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A Head in the Polls
First aired 12/12/99
Rank: 51/124
Reviews: 140
Rating: 84%

Bender sells his body to a pawn shop when the value of titanium soars. While Bender's head hangs out with Claudia Schiffer's at the "Hall of Heads", Richard Nixon's head joins the race for President of the World using Bender's body.

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#1 by Ships Gunner

I thought this episode was 1 of the best because of the robotic nixon + anyone see the robotic grapple hook? On a personal note i nearly bust a nut laughing

Ships Gunner gave 5 points

23.11.2001

#2 by Otis P Jivefunk

Typical season 2 episode, very good and as "Ships Gunner" stated, the robotic graplin hook was class. Also when Nixon got that masive robot body at the end, it reminded me of an 80s toy called Transformers which is good.

Otis P Jivefunk gave 4 points

10.01.2002

#3 by Homer J Plow

"I'm trying to meet you hippies halfway"

Homer J Plow gave 5 points

02.04.2002

#4 by Tripmaster Monkey

Sway the polls, this episode sucked. I don't care how evil Nixon is, he doesn't deserve to be president again.

Tripmaster Monkey gave 1 point

06.04.2002

#5 by Nixorbo

Gosh darn great frickin' episode. Political satire at its very best.

Nixorbo gave 5 points

10.04.2002

#6 by SilverLight

Amazing. Incredible. Sorry, thinking about something else.;)
Maybe because I'm not American, I found the episode a bit awkward - but the political satire is throughly universal, and Nixon really is a worthy opponent, not to mention hilariously evil ("now if you don't mind, I'm going to inch myself over to the telephone and call the police" - "Nixon, with charisma? My God! I can rule the Universe!!"). A parody of an American president is always excellent - George W. Bush should be next. Well, maybe in 30 years time, like Nixon.;>
Amazing 3D animations and well-written episode. "Robotic Nixon" is very well conceived, in both versions. If you wanna see an entertaining episode, that poses some interesting questions (about who is really controlling your fate and at what extent your reliance in society is doubtful), this is where to begin in Futurama - on the surface, it may all seem senseless, but if you really wonder... robotic or not, there ARE evil people that don't care about our asses - ruling us from the sideways.

An interesting note: I have some friends of mine that don't really dig Futurama - but they do LOVE South Park. (I'm really the opposite, I can't stand SP's characters, and its dumb senseless humour.) However, they really enjoyed this episode; because it delivers a lot of bang and sharp dialogue. It has a certain edge that makes it... quite unique among other Futurama episodes. Check it out.

SilverLight gave 5 points

10.04.2002

#7 by duffman of the futre

great NIXON IS EVIL ----
"my dog checkers"
"bark"
"shut up dammit"

one of my all time favourites!

duffman of the futre gave 5 points

19.04.2002

#8 by fryleelabender

this episode isn't exciting as the other entries!nixon should be insulted

fryleelabender gave 2 points

20.04.2002

#9 by Heliotrope

This episode was great, why has it only got 80%?
Nixon was hillarious:

Nixon:"I'd no sooner give up this body than i would my little Dog Checkers"
Checkers:{Barks}
Nixon:"SHUT UP DAMMIT!"

Brilliance, pur brilliance.

"Leela, i've got a plan"
"I've got a better plan!"

Heliotrope gave 5 points

23.04.2002

#10 by Richard Nixon

I cant belive they portrayed me in this light, I AM NOT A CROOK!

Whats the matter is whacking day over?

Richard Nixon gave 5 points

01.05.2002

#11 by floz23

as a lyndon larouche campaign supporter i found much amusement in this episode,

the best part was the last scene where nixon is knocking down the white house saying, "knock knock" ;)

larouchein2004.net

peace,
floz

floz23 gave 5 points

19.05.2002

#12 by Will

Tied as my favorite episode. I love it when Simpsons makes fun of Nixon, but Futurama did the best job ever here! Morbo was hilarious in this episode too, we don't see enough of him!

5+++ from me!

Will gave 5 points

23.05.2002

#13 by fry

this episode is hilarious,but fry stoled the show.

fry gave 4 points

12.07.2002

#14 by Dimitri9mm

I just love the political satire in this episode. We've seen it before in The Simpsons (like "Citizen Kang"). Groening really has something to tell us about the weaknesses of the American "democracy". A very entertaining AND important episode.

"What do we care. We live in the U.S.??"
"The United States is part of the world!"
"Wow! I HAVE been gone a long time!"

