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Episode Reviews
Short Summary
Time keeps on slippin'First aired 05/06/01
Rank: 40/124
Reviews: 264
Rating: 87%
Farnsworth's attempt to breed a race of atomic supermen that can defeat the Harlem Globetrotters creates a disturbance in time, causing it to skip forwards erratically.
#1 by Dieter
This was an ok episode. The main problem I had with it was that it was pretty much the same joke the whole time. And it somehow lacked the atmosphere of the earlier seasons, something that was unfortunatly common in the third season.
Dieter gave 3 points
22.11.2001
#2 by [-mArc-]
One of my top 3 favourite episodes. It has a high pace, which is rather uncommon for Futurama, but welcome for a few episodes nevertheless. The marriage scene was hilarious. "Divorced!". Though it skipped a lot, it kept the jokes story related and the ending was one of thse "awww" ones.
[-mArc-] gave 5 points
28.11.2001
#3 by Andrew
This episode is up there with Anthology of Interest I and the like. The plot does not make sense, but thats why its so funny. There are many good lines in this episode such as `showboating algebra.` Zoidburg is great in this episode as well, but then some things never change.
Andrew gave 5 points
01.12.2001
#4 by <<hangman3k>>
It was very original, fast paced plot, some good jokes, and a very 'aaaaw' ending. My main beef with the episode was that it became a bit predictable with the time skips.
<<hangman3k>> gave 3 points
18.12.2001
#5 by Otis P Jivefunk
An unusual episode which shows the potential of how much scope Futurama can deliver. A creative idea which works better in some places than others, the marriage scene was a good example. It ended too quickly but I'll forgive it due to the plot. I'm not very familiar with the Globetroters which if I had have been, I may have enjoyed this episode even more.
It did lack the atmosphere of earlyer episodes but it was also more inavitive, to conclude I think it's above averidge and better the more times you see it.
Otis P Jivefunk gave 4 points
It did lack the atmosphere of earlyer episodes but it was also more inavitive, to conclude I think it's above averidge and better the more times you see it.
02.01.2002
#6 by Bevans
I prefer to pretend that this one doesn't exist. Sure, it was funny, as the show always is, but Bender was way out of character and the Globetrotters are best left to the court. The group of mutants that Farnsworth creates weren't all that interesting, and their characters weren't even developed much.
The skipping around through time could have been funny, but it got old really quickly.
Bevans gave 1 point
The skipping around through time could have been funny, but it got old really quickly.
14.01.2002
#7 by ventolin
This would be my favorite ep. if not for bender not bein funny(funky?) enough. One of the very few eps. that has drama (well as close as it can get)
ventolin gave 5 points
27.01.2002
#8 by webslinger516
One of my favorite episodes! Loved the time skips and ".. easily amused by his own antics" haha. Great episode.
webslinger516 gave 5 points
31.01.2002
#9 by Mike
One of the funniest episodes of any TV show ever. Brilliant!
Mike gave 5 points
25.02.2002
#10 by Schuldtz
Bender being out of character is what shows you how highly he admires them. its brilliant.
secondly this one is packed full of one liners. "(whoever) laugh derisively at him!"
Schuldtz gave 5 points
secondly this one is packed full of one liners. "(whoever) laugh derisively at him!"
06.03.2002
#11 by Rustan
bubbelgum tate was great
looking forward to a comeback
Rustan gave 5 points
looking forward to a comeback
07.03.2002
#12 by Code_Green
I thought this was a pretty good episode. It was cool how Fry and Leela hooked up, or should I say got hitched, but then it all came crashing down. Even so it was good. Also, the episode left the time period in the year 3000 and made it's transaction into 3002. I give it 5 points.
Code_Green gave 5 points
11.03.2002
#13 by lihur
i loved the awww ending... i think not every episode should be about bender being funny or having enough funny jokes. and the time-skipping thing is original and creative! who would have thunk of it?!?
lihur gave 5 points
14.03.2002
#14 by wake up
best ep ever, this has everything, some of the best jokes ever, really fast pace adn a great story.
This is the best use of time travel i've ever seen in any sf show. Bender as a globe trotter fan is brilliant. The challenge of th GT to earth is also briliant, i could keep watching this ep over and over.
BEST ep ever!
wake up gave 5 points
This is the best use of time travel i've ever seen in any sf show. Bender as a globe trotter fan is brilliant. The challenge of th GT to earth is also briliant, i could keep watching this ep over and over.
BEST ep ever!
13.04.2002
#15 by Fry/Flexo Fan
Another of Season 3's elite episodes. There are times when this is so dazzling it seems almost hypnotic! The Globetrotters are so cool, and their lines and indeed various appearences throughout the episode are done with quality timing. The time skips are well done too - they give the episode a very original format and are very funny. The ground grew - Dr Zoidberg, Amy and Hermes - all get a memorable line here each.
Poor Fry loses out at the end, despite being so wonderful...this episode ends on a bit of a downer, but to a great effect. The whistling Bender gives at the last moment is quite chilling, for some reason, and I loved it for that!
Fry/Flexo Fan gave 5 points
Poor Fry loses out at the end, despite being so wonderful...this episode ends on a bit of a downer, but to a great effect. The whistling Bender gives at the last moment is quite chilling, for some reason, and I loved it for that!
16.04.2002
#16 by cho_king
My Seconded Favorite Episode.
