff from one of the 20th Century's most famous cartoonists.

Chris Parker gave 5 points

17.02.2002

#17 by SIlver Light

There's nothing to say really. The pilot to the best American animation series ever. What more can be said? The Simpsons simply are no match, as they turned sarcastic criticism into mere "humour". Futurama's concept, drawings, writing are superior in all aspects; and I'd much rather see Futurama's smart, funny characters to The Simpson's stagnated, dumb and alienating characters. All hail Futurama!

SIlver Light gave 5 points

20.02.2002

#18 by Robin

There is no such thing as a better pilot episode for Futurama ;)

this one goes into my top 5!

you have a clear view to every presented character and the humour is fantastic.

Robin gave 5 points

20.02.2002

#19 by DaWolf

Good opening. Still one of the best episodes. Good jokes and and interesting story(everything so new..).
I gave 5 POINTS !

DaWolf gave 5 points

23.02.2002

#20 by Code_Green

I definintely thought this was a great opener episode. It was well planned out and everything. I also liked how it wasn't something stupid like Fry went into a time machine and went to the future. I thought it was a bit weird seeing Nibler's shadow before Fry fell into the freezing chamber, but it was cool. I give it 5 points.

Code_Green gave 5 points

21.03.2002

#21 by Chris_McAleer_UK

Personally, I loved it from beginning to end - the whole sequence with the suicide booth was great, and the amount of small gags and little things (Leela's officer code was 1BDI - One Beady Eye).

Kewl episode.

Chris_McAleer_UK gave 4 points

22.03.2002

#22 by Littigate

The best episode excellent opener for a brilliant series

Littigate gave 5 points

30.03.2002

#23 by Heliotrope

I have never seen a opening episode of a series that a truly liked....except for this! ^_^
This episode was brilliant, i never realised that joke with Leela's number though!

Favourite quotes:
Bender:"Bite my shiney metal ass!"

Fry:"My god, a million years!"

Robot cop:"Damm"

Farnsworth:"But i am already in my pijamas..."

Heliotrope gave 5 points

07.04.2002

#24 by abacab

Hell, yes this is classic stuff! The world being destroyed, then built up in some kind of Medieval Style just to be destroyed again is great. Fry's trip through the city is as great and Leela's problem with depth-perception is plain great. It has a very stupid ending, just having escaped earth and police to come back shortly after... But most of all I adore the scenes with the self-closing doors or the thing with the lightsabres, that are simply some truncheons... A future where everything seems to be so 'High-Tech' and great, but it's just as stupid as it is in today's time... A great beginning!

abacab gave 5 points

21.04.2002

#25 by Max F. Exter

What a fantastic way to start the series! This was easily as good as the best of the Simpsons in its prime. And IMO, it's really not Futurama's best.

Loved the museum of celebrity heads!

Max F. Exter gave 5 points

15.05.2002

#26 by Vince

Just perfect!!!

Vince gave 5 points

15.05.2002

#27 by Cosmic F

Matt Groening and David Cohen managed to introduce another ground-breaking funny and entertaining animated show to a still growing audience. It carry's on the groening-spirit of humor that was born with ther first episode of the simpsons and even lifts it into a new dimension. LONG LIVE FUTURAMA!!!

Cosmic F gave 5 points

31.05.2002

#28 by rockotron

what makes this episode so great is that it really has that
"pilot"-feel to it, like e.g. it starts of with an intro, not with the opening credits!
couldn't think of a better way to be introduced to the world
of futurama...

rockotron gave 5 points

03.07.2002

#29 by Kjetil

Really great start on Futurama! I got hooked after this episode

Kjetil gave 5 points

15.07.2002

#30 by Zo*d

Well, i think my name, and e-mail addy explains it all...IM HOOKED ON FUTURAMA!!! And especially on dr. Z! He soooo rules! my other fave is Bender... anyways, about the pilot...shame Dr. Z wasn't in that one, but he made a great entry in no. 2...the suicide booth was my fave part. Absolutely genius!I didn't get the Leela joke (1BDI)...untill now :p
Some say the ending was crap...i dont think so, the whole escape from ebing a delivery boy, to shouting "WOOHOOO, IM A DELIVERY BOY" in the end was great!

Anyways...gave it 5...coz i LOVE Futurama!

Zo*d gave 5 points

16.07.2002

#31 by Sebastian

"Here's to another lousy millenium..." - I LOVE THIS EPISODE!

Sebastian gave 5 points

29.07.2002

#32 by Futurama!!

Good of course!!

Futurama!! gave 5 points

28.08.2002

#33 by Dimitri9mm

Great pilot, introduction just right, by not putting too many of the carrecters in the same show.
Pretty good that futurama dropped any attemt to be serious from the start, since nothing about the "time travel" makes any sense.
Oh, and great plot too!

Dimitri9mm gave 5 points

19.09.2002

#34 by jorge djoubaili

Hello i�m from Argentina. Excuse my poor english.
Is a very original idea for cartoons.
Got an infinty of cualities.
I've got a lot of capitules in video.
Thanks for make Futurama.
Excuse my english again.

jorge djoubaili gave 5 points

22.09.2002

#35 by Jamesbatem

The producers at Futurama couldn't have come up with a better opening. Much better than the simpsons opening. Fry is transported to the 30th century and meets a one eyed alien and his long lost nephew. Also a beered up robot.

Jamesbatem gave 5 points

28.09.2002

#36 by starla

Great outing. Bender's a little less mysanthropic in this ep then in subsequent ones, but the writers hadnt formed all the characters yet.

starla gave 5 points

30.09.2002

#37 by Johannes

Great beginning, best episode ever.

Johannes gave 5 points

16.10.2002

#38 by leeboase

i think it is great because of the way that fry gets in to the future and how it looks so real

leeboase gave 5 points

10.11.2002

#39 by TNUK

I've decided to review every episode I've seen so far: This one (obviously) was great. 'Nuff said.

TNUK gave 5 points

12.11.2002

#40 by Chris Edwards

Heh heh... "Nobody makes fun of my nose"

Awesome Episode! Too bad the Season "5" opening wasn't as good, although I guess it's unfair to compare them.

I just got the 1BDI thing too ;) Oh well... that's what I love about Futurama -- you find a new joke every time you watch the same episode.

Chris Edwards gave 5 points

13.11.2002

#41 by Bill from Persei 8

Nice pilot ep, but not much more than a teaser

Bill from Persei 8 gave 3 points

13.11.2002

#42 by Neil

The best episode of the first season. It is better than the first simpsons episode.

PS: Try doing a futurama halloween special!

Neil gave 5 points

16.11.2002

#43 by Panzar

Best opener of any series I've ever seen, and one of the very best episodes of futurama in my opinion.

Panzar gave 5 points

24.11.2002

#44 by Wuff

Nothing more than an eye-catcher.

Wuff gave 2 points

08.12.2002

#45 by ssam

This is really the best Futurama episode and will never be beaten! You have to see this episode first to really understand how good the Futurama actually is!!!

ssam gave 5 points

09.12.2002

#46 by JAL

Very good start.

JAL gave 5 points

09.12.2002

#47 by mariah

dear fry be happy

mariah gave 3 points

11.12.2002

#48 by unclesam

so-so.
nice setting/point to start from, but there were better episosodes.

unclesam gave 2 points

14.12.2002

#49 by ryan briggs

god. just give me more

ryan briggs gave 5 points

16.12.2002

#50 by Luke the future fan

Good stuff for a first episode,a great introduction to the futurama series and characters,this is not a brill episode though,a lot of funny jokes,it gets a bit boring though if watched more than 4 times,but if you are a real futurama fan you have to and must view this episode,and that's an order!!!!

Luke the future fan gave 3 points

21.12.2002

#51 by Andy

At first sight I was enthusiastic about this episode. But it's below average compared to many others.

Andy gave 2 points

21.12.2002

#52 by Jeremy

Good opener !

Jeremy gave 4 points

24.12.2002

#53 by KRC 99014533

Much better than many pilots that just cram you with the whole context at once.
(Wham: here's what the show's about... what? what's a... plot- line...?)

Some of the timing's a bit off, i.e.
When they've just got to the PE building and there's a knock on the door. Cuts to outside. Long pause. Nixon says, 'get those hippy bums' Made it seem like some kid's home movie.

All in all got great jokes and one liners. Favorites enclosed:

'Heh heh, can we have some money?'
'Oh my, no'

'You're full of crap Fry!'
*zap with lightbulb*
'You make a concise argument Fry!'

And for classic Sci-fi fans, that parody of the original 'Time machine' film when Fry's in the tube was perfect.

5. More to say? Shouldn't think so.

KRC 99014533 gave 5 points

28.12.2002

#54 by PBake

What up?
Hehehe...Fry

PBake gave 5 points

01.01.2003

#55 by Tom

the quality of Futurama increased beyond our imagination. so in retrospective i give this ep a 2.

Tom gave 2 points

02.01.2003

#56 by Scotland

BEST BIT:
Bender: Ha-ha, can we have some money?
Prof: Oh my no.

Scotland gave 5 points

06.01.2003

#57 by Walking

Great Pilot!

Walking gave 4 points

08.01.2003

#58 by does it matter

great first episode... but gets better (note: i am not under 13!)

does it matter gave 4 points

09.01.2003

#59 by Brian

I had taped this when it first came on, but havent' been able to find which tape I have it on amongst the many Simpsons' tapes.

What a classic, flawless introductory episode for the series. Fry is so funny, as is Leela. I also forgot that they somehow jammed the whole intro into the segment before the opening credits...lovely.

Classic Futurama.

Brian gave 5 points

13.01.2003

#60 by Kristi

I just saw this episode on Adult Swim. I haven't seen it in about 2 years and I forgot how funny it is. The graphics were wonderful, the "camera" angles were good, and there were lots of funny jokes. The timing of the jokes and pacing is almost perfect. The most important things were introduced (main characters, New New York, transport tubes) and the episode didn't feel cluttered. Great episode and pilot!

Kristi gave 5 points

13.01.2003

#61 by Mike

I rewatched it and what can i say, Futurama improved much over the seasons, so "only" 3 pts.

Mike gave 3 points

13.01.2003

#62 by Teddy

In retrospective it's not one of the best ep. Ok, it's just an opener, but this aspect doesn't make it a better ep.

Teddy gave 2 points

17.01.2003

#63 by Steve McQueen

Perfect start to a perfect show.

Steve McQueen gave 5 points

23.01.2003

#64 by brian

Noticably an opener. I'm glad Futurama developed into a show which can carry its own weight.

brian gave 3 points

23.01.2003

#65 by Laurent Fortin

super entertaining

Laurent Fortin gave 5 points

24.01.2003

#66 by GregM

Time told us that Futurama evolved much (and hopfully will be continued without stagnation like in the Simpsons).

GregM gave 3 points

26.01.2003

#67 by TwasThere

i started rewatching my futurama tapes, episode by episode. Thought i just give my two cents after watching em.

Anyway, excellent pilot series, great introduction to the other characters without being too deliberate.

Also, nice to see how Fry reacted differently to him being assign as a delivery boy again, when he finds himself delivering on a cool spaceship.

TwasThere gave 4 points

27.01.2003

#68 by Rollin

Just your usual opener. A solid one but nothing to cheer about. Look at the following two seasons and you'll know what i mean.
Futurama kicks shiny metal ass!

Rollin gave 3 points

30.01.2003

#69 by TgcRap4

He he great openening.

TgcRap4 gave 5 points

03.02.2003

#70 by raven

This is one of the best episodes of Futurama. It makes me laugh, but I have a question: Why Nibbler appeared? I still don't know.

raven gave 5 points

04.02.2003

#71 by kling

This is the best start to the greatest show in the world ever. I can't stop watching it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again on Kazaa Lite.

kling gave 5 points

04.03.2003

#72 by Icefan

Good but not great, defenelely not the best one

Icefan gave 3 points

09.03.2003

#73 by Morbo

I agree.

Morbo gave 2 points

10.03.2003

#74 by Xenon

This was excellent as far as pilots go. A little room for improvement, but an all around good episode and introduction to the show.

Xenon gave 4 points

10.03.2003

#75 by Xmpel

Great pilote!. shouldn't have such a sucky rating. It should have at least 90%

Xmpel gave 5 points

15.03.2003

#76 by Hero Jon

This is absolutely the best episode ever made.
Totally awesome

Hero Jon gave 5 points

16.03.2003

#77 by futurama fan

its the first episode of the series duh!
and its good and funny.

futurama fan gave 5 points

24.03.2003

#78 by Cosmic F

Now thats a pilot!!!
Anyone notice nibblers shadow when fry fell off the chair.

I think that maybe nibbler rang in the crank call, opened the cryogenic chamber ("I call it a hawkins chamber") and maybe even tipped over the chair!