LOLOLOLOL

Dimitri9mm gave 5 points

13.08.2002

#15 by Travis

My God. What an awesome episode. This puts 90% of the rest of Futurama to shame. The political humor, the biting nixon and 60s jokes, the bodyless bender jokes, the cool plot, it goes on. I wish I could choose 11 as the rating.

Travis gave 5 points

16.09.2002

#16 by Welsh

"you women's libers really know how to party..zzzz"

Welsh gave 5 points

24.10.2002

#17 by TNUK

Second Best Episode Ever.

TNUK gave 5 points

12.11.2002

#18 by Chris Edwards

How did people rate this a 1 and 2? This has got to be one of the best futurama episodes that's been aired thus far.

"I hear that. I spent most of my teen years loving my body... course' it was tough love, but."

I love all of the Nixon eps, he's adds a lot of humour.

After seeing this ep for like the 5th time, and loving it, I came here to see what other people thought of it. I was suprised to see an average 80% rating... There are only 2 polls that are bringing it down; a 1, and a 2... uhggg, oh well, I guess people are entitled to their opinions; even if their opinions are wrong :)

Chris Edwards gave 5 points

16.12.2002

#19 by Kelly

if ur not american the second half gets preety damn boring and the ending is a bit lame

Kelly gave 1 point

17.12.2002

#20 by KRC 99014533

'You are entering an area adjaecent to a location, the kind of place that might contain a monster or some kind of weird mirror. These are just examples, it's usually something much better. You are now entering... THE SCARY DOOR!'

Not many things completely immobilise me with a total nerve lock of hysterical diaphramical convulsions, coupled with a critical weakness of control in certain parts of my anatomy.
But i'm proud to say that that was one of them. It gets a three just for that. The other point came from Benders flawless lifestyle.

KRC 99014533 gave 4 points

18.12.2002

#21 by Jeremy

Love the scary door bit part, and morbo was excellent in this episode!

Jeremy gave 4 points

24.12.2002

#22 by Fatbot

Great political satire.

Fatbot gave 5 points

24.01.2003

#23 by No One

The 60th President Kicks ass!!!

Nixon is the man for the job in the year 3000.

No One gave 5 points

03.02.2003

#24 by Kristi

There was lots of good political humor, but I didn't laugh a lot.

Good parts: The Apathy Voter gag, Bender's head in that racecar (good animation), Nixon's speech.

Bad parts: The ending was too predictable with all that "one vote counts" talk. Not enough side-splitting jokes.

Good, not great. 4/5

Kristi gave 4 points

03.02.2003

#25 by uruseiranma

It wouldn't be a Matt Groening creation without some reference to Richard Milhouse Nixon (yep, that's where Bart's friend got his name from).

Bender's Titanium body appreciates in value when a titanium mine is caved in. Wanting to be rich, Bender pawns his body and soon is livign the life of a wealthy head.

One of the best parts is when a dog comes up to Bender's head on the street:
Bender-Hey, I'll give you 5 bucks to not do what I think you're gonna do.
*pause*
bender-Heheh, you just lost 5 bucks.

Meanwhile, the upcoming election has people in an uproar over the cloned candidates John Jackson, and Jack Johnson. However, suddenly the head of Richard Nixon joins the fray, attached to Bender's pawned body.

uruseiranma gave 4 points

06.02.2003

#26 by hubert fansworth

If i were an american, i would certainly vote for nixon.. just because of this episode...

hubert fansworth gave 5 points

16.03.2003

#27 by futurama fan

not a realy good episode because...
nixon was evil.
nixon got to be president 2 times.
at the end te started a rampage.
the people at that time who were compeating sucked.
and every one was happy about it!!!

futurama fan gave 1 point

24.03.2003

#28 by MR. BOOTS

NIXON'S BAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCKKKKK.

MR. BOOTS gave 5 points

08.04.2003

#29 by Roland

Leela: "One of this men will become president of the world"
Fry: "Who cares? We live in the Unites States!"
Leela: "But the United States is part of the World!"
Fry: "Wow! I have been gone a long time"
I love Matt Groening to do political satire!!!

Roland gave 5 points

10.04.2003

#30 by regular87

I loved tish episode and nixon is my favorite president.

regular87 gave 5 points

10.04.2003

#31 by Stalinbot

"not a realy good episode because...
nixon was evil.
nixon got to be president 2 times.
at the end te started a rampage.
the people at that time who were compeating sucked.
and every one was happy about it!!!"

1) Nixon has always been evil
2)Same as number one
3)Same as numbers 2 & 3
4) They were clones of each other, not to far from dsome of the candidates of today...
5)Earth's faith in its president is blind in the future, much in the same ways America's faith in Bush is also blind.