"And not a moment to soon, The Globetrotters held a news conference to call my a jive sucka!"
cho_king gave 5 points
"And not a moment to soon, The Globetrotters held a news conference to call my a jive sucka!"
22.04.2002
#17 by Kyran!
Would u belive my small country (New Zealand) Only just got this episode (Sunday April 28th) It was GREAT! i love futurama with a fast storyline and a little bit nof every character plus many one liners = GREAT EP!!!
Kyran! gave 5 points
28.04.2002
#18 by Evil Dracula
To sci-fi to my liking. Futurama please stisk to humour.
Evil Dracula gave 3 points
28.04.2002
#19 by Mr. Funsocks
Ace episode.
Can anyone tell me what the whistling bit is a reference to? It's really bugging me!
Email me if you know.
Mr. Funsocks gave 4 points
Can anyone tell me what the whistling bit is a reference to? It's really bugging me!
Email me if you know.
02.05.2002
#20 by Max F. Exter
One of my favorite episodes. Not quite as good as Anthology of Interest or Where No Fan Has Gone Before..., but still great. I particularly enjoyed the part where we hear about the new singing sensation Wendy...
Max F. Exter gave 5 points
15.05.2002
#21 by Joe
One of my favorites
Joe gave 5 points
13.06.2002
#22 by Raul Hdez
Well, it is not a good episode. It is an episode to humiliate FRY, he gives pain the poor man.
Good the gag of the singer Wendy.
Raul Hdez gave 2 points
Good the gag of the singer Wendy.
14.06.2002
#23 by Destructor
This was THE best Futurama episode ever. Marv Albert's head, Madison Cube garden, showboating algebra, Bender as a 'silver honkey'. What more could you ask?
"Bubblegum, the BlobeTrotters are down at the end of the first half - reaction."
"It was always our plan to trail at the half, thus deepening Earth's eventual humiliation. Also, what game were the ref's watching?"
To those who didn't like it: "You are all fools of the highest caliber."
Destructor gave 5 points
"Bubblegum, the BlobeTrotters are down at the end of the first half - reaction."
"It was always our plan to trail at the half, thus deepening Earth's eventual humiliation. Also, what game were the ref's watching?"
To those who didn't like it: "You are all fools of the highest caliber."
25.06.2002
#24 by Trowa
This was an exellent episode, made even better by the hilarious antics of Dr. Zoidberg.
"You all still have Zoidberg!"
Trowa gave 5 points
"You all still have Zoidberg!"
29.06.2002
#25 by rockotron
hilarious! i laughed my a** off!
this is the best story in the history of...writing stories!
though the skippings got a little predictable with the time,
they were always pretty clever i think.
rockotron gave 5 points
this is the best story in the history of...writing stories!
though the skippings got a little predictable with the time,
they were always pretty clever i think.
03.07.2002
#26 by Ben
I really like parts of this episode, but I have the same problem with it that I have with Parasites Lost. Fry reminds me enough of myself that I hate to see him fail so horribly.
Ben gave 4 points
09.07.2002
#27 by Megan
One of the funniest episodes. The times skips were clever and the ending was sweet. Loved how the Globetrotters called the Professor a jive sucka.
Megan gave 5 points
14.07.2002
#28 by ryan
my favoroutie episode from series 3
although the time slips became a bit boring after a while my favoroutie gag was with the two kids. i would rate it a six if i could.
ryan gave 5 points
although the time slips became a bit boring after a while my favoroutie gag was with the two kids. i would rate it a six if i could.
14.07.2002
#29 by Slimijs
I'm going to hit you sucka!
Slimijs gave 5 points
21.07.2002
#30 by Sofya
Cool episode!!!Fry was very brave!!!
Sofya gave 5 points
22.07.2002
#31 by alan
great episode, sad ending. season 3 and 4 havent even been shown on network tv here, so im lucky ive seen them. ( sad endind ;( )
alan gave 5 points
24.07.2002
#32 by BigMcLargeHuge
Brilliant, taking the **** out of Startrek speak for a half-hour. Whoevers whining about this episode: please stop, lifes too short.
BigMcLargeHuge gave 5 points
26.07.2002
#33 by SC
Oh no, what for a bad episode.
The story was horrible and boring, and there were no jokes.
SC gave 1 point
The story was horrible and boring, and there were no jokes.
03.08.2002
#34 by yoman
brilliant episode
funny and sad at the same time
yoman gave 5 points
funny and sad at the same time
06.08.2002
#35 by Marie
This episode was SO sad and made me think in the end. First I didn't understand anything. I wonder what do the REAL globetrotters think of this episode?
Marie gave 3 points
19.08.2002
#36 by Dimitri9mm
Not the greatest episode, but certainly one of the weirdest. A few times the nonsense-humor allmost reached the same level as Monty Python, butr since the rest of the jokes were so-so, I can only give average grade.
Dimitri9mm gave 3 points
21.08.2002
#37 by Brettan
The best one i've seen so far!
Brettan gave 5 points
25.08.2002
#38 by sillylily
"too late, hot plate!"
It makes me sad that someone didn't recognize Sweet Georgia Brown (that'd be the song bender was whistling...the song that the harlem globetrotters use for all their obnoxious ads). yeah, it also made me sad to realize i was such a sucker for seeing animated characters hook up. who knew?
btw, i really enjoyed them spinning the ball on the prof's head. mwa ha ha...