Cosmic F gave 5 points

25.03.2003

#79 by bobo

i watched for the first time and i love it a good starter great

bobo gave 5 points

26.03.2003

#80 by Brian

A great episode for a pilot. Probably one of Leela's best episodes.

Brian gave 5 points

27.03.2003

#81 by GilmourWaters

Watching this episode back after three years, the voices haven't quite settled in here, but my opinion has been tainted by time. When I first saw it, it had me in stitches, just like every episode since, and I was amazed to hear the voice of the genious Billy West, especially because of the cruel jibes that The Simpsons gave to Ren & Stimpy over the years.
I agree that it was a good idea not to introduce all the characters in the first episode, but looking back there is a huge void left without the side-splitting Dr. Zoidberg (Greatest character ever!).

GilmourWaters gave 5 points

28.03.2003

#82 by WICKED WILD

The reason the french were using the word ''seven'' not ''sept'' counting down to the mellenium in ''Space Pilot 3000''. Is that french was a dead language because when professor fransworth introduced cubert all his life long invention he shows a translator that he said translated a dead language and when cubert says ''hello'' the machine says ''bonjour''
But this episode was the FUCKING BEST!!WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

WICKED WILD gave 2 points

29.03.2003

#83 by Stover

A very good opening show. It was a little dry at times, but it left me waiting to see the next ep. Good story with just enough depth to keep your attention, but not enough to make the ep. fat with backround.

Stover gave 5 points

29.03.2003

#84 by Danny Jr.

This was an awesome pilot episode. I loved it. It was very funny. Long live Futurama. Long live Matt Greoning. Bring on Mars University!

Danny Jr. gave 5 points

29.03.2003

#85 by Clamps

Uhg. Please ignore the above post. Anyway great pilot epsiode. The voices bothered me a little, but not enough to change the score. True to its word, French is still a dead language, and really left youwanting the next episode. Beautifully crafted, beautifully written. Clamps give it 5 out of 5.

Clamps gave 5 points

01.04.2003

#86 by Clamps

Oops, my bad. My above post is not directed at Danny Jr.

Clamps gave 5 points

03.04.2003

#87 by metallirock

This was a great first episode. It was a lot better than the Simpsons first episode that's for sure. I laughed at it so much.

metallirock gave 5 points

04.04.2003

#88 by 2b contd

in retrospective this ep contains nothing to be really excited about. typical opener.

2b contd gave 2 points

05.04.2003

#89 by Alex

great opener... and still one of the best episodes IMO

Alex gave 5 points

05.04.2003

#90 by Chalic

Definetly an awesome episode, and one hell of a great kickoff.

Chalic gave 5 points

06.04.2003

#91 by Justin Z

If you saw the new episode on 4-6-03, then we finally found out who the shadow was supposed to be, so that makes me happy.

Justin Z gave 5 points

07.04.2003

#92 by V. S.

Not the best episode but still great; a fine first episode to the finest 31st century cartoon around.

V. S. gave 5 points

11.04.2003

#93 by Stevo

Great pilot episode. Side characters are allowed to be brought into the show in the second episode which means this episode is not crammed with new characters only the main ones and the people they must interacte with.

5 points

Stevo gave 5 points

13.04.2003

#94 by b-a.t

the best of the best

b-a.t gave 5 points

13.04.2003

#95 by jarvio

quite a poor pilot because it lacked in Amy and Zoidberg.

jarvio gave 1 point

14.04.2003

#96 by Ja`Quei

Brilliant! Maybe not the funniest episode but a great episode.

Ja`Quei gave 5 points

18.04.2003

#97 by Miss No Name

Haha, very good! Suicide booth :D

Miss No Name gave 5 points

19.04.2003

#98 by Chris

first one is always infomational

Chris gave 3 points

24.04.2003

#99 by chunkylover

This is one of the best episodes by far.What a great way to start the best show on tv.

chunkylover gave 5 points

29.04.2003

#100 by Ari

This episode was ok, but they don't have my favorite soundbite from the episode:
Bender: You know, of all the best friends I've had, you're the first

Ari gave 4 points

05.05.2003

#101 by Geddy Lee

Funny. A great start.

Geddy Lee gave 4 points

12.05.2003

#102 by Stephen Fletcher

A fantastic way to start off a series. Matt Groening and David X. Cohen are geniuses.

Stephen Fletcher gave 5 points

21.05.2003

#103 by Un-named

Good pilot, I liked how they waited for the second episode to introduce the other characters.

Un-named gave 4 points

22.05.2003

#104 by Moron!

Solid pilot. Highlights: "You stink, loser!"; "But I'm already in my pajamas..." and the mega-cool Time Machine sequence. Hearty laughs, but the best was yet to come.

Moron! gave 4 points

24.05.2003

#105 by MeTaLMeLeEMaStER

funny way to start off one of THE very best series on televison. hope more are in the making.
Leela: I've still got our career chips.
Fry: Eh, what?
Leela: You know, i tried to install it and you ran away?
Fry: (Blank Face)
Leela: It's how we met...
Fry: (blank face) And then what happened?
Leela: Just gimme your arm...
SNAP!
Fry: OW!
Leela: Baby...OW!

ahhh... *sigh* just quoting a reminder episode...

MeTaLMeLeEMaStER gave 5 points

25.05.2003

#106 by Zoidberg Fan

A very good episode. It was funny when the people that came out of the tubes before Fry got out nice and easy, but why Fry came out he got smacked into the building. The collect call joke inside the suicide booth was funny too.

Zoidberg Fan gave 4 points

25.05.2003

#107 by Steve

"I dont know how you just did that"

Steve gave 5 points

26.05.2003

#108 by Jenna

Very cute but I don�t see this episode *sob* :(

Jenna gave 5 points

27.05.2003

#109 by PlatinumRalf

This wasnt a great episode by todays futrama standards, but it is a great first episode. Idk y, but the voices just sound weird...

PlatinumRalf gave 5 points

01.06.2003

#110 by [SIC]

One of the best!

[SIC] gave 5 points

02.06.2003

#111 by Peso Keefe

I just watched the episode on DVD and Im wondering if they tampered with the original and put that Nibbler shadow in when Fry fell just to link it with the later episode when we find out Nibbler pushed him into the freeze capsule

Peso Keefe gave 5 points

03.06.2003

#112 by Wiggles

A sensational start to futurama what else is there to say.

Wiggles gave 5 points

03.06.2003

#113 by tanner g.

one of my favorites! bender is my favorite. following fry leela farnsworth amy zoidberg and more!
favorite line:bite my shiny metal a*S

tanner g. gave 4 points

03.06.2003

#114 by boyya

Such Fresh writing, and the humor is outrageous. If only Fox had given it a real hance, this could have been bigger than the Simpsons.
Bender is one of the greatest animated characters ever made.

boyya gave 5 points

05.06.2003

#115 by Rowdy Harmon

The perfect introduction to the series. It has everything you could want and then even more.

Rowdy Harmon gave 5 points

07.06.2003

#116 by anonymousbob

A decent opening episode. not great, but pretty good. Bender steals the show. The middle was a bit boring -- the scene with Leela chasing Bender and Fry, especially in the head museum just wasn't all that funny. The passage of time sequence at the beginning was great -- it was almost creepy. Overall, a good start.

anonymousbob gave 4 points

08.06.2003

#117 by Matt-a-Rama

This was a fantasticly clever introduction episode. It has a great balence of comedy and drama.

Matt-a-Rama gave 4 points

10.06.2003

#118 by SlimeCreature

Nice for a Pilot, but not the best material Ive ever seen

SlimeCreature gave 4 points

10.06.2003

#119 by Matteo

Great first episode

Matteo gave 5 points

11.06.2003

#120 by Lil Nibbler

Great first episode. Good animation, and even better writing and jokes. They introduced the main characters well, it wasn't forced. Liked the way they put Blinky in the episode. Plus Benders first apperence was great. Gotta love the suicide booth.

Quotes:
Bender's first "Bite my shiny metal ass."

"I don't want people thinking we're robo-sexuals, so from now on you'll be my de-bugger(Bender)."

Lil Nibbler gave 5 points

15.06.2003

#121 by Jack G.

This was terrible! Because I'm so gay i guess. This show shouldn't be on TV period. Praise FOX good move on canelling this piece of shit. Not one good joke.

Jack G. gave 1 point

18.06.2003

#122 by Apology dancer

So Whats the Problem,... Simply Just get on your claws and do the Apology Dance. La La la La Cha Cha Cha La la

Apology dancer gave 4 points

21.06.2003

#123 by xausten

A good episode, as first ones go. It sets up the show very well.

xausten gave 3 points

21.06.2003

#124 by Joe Crank

I dig this episode mostly because its the beginning. I think Frys introduction to the rest of the characters couldve been spread over a few episodes. Its alot to take in in one episode, but Ill never ever loose the image of Fry sitting in that chair, right before his fate is sealed: "Here's to another lousy millenium." How wrong he was.

Joe Crank gave 4 points

22.06.2003

#125 by Boo Urns

A decent start for Futurama. Sets up Frys story well, with some good jokes.

Boo Urns gave 3 points

23.06.2003

#126 by Cartoonetwork

This episode is just like a movie, but very different to the other ones. Some characters: police guy and police robot, and the chriogenic guys have very little appearences in the rest of the series. It seems strange to me.

Cartoonetwork gave 5 points

26.06.2003

#127 by LafLaF

Moreee... need this stuff

LafLaF gave 5 points

27.06.2003

#128 by Unbelievable Truth

A great introduction to the show!

The main characters are introduced to us and to eachother(in a very good way). The first episode has very clever jokes, based on quick laughs, for example, bender and fry in a suicide booth. Funny as hell.

I rate it a 4,1, so I round it of to a 4.

Unbelievable Truth gave 4 points

29.06.2003

#129 by Alex

This was such a good introduction to one of the best shows there has ever been!

Alex gave 5 points

30.06.2003

#130 by Luke the future fan

Wow, the best pilot for a show ever, just pure wow it's so clever and funny!

Luke the future fan gave 5 points

02.07.2003

#131 by j_ohanley

A great start to a great series. Everybody was introduced smoothly into the story, but the structure of the episode was a little off. I just can't put my finger on it.

Bender: Can we have some money?
Farnsworth: Oh my no.

j_ohanley gave 4 points

08.07.2003

#132 by Riviera

perfect plot. Best opening episode that could be written for Futurama

Riviera gave 5 points

09.07.2003

#133 by MJR

Not only one of the best pilot episodes but one of the best Futurama episodes ever with the best ending of any episode.

MJR gave 5 points

10.07.2003

#134 by Kvasi

Best episode of them all.

Kvasi gave 5 points

12.07.2003

#135 by P-King

One of the best episodes!But it makes you wonder where some of the people are if this isn't the first episode you've seen.

P-King gave 5 points

12.07.2003

#136 by futureludde

It is the vest futurama episode ever!!! //ludvig (swe)

futureludde gave 5 points

13.07.2003

#137 by Jeff Ross

Good episode. But, If Fry got frozen in 2000, then why did he get unfrozen on December 31, 2999? But, still a good episode.

Jeff Ross gave 5 points

15.07.2003

#138 by Pengu

The more i see this episode the better it gets. The scene where he meets Bender is priceless and the general story is great

Pengu gave 5 points

19.07.2003

#139 by Arcarsenal

Awful way to start off dudes. This episode was a real stinker.
It had characters and references to close to the Simpsons and led the viewer to believe it was actually Simpsons II. The second episode was a good departure from this type of stuff.

Arcarsenal gave 1 point

22.07.2003

#140 by Kablamo

This episode set up all the other episodes, and it was done very well. It was planned very well with being able to see Nibblers shadow.

Kablamo gave 5 points

22.07.2003

#141 by boo

This is a fantastic start to a series that constantly performed above my original expectations, and focused on 'continuity' and *gasp* character development.

This first episode takes things slow, doesn't overwork itself, and let's the audience discover on their own the rich characters and story.

The jokes are 'smart', 'fast' amd other words that scare people away these days. Despite the fact

boo gave 5 points

29.07.2003

#142 by 100100100110000

This is a great episode to start off a superb show.

A lot of people were saying they were dissapointed in it not having certain people like Amy or Zoidberg. In my opinion this was a smart move. Most pilot throw all kinds of people at you at first and it throws you away from who the story is about. Having just Fry, Leela and Bender with a small part from the professor was the right way to go. Saving the smaller characters such as Amy, Hermes, and Zoidberg for the second show allowed us to get to know the four main ones.

100100100110000 gave 5 points

30.07.2003

#143 by bdhgd

grate episode nibbler pushed fry in the tube!!!!!!???

bdhgd gave 5 points

01.08.2003

#144 by David Hax Cohen

Coulda been better

David Hax Cohen gave 4 points

01.08.2003

#145 by TANNER G.