As far as Futurama episodes go, you couldn't ask for a better episode. Solid plot, funny moments, and great references to history and media. A+

Stalinbot gave 5 points

14.04.2003

#32 by dave 1

not a good episode as it lacked in jokes but the plot was resonable

dave 1 gave 2 points

16.04.2003

#33 by Stover

Nixon was very funny. I enjoyed this episode. Bender was also great, even without his body.

Stover gave 5 points

18.04.2003

#34 by Miss No-Name

I feel the same way Bender does about Richard Nixon! ^_^

Miss No-Name gave 5 points

19.04.2003

#35 by Smitty

"Who's kicking who around now?"

-cs

Smitty gave 5 points

22.04.2003

#36 by LazyTraveler

In my opinion this was a hilarious episode. Bender is extremely funny in this one,"I'll give you five dollars to not do what your thinking about doing, HeHeHe, you just lost five dollars." Laughed all the way through.

LazyTraveler gave 5 points

23.04.2003

#37 by chris

the only thing i like about this is nixons sputtering at the end

chris gave 3 points

24.04.2003

#38 by Zed

Shite.

Zed gave 1 point

25.04.2003

#39 by LAN.gnome

Nixon bashing is great fun! The end robot body for Nixon reminds me of Transformers in all the right ways.If only they would try doing the old show with a 3D animation style like Futurama uses...

LAN.gnome gave 5 points

30.04.2003

#40 by Geddy Lee

I think Groening woke up on the wrong side of the bed when he cowrote this one. I can't remember ever having seen such angry, bitter satire. No longer do they poke fun at Nixon, now they are pi$$ing on his grave. While he makes a funny President of the World in later episodes, I think Futurama crossed the line here. It's a cartoon! Lighten up! And it's the year 3000: can we somehow escape the Baby Boomer icons of the 60's era?

Geddy Lee gave 1 point

12.05.2003

#41 by Spunkey Junk

This episode was remarkably excellent. Apparently a bunch of hypocrits felt that this episode was not very good, which are possibly the same individuals who believe that Mars University was a 5 star masterpiece (not too many).

Think Magic Tentacles and Morbo (beligerent and numerous).

PS: Feed your head

Spunkey Junk gave 5 points

03.06.2003

#42 by SlimeCreature

May death come quickly to this episode's enemies

SlimeCreature gave 5 points

10.06.2003

#43 by Zoidberg

extremely funny. the beginning of nixon in the series, what else can i say? i love evil robotic nixon!

Zoidberg gave 5 points

14.06.2003

#44 by Max F. Exter

Brilliant episode! One of the best in the whole series. I catch something new every time I see this one.

Checkers Lives!

- ME -

Max F. Exter gave 5 points

17.06.2003

#45 by A Nahasapeemapetilon

All i needed was 2 more spaces but, noooooooooooooooo. Cheap piece of... hey hey. Anyhoo, this episode was so funny i could plotz, infact did.

A Nahasapeemapetilon gave 5 points

06.07.2003

#46 by Thomas R

It had some funny stuff, the different third parties were fairly good. I'm divided between two and three, but as I don't want to be an "enemy" I'll make it a three:)

I have to admit though using Nixon seems a bit obvious and kind of needlessly retro. I think Futurama's the best science fiction comedy ever, but the "Baby Boomer" references are sometimes a bit thick for me. I was born after Watergate so I remember this being one of the worst that way.

Thomas R gave 3 points

20.07.2003

#47 by colt45maltliquor

- Belligerant and Numerous.

- I'll sell our childrens organs to
zoos for meat.

Funny as hell.

colt45maltliquor gave 5 points

21.07.2003

#48 by Jickle

Easily one of my favourite episodes. "Nixon's BBBAAACCKKK!"

Jickle gave 5 points

24.07.2003

#49 by Icehouseman

My favorite part of the episode was Bender driving around in his little car; the pov animation was fantastic and Farnsworth being knocked over was funny too.

Bob Dole was funny; but Nixon was funnier. I especially loved Nixon's new robot body at the end. But my favorite Nixon line was "No kidding, Ford" when Ford said voting wasn't important to the process.

Icehouseman gave 5 points

30.07.2003

#50 by Chris

I really liked it. I thought Bender selling his body was great. Then the professor making that speecha bout 'selling your body'. Ahaha....typical Season 2 episode.

Chris gave 5 points

30.07.2003

#51 by TANNER G.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT! (NOW BEAT IT BEFORE I GET CAMBODIAN ON YOUR A***S

TANNER G. gave 5 points

03.08.2003

#52 by futuramastinks??????

would be better with george bush (senior)

futuramastinks?????? gave 1 point

05.08.2003

#53 by Zoidberg Fan

I love this episode. The ending was definatley the best part.