"oh, that explains these boat eggs."
sillylily gave 5 points
It makes me sad that someone didn't recognize Sweet Georgia Brown (that'd be the song bender was whistling...the song that the harlem globetrotters use for all their obnoxious ads). yeah, it also made me sad to realize i was such a sucker for seeing animated characters hook up. who knew?
btw, i really enjoyed them spinning the ball on the prof's head. mwa ha ha...
"oh, that explains these boat eggs."
20.10.2002
#39 by The Fantastic Mr. Fu
"Are you funky enough to be globetrotter?"
"Over time my funk levels could improve."
That alone made this episode great.
The Fantastic Mr. Fu gave 5 points
"Over time my funk levels could improve."
That alone made this episode great.
20.11.2002
#40 by Kristi
This episode was sweet, funny, and had a good plot. To not give it a 5 is an insult.
Kristi gave 5 points
28.11.2002
#41 by Ono-Sendai
My favourite episode. We often quote it when playing basketball. Bubba Gum Tate is the second finest tertiary character, runner-up only to the 80s guy. Combines drama with great humor writing. Listen for the Globetrotter theme when they arrive on Earthon their flying saucer. (!)
Ono-Sendai gave 5 points
18.12.2002
#42 by Jeremy
Great episode!
Jeremy gave 5 points
18.12.2002
#43 by Mathiu
Fantastic episode. Funny, clever, and different! Futurama at its peak.
Mathiu gave 5 points
18.12.2002
#44 by KRC 99014533
That time slip joke was great. Then it was good.
Then it was partially humourous.
Then i almost laughed at it.
10 time-slips later i could have cried...
KRC 99014533 gave 2 points
Then it was partially humourous.
Then i almost laughed at it.
10 time-slips later i could have cried...
18.12.2002
#45 by OneEye
This is the greatest episode ever! and i've seen every episode and memorised most of the dialogue!!!
OneEye gave 5 points
05.01.2003
#46 by does it matter
best episode ever
does it matter gave 5 points
09.01.2003
#47 by Darksaber
Fry is a pimp! He got that babe from the 21st century, snu-snu, the bureacrat lady, amy... And he is still a hopeless romantic with Leela. I would be envious if he was a real person.
Darksaber gave 5 points
22.01.2003
#48 by I <3 Leela.
My favorite episode. Classic.
I <3 Leela. gave 5 points
24.01.2003
#49 by Bryan
I chose to review this ep cuz I remember it being one of my least favs of all time. Basically i thought the globetrotters thing was stupid, the time skipping quickly became annoying, and I didn't like the depressing ending---isn't this a comedy??
Bryan gave 1 point
06.02.2003
#50 by Bubble Mike
This is my favorite episode. The Harlem Globetrotters were cool.
Bubble Mike gave 5 points
03.03.2003
#51 by Max Power
Poor Fry, will he ever get leila...
Max Power gave 5 points
08.03.2003
#52 by metallirock
I don't know what half these morons are upset about. This episode was great. Zoidburg was hilarious as were most of the jokes. It also shows that struggle with Fry and Leela. Fry almost had it but not quite there. I hope they do make before the show is off the air. Damn you FOX!!!!
metallirock gave 5 points
14.03.2003
#53 by ssj
There were a lot of likes and dislikes in this epesode. First, what I didn't like about this epesode was the fact that they skipped through time.. but that was the plot. I can't put a disagreement to that. The whole Globetrotter thing did not catch my attention either. What DID catch my attention was when Fry kept on trying to impress Leela. That was the only part of the epesode I liked. I couldn't stop thinking about the ending...In fact, I am STILL thinking about it. It was an OK epesode.
I feel so sorry for Fry! *sobbs* I know how you feel buddy!!
ssj gave 3 points
I feel so sorry for Fry! *sobbs* I know how you feel buddy!!
15.03.2003
#54 by Mandy Grrrl
A hilarious episode, yet a sweet one all the same.
Mandy Grrrl gave 5 points
15.03.2003
#55 by BC
Poor Fry, I loved this ep though. XD
BC gave 5 points
16.03.2003
#56 by Mister Furious
One of my least favorite episodes. I thought Fry was totally out of character-he's never been so open with his feelings for Leela. I didn't like the ending either.
Mister Furious gave 1 point
22.03.2003
#57 by futurama fan
strange and good
strange because of the globe trotters
futurama fan gave 4 points
strange because of the globe trotters
24.03.2003
#58 by Clamps
One of the sadder episodes in the series, and a rather thin plot. Fry was never so dogged in his feeling for Leela, which lowered the score. The time skips became predictable, and could have been funnier by not having them. EXAMPLE: "Now to begin the long and tedious task of attaching the laser to the ship" (5 second interval) "Oh dammit, we'll just have to do it for ourselves."
Bender attempting to be a Globetrotter was a great add in. When he said "I too know what it's like to have a dream I'll never acheive." and walked away whistling "Sweet Georgia Brown" ,it was perfect. Fry's love note to Leela in the sky being imploded was depressing, and when Bender whistled "Sweet Georgia Brown" again, I stood up and clapped. The ending was the best part and was beautifully crafted, although I can't say the same for the rest of the episode. All in all, not an episode that's directed on comedy, plot was the main focus. A solid 3.