LIKE IT A LOT!!!!!! FRY LEELA BENDER FARNSWORTH EVERY BIT OF IT!! 'CEPT THE PART WHERE THEY CUT OUT THE JFK JR. AIRPORT LINE IT MADE ME MAD!!!
BECAUSE I LIKED HIM A LITTLE ALTHOUGH ....
I AM A REPUBLICAN

TANNER G. gave 4 points

03.08.2003

#146 by Dr. M

One of the best eps of Futurama, I wish there was a number 6 rating.

Dr. M gave 5 points

03.08.2003

#147 by JLC3

superb

JLC3 gave 5 points

04.08.2003

#148 by Mike

It was even more fun after watching all the DVD extras about this ep.

"Welcome to the world of tomorrow!"
"Shut up, Terry."

Mike gave 5 points

04.08.2003

#149 by no one

i'd say 2 but its overrated
not enough jokes
and too much emotion for character
you dont yet care about

its all nosalgia how can people like this so much.

when i first saw it i thought ok its the pilot give it a chance to do a proper story not just an introduction
but they didn't funny until season 3

no one gave 1 point

04.08.2003

#150 by benderlover1

great pilot episode

benderlover1 gave 5 points

05.08.2003

#151 by FRYguy

This was an excellent way to start out the series and was very funny but there are still much funnier episodes once the seiries got rolling

FRYguy gave 4 points

08.08.2003

#152 by Ryake

Great pilot episode, and opener

Ryake gave 5 points

09.08.2003

#153 by suckeyboy

stunk

suckeyboy gave 1 point

10.08.2003

#154 by Ty Smith

great!

Ty Smith gave 5 points

13.08.2003

#155 by Suicide Booth

85%! Come on, we can do better than that! This epsiode was awesome! Great piolet, and even better jokes.

Suicide Booth gave 5 points

15.08.2003

#156 by cooltom

good start for futurama. Had some funny jokes.

cooltom gave 4 points

25.08.2003

#157 by Zoidburg89

Absolutely fabulous episode. It begins Futurama in a way that all shows should, explaining how everyone got there. Many shows will just start it off with the characters having another normal day, but Futurama started off great, and (sadly) ended great too. Episodes like "Anthology of Interest I" and "The Why of Fry" explain Fry's being in the Future a bit more. There is the fact that if fry didn't go to the future, the world would have been sucked through the space time continuem, and there's also the fact that Nibbler sent Fry up to be there and go to the future (to save the day). This is a grand episode.

Zoidburg89 gave 5 points

26.08.2003

#158 by dr_wily

Big fan of the site and series, first time poster. Picked up both seasons on dvd so I thought Id rate them as i watch. :)
What more can be said about this episode at almost 160 reviews. Great introduction to the characters. Interesting to see after these years the voice of bender not fully developed as a character yet, still pretty gravely, but picks up after the first few eps. This ep starts an almost linear story of the episodes that succeed it, with methodical jokes and character development, even after 20 min, while still leaving a smile on your face.

dr_wily gave 5 points

26.08.2003

#159 by Brian

excellent pilot episode. Favorite part: Suicide Booth: Select mode of death.
Quick and painless?
or Slow and Horrible?
Fry: I'd like to make a collect call.
Suicide Booth: You have selected... Slow
and Horrible.
Bender: Good choice.

Brian gave 5 points

28.08.2003

#160 by Fryfan

Probably the best episode ever, if it wasn't for this episode, Futurama would not have had the impact it had and still has on fans around the world. It intrduced us into a world much like ours, but with one-eyed aliens, robots and living heads.

Fryfan gave 5 points

01.09.2003

#161 by Jumper

I think that pilot is the best epasoad ever!!!!!

Jumper gave 5 points

09.09.2003

#162 by Pekka

This was pretty good.

Pekka gave 4 points

15.09.2003

#163 by Brian

So much better tan the pilot episode of The Simpsons, not as good as the pilot episode of Family Guy.

Brian gave 5 points

20.09.2003

#164 by Omnipotent

wow!
superb!
one of my favourites, an excellent start to an all-around excellent series!
I had to rewatch it over and over to see Nibbler's shadow, but I saw it finally! A spectacular touch!

Omnipotent gave 5 points

21.09.2003

#165 by flamer

- Before Fry enters the "travel-tube" it went up and sideways not straight up as we see later in the next scene. {dh}

(actually, it never showed the "travel-tube" that goes straight up in the first scene because it is cut off by the screen, and in the second scene, if you look closely, you will see the tube that goes horizontally, connected to the tube going straight up.)

flamer gave 4 points

25.09.2003

#166 by # 167

Good choice... to start Futurama like that ( just want to give it better rating )

# 167 gave 5 points

28.09.2003

#167 by Trent

Really realy good episode to start the series. i've seen it a million times but i thoght it about time i reviewed it. Good job all people involve [Billy West rules]

Trent gave 5 points

03.10.2003

#168 by Sam

This is Futurama!
the first episode sums it up!
it's great when bender says:'your full of crap fry!' then gets electrocuted and says:'you make a persuasive argument fry'
FUTURAMA RULES!

Sam gave 5 points

04.10.2003

#169 by Alex

A good opening

Alex gave 4 points

03.11.2003

#170 by Mills

Best one!!!!!!

Mills gave 5 points

04.11.2003

#171 by homer

boooring

homer gave 5 points

11.11.2003

#172 by MuBsTaR

This pilot got me hook line and sinker. The moment I saw this episode I knew i was going to love the show. No wait the moment I heard the pilot line!
Space, it seems to go on and on forever. But then you get to the end and a gorilla starts throwing barrels at you. And that's how you play the game!

MuBsTaR gave 5 points

14.11.2003

#173 by kerry

i think the episode was good, but it could have been better.i like the charaters, they are good and its a shame that futurama has ended.

kerry gave 3 points

25.11.2003

#174 by poooooooooooooooooop

Write your review here. Please no posts before the episode aired on the US East coai

poooooooooooooooooop gave 1 point

30.11.2003

#175 by Reece Jefferson

This episode is good. It has good jokes bu there is a lot better to come!

Reece Jefferson gave 4 points

02.12.2003

#176 by u_i

I love this episode. Not the best episode but it's right up there with them.

u_i gave 4 points

21.01.2004

#177 by So-fee

Happy, happy days, great animation, the best ever on a cartoon(better than the shitty simpdons) and i hve noticed the slight change in Bender's voice over the seasons. I AM THE BIGGEST BENDER FAN IN THE UNIVERSE!

So-fee gave 5 points

22.01.2004

#178 by Ducky

bite my shiny metal ass, that was good (sigh) if only bender had said that again... what he DID that language is terrible.

Ducky gave 5 points

24.01.2004

#179 by Paige

Very good pilot. This instantly got me hooked back in 99

Paige gave 5 points

04.02.2004

#180 by humorbot 5.0

it was good but not great

"welcome to the world of tommorow"

humorbot 5.0 gave 3 points

05.02.2004

#181 by Malkin

Alright, a pretty good Futurama episode and a great pilot for a show, lots of cool stuff from this to find out in later episodes--- Anthology of Interest I, Jurassic Bark, The why of fry

AOI- What it would be like if fry never went to the future

JB- Nibbler's eyestalk and shadow

Why of fry- We learn why of nibbler's shadow in this and JB

Malkin gave 3 points

16.02.2004

#182 by *

Very good and well thought out

* gave 4 points

25.02.2004

#183 by Joe King

Great episode. After watching the whole series, go back to this episode and you'll find clues to things that will happen in the future. These guys are brilliant!

Joe King gave 5 points

02.03.2004

#184 by futuramas bigest fan

absolutley brillient great joke with leelas nose, superb start!

futuramas bigest fan gave 5 points

14.03.2004

#185 by big phil

I would write alonger review, but i am already in my pyjamas

big phil gave 5 points

23.03.2004

#186 by Jarek

heh heh, bite my shiny metal ass, meathead!

Jarek gave 5 points

27.03.2004

#187 by dave

Finally, I saw Nibbler's shadow. I had previously thought they put it in later episodes.

dave gave 4 points

01.04.2004

#188 by Lone

Perhaps I was just spoiled with the later seasons of Futurama (I saw the pilot way after), but this episode didn't seem that special to me.

First, the positives: they introduced Fry and got him to the future right away. Flowed well. The surroundings were introduced beautifully, with every other scene or so letting the audience further into the changes of the future.

The cons:
The voice acting. Yeah yeah, I know the characters' voices in pilots are usually far more reserved than in later episodes, but some of the dramatic lines (Leela speaking to Fry about quitting her job comes to mind) seemed far too sappy. Also, the moments that should have been more excited, i.e. the 'running away' scenes, felt boring. Most of them lacked any music at all, leaving behind almost all tension. Yeah, I might be nitpicking after viewing most of the later episodes of Futurama, but the production in this pilot is lacking.

So, this episode is merely average by Futurama standards, and sadly, had I seen this before the later episodes, I may have been turned off from the series altogher.

Lone gave 3 points

02.04.2004

#189 by I.C. Weiner

Although this was not a laugh out loud episode it was superbly written and in a way very smart. Matt Groening did not force all of the characters to be introduced in the first episode like most shows do. Very smart, very funny.

I.C. Weiner gave 5 points

08.04.2004

#190 by DawnToDusk

a great way to start the series. once youve seen all the eps this one seems sorta average

Best Line- "Welcome to the world of tomorow!"

DawnToDusk gave 3 points

10.04.2004

#191 by Ducky

What do you mean I have to wait four years before I can legally kill myself?

Ducky gave 5 points

10.04.2004

#192 by Aaron Rabago Jr.

Funny jokes, great introductions,and awesome writing. What a brilliant start to a brilliant series.

Aaron Rabago Jr. gave 5 points

13.04.2004

#193 by bushi

I have no doubt - the best episode ever

bushi gave 5 points

13.04.2004

#194 by KillBot 19821225

Was a great episode! It was a nice opener to the series, and it got me hooked from the start. Also I payed attention and Nibbler's shadow is in there from the beginning, I always thought they put it in starting from the why of fry.

Overall seen, a great episode, even with the somewhat lacking voice-acting.

KillBot 19821225 gave 5 points

18.04.2004

#195 by Jake Vincent

A fresh start to the show. Fry 'discovering' the future, along with Bender's usual wit, made this episode for me a welcome intro.

Jake Vincent gave 4 points

23.04.2004

#196 by KKK

needed full frontal leela nudity

KKK gave 5 points

25.04.2004

#197 by Ilya

Thet is the best cartune wherever i sow,i'm russion tenager

Ilya gave 5 points

25.04.2004

#198 by Tim

Excellent! By far my favourite episode out of all those that I've seen. It wasn't too full on and introduced the characters and setting superbly. Well done on making this fabulous show!!!

Tim gave 5 points

28.04.2004

#199 by ./m

This pilot sucked. I dont know what u morons have seen i nit but jay and silent bob can got to hell. They woulndt know a good episode if it sodomised them.

./m gave 1 point

29.04.2004

#200 by leela lover

this episode was okay!! It could have had more funny moments in it!! just like in the episode were zoidberg was in his mating season

leela lover gave 5 points

29.04.2004

#201 by *Zer0

I remeber just watching this when it first aried. Just cause it was made by the simpsons.

*Zer0 gave 5 points

06.05.2004

#202 by Kingpopper

Best pilot ever!

Kingpopper gave 4 points

16.05.2004

#203 by great

this episode was that best

great gave 5 points

21.05.2004

#204 by Killbot 3000

Awesome, the best opener of a series ever! Matt has made an great show!

Killbot 3000 gave 5 points

22.05.2004

#205 by Secret

Great start for a great cartoon series.Only The Simpsons�s slightly better.And South Park�s a little behind Futurama in terms of humor.I still like the humor in South Park,but it�s all poop and fart humor.So.

Secret gave 4 points

24.05.2004

#206 by Dean

Great Start for a Pilot Episode

Dean gave 4 points

25.05.2004

#207 by Jimbo

this episode kicked ashe ~more~

Jimbo gave 5 points

25.05.2004

#208 by Wat's it to you?

Great opening episode!!!! great way to introduce the charactersin the first and second episodes instead of cramming them all into one episode. this was my favorite part...had me in stitches.

Leela: Hey he stole my ring!
Bender: Sorry
*drops ring into leela's hand*
Bender: Well that solves the mystery of the missing ring. This calls for a celebration.
*bender pulls out three bottles of beer pause as the three exchange glances then bender turns around and drinks all three bottles at once*

Wat's it to you? gave 5 points

26.05.2004

#209 by BrianTurner12

Definately the best pilot ever. I don't see how anyone can give this episode less than a five, it was really funny too.

BrianTurner12 gave 5 points

29.05.2004

#210 by Zoidberg

An excellent, excellent, excellent episode. The greatest I have seen in the world.