Zoidberg Fan gave 5 points

10.08.2003

#54 by Aaron Haynes

Not just underrated, one of the best episodes in the series. Made for a certain generation, of course, and for people who grew up hating Nixon, but even that's not a prerequisite for enjoying the episode.

Aaron Haynes gave 5 points

11.08.2003

#55 by Johnny Sasaki

One of my favorite episodes.
Nixon is extremely funny; I can't believe I'm the first to mention "the only one who's changed is me. I've become bitter, and let's face it, crazy over the years." Every time he says that, I laugh out loud.
In case anyone was curious, the constitution says that no PERSON shall be elected more than twice, not no BODY.

Johnny Sasaki gave 5 points

13.08.2003

#56 by JLC3

good

JLC3 gave 4 points

13.08.2003

#57 by Zack

After dubbing it my least favorite episode of all time, I thought I'd comment on why: it isn't funny. At least Mr. Show's political satire is funny. Nixon's head is my least favorite character in the show.

Zack gave 1 point

14.08.2003

#58 by Brian

Great Twilight Zone parody at the beginning. I loved this episode.

Brian gave 5 points

31.08.2003

#59 by The Purpletraitor

Being a UK resident and not old enough (or well read enough) to have any strong feelings about Nixon, his place in Futurama seems more of a fictional character to me. Yet, despite a few political jokes going over my head, the satirical election plot seemed to make a lot of sense to me. Billy West's version of his voice really makes me laugh, even though I don't know the real Nixon's voice, and Morbo's 'subtle' bias towards Nixon was a great gag.

Let's not forget Bender's story in this episode though, which really showed what a well developed character he was: the fact that he could be so condescending of everyone with a pile of money in his mouth, even though he was just a head. Also, one of my favourite ever Bender lines:

Bender: "Get a room you two!"
Man: "We're in a room!"
Bender: "In that case, lose some weight!"

Makes me laugh whenever I think about it. Brilliant.

The Purpletraitor gave 5 points

04.09.2003

#60 by Robot Santa

An excellent episode with crisp satire. One of the best episodes.

Robot Santa gave 5 points

10.09.2003

#61 by Zam Brannigan

While Nixon is before my time, I can tell you that he was possibly the worst president ever. He raped the office and screwed over the nation. Pissing on his grave? He deserves no better. Aboslutely wonderful send-up. And a great episode to boot.

My favorite line (it's been a while, so I'm paraphrasing:
Bender: Get a room!
Man in room: We're in a room.
Bender: Then lose some weight!"

Zam Brannigan gave 5 points

11.09.2003

#62 by captain_nemo

The Scary Door introduction is THE funniest thing ever.

Every time I hear that intro I am on the floor, eating the carpet to stop laughing.

'You are in the vicinity of an area adjacent to a location. A place where there may be a monster or some kind of weird mirror. These are just examples, it could also be something much better. Prepare to enter.... The Scary Door!'

The rest of the episode is also quite good.

captain_nemo gave 5 points

16.09.2003

#63 by Ostego

Tow terrific candidates, huh Morbo?"
"All humans are vermin in the eyes of Morbo!"

God bless Matt Groening

Ostego gave 5 points

07.10.2003

#64 by Benderfan3000

THOUGHT ACTIVATED MAGIC TENTACLES!!!!!
HILARIOUS AND RICHARD NIXON AS A VILLAIN(NOT A CHANG OF PACE BUT FUNNY NONETHELESS)
WHY 80?
YOU GUYS NEED TO WATCH IT AGAIN, MAYBE?

Benderfan3000 gave 5 points

06.11.2003

#65 by Benderfan12

This episode is the greatest episode of season two alongside classics like ''Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love'', and ''Anthology of Interest 1''. The brilliant political satire and supreb 3-D animation ( Richard Nixon's huge robot suit in the end) make this episode a must see. Many of the jokes were probably over most peoples' heads, like what Fry says to Leela ( after they find out Richard Nixon had been staying in the hotel Watergate),
Fry: Why would Nixon stay at the Watergate again.
Leela: I heard he is because they give a discount to people who've already been there.
This of course is reffering to back in the 70's when Nixon and a bunch of Republicans broke into the Democratic headquaters a.k.a. the hotel Watergate and find information on the party.They were caught, and it lead to Nixon's resignation, so he would'nt be impeached.
Also halarious scene in the beginning when the crew goes to that building to see all the political parties.
* Fry sees a bored looking man behind a desk with a poster over his head reading ''Party of Apathy''*
Fry:Here's a party I can get into.
Man behind desk: Not with that attitude.
Fry: Okay.Then screw it.
Man: You're in .
Fry: All right.
Man: You're out.
So to sum up the episode in two words, ''excellent episode''. Even non- Futurama fans will probably enjoy it, for its original and satirical view of polotics.