Clamps gave 3 points
Bender attempting to be a Globetrotter was a great add in. When he said "I too know what it's like to have a dream I'll never acheive." and walked away whistling "Sweet Georgia Brown" ,it was perfect. Fry's love note to Leela in the sky being imploded was depressing, and when Bender whistled "Sweet Georgia Brown" again, I stood up and clapped. The ending was the best part and was beautifully crafted, although I can't say the same for the rest of the episode. All in all, not an episode that's directed on comedy, plot was the main focus. A solid 3.
27.03.2003
#59 by mateo
i agree with ben, fry reminds me of me
mateo gave 5 points
29.03.2003
#60 by bob
My favorite episode
bob gave 4 points
30.03.2003
#61 by Draco
Excellent episode, one of my favorites. Laughed throughout the entire thing and the end was fitting.
Draco gave 5 points
31.03.2003
#62 by natt
sad ending, great episode
natt gave 5 points
31.03.2003
#63 by gs68
Overall great episode, but kinda boring at times. *skip*
gs68 gave 4 points
31.03.2003
#64 by Dingo Cat
Excellent episode. The time skips were hilarious, I hope Futurama has another episode like this...assuming there will be more new episodes (#!*@ FOX)
Dingo Cat gave 5 points
05.04.2003
#65 by ##UnknownPlayer##
I thought this was a great episode - the time slips were well used to advance a pretty fast paced plot, and it was good it finished on a sad note since I really felt sorry for Fry at the end.
To all those who say Futurama eps shouldn't finish like this, I say a few should since it adds depths to the characters.
This episode is one of my all time favorites, in part for the Fry-Leela sub plot.
##UnknownPlayer## gave 4 points
To all those who say Futurama eps shouldn't finish like this, I say a few should since it adds depths to the characters.
This episode is one of my all time favorites, in part for the Fry-Leela sub plot.
06.04.2003
#66 by UsualNoise
I can't BELIEVE this is 34/64!! Get with it people, this was a brilliant episode!
UsualNoise gave 5 points
10.04.2003
#67 by bond
Completely stupid. I'd give this 5 points if the jokes were actually funny, because the idea was great, and origional. it stood out. However, this was just too emotional and not funny enough. Therefore, I'm giving this 1 point.
bond gave 1 point
14.04.2003
#68 by utah sanchez
Very average, but a decent ending. A few funny one-liners but ultimately disappointing.
utah sanchez gave 3 points
25.04.2003
#69 by FutureFan
Not a great episode, not a bad episode either.
The end was what made me give it one more point to the rating.
FutureFan gave 4 points
The end was what made me give it one more point to the rating.
27.04.2003
#70 by Beamer
Some people have slated this episode because it made no sense. People - that's what made this episode so funny! Like when time skips and everyone's suddenly in a nude conga line. I'm giving this episode a 5/5, because it was a perfect mixture of comedy and romance.
Beamer gave 5 points
02.05.2003
#71 by Herby
to all who doubt:
it IS a great Episode
Herby gave 5 points
it IS a great Episode
07.05.2003
#72 by Totoffle
Brilliant episode, millions of 'Aww' moments, so that was good :)I didn't think I'd like this epidode at first, but Ive decided that it's now one of my faves :) Even tho I'm a Brit, and I don't like basketball very much, I really loved it!
Totoffle gave 5 points
11.05.2003
#73 by gavin h
This episode is so cool ! It is one of my favourite episodes and i like futurama better than the simpsons after watching this episode. This episode makes futurama nearly better than south park and i hope that the writers of it can give me their address because i would like to write an episode myself. Bye. Futurama RULES!
gavin h gave 5 points
12.05.2003
#74 by gregoriev
this episode was so-so in my book as far as plot and funny ness goes. the globtrodders were pointless, skips were funny then not, fry trying to get leela to GO ON ONE DATE was a nice touch. i still don't get how she wouldn't even go on one freaken date with him, he is the only person who ever TRULY liked HER so it makes no sense to me, i will leave that to the boards to discuss.
now as to why i gave this thing a 1, the ending. Could they make it sadder? how about haveing a small puppie die, wait, already done! i mean really, that ending was just plain WRONG hell, give me the age old moment of awkward silence broken by light chat that revels nothing and the characters go on with their lives.
liked the 3D effects on the note though, they could have seriously done better than this. if this ending pushed the envolope, the puppy one crossed the line. both of them are so damn sad!
poor fry,
gregoriev gave 1 point
now as to why i gave this thing a 1, the ending. Could they make it sadder? how about haveing a small puppie die, wait, already done! i mean really, that ending was just plain WRONG hell, give me the age old moment of awkward silence broken by light chat that revels nothing and the characters go on with their lives.
liked the 3D effects on the note though, they could have seriously done better than this. if this ending pushed the envolope, the puppy one crossed the line. both of them are so damn sad!
poor fry,
16.05.2003
#75 by Dr Zoidberg
Awww what a charmer old Fry is. Very sweet. But the classic scene was lucky Amy having a birthday party then ZAP Poor old Zoidberg not getting his. I'm cracking up now thinking about it. I'lll miss you Futurama. R.I.P.
Dr Zoidberg gave 4 points
23.05.2003
#76 by Jenna
Very good and funny :D! Fry is so CUTE ^^!