Zoidberg gave 5 points

02.06.2004

#211 by fryluvr67

I REEEEAAALLLYYYYY love this episode! It's so funny and it just makes you want to keep watching. The heads were funny. Fry: "Spock! Do the thing!" Even though the sound wasn't that great (and I respect that because it's the pilot) it has got to be one of the best episodes ever made! I liked it so much I taped it from TV, recorded the whole thing on a cassete (you know those tiny things they had before CD's, but after records and all that fun stuff you listened to back in the 60's 70's sorry I'm just trying to make myself clear) and I brought it on my class trip! I feel so nerdy right now. hehe Did you notice the first thing Bender has to say is "Bite my shiney metal ass!" Wonderful! This must be why it's his trademark frase. AND I CAN'T FORGET THE SUICIDE BOOTH! That was the best! "You are now dead! Thank you for using STOP AND DROP America's favorite suicide booth since 2008!" Very funny. Am I forgeting anything? I like the beginging where time passes and you see all the years go by really fast and all the buildings get shot by aliens and rebuilt to look almost like old buildings from greece or something and get shot down again and get rebuilt to look like the New New York buildings. And the tunnels you travel through to get from place to place. Oh heck! I love everything in this episode. And nobody's going to read this since I'm the last entry so far. Well duh! *slaps head* I just want to say it's a fantastic episode! HUZZAH!!

fryluvr67 gave 5 points

03.06.2004

#212 by Slurms Mcenzy

I loved this epiode soooo much, It was the first futurama episode i ever saw so the novelty of the 31st century made it even funnier. It set the standard for all the lter futurama episodes. This was one of the two funniest episode i've ever seen
(the other one was the season finale with the slurm contest ). I cracked up when i saw this episode. So, go to your TV flip on and watch it right now.
Well what are you waiting for?

Slurms Mcenzy gave 5 points

04.06.2004

#213 by Twisted-=(KYA)=-

BEST PILOT EVER!!!!

i have just started watching futurama and from what i've seen its awsome

Twisted-=(KYA)=- gave 5 points

06.06.2004

#214 by BenderRodriguez

Wonderful. One of the greatest no wait the greatest opening of any cartoon comedy series. It's amazing how they made everything make since especially since it's hard to do that in the future. I really liked the part when Fry met Bender at the suicide booth.

BenderRodriguez gave 5 points

07.06.2004

#215 by el barto

boring

el barto gave 1 point

09.06.2004

#216 by Steve

This episode deserves more respect than it gets from you people. It's a terrific Pilot.

Steve gave 5 points

10.06.2004

#217 by el_mangas

the best show on earth

el_mangas gave 5 points

13.06.2004

#218 by Squishee Lady

great introduction, realativly fast paced.

Squishee Lady gave 4 points

14.06.2004

#219 by daveread

good episode

daveread gave 4 points

20.06.2004

#220 by Brad

Well the episode deffenatley opened the show well I only just watched it! Don't have sky so this was my first chance i brought all seasons 1-4 since 5 isn't out! Out of all the ones i've seen i would probably rate it as one oif the better ones especially since it pens the show so well and that is hard to do!

Brad gave 4 points

21.06.2004

#221 by neithan

I LoVe FuTuRaMa

neithan gave 5 points

22.06.2004

#222 by bender

this started the sries which i think gives it 79%

bender gave 4 points

26.06.2004

#223 by Bender_Fan

Excellent.

P.S. Bite my shiny metal ass!

Bender_Fan gave 5 points

28.06.2004

#224 by CMK2901

It sets up the series nicely. The jokes of this episode are especially important because they would sort of set up the feel of the rest of the series and luckily, the jokes were perfect.

CMK2901 gave 5 points

06.07.2004

#225 by Bending Unit

Brilliant pilot episode, the jokes were hilarious and bender just has to be the best character ever. Long live suicide booths...

Bending Unit gave 5 points

07.07.2004

#226 by o0

WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THE EPISODES!!! wo kann ich die episoden downlaoden !!!

o0 gave 5 points

09.07.2004

#227 by Thordur

It was a great episode the start of the best thing ever.

Thordur gave 5 points

11.07.2004

#228 by MAtt

simply one of the best

MAtt gave 5 points

13.07.2004

#229 by Agent Smith

A brilliant start to the show, a classic debut. I remember watching this for the first time back in 1999 and having high expectations for the show ('tis Matt Groening after all), and i thought "Hmm futurama is a little weird, but i like it" then my obsession with futurama grew...now i love this pilot episode. Funny and a great way to introduce the show, the main characters and the future and such.

Agent Smith gave 5 points

14.07.2004

#230 by pinco pallino

puppamelo

pinco pallino gave 4 points

14.07.2004

#231 by -_-

the episode is pretty good because of course its the first. probably the best opener though

-_- gave 4 points

15.07.2004

#232 by ummm

If matt greoning made another tv show , holy $hit it would be the best thing ever. Great introduction, humor, and resemblence to the simpsons characters.

ummm gave 5 points

26.07.2004

#233 by Matt

Very good pilot. It lays out the idea for the show very well, but it lacks jokes. The characters are wonderfully drawn for being the first episode. It wasn't as good as some pilots though, like Frasier's. Frasier's layed out the plot and was filled with great jokes. Frasier'd get a 5, I'm giving this a close 4.

Matt gave 4 points

29.07.2004

#234 by Dan

good first episode

Dan gave 4 points

01.08.2004

#235 by Bruno Brassard

Fine episode. Not really funny, but it's a good introduction to the series. Make me want to watch the others.

Bruno Brassard gave 3 points

04.08.2004

#236 by Joe

none

Joe gave 4 points

04.08.2004

#237 by pastarama_bend23

this show was abosuletely awesome, but they should not put blinky in it.

pastarama_bend23 gave 3 points

07.08.2004

#238 by Joshua

Great episode to start off a great show.

Joshua gave 5 points

08.08.2004

#239 by Pizza

It was one of the best episodes of futurama! It introduced us to the main characters without overdoing it!

Pizza gave 5 points

09.08.2004

#240 by Realist

It was alright, I would say Average-Good, not as good as The Simpsons, but it's amusing

Realist gave 4 points

09.08.2004

#241 by bender fan

just watch it!

bender fan gave 5 points

10.08.2004

#242 by benderrules

fantastic

benderrules gave 5 points

11.08.2004

#243 by Dave

Excellent pilot. But after watching the animatic on the DVD i found they cut an hilarious line when he looks out the windon and say "wow the future.....HEY MY BIKES GONE!" Still brilliant though.

Dave gave 5 points

15.08.2004

#244 by Mack Daddieo pops!

this episode is a classic i like it when fry turns bender into realizing that he can bend jus more than he was programmed hahaha i love the quote'' from now im gonna bend when i want where i want and who i want lol hahah keep the episodes running long live futurama

Mack Daddieo pops! gave 5 points

20.08.2004

#245 by Bender Fan

I love it,love it!!!!This the start of a 5 star cartoon!!!!!! JUST LIKE MIKEY MOUSE.I would tell my kids this when I'm old

Bender Fan gave 5 points

21.08.2004

#246 by Impotent Stench

An Excelent Pilot episode. It explains the sieries in 25 minutes nicely. I'm buyin' the dvds to get the episodes that I don't get on regular cable. It's one of those things that u watch no matter what.

Impotent Stench gave 5 points

21.08.2004

#247 by Max

Oh my god thats cool!
I watch this episode 3 times a day every day.

Max gave 5 points

21.08.2004

#248 by A valued futurama fa

good at setting the scene, but not super funny.

A valued futurama fa gave 4 points

25.08.2004

#249 by yayayayayay

great inderduction to characters the jokes where great and how fry meet bender was the best

yayayayayay gave 5 points

26.08.2004

#250 by comicjbrown

A decent episode. It didn't get too crazy or funny...just playing it "safe", what it being the pilot and all. It was enough to keep me interesting in Futurama...but let me say that I'm extremely happy the show developed into what it did, rather than stay with the "safe" writing seen in this episode.

comicjbrown gave 3 points

01.09.2004

#251 by dr.bender nye

outragously brill!!!.1st + best

dr.bender nye gave 5 points

03.09.2004

#252 by Becky

In the words of Mr. Burn's it was "exxxcccellent", also a great start to an awesome series! It kept the viewers wanting to see more, and more, and more!!!

Becky gave 5 points

03.09.2004

#253 by Cowboy From Hell

Good start to the series. It introduces the setting and the main characters well. But it feels like there is too much squeesed into one episode.

Cowboy From Hell gave 4 points

06.09.2004

#254 by tankor6450

Really great episode but why didn't we meet the whole group at Planet express right away

tankor6450 gave 5 points

09.09.2004

#255 by bender

This episode is a good start for the series of a great show(especially all the stuff bender says)

bender gave 4 points

09.09.2004

#256 by beru

some episodes never get boring, no matter how many times you watch them. like this one. when I first saw it I got extremely hooked on Futurama.
It surely isn't the BEST of all episodes, but definetely a good start with a good character introduction.

beru gave 4 points

10.09.2004

#257 by Bender

Great

Bender gave 5 points

12.09.2004

#258 by Hellrider

The smartest opening for the smartest series ever!

Hellrider gave 5 points

12.09.2004

#259 by Secret

This is a good introduction to this absolutely lovely and hilarious series.Not as good as most other episodes,though.Greetings from Sweden

Secret gave 4 points

13.09.2004

#260 by Ginger

"Space Pilot 3000" is a great pilot episode. This episode was hysterical. My favorite part is when Fry asks Leela about her one eye. I also love the lines:

(Bender stole Leela's ring)

Leela: Hey, he stole my ring.

Bender: Well, that solves the case of the missing ring.

Ginger gave 5 points

15.09.2004

#261 by patrick

it was really good my favorite part is when bender takes leelas ring. p.s(simpsons)

patrick gave 5 points

18.09.2004

#262 by fiftyseven

Good introduction, but not incredibly funny like the later episodes in the series.

fiftyseven gave 3 points

19.09.2004

#263 by erfgvwertg

a much better opener than the simpsons pilot. not up to standereds with many other episodes

erfgvwertg gave 4 points

21.09.2004

#264 by SluRm MaCkEnZy

That's one of the best episode for me ,

it was really cool to see new new york and really strange too ...

A+++

SluRm MaCkEnZy gave 5 points

22.09.2004

#265 by Hitler

i hate this episode like my friend hates cunt niggers

Hitler gave 5 points

27.09.2004

#266 by Super Luigi

I love this episode!One of the best intros ever.Just like The Simpsons intro.I love the ring part!I also liked the part when the cops used dumb Nixon's head to break the door. But whats a pilot episode?And why is the rating less than %90 if almost everyone rate it 5?Tell me!

Super Luigi gave 5 points

01.10.2004

#267 by woopee

When i saw it the first time it was great!!!! and it still is. It might pale slightly in comparison to the rest of the series but when i first saw it it was great!!! (i no i repeated that)

woopee gave 5 points

14.10.2004

#268 by Anthony D

A top start to a magnificent series. How this gets cancelled and King of the Hill, which was always shit, and the simpsons, which although once brilliant has become painfull to watch, survive will mystify almost as much as how the Americans voted in Bush

Anthony D gave 5 points

18.10.2004

#269 by Glagnar

Two items of business to adress today
Firstly this is an instantly classic episode that was the start of something beautiful yet unfairly shortlived.And secondly Anthony D, I agree with you so much!But I am Irish so Bush doesn't bother me that much but still the rest I completely agree!

Glagnar gave 5 points

19.10.2004

#270 by Matt

Great episode. They were very careful not to go overboard, and put as much crap in as possible, like other pilots. Very good introduction of characters, leaving some for later episodes.

I love it.

Matt gave 5 points

22.10.2004

#271 by Rufus

hey raven I saw nibbler to watch the epesode the why of fry to find out why

Rufus gave 5 points

25.10.2004

#272 by Karen

great setup for a brilliant series

Karen gave 5 points

26.10.2004

#273 by EJ

Great episode, really starts off the series well. Couldn't have asked for a better series.

EJ gave 5 points

01.11.2004

#274 by Futurama Rox

Best episode Ever. its just got a very good start for season 1. fry getting frozen then he runs away from getting job then he gets hired by his great, great, (etc) nephew. i like it when he doesnt want to be a delivery boy, but as he was hired by professor farnsworth he was glad to be a delivery boy. very funny

Futurama Rox gave 5 points

01.11.2004

#275 by jimmy joe jaf

a great episode
it made me laugh
hahahahaha ... ahahahaha
it was funny
the best part was the credits

jimmy joe jaf gave 5 points

07.11.2004

#276 by The Mighty Llama

Lacks the pace of later episodes, giving it many slow spots with no music. But great in spite of this.