Benderfan12 gave 5 points

18.11.2003

#66 by Doug McCrae

Loved Nixon. He was so OTT evil, just like in real life. My favourite supporting character, even better than Zap Brannigan.

The Scary Door was very funny, too.

5 thumbs up.

Doug McCrae gave 5 points

26.02.2004

#67 by The Lamp Incident

Oh yes, I'm adding another 5 rating to this episode review area. This episode was absolutely fantastic. Fry's clothes worth 50 bucks. A guitar. Fry and Bender capturing my reactions to politics(a snoozer). The Clinton Monument. The Head Museum. The 60th president. That little car Bender drove. Bender being kicked into Planet Express. Passing the lotion Nixon's way. Laughter at the thought of Nixon having decency. I was actually shocked to see people giving this episode low ratings. It's just great.

The Lamp Incident gave 5 points

28.02.2004

#68 by zoidpharb

everybodys always going on about cool villains. well, after this episode i think we can safely say that the coolest villain ever is Nixon's head.
- shaggy peaceniks (however you write that)
- Drugged up communist
- pass some of that lotion my way

i dont give a damn about US politics (although i know them well enough to understand the jokes) but this episode rocked.

zoidpharb gave 5 points

01.03.2004

#69 by MaxPowerThe3rd

I cant believe this didnt rank HIGHER. Prob my favourite episode.

MaxPowerThe3rd gave 5 points

03.03.2004

#70 by Morbo

WTF is wrong with the pansies who don't liket this one? Nixon is HILARIOUS, so is Morbo, and so is Bender. You hippies need to smoke another one.

Morbo gave 5 points

04.03.2004

#71 by DawnToDusk

not a great one. it had its moments but they shuda taken this political oppurtunity to mix in more neutral humor. actually.... while were on the subject them neutral doods shud have their own spinoff

Best Line- Bodies r for hookers and fat ppl

DawnToDusk gave 2 points

10.04.2004

#72 by John Wimberly

This episode had a bulk of humour. I'm suprized people have said it lacked jokes. The full story was much of the joke. One of the best Futuramas.
"Vial of PURE ANTHRAX... huh huh... for duckhunting"
I understand why some didn't like this one, though. It is far less accesable: You need to know about Nixon, political history, and current issues around the themes and jokes... That will rule out a joke here or there, or maybe all of them. I learned about politics through The Simpsons, so maybe this will expose folks to learning how halariously horifying all of this is.

John Wimberly gave 5 points

23.04.2004

#73 by figaro the cat

Its a nice episode. I aggred what most of the pepole said. Did you know that song that Nixon sing "Remember what the door mouse said:
"Feed your head. Feed your head."
Its a Jefferson airplanes song that names "white rabbit.
"

figaro the cat gave 5 points

24.05.2004

#74 by Sweet Zombie Jesus

It gets funnier and funnier each time I see it.

Jack Johnson: I say Futurama has had fewer greater episodes!

John Jackson: And I say Futurama hasn't had many greater episodes!

Sweet Zombie Jesus gave 5 points

25.05.2004

#75 by Jenny Ellsberg

Having just finished a course at Sheffy uni on Nixon, I found this episode fantastic! Almost as good as the film 'Dick' (very funny if you know lots about Nixon)....I'm hoping for one on Bush in a few years time...
Jen

Jenny Ellsberg gave 5 points

29.05.2004

#76 by Suicidebooth Manager

Bender said many of his best lines in this episode. Some of them are on Ebuamsworld.com, under sound board. The best ones were... "Compare your lives to mine and then kill yourselves," "I'm finally richer than thoose snoody ATM machines." There was also a funny conversation.
(Bender,Leela and Fry climbing up hotel)
<Bender looking in a window>Get a room!
<Man>We are in one.
<Bender>Well loose some weight!

Suicidebooth Manager gave 5 points

25.06.2004

#77 by Ally

Great ep. I guess you can't really appreciate it unless you know a little on the background of Nixon. But in case you're wondering, here are a couple things they got wrong:

Nixon never stayed in Watergate

He never had that dog Checkers

But still a great ep!!!

Ally gave 5 points

01.07.2004

#78 by The Scary Girl

This was a great episode. I just watched it again because I hadn't seen it in a while and as soon as it started it had me laughing my butt off at "The Scary Door." Possibly my favourite scary door. The episode was great, even for me, an Australian. I know enough about Nixon from movies like Dick and strange facts The Simpsons show. I also liked all the political parties. They were great.