Jenna gave 5 points
02.06.2003
#77 by Hallie
hilarious
Hallie gave 5 points
02.06.2003
#78 by Luke
A classic episode. It starts out great with Professor's Atomic Supermen and only gets better when the time jumps start up. Amy and Zoidberg's birthdays are a riot of contrast, the NFL Helmet china set was great, and the Professor's collection of Doomsday Devices had me laughing so hard I'm sure I missed a few of the jokes which came after it.
Luke gave 5 points
04.06.2003
#79 by RB
This would have been a top-10 episode...
...if not for Bender being completely out of character. Sure, he's emotional sometimes, but he was so whiny the entire time!
Other than that, this was a top-notch episode. Very touching.
RB gave 4 points
...if not for Bender being completely out of character. Sure, he's emotional sometimes, but he was so whiny the entire time!
Other than that, this was a top-notch episode. Very touching.
04.06.2003
#80 by Soylent Cola Drinker
I love the fact that they finally showed Leela naked she has a hot BoD and the only flaw was that Bender wasn't funny and that lost them a point
Soylent Cola Drinker gave 4 points
06.06.2003
#81 by Ifan
Rather confusing and incoherent, but still good.
Ifan gave 3 points
10.06.2003
#82 by SlimeCreature
This episode shows the remarkable writing of the Futurama staff. So many timeskip jokes, yet they never tire
SlimeCreature gave 5 points
10.06.2003
#83 by Matthew Mason
The best episode yet. Not only does it consist of harlirous jokes but an episode with a damn good ending. but it makes you say 'AWWW' as well.
Damn the people to hell that give this episode a rating of 1.
Matthew Mason gave 5 points
Damn the people to hell that give this episode a rating of 1.
14.06.2003
#84 by Torsten
Very good. Nothing more to say.
Torsten gave 5 points
16.06.2003
#85 by FlameBoy
There were some really good bits in this ep, but lots of it let it down. The time slip jokes were good the first few times, but became painfully obvious after a while. When a character in a comedy show says "I'll never, ever, ever do that", you just know what they're going to cut to.
I realise that time skips are pretty complicated, but it seemed that the rules of them changed throughout the episode - sometimes things go on as normal, other times the crew apparently stand in the same spot for hours.
However, despite my complaints, this was a really funny show with a great ending, so I'm still giving it a 4.
FlameBoy gave 4 points
I realise that time skips are pretty complicated, but it seemed that the rules of them changed throughout the episode - sometimes things go on as normal, other times the crew apparently stand in the same spot for hours.
However, despite my complaints, this was a really funny show with a great ending, so I'm still giving it a 4.
19.06.2003
#86 by Zoidberg
lol the time jumps were the funniest things i've ever seen!
Zoidberg gave 5 points
24.06.2003
#87 by rambo williams
i am gay.
rambo williams gave 3 points
02.07.2003
#88 by Nebuchadnezzer
and yet again, another hilarious episode, i enjoyed the part when the Professor says
"Now comes the highly technical and difficult process of attaching the gamma ray onto the space ship!" {Zap}
And then it appears on there, lol.
Although Bender is a bit out of character in this one but it does not matter.
Another funny bit is when Fry is looking out of the window and the scene suddenly switches to Fry and Leela's wedding, ha ha ha poor Fry.
Ovarall a very funny episode, i give it a B+
Nebuchadnezzer gave 4 points
"Now comes the highly technical and difficult process of attaching the gamma ray onto the space ship!" {Zap}
And then it appears on there, lol.
Although Bender is a bit out of character in this one but it does not matter.
Another funny bit is when Fry is looking out of the window and the scene suddenly switches to Fry and Leela's wedding, ha ha ha poor Fry.
Ovarall a very funny episode, i give it a B+
02.07.2003
#89 by head of Gregory Peck
Fanfu*kingtastic!
head of Gregory Peck gave 5 points
06.07.2003
#90 by CantGetEnoughLeela
Leela looked very beautiful in the wedding dress
CantGetEnoughLeela gave 5 points
07.07.2003
#91 by gavin h
i'm writing in to say that this episode is ok but it's not too good. the best episodes of season 3 were probably "the honking",war is the h word" and "the day the earth stood stupid". so keep up the good work and i think i am going to fall to sleep now. Zzzzzzzzzz ... zzzzzzzzzz
gavin h gave 3 points
10.07.2003
#92 by MickyBoy
The best episode yet! Excellent!!
MickyBoy gave 5 points
17.07.2003
#93 by Bubblegum
GREAT!!!
Bubblegum gave 5 points
24.07.2003
#94 by js
best episode in the series, don't disagree, it was awesome
js gave 5 points
01.08.2003
#95 by Shadow_DX
Very much an Awwwww episode. Gotta feel sorry for Fry at the end.
Shadow_DX gave 4 points
01.08.2003
#96 by TANNER G.
BUBBLEGUM RULES
TANNER G. gave 5 points
03.08.2003
#97 by Mike
"Laugh at them derisively Sweet Clyde!"
This one's really outstanding as well with or without the Fry/Leela subplot.
Mike gave 5 points
This one's really outstanding as well with or without the Fry/Leela subplot.
04.08.2003
#98 by Matt
Perhaps the most underrated episode of futurama, it's simply incredible
Matt gave 5 points
04.08.2003
#99 by Thomas R
Had some cute stuff. I think it was one of the few episodes to reference Fry & Amy's relationship.