The Mighty Llama gave 5 points

14.11.2004

#277 by elaine french

what a way to start the series,we meet all the characters,and get to know them in a knockout way.full marks matt!!

elaine french gave 5 points

21.11.2004

#278 by Ben-der

Pretty good start to an animated comedy, animation wasn't too bright but well it was the pilot, the space-pilot heheh.

Humour: 7
Sounds: 7
Action: 7
Violence: 7
Graphic: 7
Total: 7

All 7's, great heheh

Quote-

Fry: Can I ask you a question?
Leela: As long as its not about my eye.
Fry: Uhhhh.
Leela: Is it about my eye?
Fry: Errr soughta.
Leela: *Sigh* Go ahead
Fry: Whats with the eye?

Okay theres my review

Ben-der gave 3 points

21.11.2004

#279 by laosffdd

good

laosffdd gave 5 points

25.11.2004

#280 by Jonathan

Groening has done it again
say hello to Leela,fry,bender and prof.farnsworth

Jonathan gave 4 points

30.11.2004

#281 by EndangeredSpecies

Starts of with 1999 New York and within minutes we are transferred to this amazingly imaginative world of NEW NEW YORK 2999. Loaded with witty dialogues, great situations, and superb humour. Might be Deja vu!

EndangeredSpecies gave 5 points

19.12.2004

#282 by neo5000

This episode permitting to introduce the principal characters of Futurama and put directly the watcher in the wonderful world of Futurama ;-)

PS : SOrry for the bad words I've employed, I'm french but this website is the better futurama's site I know. And YES I've the fifteen dvds of Futurama in my house :cool:

neo5000 gave 4 points

02.01.2005

#283 by balls of stone

a futurama classic

balls of stone gave 5 points

09.01.2005

#284 by A

I love this pilot

A gave 5 points

10.01.2005

#285 by bill bob

great but could be better

bill bob gave 5 points

11.01.2005

#286 by Phil Usher

Obviously essential to the series but only average in the greater scheme of things.

Phil Usher gave 3 points

13.01.2005

#287 by bobdude10

Cool, i love this ep.If u dn't watch the series, it's a gd ep 2 begin. U'VE GOTTA LUV IT! I love the "I.C Wiener" idea too.

bobdude10 gave 5 points

16.01.2005

#288 by greenguy

really funny, great stuff

greenguy gave 5 points

17.01.2005

#289 by Michael Cockcroft

Pretty good pilot. There are a good number of jokes, and a slight feel-good element to the story. The voices of Fry, Bender and Farnsworth are a bit rough, but apart from that a good episode.

Michael Cockcroft gave 4 points

22.01.2005

#290 by fry-rye

Simply sexual, bam!

fry-rye gave 5 points

05.02.2005

#291 by Monkey Ball Jr.

Dissapointing due to complete lack of character development.Is the fact that Fry dislikes his job and has no girlfriend supposed to act as sufficent reason from him to awaken in the future withough feeling any sadness regarding his lost loved ones that he has left behind?
The same goes for Leela the viewer gets no real inside to her life and therefore we cannot understand fully the reason for her intense dislike of her job.
And Bender's (unexplained) anti-social behavior would mean that Fry would never befriend him especially given that he is a robot which would take some getting used to though this is not addressed.
The "Fugitive" storyline was mildly entertaining and littered with a subsequent amount of jokes but it was nothing spectacular.
No I'm just kiddin' it was pretty good!

Monkey Ball Jr. gave 5 points

05.02.2005

#292 by dr tomberg

it was excellent because of Frys question
"can i ask a question?
as long as its not about my eye
errr
is it about my eye?
sorta
ask the question
whats with the eye? "
the best ive seen as a 6 year old

dr tomberg gave 5 points

09.02.2005

#293 by rileigh

PLEASE MAKE MORE FUTURAMA EPISODES! PLEASE MAKE MORE FUTURAMA EPISODES!PLEASE MAKE MORE FUTURAMA EPISODES!PLEASE MAKE MORE FUTURAMA EPISODES!PLEASE MAKE MORE FUTURAMA EPISODES!PLEASE MAKE MORE FUTURAMA EPISODES!... please!

rileigh gave 5 points

12.02.2005

#294 by Dx

This was no were near the best but wasent half bad the best part was when Bender was bending everything

Dx gave 3 points

16.02.2005

#295 by thomas tissington

A brillient pilot- the programme comes back to it alot too- it even exsplains alot for the laiter episodes (eg the why of fry)-u even find nibler is there too! (he's over 1000 years old!) gr8 programme- futurama kick ass!!

thomas tissington gave 5 points

22.02.2005

#296 by loz

to be honest before i watched this ep i thought dat futurama wud be rubbish but as soon as i watched this for da 1st time i zoomed through da whole box set of futurama dat my bro got for crimbo i espesialy liked the suicide booth"u hav chosen slow and horrible"

loz gave 5 points

24.02.2005

#297 by Metathron

Excellent opener. Loved it from the start, and still do!

Metathron gave 5 points

25.02.2005

#298 by Kate

A Great episode, and a great start to a great series!

Kate gave 5 points

28.02.2005

#299 by Kregg The Mad Gafter

One of my favorite episodes ever. A great start to an equally great series.

Kregg The Mad Gafter gave 5 points

02.03.2005

#300 by kevin

one of the better episodes
one of the better shows still on tv

kevin gave 5 points

04.03.2005

#301 by Niven

the great start of the great show

Niven gave 5 points

04.03.2005

#302 by b

whaterver

b gave 1 point

12.03.2005

#303 by Derek

I thought this episode was the stupidest, most retarded episode ever made. You guys suck. This episode was gay. Peace! I'm outta here.

Derek gave 5 points

21.03.2005

#304 by Cole

This is the best intro to the best show because of the animation and how the show started out. I LOVE bender in this episode.

Cole gave 5 points

25.03.2005

#305 by Toad

Just saying to check out my comic reviews. Please e-mail me. But, put 'To Toad'. And how could this be any better than superb? Quite blooming easily... hey, maker of website, make it out of 10 - TOADARIFIC!

Toad gave 5 points

26.03.2005

#306 by John Porteous

This is great episode to start!One intriguing fact is the secrets.1:When Fry falls in you see a Nibbloanian shadow,which people started to realize in Love's Labour Lost In Space.It's quite hard to keep the big secret.2:While in crynogenic state the cilvilisation is destroyed twice.However the building does'nt get lower.My theory is the Nibbloanians created a rising hill under the building.

I also like the alien codes.Especcialy Venusians Go Home.Also,my sister claims to have seen Leela's farther in the episode.I'd make it a 102/101.

From John.
P.S:Fry's blood type is O.

John Porteous gave 5 points

27.03.2005

#307 by dustin

Pure classic.

-Bender rules

dustin gave 5 points

05.04.2005

#308 by Lee, Sung Hwan

great episode to take 'futurama' into action! year 3000 is beyond our imagination! ~^^a~

Lee, Sung Hwan gave 4 points

05.04.2005

#309 by HyperChicken

Does a good job of setting the series up, but doesn't have too much comedy.

HyperChicken gave 4 points

06.04.2005

#310 by Jason

THE best episode i watched of futurama

Jason gave 5 points

12.04.2005

#311 by wesroxo

3 words-worst episode ever

wesroxo gave 2 points

15.04.2005

#312 by DAVID

Best pilot to a series ever. i loved how they introduced the characters especially bender the lovable rascal. I saw it the first time living in my home town of houston tx and i fell in love with it so fast considering that the simpsons has lost its potential with the new seasons. frankly the simpsons now sucks metal ass but the older simpsons was much more enjoyable such as homer goes to college, deep space homer, homer the clown, homer thinks bart is gay etc. i hope they rethink the process if they come out with new futurama episodes. i would hate to see futurama suffer the same fate as the simpsons did.

DAVID gave 5 points

15.04.2005

#313 by Bruno

I liked it. I remember seeing nibbler's shadow and the graffiti and i am trying to find out what it says.

Bruno gave 4 points

20.04.2005

#314 by Kerry

i like this episode and the 1st season of futuram is the best season,out of all the others before it got to weird.

Kerry gave 4 points

22.04.2005

#315 by Cerulean Shdow

Awesome Pilot! Nice plot and detail, too!

-Cerulean Shadow.

Cerulean Shdow gave 5 points

26.04.2005

#316 by Death

Great start to a great show

Death gave 5 points

28.04.2005

#317 by futuramarules3

this was an auesome first ep. my fave part would have 2 be where fry is in the tube thing that takes you places. when he comes out and hits the wall and the guy goes "phht, tourists" i thought that that was really funny.

futuramarules3 gave 4 points

03.05.2005

#318 by bender the robot

this episode is the most exiting , action packed thing on tv anyone would want to watch!

bender the robot gave 5 points

11.05.2005

#319 by scaryice

great start

scaryice gave 5 points

13.05.2005

#320 by Ultimate Kombatter

YAH! YAH! YAH! This is the episode where all the madness started! I didn't see it, but umm... I'll get it on DVD. This was Ultimate Kombatter, member of Mortal Kombat Guides.com, signing off!

Ultimate Kombatter gave 5 points

14.05.2005

#321 by tiefschwarz

A great Pilot for a great Series

tiefschwarz gave 5 points

16.05.2005

#322 by king-dom

A great first episode that introduces the series superbly

king-dom gave 5 points

23.05.2005

#323 by X-Periment

Yo! X-Periment opening Comm Channel. I think this episode is worth watching for my Argonopedia fellows. Well, gotta go grabbin' a DVD. X-Periment closing channel. Leader of the Xenon Externimation Squad.

X-Periment gave 5 points

25.05.2005

#324 by Jimmy Chong

The pilot of a show is often the best episode but this was not but close.

Jimmy Chong gave 5 points

01.06.2005

#325 by Anonymous

I thought it was a good opening for a show. It introduced most of the main characters and it had a good plot.

Anonymous gave 4 points

05.06.2005

#326 by Fry Fan

I really liked it,NO I LOVED IT. IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE AND I MEAN FAVORITE EPISODES IN THE HISTORY OF FOREVER!!!!!!!

Fry Fan gave 5 points

16.06.2005

#327 by ChocoboFan

This is one of my favorite episodes, probably becaus ethis is the very first one, but it�s a good episode.

ChocoboFan gave 4 points

22.06.2005

#328 by joey

good start to a great era!
yahoooooo!

joey gave 4 points

23.06.2005

#329 by Nanto

haha that was a great show

Nanto gave 5 points

23.06.2005

#330 by Fry Fan

It was my favorite episode

Fry Fan gave 5 points

28.06.2005

#331 by scruffy

great first episode

scruffy gave 5 points

30.06.2005

#332 by Homer J Brannigan

Excellent episode. Best Pilot episode of any series ever.

Homer J Brannigan gave 5 points

06.07.2005

#333 by DX

this episode was ok.

DX gave 3 points

11.07.2005

#334 by Ace

I love the premise and the fact most people dream the same thing of happening to them (getting frozen then defrosted in the future, I mean).

Ace gave 4 points

18.07.2005

#335 by Guy Pilla

I have never been so happy since the Simpsons, great opener

Guy Pilla gave 5 points

21.07.2005

#336 by donald

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

donald gave 5 points

23.07.2005

#337 by 0021

good episode

0021 gave 4 points

25.07.2005

#338 by mike

the greatest space show on earth

mike gave 5 points

27.07.2005

#339 by Danitey

Very good accept that the story before he got frozen went a bit too fast, but else, very good!

Danitey gave 4 points

08.08.2005

#340 by Colin Montgomery

This episode was a great Pilot episode.It was weird but cool though how Bender's first words were his favorite catch-phrase.Though I didn't like how they already gave away how Fry was frozen.Nibbler.

Colin Montgomery gave 4 points

10.08.2005

#341 by Anonymous

It's rather cool how they were able to work in nibbler before showing the actual episode. In the pilot, however, it's not actually "given away" per se, because the audience has no idea who nibbler is and most likely didn't even notice him.

Anonymous gave 5 points

11.08.2005

#342 by Nicky Infante

This Is The Firdt Episode Of Futurama.
Leela,Fry,Bender And Fansworth Are Met

Nicky Infante gave 5 points

19.08.2005

#343 by Big Rich

I remember being real disappointed in this show when it 1st aired but it was this same episode I happened to see on Cartoon network that made me decide to buy season 1 and now Futurama is my favorite show of all time. That has to count for something.

Big Rich gave 5 points

22.08.2005

#344 by lewis

Great but got a little boring towards the end. Great introduction though

lewis gave 4 points

24.08.2005

#345 by CosmicF

I bow to the creators, this is the birth of the greatest series ever! I hadnt seen this originally but when i did i was in awe. "So this is what started it all?" It brought meaning to so much more! This show is my new religion, Amen.
Long Live Futurama!