The Scary Girl gave 5 points

10.07.2004

#79 by simon king

On paper it sounds great.
Nixon president in the year 3000?
It was one that I hadnt seen so it gave me even more of a reason to put it in my DVD player.
Even tough its got a good plot,it lacks all the charm of the other episodes.Its a good episode but it stumbles and falls against the rest of the episodes.
ps.visit pigshavebeards.50megs.com
or
www.freewebs.com/pigshavebeards2

simon king gave 3 points

10.07.2004

#80 by Mee

Wery Funny!...love The Nixon Guy :D... Nixon is just the Pyscho who was needed for the show :D

Mee gave 5 points

17.07.2004

#81 by Brad

1 of my favorites, Nixon cracks me up. the dog gag is by far the best of the episode. Just cause he says i still have my dog whatever the name is it barks and he yells SHUT UP DAMMIT!!!!!!

Brad gave 5 points

30.07.2004

#82 by Willi

Funniest episode of Futurama I've ever seen! You go, Nixon!

Willi gave 5 points

04.08.2004

#83 by DCJ

For pure satire, the best Futurama episode by a mile. Rivals the very best Simpsons episodes for sheer humor.

DCJ gave 5 points

05.08.2004

#84 by Agent Smith

The 3-D animation on Bender's car was awesome. The clones were hilarious. Bender's head.

Great ep.

Agent Smith gave 5 points

11.08.2004

#85 by Joshua

Wasn't bad but not one of the better episodes.

Joshua gave 4 points

14.08.2004

#86 by Crazy MoFo

'May death come quickly to Nixon's enemies!'

Crazy MoFo gave 5 points

23.08.2004

#87 by Blues Cowboy

By far my favourite episode. It's the perfect blend of zany, witty and intelligent humour, and a pisstake of the American political system. Its also got some truly memorable lines, a clever story and laugh-out-loud moments. One of those rare occasions where an episode can have a strong story but doesn't skimp on the humour.

Fry: Why is Nixon staying at the Watergate?

Leela: They have a discount if you've stayed here before!

Blues Cowboy gave 5 points

15.09.2004

#88 by dr.bender nye

i love this ep but why must we be nice of nixon in china but i like the song nixon sings and what nixon said afterwards.fry, proffesser and jhon zoidberg have gone relly funny. id say 1000000000 ... 0000points would go to this ep but 5 will do

dr.bender nye gave 5 points

04.10.2004

#89 by Federale

Simply amazing. I'm sure Nixon is spinning in his grave, but if he really was like this-- He's one of my new heroes. (Along with "that guy" from the 80's episode. I love that guy.)

Federale gave 5 points

03.11.2004

#90 by Spectre

How could people give this 1s and 2s? The satire was amazing, the Bender gags were spot on (Like how he keeps a baby inside of his hatch,) and there was more than enough of Fry to keep the episode going. Even Farnsworth, who is rarely funny, was worth a few laughs arguing about his doomsday devices.

Spectre gave 5 points

03.11.2004

#91 by Loretta

Good political satire, but for some reason I didn't really like this episode.

Loretta gave 3 points

05.11.2004

#92 by Wooter

Aaarooooo!

Wooter gave 5 points

11.11.2004

#93 by Chaddy

Awesome political satire... But too real for my own taste

Chaddy gave 5 points

14.11.2004

#94 by Super Luigi

This episode was one of the best episodes of the season.Any episode with polictic must be good.My most favorite quotes were:
Nixon:I'd no sooner this body than i wuld my dog Checkers.

Checkers:*bark*

Nixon:SHUT UP DAMNIT!
But I still hate nixon.Bender can so kick nixon's ASS!If he got the chance.

Super Luigi gave 5 points

14.11.2004

#95 by Mark

Fantastic, easily one of the finest Futurama episodes. The Nixon's Head character was a stroke of genius - he should get more airtime in future episodes.

Mark gave 5 points

25.11.2004

#96 by Michael Cockcroft

A cracker of an episode. Not a dull moment in this one. Great Bender moments.

Michael Cockcroft gave 5 points

28.01.2005

#97 by Glagnar

Not all that well educated on Richard Nixon so i couldn't fully appreciate this ep but good none the less

Glagnar gave 4 points

05.02.2005

#98 by Dillon

GO NIXON ARUUUUUUUU!!! "Who's pushing who around now?" ARUUUUUUUU!!!