"What did I do to win her over?"
Hermes "Maybe you're a fantastic lover."
Amy "No that's not it" then she looks sheepish.
Sci-Fiction has a story in their archives from the 70s with a similar time skipping theme to this ep. It's called "A thousand cuts" or some such. Also if you ever want to read anything by me check out www.bewilderingstories.com.
Okay I said I was leaving earlier, and now I really must go. This might get removed as spam even and for that I'm sorry. Bye all!
Thomas R gave 4 points
"What did I do to win her over?"
Hermes "Maybe you're a fantastic lover."
Amy "No that's not it" then she looks sheepish.
Sci-Fiction has a story in their archives from the 70s with a similar time skipping theme to this ep. It's called "A thousand cuts" or some such. Also if you ever want to read anything by me check out www.bewilderingstories.com.
Okay I said I was leaving earlier, and now I really must go. This might get removed as spam even and for that I'm sorry. Bye all!
11.08.2003
#100 by Thorsten
Hmmm, this one seems underated to me. Should be 90% and way above, but well... ;-) Yeah, it's a bit packed, and the bender-wants-to-be-a-globetrotter-thing didn't live up to the rest of the episode. I love it, it has lotsa Farnsworth and the Fry/Leela sub-plot is one of those "*sniff, sigh*" moments again. And the absurdity of the plot can compete with the Athologie Of Interest and (recently) the Farnsworht Parabox.
An alltime fav! Greetings from Germany to all admirers of this lovely piece of TV.
Thorsten gave 5 points
An alltime fav! Greetings from Germany to all admirers of this lovely piece of TV.
12.08.2003
#101 by Joe Bloggs
This was such a funny episod I dont know how some people cannot like it it was excellent.
Joe Bloggs gave 5 points
12.08.2003
#102 by Tina
I dunno why people didn't like this episode! While it wasn't superb or anything, I can understand the main part of it not being -great-, but the end was so 'awww!' that it just made it a great episode!
Tina gave 4 points
26.08.2003
#103 by knowsfords
"Look at it this way fry, you may have lost her... but you still have zoidberg
YOU ALL STILL HAVE ZOIDBERG"
nuff said
knowsfords gave 5 points
YOU ALL STILL HAVE ZOIDBERG"
nuff said
09.09.2003
#104 by Adam J. Giess
One of my favorite episodes. Although most of the jokes are fairly predictable if you think about them, but the time jumps don't give you a chance to think about them.
Adam J. Giess gave 5 points
10.09.2003
#105 by Rob Keleher
Although I've only seen a few, this was probably the best episode I've seen so far. The whole idea of the globetrotters having there own society/world was funny, but the major part of this episode was the ending. Fry loves Leela so much that he MOVED THE COSMOS for her... that's love! And yet, his work's in vain...
Rob Keleher gave 5 points
14.09.2003
#106 by Joe_mama
Excellent episode. The ending with Sweet Georgia Brown whistling as Fry's dreams are decimated, brought tears to my and my girlfriends eyes. Outstanding writing and superb coherence again by Groening and crew.
Joe_mama gave 5 points
17.09.2003
#107 by Ryan Abbott
2nd best episode EVER!
Ryan Abbott gave 5 points
24.09.2003
#108 by Morning Wood
This was a real dud. The worst Simpsons episodes are usually celeb. oriented & it's the same here. The Globtrotters were just plain annoying, and as a whole it just wasn't funny. The only plus point was Amy's top.
Morning Wood gave 1 point
09.11.2003
#109 by Luke The Future Fan
I liked the idea of this episode,Bender was great, and we saw some more of the love story between Leela and Fry!The best two characters had to be Bender and Farnsworth!
Luke The Future Fan gave 4 points
23.11.2003
#110 by rhiannion
by far this is the finest episode of futurama i've had the fortune of viewing. a wonderful assortment of jokes, keeping with the randomness of the plot. every line was full of hilarity and the underlying emotional tones were superb.
rhiannion gave 5 points
26.11.2003
#111 by LaGrand
Creo que este episodio es antol�gico. Original. Una de los mejores episodios de una comedia que yo haya visto.
LaGrand gave 5 points
29.11.2003
#112 by rikerdonegal
Just saw this for the first time on DVD. Hilarious.
Clever story, too. Sure, it makes no sense, but it IS clever.
For pace alone, this has to be one of my all-time faves. It has enough plot for another 22 mins. In fact, it feels like it was a double episode.
Put that together with the fact that it has some brilliant gags, and a wonderful romantic sub-plot and you've got a classic.
rikerdonegal gave 5 points
Clever story, too. Sure, it makes no sense, but it IS clever.
For pace alone, this has to be one of my all-time faves. It has enough plot for another 22 mins. In fact, it feels like it was a double episode.
Put that together with the fact that it has some brilliant gags, and a wonderful romantic sub-plot and you've got a classic.
18.01.2004
#113 by Jaymz
This episode is fucking gold! Soooo many classic one liners.
Jaymz gave 5 points
21.01.2004
#114 by John P
A really good episode, which is damned funny. I personally don't think Bender is out of character cos he's always obsessed with different things and in an earlier episode he even whistled the globetrotter theme, whislt juggling his head like a basketball.