CosmicF gave 5 points

25.08.2005

#346 by jahl

Brilliant pilot episode. It's good they didn't try to introduce all the characters in the first episode, as i think that would ruin it. In the commentary, Matt Groening says 'some' secrets are started in this episode, which means there is another secret that should have been revealed, apart from the Nibbler and Leela is a mutant ones. May be revealed in movie.

jahl gave 5 points

27.08.2005

#347 by Shea

Sweet episode to start the series. Not the best really good episode to start the series. When i first watching Futurama and didnt have the dvds I thought he used a time machine but then by the beginning of 2004 i finally watched it and im so glad they didnt do the classic and cheesy "time machine" thing and did an diferent thing than most writers would do. Overall great episode to start the series.
-Thanks Matt for bringing futurturama to tv-

Shea gave 4 points

03.09.2005

#348 by Elliot T

Hyuck

Elliot T gave 5 points

05.09.2005

#349 by Hannes

Fry didn't get any beer from Mr. pinuzzi but at the cryogenic he has beer. Where did the beer come from?

Hannes gave 4 points

23.09.2005

#350 by benny boi

not much to write about this episdoe, because it is just fantastic. Th lat episode got a and so does this one...

benny boi gave 5 points

23.09.2005

#351 by slidog313

Excellent start to a excellent series.
This pilot lets you know who the characters are and what the way they express themselves.
The pilot is a little low on plot but the gags are constant and everywhere!
Peace!

slidog313 gave 5 points

06.10.2005

#352 by ,Im going now!

Although im banned in 56 states, im not banned from the internet!!!!! Your all gonna die!!!!! Mwahahahah ... ha.....ow.

,Im going now! gave 5 points

10.10.2005

#353 by Marcel

What a great start of a even greater series.

Marcel gave 5 points

11.10.2005

#354 by Darwin O'Connor

An amazing amount of forshadowing and quite funny.

Darwin O'Connor gave 3 points

24.10.2005

#355 by shootingstar

it was woonderful

shootingstar gave 5 points

27.10.2005

#356 by zapper

best cartoon ever!

zapper gave 5 points

02.11.2005

#357 by Fry Fan123456789

I really liked this episode.

Fry Fan123456789 gave 5 points

05.11.2005

#358 by Captain Yesterday196

Loved it. Thought that it was really good! everyone should give it a rating of 5!

Captain Yesterday196 gave 5 points

09.11.2005

#359 by petros

I think that the episode was an exelant way to start of the show but it still could have been better

petros gave 4 points

12.11.2005

#360 by Carlos

The Beginning of one of the greatest shows ever.

Carlos gave 5 points

22.11.2005

#361 by Deathfrombelow1999

My good pal morbo sez he will crush anyone who didn't think this rocked harder than System of a Down duetting with Mettalica and performing an Ozzy Ozbourne song. So there

Deathfrombelow1999 gave 5 points

29.11.2005

#362 by Alexander Bres

This was the Best Pilot I've Ever Seen, they treated It Like a regular Episode And It was Definately Halarious. Many pilots have a poor Character-Cramming Quality. Matt Was ble to Leave That Out. Superb.

Alexander Bres gave 5 points

02.12.2005

#363 by Ben

It's OK but it could have been better

Ben gave 3 points

11.12.2005

#364 by Futurama Coinosseur

I remember the first time I saw this episode... I thought: "Not bad... I should watch next week..."
From that "not bad" first episode grew the greatest series of the 31st... no, 21st century... Matt Groening: I salute you...

Futurama Coinosseur gave 4 points

16.12.2005

#365 by spud

Absolutely the greatest pilot episode ever. Greatest characters and voices. Absolutely genius when they have Nibbler's shadow when Fry falls into the Cryogenic freezer that ties into episode 410 "The Why of Fry" Matt Groening's greatest cartoon ever

spud gave 5 points

21.12.2005

#366 by wow

gr8 episode, i know every line off by heart

wow gave 5 points

22.12.2005

#367 by Anthony Alvarez

One of the funniest episodes of all time. I enjoyed the crude humor and lots more of Bender. He is the star. Thanks to Bender he made Futurama worthwhile.

Bender: Bite my shiny metal ass!

Anthony Alvarez gave 5 points

27.12.2005

#368 by morbo

omg the firt episode...so good i had to buy it i now own the first 3 tapes now. the story is great i realy liked the bit where fry was frozen and we were looking out the window and all the cites were being distroyed, by what looked ships from omicron pirsi 8.

morbo gave 5 points

04.01.2006

#369 by Jill

WOW! Futurama ROCKS! this was a great episode!!! i REALLY hope this show is LONG LIVE!!! Fry you CUTE!

Jill gave 5 points

06.01.2006

#370 by fry guy bluy?

I H8ED THIS EPISODE ! nah its all kool

fry guy bluy? gave 5 points

09.01.2006

#371 by Writing Unit

A great way to start the series

Writing Unit gave 5 points

09.01.2006

#372 by Destructor

I was first introduced by a friend who couldnt stop yabbering on about Futurama and kept on quoting it. I thought it looked silly with one eyed aliens and alchohol powered robots. But my friend just kept nagging me to watch it. So I gave in.

That was probably the greatest decision I have ever made in my uneventful life.

Destructor gave 4 points

15.01.2006

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18.01.2006

#374 by megaman232

i loved this ep if it was legal i would probably marry it i know all of the words to the opening scene. it is b-r-i-l-l-i-a-n-t no doubt about it. oh yeah is john dimaggio related to joe dimaggio?

megaman232 gave 5 points

21.01.2006

#375 by _*Funkee Monkee

Omg this show is cool. But it would be better if it had a more realistic touch

_*Funkee Monkee gave 3 points

24.01.2006

#376 by Dan

The best pilot I've seen for any show. Very good.

Dan gave 5 points

27.01.2006

#377 by baggadonuts

anyone notice Nibbler's shadow next to the chair when Fry falls into the booth?

baggadonuts gave 5 points

28.01.2006

#378 by madmax 123

i hate this ep it is a pole of **** im gonna kill u

madmax 123 gave 1 point

30.01.2006

#379 by Chat

Not really funny or anything...the only reason I gave it 4 is because it's the first episode!

Chat gave 4 points

04.02.2006

#380 by M.A.G Fry

It was a very good start quite relistic it also introduced the main characters. Long live FUTURAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

M.A.G Fry gave 4 points

09.02.2006

#381 by Hi you peoples

It Could have explained fry's life before the future a little better but none the less it was pretty good

Hi you peoples gave 3 points

12.02.2006

#382 by Robot Devil

it worked so well, but not the best episode on season 1 i give it 85%(plus visit www.freewebs.com/toby_saunders

Robot Devil gave 4 points

13.02.2006

#383 by Kumikyoku

Simplemente uno de los mejores episodios en la historia de la animaci�n 100% genial!!!

Kumikyoku gave 5 points

14.02.2006

#384 by Fryiscute

I luved that line at the begining it rocked, "My parents my co-workers my girlfriend. i'll never see any of them again......YAHOO!" Oh and i luved the idea of a suicide booth. That line when they are about to get killed and you hear "By the way my names Bender!" That is like the worst time to say it thats what makes it so great. And we see for the first time the travel tubes and you see Fry going round in them. Then he comes out the otherside and flys into a wall and a man says "Tourist!"

A great episode to start the show

Fryiscute gave 5 points

21.02.2006

#385 by slurm

Write your review here. Please no posts before the episode aired on the US East coast12345678

slurm gave 1 point

24.02.2006

#386 by sponge

one of the best ever episodes great pilot to a great show zoidberg rules

sponge gave 5 points

25.02.2006

#387 by sam humphrey

no comment

sam humphrey gave 5 points

26.02.2006

#388 by EMILIE

I love fry so much XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

EMILIE gave 5 points

26.02.2006

#389 by eIRINNSKe

i miss futurama

eIRINNSKe gave 5 points

27.02.2006

#390 by Dima

"Space it seems to go on forever, then you get to the end and a gorilla starts throwing barrels at you"
-Fry

:( We miss you guys

Dima gave 5 points

05.03.2006

#391 by Brett

space pilot 3000 was a great episode that was my favorite episode!

Brett gave 5 points

06.03.2006

#392 by Kerry

In 20 days time on Tuesday 28th March
2006 FUTURAMA will be 7 years old. IN 2009 it will be 10 years old.
28/03/99-28/03/09-10 years.

Kerry gave 5 points

08.03.2006

#393 by Jackass

THanks for the facts nerd

Jackass gave 3 points

11.03.2006

#394 by fry

it totally sucked what was groining thinking i knw i spelt his name wrong but he sucked so baad in it i almost broke the tv

fry gave 1 point

20.03.2006

#395 by Brian

Gave birth to the series, but only one laugh in the episode.

Brian gave 1 point

20.03.2006

#396 by EmmaCRB

the start to Futurama was cool, it introduced fry's notsogood life well and showed what was going on well. The introduction to Bender & Leela were good too, and the first thing Bender said gave us a good first impression of his personality, and we got to see that he was a nice and funny guy too. I felt sorry for him when he was going to kill himself!!!
It was also good when they found out Fry had a relative living in the year 3000 which gave him somewhere to go and a job to go with it. It was also proof to the others that he was from the year 2000.
A good structured episode and a good start to the series!

EmmaCRB gave 5 points

27.03.2006

#397 by Donald

good i liked it

Donald gave 5 points

28.03.2006

#398 by Anonymous

It was a great way to start the series, and instantly you knew that bender was going to be the best and he still remains true to that fact today in my opinion, you also got the idea that Leala and Fry would get together but that didn't really happen. (poor Fry)Overall it was a great episode

Anonymous gave 4 points

28.03.2006

#399 by purplefish

Best pilot ever made. The opening scene succeeded in introducing the whole spirit of the show with the first amazing line of the show : "my parents, my co-workers, my girlfriend... I'll never see any of them again... YAHOO !".
This easily is one of the best moment of TV.

purplefish gave 5 points

09.04.2006

#400 by HALLBOY

This episode is not the best one, but is important to see to get in to the serie.

HALLBOY gave 4 points

13.04.2006

#401 by Futurama Viewer #48

This episode was so-so, most of its funny, like the suicide booth, but the rest is quite lame

Futurama Viewer #48 gave 2 points

18.04.2006

#402 by somebody???

This episode is GREAT. Sometimes it never get boring!

somebody??? gave 5 points

18.04.2006

#403 by Ford

Not a good start, bt the suicide booth is funny, and the stuck up Leela is annoying really

Ford gave 2 points

18.04.2006

#404 by nd2k

This stuff is great... I go addicted already!

nd2k gave 5 points

19.04.2006

#405 by nicky infante

This Epidose Rocks

nicky infante gave 5 points

20.04.2006

#406 by bob

as good as you will get for an pilot

bob gave 4 points

23.04.2006

#407 by JD Beer

Brilliant- left me laughing for weeks. especially when richard nixon says "Thats it, you just made my list. arruu!" Love this episode

JD Beer gave 5 points

28.04.2006

#408 by Dan

Great first episode, personally its one of the best episodes. It has a great plot, lots of humor and all the characters arnt crammed into one episode. Well done Matt Groening and script writters

Dan gave 4 points

29.04.2006

#409 by Billy West

The first day I went to do fry I was like no way !

But I got lots of $$$$$$$$$$

Billy West gave 4 points

29.04.2006

#410 by Mr Panucci

good episode. First thing i say: Fry, pizza goin out...c'mon!

so overall good episode but whats the deal with 1BDI. I don't get it.

Mr Panucci gave 4 points

30.04.2006

#411 by MP

1BDI...one bea-dy eye lol get it? cos leela only has 1 eye

MP gave 5 points

07.05.2006

#412 by ddfghdg

igfdgfrdrt ... *********8

ddfghdg gave 1 point

14.05.2006

#413 by jonny

i get it pilot episode space piolt he he he he

jonny gave 5 points

17.05.2006

#414 by Cool man

Cool

Cool man gave 5 points

18.05.2006

#415 by Master

A great start to the show. Wonderful introduction to the future

Master gave 4 points

19.05.2006

#416 by unknown

A great start to a great series=)

unknown gave 5 points

19.05.2006

#417 by Ivan

The best pilot to a show ever! "Now strip down and get on the probulator".