Dillon gave 5 points

15.02.2005

#99 by Ronster

Hi - larious episode,Nixons speech at the end really topped it off and I personnaly rank it as the best episode ever, it was odd to have a former president (Albeit one as crooked and sleazy as Nixon) as the main adversary but it really paid off.

Ronster gave 5 points

28.02.2005

#100 by Toad

Good call, Ships Gunner - I had the same problem! E-MAIL SHIP GUNNER - I GET ALL COOL PEOPLE TO E-MAIL ME (NONE OF THEM DID) Why was that in capitals! Ship Gunner, your Toadarific!

Toad gave 5 points

26.03.2005

#101 by Zoidberg

Worst of all futurama episodes. What the heck were you guys whatching.

Zoidberg gave 1 point

06.04.2005

#102 by Bender freak

Nixon RULES!

Bender freak gave 5 points

09.04.2005

#103 by Cerulean Shadow

Bender: Timber!!!!
*Professor falls*

Cerulean Shadow: Hahahahahahahaha! Meatbag!

Cerulean Shadow gave 4 points

03.05.2005

#104 by scaryice

good stuff

scaryice gave 4 points

13.05.2005

#105 by Leonid

Best episode ever! But if you are too young or too old you'll completely miss half the jokes. Too bad for you.

Leonid gave 5 points

10.06.2005

#106 by digital dabbler

Hilarious episode.

I have a question: Early on Bender twice refers to his bodied friends as "koppenstoppers". This isn't a word used here in the UK. ...What are "koppenstoppers"?

digital dabbler gave 5 points

10.06.2005

#107 by Craig - Scope

This episode get better each time i watch it

one of my all time favourites

Craig - Scope gave 5 points

15.07.2005

#108 by Ace

AHHHH!!!!!
Politics suck! Too bad Nixon did not die. Oh well. Out of good faith, giving it a two.

Ace gave 2 points

20.07.2005

#109 by colin montgomery

Awesome.I loved how Nixon was senile and hisn body was riddled with flibitus!Hilarious!

colin montgomery gave 5 points

20.07.2005

#110 by FussBudget

Laughed all the way through, the portrayal of Nixon is hilarious, as is the brief view of Clinton.

FussBudget gave 5 points

20.08.2005

#111 by J-Dawg

One of my favorite episodes, along with the superhero episode, The Farnsworth Paradox, and more. Nixon was terrific.

"I would no longer give this body back then I would give back my dog Checkers."
"Ruff Ruff."
"Shut up, Dann it!"

LMAO.

And the electric guitar bit was funny too.

J-Dawg gave 5 points

23.08.2005

#112 by zokkmokk

this one's also one of the very few week episodes. it's the first not so good episode which has been done. maybe as a euopean i don't get the nixon irony that much.

zokkmokk gave 2 points

01.09.2005

#113 by ScaryDoor

One of the better episodes. Great mix of political satire and jokes. There's absolutely no dull moment to find in this one. Should rate at least 90%.

ScaryDoor gave 5 points

10.09.2005

#114 by Anthony Alvarez

Come to think of it, this show is kind of funny but not so funny.
Not very much about that [Sexy Amy], she did mention something about 3rd Parties but I did not pay attention. She also got disguseted when that so called hippie ate that cheeseburger.

[SEXY AMY 4-EVER!] I'd give it a 3, why? because you can NEVER EVER HAVE TOO MUCH ABOUT AMY!!!

Anthony Alvarez gave 3 points

13.09.2005

#115 by Will

GREAT Episode! All the Nixon episodes are really funny! You really get to see him perform in this one. I love it when he goes on the rampage at the end of the episode and goes into the White House by knocking down a wall and shouting "KNOCK KNOCK!"

Will gave 5 points

20.09.2005

#116 by futuramaramaramarama

Hows the family?
Belligerent and numerous

one the greatest futurama quotes eva.

futuramaramaramarama gave 5 points

29.09.2005

#117 by Slidog313

Man!
I hate it when Futurama comes out with some great episodes then it brings out some failure episodes.

This episode is not nearly as exciting or funny as the other episodes before.

It's funny to see Nixon as a robot and Bender's methods of getting around without his body, but that's it. There is nothing else funny in this episode.

Such a big let down. I hated Brannigan begin again and gave it a 2, but after this I think I should reconsider my rating.

But then again it's episodes like this that make you appreciate the better episodes. Such as,
Roswell that ends Well,
Parasites Lost,
Fry and the Slurm Factory,
X-mas Story,
War is the H-word,
Amazon Women in the mood,
Tale of two Santas,
Luck of the Fryrish,
Time keeps on slipping,
Anothology of interest 2,
Farnesworth Paradox,
and
3 hudred big boys.