John P gave 5 points
11.02.2004
#115 by Duke
One of my favorite episodes, very original idea and plot
Duke gave 5 points
15.02.2004
#116 by matt
I don't understand how writing something with stars is a "trick". It's not like he put her on crack or something. Other than that, it was a pretty good episode.
matt gave 3 points
16.02.2004
#117 by *mlf*
A verry funny episode with a tragic ending. Poor, poor Fry.
*mlf* gave 4 points
21.02.2004
#118 by Judith
One of my favorites mainly for the ending--surely the grandest romantic gesture of all time! Didn't you just want to make Leela see it? And what a line "I moved the stars themselves to write her a love note in the sky."!
Judith gave 5 points
24.02.2004
#119 by dijitil
One of my faviort great jokes and the ending make you glad theirs a last episode like the devil hand are idel playing
dijitil gave 5 points
16.03.2004
#120 by cavalierwisk
The ending alone makes this my favorite episode.
cavalierwisk gave 5 points
14.04.2004
#121 by coolgirl
My favorite episode of all time. The ending was so beutiful. I actualy cried! Anyone who doesn't like this episode is a idiot.
coolgirl gave 5 points
15.04.2004
#122 by Roger Taylor
Sure it's the same joke over and over. But man is it a great joke. One of the funniest episodes ever. The Globetrotters were an absolutely brilliant touch.
Roger Taylor gave 5 points
16.04.2004
#123 by A Fan
I think this is one of the funniest episodes ever. Simply awesome.
A Fan gave 5 points
17.04.2004
#124 by John Wimberly
Sweet and wholey funny. Something that was great as the series progressed (ie the sting). "You`re THAT Bubblegum Tate?"
John Wimberly gave 4 points
23.04.2004
#125 by Fun-on-a-Bun
At 84% this is probably the most underappreciated episode of the lot. If any one episode validates the potential for ridiculous comedy that science fiction can provide, BAM! this kicks it up a notch... AND THEN goes above and beyond to give Fry's relationship new depth. A FLIGHT TO REMEMBER, PARASITES LOST, this one, TEENAGE MUTANT LEELA HURDLES and eventually THE DEVIL'S HANDS... in 4 short seasons provides the greatest animated romance ever(though the later seasons of DARIA featuring Tom come as a very close second).
I never thought any guest spot could match the use of MLB's best players on the Simpsons, but then we get the Globetrotters here... fun on a bun.
Fun-on-a-Bun gave 5 points
I never thought any guest spot could match the use of MLB's best players on the Simpsons, but then we get the Globetrotters here... fun on a bun.
07.05.2004
#126 by Dean
So wacky and funny! Loved it.
Dean gave 4 points
10.05.2004
#127 by Anders Plougsgaard
A confusing episode with to little story.
Anders Plougsgaard gave 3 points
27.05.2004
#128 by Adam J. Giess
I would give it a 4.5 if I could because on repeat viewings, the time slips and not as surprising and therefore, lack their original comedic punch.
Adam J. Giess gave 5 points
07.06.2004
#129 by Lt. Carmody
Two moments stand out in this episode. First, "I supposed I could part with one and still be feared," and second is Bender whistling the Globetrotter theme very slowly and sadly. Hilarious to hear something to upbeat turned on its head.
Lt. Carmody gave 5 points
07.06.2004
#130 by Murf
Yo, Mr. Funsocks...2 years later lol...the whistling at the end was the Harlem Globetrotters' theme, I'm pretty sure.
Murf gave 5 points
08.06.2004
#131 by Steve
This had the potential to be Luck of the Fryrish good if the first act had'nt been such a blatant ripoff of Space Jam.
Steve gave 5 points
08.06.2004
#132 by Ally
Such a sad ending...Bender didnt get to be a Globetrotter, Leela didnt see Fry's message, Farnsworth's mutants disappeared.
Leela: You're a man. I'm a woman. We're just too different.
Sweet Clyde: Who dares laugh at the Globetrotters? Watch, as i pass the ball to Curly Joe, only to have it on an elastic around my finger!
Zoidberg: I hope my birthday will be as much fun! (skip. no one there) Awww...
Ally gave 5 points
Leela: You're a man. I'm a woman. We're just too different.
Sweet Clyde: Who dares laugh at the Globetrotters? Watch, as i pass the ball to Curly Joe, only to have it on an elastic around my finger!
Zoidberg: I hope my birthday will be as much fun! (skip. no one there) Awww...
01.07.2004
#133 by Dazzz
Fantastic! IN the top three saddest episodes with "Jurrasic Bark" and "LUck of the Fryish"
Dazzz gave 5 points
25.07.2004
#134 by Adam
We have come to challenge you to a game of basketball for no reason and for noooo consequences...
Brilliant episode
Adam gave 5 points
Brilliant episode
04.08.2004
#135 by biguc
surprisingly good. the time slips were really disconcerting, and cool, at first. the fry-leela interactions also elevated this episode above others. nice poignant ending.
biguc gave 5 points
08.08.2004
#136 by Joshua
The first time I saw it I laughed so hard I was about to cry. The time skips are hilarious.
Joshua gave 5 points
14.08.2004
#137 by chugs
Who let those killjoys post on the first page? "It was so predictable", "the only good thing was seeing Amy's top". My god, with comments like that it boggles the mind that you have the intelligence to comprehend the subtly and cleverness of this episode.