Ivan gave 5 points

21.05.2006

#418 by miniwho

very good beginning!loved it.i won't give it a 5,because most of the episodes i rated are 5's,but a great way to start off futurama.i normally like simpsons.i have learnt (accidently)every simpsons episode off by heart,and can predict the next episode showing on channel 4,being absolutely right without checking!but now that the quality of simpsons is spiralling out of control,i have started watching futurama.have seen nearly every episode,but still a few more to watch.a spectacular way to start the series.

miniwho gave 4 points

25.05.2006

#419 by melon da bomb

I have all the season 3 episodes and some of season 1's but this is the best episode ive got. LONG LIVE FUTURAMA!!!!!!

melon da bomb gave 4 points

27.05.2006

#420 by miniwho

ignore last review!just seen this episode again and decided to change review.i have just found my favourite
scene in this episode.
LEELA:you have until the count of 3 to get me out of here!1-(leela gets frozen,the dial sets to 1000 years.)
FRY:hehehe!see you next millenium!(fry walks away,then goes back to the freezer and sets it to 5 minutes.)
FRY:you owe me one.
(another scene interrupts)
leela:2-3-hey!
SCIENTIST:(dramatically)welcome to the world of toommoorrrrooww!
LEELA:(slowly)shut up terry.
that scene was great,and keeps in tradition with keeping the classic simpsons comedy,without repeating it over and over again(like the new episodes)the great impact of the show as fry wakes up is a great way to start the series.

miniwho gave 5 points

07.06.2006

#421 by Ryan L.

It was o.k. for the beginning of a series.

Ryan L. gave 3 points

08.06.2006

#422 by miniwho

i also wanted to say:
did you notice?
that the envelope from farnsworth's last crew had the phrase "contents of space wasp expedition"(or something like that)written on it?a direct reference to episode SO5E09-the sting.proof that stories of past incidents on futurama are not written differently or changed.

miniwho gave 5 points

08.06.2006

#423 by Bligaard

Very good opener, tells a lot of things, see that and you know the characters!

Bligaard gave 5 points

14.06.2006

#424 by SS

A really great start to Futurama. And also a fun introduction to Bender

SS gave 4 points

25.06.2006

#425 by jemoeder

jemoeder is een kkhoer

jemoeder gave 1 point

30.06.2006

#426 by ??????????????

This is a great beginner episode of the seires.

?????????????? gave 5 points

04.07.2006

#427 by PinkFartMonkey

Very good, not laugh out loud, but funny. My first episode was not the the pilot...but I still got most of it, except why Fry was in the future. But the pilot fitted all the characters in nicely and explained everything well! They should make more, it deserved more than 5 seasons... FRY AND LEELA FOREVER!!!!

PinkFartMonkey gave 5 points

09.07.2006

#428 by Zapp Brannigan

A great start to a great show. They couldnt have done this one better!

Zapp Brannigan gave 5 points

14.07.2006

#429 by hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

hhhhhhhhhh ... hhhhhhhhhh

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh gave 5 points

20.07.2006

#430 by sam

when i first saw this episode i thought that i was going to love this better than the simpsons. its great when bender and fry are in the suicide booth and there about to be killed and bender says to fry 'by the way my names bender'

sam gave 4 points

27.07.2006

#431 by B�

first episode...always the best one!
We just wanna see more...

B� gave 4 points

29.07.2006

#432 by kif rocks

i liked this one.

kif rocks gave 4 points

01.08.2006

#433 by DrZoidberg112

It was a very good pilot. I'll have to say it didn't even give me a taste of the actual entertainment of the series. It looked like the show wouldn't last very long. Of course after seeing more episodes, I knew how great the show was.

DrZoidberg112 gave 4 points

02.08.2006

#434 by Benders Half Brother

This is one of my personal favorite episodes, and a runner-up for best pilot ever(sorry guys,but Arrested Development just takes it).

It introduced the characters in such a cool and unique way, and of course we have one of Benders Finest moments:

"Well, that solves the mystery of the missing ring"

Benders Half Brother gave 5 points

07.08.2006

#435 by kif rocks

Blinky(3 eyed fish from simsons) was in this episode.lol

kif rocks gave 4 points

09.08.2006

#436 by Brian

Well, the exposition monster ate the funny bunny.

Brian gave 1 point

15.08.2006

#437 by Prg

Great! This pilot is very smart and funny introduction to three main characters and series' setting. Instant hooks are waiting behind every corner.
Futurama was going full throttle right from the start!

Prg gave 5 points

01.09.2006

#438 by The UFOLOGIST

Best episode ever!

The UFOLOGIST gave 5 points

03.09.2006

#439 by Harpoon12

ONe of the best series opening shows ever!

Harpoon12 gave 5 points

13.09.2006

#440 by Slammy1

More an intro to the series, the episode did have some good moments. One interesting tidbit, you see Nibbler's shadow when Fry goes to sit down before falling in the tube ala The Why of Fry. In another episode (Anthology of Interst I?), you see Nibbler's eye in the trash can peering up. Lots of subtle humor in the series.

Slammy1 gave 4 points

19.09.2006

#441 by Sarge�

This is the best pilot to start episodes I've ever seen! It really tells you alot about the characters personallity, and most characters are mentioned (Not Scruffy, Zoidberg, Hermes (also family), Mom (and sons), etc.

But it gave us the "main" characters.

Except Zoidberg!!!

Sarge� gave 5 points

30.09.2006

#442 by VinRocker

Futurama one of the best pilots ever!!!!

VinRocker gave 5 points

03.10.2006

#443 by luminum

The great first episode of a phenomenal series. But here's the kicker...

Watch when Fry falls into the cryogenic freezer. When they show the foot of his chair tilting back, what shadow is it under the desk? Is that Fry's from Season 5 4ACV10 (The Why of Fry)? More examples of the pre-planning :)

luminum gave 4 points

05.10.2006

#444 by Anonymous

As being one of the most memorable episodes of the series (which by the way is being renewed), I give it a five. This episode has definitely much more secrets that have yet to be revealed. In this episode, it hints us about Fry's destiny, with Nibbler's shadow, plus foreshadows episodes such as "The Sting" when professor uses the chips from the old crew, which came from a space wasp's stomach.

I wanted to note a few of my discoveries while re-watching this episode. Though this is already mentioned on Wikipedia, the pub Fry passes on his bike to the cryogenetics lab in the introduction must have been bought out and you see Fry and Bender in the same pub with a different name (and possibly the same New Year's banner) later.

Though this might not possibly lead to a future event, when Fry and Bender visit Old New York, Fry mentions that the ruins of his old city bring back memories. Bender then adds "Keep 'em to yourself, Pops!". The nickname "Pops" was the thing that got me thinking. I never recalled Bender doesn't call him anything different than some insult or something along the lines of "meatbag", so is it possible that Fry is to become a father in the series, or it can also be referring that he will become (or at that point possibly is) the father of his father.

Then, since I was watching the commentary of that episode, when the peace officers finally come to the Planet Express building for the job deserters, "Matt & Friends" briefly yell "secret" when it shows the peace officers with Richard Nixon's head outside. When I paused it, I noticed that the peace officer second to the left is a girl (note the eyelashes and body shape). Not just that, she has the "pig nose" that Cubert has, and pale yellow skin similar to Amy's. Is it possible that Amy isn't an only child? Maybe she'll have some importance in the series. The peace officer furthest to the left might have an importance, and I do believe he appears again when shooting off the fireworks when Fry, Leela, Bender, and the Professor escape in the Planet Express ship.

The last thing I noticed was that in the end on the ship, the Professor asks if Fry, Leela, and Bender would like to become his new crew. Bender cuts in and questions about his old crew, and the professor says "Of those poor sons of- but that's not important." Was there some blood relation between the old crew members? There is possibly more to learn about them.

That's all I had to say. Matt G., David C., and all the rest of the crew on Futurama did a good job on this episode. Well done!

Anonymous gave 5 points

08.10.2006

#445 by Joe

testing.

Joe gave 5 points

13.10.2006

#446 by DWAYNE

ths episode sucks and zoidberg is cool "Sarge" your so dumb u tried to drown a fish and kill a bird by throwing it off a cliff

DWAYNE gave 1 point

23.10.2006

#447 by Sarge�

I rated DWAYNE...

Sarge� gave 1 point

24.10.2006

#448 by The J

I love BIGGESTFUTURAMAFAN

The J gave 5 points

15.11.2006

#449 by Flexo

Superb!

Flexo gave 5 points

22.11.2006

#450 by corey

the best pilot made bender is a king.

corey gave 5 points

30.11.2006

#451 by Fryzer

Great start to the show!

Fryzer gave 5 points

02.12.2006

#452 by jeff

I gave it a 5 for the foresight of showing Nibbler, indicating a pretty deep plan for the plot arc.

jeff gave 5 points

05.12.2006

#453 by PacMac

all i can say is... GREAT START TO THE SHOW! the opening was brill.

PacMac gave 5 points

16.12.2006

#454 by stino

brill episode opening was gret and introducing the characters wer introducd brill as well

stino gave 5 points

28.12.2006

#455 by Riannah

It is good but i think u should show the film

Riannah gave 4 points

31.12.2006

#456 by liam

i luved it man but shame u cant watch them online

liam gave 5 points

18.01.2007

#457 by Sam

I really love this episode! it was awesome!

Sam gave 5 points

20.01.2007

#458 by Bam

The episode was great

Bam gave 5 points

25.01.2007

#459 by the beast

zoidberg for president a-wahoo

the beast gave 5 points

01.02.2007

#460 by Renegade

Great Pilot episode.Fits the main characters in first. Really needed episode to understand the show.

Renegade gave 5 points

15.02.2007

#461 by the beast

yo word party bonus zoidberg is the best beast in the land he is rappin the whole of north carolina dawg and if you think hes retarded id agree and agree with a smile zoidberg for president a-wahoo

the beast gave 5 points

17.02.2007

#462 by the beast

yo what up homeboys party bonus zoidberg rappin texas,north carolina like a retarded gangser which he is hes like a homeboy of himself and anyone who thinks hes retarded i would agree with you and agree with a smile
zoidberg for president a-wahoo

the beast gave 5 points

17.02.2007

#463 by bobyn loll

not bad suks and blows tho

bobyn loll gave 4 points

22.03.2007

#464 by roogirl94

it was great.few bits were funny but i like it a lot

roogirl94 gave 5 points

29.03.2007

#465 by YOYO

This is one of the best episodes ever but there is 1 thing, How come in this episode Bender says he doesn't need to drink but in "I, Roommate he says he needs to drink?

YOYO gave 5 points

12.04.2007

#466 by known

very good for the first episode of futurama. i reckon that it was an excellent start to this amazing series.

known gave 4 points

15.04.2007

#467 by Emily

I love Futurama! Its the best show ever created! I watch it like 4 hours a day.

Emily gave 5 points

18.04.2007

#468 by xYlO

I think this episode is great. Very good start....

xYlO gave 5 points

21.04.2007

#469 by Philip Cheesesteak

A brilliant opening, and they made a smart move by keeping the intro short and leaving much of Fry's past to be examined in later episodes

Philip Cheesesteak gave 5 points

05.05.2007

#470 by marcia

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marcia gave 5 points

06.05.2007

#471 by keenan

i love futurama

keenan gave 5 points

31.05.2007

#472 by Rosa

I love this episode
no comments, it's the best

Rosa gave 5 points

17.06.2007

#473 by AnyKeyz

First time I saw it (original airing), I was not impressed. Now that I watch and rewatch Futurama, the first episode remains an instant classic

AnyKeyz gave 5 points

04.07.2007

#474 by Shadowblade

Well, this is one of my least liked episodes, but it is ok, and a great opener. The Family Guy one was slightly better though.

Shadowblade gave 3 points

09.07.2007

#475 by Anime Freak99

This is my 3rd favorite episode it was great

Anime Freak99 gave 5 points

11.07.2007

#476 by josh

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josh gave 5 points

20.07.2007

#477 by Zoidberg

Best pilot ever!

Zoidberg gave 5 points

24.07.2007

#478 by chickylovelobster

oh it was excellent the first episode i could NOT watch it all over again!!!!!!!!!11

chickylovelobster gave 1 point

03.08.2007

#479 by KSErocks

I love this episode it is one of the best!

KSErocks gave 5 points

06.08.2007

#480 by Whitney

Wow. I just noticed something. In the later episodes where Fry finds out that Nibbler had a role in his freezing, I never thought that it was initially planned - that it was something developed further in the series. But I was just re-watching this episode and there is a frame where you see Fry's chair and his dropped party whistle after he's fallen into the freezer and you can clearly see Nibbler's shadow. Great foreshadowing Matt, great foreshadowing!

Whitney gave 5 points

07.08.2007

#481 by zoidberg

A fine episode I thought it was a great start to one of the best cartoons ever.

zoidberg gave 5 points

11.08.2007

#482 by Calculon's Pride

I remember the awe I felt when first watching this episode ...and I've felt that same awe every time I've seen it since then.

Calculon's Pride gave 5 points

26.08.2007

#483 by MARZIAL

I've watched this one like 10 times and I still find new details.