Slidog313 gave 2 points

07.10.2005

#118 by danny boy

hey i have an essay on social comments....does anybody know if there are any social comments in this episode, and what they are?????

danny boy gave 4 points

01.11.2005

#119 by yeayoudo

Too good to be true, robotic-nixon, the knock-knock, and the political satire, just superb.

yeayoudo gave 5 points

06.12.2005

#120 by robzie

I love this one i think benders great and also the nixon at the end NIXONS BACK!

robzie gave 5 points

17.01.2006

#121 by ben

i thought it wasnt as good as the last one

ben gave 3 points

20.01.2006

#122 by padfootprongs

This one of the best episodes. I love the guy at the hemp booth. "Dave's not here, man"

A great satire and a awesome episode.

padfootprongs gave 5 points

27.01.2006

#123 by Luke

excellent!

Luke gave 5 points

04.03.2006

#124 by Brian

Nixon forever! One of the best ever! Blasts on politics and Nixon!

Brian gave 5 points

20.03.2006

#125 by makedonec

not one of my favourites at all... IMO one of the weakset eps

makedonec gave 2 points

25.03.2006

#126 by Ford

Funny, clever and well-executed

Ford gave 4 points

18.04.2006

#127 by Kristov

This is my favorite episode of Futurama, Nixon's line about wrecking up people's houses at night and selling children's organs to zoos for meat makes me fall to teh floor laughing everytime.

Every episode with Nixon in it is a classic but this one is just phenomenal.

Kristov

Kristov gave 5 points

01.06.2006

#128 by IO1011

I love this episode, especially for Billy West's Nixon - it's not how Nixon sounds, but it's exactly how you think he SHOULD sound. There's a few subtle jokes in here, but nothing that most people with a moderate knowledge of American history wouldn't know about (the Nixon/Kennedy debate, etc) - so I don't think these jokes would be over "most people's" heads. Of course, Nixon himself never broke into the Watergate hotel, so that joke doesn't really make sense, but other that that great great episode.

IO1011 gave 5 points

03.09.2006

#129 by Sarge�

Quite a laugh, Nixon is a robot!

Sarge� gave 4 points

30.09.2006

#130 by david

Nixon was HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

especially the ending!

while the plot occassionally was a bit slow, some classic moments in this one. Really a must see.

david gave 5 points

06.10.2006

#131 by some guy

I like this episode. I love that so many episodes involve Richard Nixon. I also like Jack Johnson and "bitter rival" John Jackson. Anyway overall I'd rate it a B+, perhaps an A-. Also when Bender sells his body to a pawn shop. I like some lines like "I've got a plan" "I've got a better plan" and "We may as well hand my head in for the 5c deposit" "No! I wouldn't give up my friends head. Not for 5c, not for 500c!" and "My God that's what I sound like? I thought I had more of a Clark Gable quality"one more when leela says "Oh crud. I knew there was somethiobng I had to do today!" when Nixon wins the election.

some guy gave 4 points

20.03.2007

#132 by Philip Cheesesteak

Before he died, Nixon was the most made-fun-of political figure in The Simpsons. Bringing him back was brilliant.

Philip Cheesesteak gave 5 points

17.05.2007

#133 by Robot Nixon '08

I don't know how anyone can NOT love this episode. It is the first episode in the entire series that can be described as "simply amazing" or "perfect". And it truly is both those things.

Robot Nixon '08 gave 5 points

17.10.2007

#134 by some guy

nixeon is great on this one aaarrrooommm

some guy gave 5 points

18.02.2008

#135 by escape goat

Not one of my favs

"Leela, i've got a plan"
"I've got a better plan!

escape goat gave 4 points

03.05.2008

#136 by Doctormode

Full of satire, wit and a lot of in-jokes for people familiar with Nixon, although the body-less Bender subplot runs out of steam quite quickly

Doctormode gave 4 points

18.06.2009

#137 by cyber_turnip

A lot of great jokes can be found here, but this episode leaves a lot to be desired in the plot department. Although, thanks to this episode, Nixon was established as Earth president which gave the show a lot of material for later episodes.

cyber_turnip gave 3 points

26.06.2010

#138 by Terranigma

John Jackson or Jack Johnson

Terranigma gave 5 points

27.06.2010

#139 by IamMe

Good episode.

IamMe gave 4 points

21.08.2010

#140 by Gorky

A decent episode, but nothing too special. Nixon's introduction is good, and there are some laugh-out-loud moments (telling Checkers to shut up is so unexpected and hilarious that it always makes me guffaw), but it's by no means a favorite episode of mine.

Gorky gave 3 points

27.08.2011

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