MARZIAL gave 5 points

28.08.2007

#484 by slinky

BEST 1 yet in all my years of watching futurama this is the no1 episode great start!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

slinky gave 5 points

29.08.2007

#485 by Randominion

I think this episode was a great way to open the series. I loved the way it was opened with fry playing a space invaders game, the lines "you stink, loser!","you are partially surrounded" and "we respect your dignity. Now go strip naked and get on the probulator", and the worldwide countdown. It introduced you to lots of characters, but didn't cram you full of them. I have never missed an episode since, because this left a lasting impression on me. I give it a 5

Randominion gave 5 points

31.08.2007

#486 by jenna

This was the best way to start a funny, cool, awsome series. I couldn't ask for a better episode. Did yall notice when fry and leela touched hands for the first time they looked deeply into each others eyes. But of course we know bender. The ruiner of all moments. Can't wait to buy the new dvds in nov.!!! LONG LIVE FUTURAMA

jenna gave 5 points

01.09.2007

#487 by K

great start to an awesome series!!

K gave 5 points

26.10.2007

#488 by Sean P. Monteiro

This was the greatest FUTURAMA episode I've ever seen! Give my regards to Matt Groening!

Sean P. Monteiro gave 5 points

08.11.2007

#489 by Briguy

Absolutely amazing! What a great start to a great series!

Briguy gave 5 points

21.11.2007

#490 by groeningirl

man this episode is so good. frys so funny and i love when they find farnsworth. 5 stars.

groeningirl gave 5 points

12.12.2007

#491 by box 420

great intro to the series, the best line: "let me show the different lengths of wire i used.".

box 420 gave 5 points

01.01.2008

#492 by foo

Cool episode :-)

foo gave 5 points

17.01.2008

#493 by slax

best episode about a space pilot and a superb way to begin the series. Now if only we could really freeze ourselvs 1000 years into 3008....

slax gave 5 points

20.01.2008

#494 by hgfjhjkkk mjkj

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hgfjhjkkk mjkj gave 4 points

20.01.2008

#495 by Stop'n'Drop

This the best opening episode i have ever seen! And the best serie i have ever seen!=D

Stop'n'Drop gave 5 points

25.01.2008

#496 by Moon Enough

This episode was great, and as good as you can expect from any pilot. Hell, the title alone is pretty great. The humor is fantastic, but well balanced by the plot advancements. Good introduction to Bender and Leela as well. Overall, it's easily in my top 10 list.

Moon Enough gave 5 points

17.02.2008

#497 by tok_neng

*nice vid*

tok_neng gave 5 points

24.02.2008

#498 by Christian

It was my favoroite episode of futurama.My favoroite part was the suicide booth it was great.

Christian gave 5 points

02.04.2008

#499 by iva jenny

i think this episode is great...

iva jenny gave 5 points

09.04.2008

#500 by sakina

so so

sakina gave 3 points

02.05.2008

#501 by Escape Goat

Good introduction

Escape Goat gave 4 points

03.05.2008

#502 by fry

i love the episode it's very good i like the part when fry get's frozen and met's leela.

fry gave 5 points

11.05.2008

#503 by AC

Good opener for a great series.

AC gave 4 points

08.07.2008

#504 by Jacob

review.

Jacob gave 5 points

03.08.2008

#505 by Joey Mysterio

Super episode!

Joey Mysterio gave 5 points

31.08.2008

#506 by harlan steinert

The episode was amazinig it was the best pilot video in the history of futurama it was better than south park

harlan steinert gave 5 points

29.10.2008

#507 by prajit@Futuram episo

Thanks for the episodes..well i love this episode...its my favorite

prajit@Futuram episo gave 4 points

12.11.2008

#508 by 1

Very nice episode! I saw it at least 20 times.

1 gave 5 points

03.12.2008

#509 by James Nicholson

Most TV pilots are boring. This however is great! Brought the world to the world of Futurama in just one episode, full of great jokes, fantastic characters and a good overall episode!

James Nicholson gave 5 points

04.12.2008

#510 by Doctormode

This is probably the best pilot episode ever - it doesn't dwell too long on setting up and presents the world it exists in well. But as an episode of 'Futurama', i did want more from it.

Doctormode gave 3 points

19.06.2009

#511 by DSS

This is my second all-time favorite episode! I'm the kind of guy who likes looking back on the old episodes of a sitcom. And this is the best pilot episode of any sitcom I've ever seen! Leela makes her first appearance and I already thought she was the prettiest woman ever(and I had never thought a mutant can look so sexy). Bender and Fry also great for their first appearance. They're as funny as Bart and Homer Simpson! So all in all, this is one 5 star episode!

DSS gave 5 points

22.07.2009

#512 by Willster

A very good episode. The nibbler shadow was good to see, because Futurama makes more sense. A lot of good humour, and I worked out some of the alien language, because there was a Slurm advert when fry was running away from leela, and a slurm advert behind bender and fry when they were in the pub. The only downside is that the animation wasn't as good as good as later on in the series (the animation was better after leela took off her coat).

Willster gave 5 points

28.07.2009

#513 by Futurama Fan 96

Wow a good episode,
i just luv it how they dont show all the characters,
good plot, good every thing!
LONG LIVE FUTURAMA!

Futurama Fan 96 gave 5 points

02.11.2009

#514 by Terranigma

Superb

Terranigma gave 5 points

26.06.2010

#515 by Booblia

A realy great episode, and is definitly in my top five episodes ever! :D

Booblia gave 5 points

26.06.2010

#516 by cyber_turnip

A solid start to the series.

cyber_turnip gave 4 points

26.06.2010

#517 by Sabrespongebob

A Good start to the series. Introduced the main characters well to each other. Overrall it's not that funny but it's still only the first episode. It shows signs of a very good show to come.

Sabrespongebob gave 4 points

27.06.2010

#518 by alienxphile

The start of something beautiful. . .

alienxphile gave 5 points

24.07.2010

#519 by King Rat

Great start to a great series.

King Rat gave 4 points

01.08.2010

#520 by John Pirruccello

A great episode that gives us a perfect introduction to Fry, Leela, Bender, the Professor, and the series itself.

John Pirruccello gave 4 points

07.08.2010

#521 by stamahawk

Great pilot.

stamahawk gave 5 points

18.08.2010

#522 by IamMe

Great story telling by Matt and David, great way to introduce the four central characters,and great way to set up the premise of the show. Not to mention, plenty of very funny jokes.

IamMe gave 5 points

21.08.2010

#523 by SoulDriven

I'll keep it short and sweet. One of the best pilots ever.

SoulDriven gave 5 points

29.08.2010

#524 by Kregg

Possibly my favorite first episode to any cartoon series ever. I thought it was very well done and did a great job of introducing the main chracters and fitting a lot of story into 22-30 min. Possibly my favorite Futurama episode as well.

Kregg gave 5 points

15.11.2010

#525 by Iamyou

GREAT story, Great characterization, and plenty of very funny moments. The perfect way to introduce us to the world of tomorrow.

Iamyou gave 5 points

03.05.2011

#526 by mushroomsinsideme

Not just a fantastic pilot, but one of the best episodes in the series. The story is absolutely epic and does a perfect job of setting up the premise of the show as well as introducing us to the setting and the rich, colorful, complex, hillarious, and distinctly unique main characters. Comedically, this episode does not miss a single beat with plenty of clever and funny jokes. One huge error I can't believe they didn't catch before the episode aired is that the whole world does not celebrate the new year at the same time. Overlooking that giant mistake, this is a fantastic episode.

mushroomsinsideme gave 5 points

19.07.2011

#527 by Foot Mutant

Great!

Foot Mutant gave 5 points

20.07.2011

#528 by blossomcuntry

one of the best pilots ever.

blossomcuntry gave 5 points

29.07.2011

#529 by sigmund

Woah, woah. Great pilot. Really does a great job introducing everything and although some concepts in it are hardly ever touched on again (you gotta do what you gotta do, career chips) after watching this episode you can go on to almost any other and it makes sense.

sigmund gave 5 points

01.08.2011

#530 by Gorky

The perfect first episode; it accomplishes everything that a pilot is supposed to accomplish. It introduces us to the characters in a funny and compelling way; it sets up some of the major arcs that will drive the series (Fry's feelings about being frozen and his past; Leela being orphaned and wanting to find her parents; Bender's love of booze and wise-assery; and, of course, Planet Express and all the wacky intergalactic fun to be had there), and it's just plain old funny. It's not only one of the best episodes of the first season--it's one of the best episodes of the series. And that's no small feat, considering how lousy some pilots are.

Gorky gave 5 points

27.08.2011

#531 by Hypnotode

Very good way to start the series. Got me hooked. I think I actually saw the premiere broadcast.

Hypnotode gave 5 points

28.08.2011

#532 by Michael's Aide

Didn't look so shiny to me at first glance, but I like it a lot better now.

Michael's Aide gave 4 points

31.08.2011

#533 by Chlorine

A perfect first episode. Good, enjoyable story, lots of action, good character introduction. Plus probably the best Futurama dialogue ever:
"Are you a real live robot? Or is this just one of those new year's costumes?"
"Bite my shiny metal ass!"
"Doesn't look so shiny to me."
"Shinier than yours, meatbag."

Ah, the introduction to one of the greatest characters ever...

Chlorine gave 5 points

04.09.2011

#534 by K.Ray.Zoidberg

Awesome start to series

K.Ray.Zoidberg gave 4 points

10.11.2011

#535 by Peter Griffin

Startin' a new generation in sitcoms/cartoons. Praise Futurama!

Peter Griffin gave 5 points

11.01.2012

#536 by Tom_Apples

Neat way to start off a series that has the most unpredictable episodes and critically acclaimed series.
This was the beginning of Futurama being under the radar of critical reviews, big fanbase, etc.
So since this is 13 years since this episode came out. I just feel like making this review. Let's get started.

The Pros:
-This was the start of Bender's wildfire of fans, he started off with some nice jokes.
-To go off the first positive, Bender was making all of the jokes now.
-Fry not caring about everyone in the year 2000 made me get a good laugh
The Cons:
Nothing

This is pretty predictable.
5/5 rating

Tom_Apples gave 5 points

05.06.2012

#537 by Jennydude

Yeah-yuh
Best

Jennydude gave 5 points

14.06.2012

#538 by Dr. Pepper

Possibly one of the best series premieres since a long time. While the pacing is perfect and the episode was interesting, all the creativeness of this episode ties it all up into this. Also a lot of great jokes, the introduction of Bender, and really felt like this series had hope. The best part is that they didn't introduce every single character and saved some for the rest of Season 1 to discover.

Dr. Pepper gave 5 points

16.07.2012

#539 by Zoidyrific

This is the episode that kicked things off so it deserves no less than a 5-star rating. It sets up the most important characters: Fry, Leela, Bender, Professor Farnsworth, and yet it leaves a few of them out of the pilot (Amy, Hermes, etc.) to introduce to viewers at a later time, thereby not shoving too much in your face at once. The pacing is good, the animation is superb. The voice acting may be strange to anyone who started at a later season because the VAs were just getting their chops fine-tuned but that's not a real negative. The pilot sets up an overall grand and serious tone with comedic undertones, which are the trademarks Futurama bonded together with loving care.

Zoidyrific gave 5 points

27.07.2012

#540 by Fat Old Kev Smith

Nanananana batman!

Fat Old Kev Smith gave 5 points

23.12.2012

#541 by Mitchell Mueller

Nice Episode Start season 8 and good story line

Mitchell Mueller gave 5 points

23.02.2013

#542 by concretecactus

A great episode. I loved the door jokes and lee la's boss. Good stuff...

concretecactus gave 4 points

24.04.2013

#543 by Futurama4ever

A great introduction to my favorite series. While it's not as funny as some of the later episodes, it still earns it's merits. I also liked how they didnt feel oblogated to introduce ever character in one episode. A solid, well-deserve 4.

Futurama4ever gave 4 points

20.06.2013

#544 by Dom

Good way to start off the series.

Dom gave 4 points

25.08.2013

#545 by anon

Rating: B+

anon gave 4 points

17.06.2016

#546 by mazo

Still amazing years later. Great world building. The visual gags are great.

mazo gave 5 points

30.07.2017

#547 by jorgan

futurama is life. futurama is love.

jorgan gave 5 points

30.09.2020

#548 by benderisgreat2716057

This is the best animated pilot I have seen, all other pilots (Simpsons, Family Guy or South Park) get to be confused what they are. They tell what the show is going to be about but they don't make it detailed.
This episode makes a detailed awesome journey: The way that Fry has a crappy life having to deliver pizza, to him being frozen for a thousand years, to him meeting Leela and his horrified reaction knowing that he would be a delivery boy (again) over having a painful process of a chip installed in his hand... and so on.
It's all very exciting, this pilot makes you eager to watch the show. Most pilots of good shows I have seen can be crappy so it puts you off a little from the show. This is not the case with this show and I respect that!

benderisgreat2716057 gave 5 points

09.06.2021

#549 by David M

Really good pilot for a show, however it could've been better had they introduced Zoidberg in the pilot. Overall, great.

David M gave 4 points

26.09.2021

#550 by gussykora

Perfect

gussykora gave 5 points

10.12.2022

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