The comment about Amy�s top really reflects the reality and astuteness of these detractors.
This episode is in my top 3 of all time greats. It�s an episode that I normally show futurama haters which to date has not ceased converting the unconvertible.
This episode blends incredible jokes, heart wrenching sadness, a long running linear plot (Lela/Fry romance) whilst maintaining that trademark Futurama craziness. The plot is unique and hilarious. The way that small clips of music lent to creating an ambiance that has rarely been seen, even in a futurama episode. (i.e. Opening sequence of the glob-trotters leaving their space ship).
This is indeed a first-rate Futurama episode.
chugs gave 5 points
The comment about Amy�s top really reflects the reality and astuteness of these detractors.
This episode is in my top 3 of all time greats. It�s an episode that I normally show futurama haters which to date has not ceased converting the unconvertible.
This episode blends incredible jokes, heart wrenching sadness, a long running linear plot (Lela/Fry romance) whilst maintaining that trademark Futurama craziness. The plot is unique and hilarious. The way that small clips of music lent to creating an ambiance that has rarely been seen, even in a futurama episode. (i.e. Opening sequence of the glob-trotters leaving their space ship).
This is indeed a first-rate Futurama episode.
14.08.2004
#138 by Dave
Hilarious! This is one of those episodes thats makes so little sence its funny. The Time skips stay as funny all the way through and i loved the All the money on Earth check aswell. 5
Dave gave 5 points
15.08.2004
#139 by griff
this episode is severely under-rated. chugs is absolutely right.
griff gave 5 points
20.08.2004
#140 by Alex: Fry Fan
I can't say I rate this one a five, but indeed, it was good. The whole Globetrotters thing cracked me up. XD
The ending...SO BEAUTIFUL...;.; *tears up* I've said it once, I'll say it again. Fry is a great guy.
*doesn't remember any quotes*
~Alex: Fry Fan
Alex: Fry Fan gave 4 points
The ending...SO BEAUTIFUL...;.; *tears up* I've said it once, I'll say it again. Fry is a great guy.
*doesn't remember any quotes*
~Alex: Fry Fan
23.08.2004
#141 by mafi
one of my favorite episodes - especially the end, where Fry finaly makes it to do something right... you know ;-)
mafi gave 5 points
24.08.2004
#142 by Polyphemus
I think that this episode is one of the best Futurama has to offer. Its use of dramatic irony and pathos rivaled Shakespeare's in my opinion. It showed the unfair nature of the Universe, the impartiality of circumstance and fate, and among other things, the fact that even though love might be meant to be, it is doomed from the outset by circumstances outside of a person's control and foresight.
The end of the episode ended on such a potent down note that it was difficult to remember that it was a Matt Groening cartoon. I think that it was specifically meant to expand the scope of the show, to make it not only a quick witty animated sitcom, but a platform for exploring and portraying deep philisophical and socially significant metaphysical meaning.
I wouldn't say this about any other of the episodes, although I like them very much. But this episode is an important one in that it probes deeper into the mysteries and complexities of life than any other.
Polyphemus gave 5 points
The end of the episode ended on such a potent down note that it was difficult to remember that it was a Matt Groening cartoon. I think that it was specifically meant to expand the scope of the show, to make it not only a quick witty animated sitcom, but a platform for exploring and portraying deep philisophical and socially significant metaphysical meaning.
I wouldn't say this about any other of the episodes, although I like them very much. But this episode is an important one in that it probes deeper into the mysteries and complexities of life than any other.
28.08.2004
#143 by Mike O.
It's surprising this one isn't rated higher.Brilliantly written,although it's true that a lot of it revolves around the one trick joke of the time warping back and forth.I loved the actual emotion involved with Fry along with Bender's surprisingly touching desire to be a Globetrotter.This legitimate emotional content actually works here,just as the phony sentimental content in a few of the other episodes really doesn't work.Bravo to the writers on this one.
Mike O. gave 5 points
05.09.2004
#144 by dr.bender nye
ive seen wors but it was okplus good whistleing by bender
dr.bender nye gave 4 points
06.09.2004
#145 by Fryorama
Kept me laughing the whole time espically when Proffeser Farnsworth is speeding ahead through time. The ending touched me how instead of a great opera song it was a simple tune.
Fryorama gave 5 points
07.09.2004
#146 by alexis
Are you funky enough to love this episode ?
Are you ?
alexis (france)
alexis gave 5 points
Are you ?
alexis (france)
12.09.2004
#147 by LoveForFry
Its up there in my all time favorites. with the time skips,fry despritaly(sp?)trying to go out with leela, getting married, then divorced, the message in the stars, and all the zoidbergness"you dont want to end up old and lonley like zoooooidberg!!!". such a sad ending.
LoveForFry gave 5 points
16.09.2004
#148 by Ginger
This episode was alright. The first time I saw it on Fox I thought it was ok. The second time I saw it I thought it was better. My favorite part of the episode is when Fry and Leela get married and then divorced. That part was really funny. I also feel really bad for Fry in the end. I think Leela was a little harsh on him.
Ginger gave 4 points
18.09.2004
#149 by Al
Ending was sort of sad. You can really tell how much Fry is in love with Leela.
Best line, as usual came from Prof. Farnsworth-
"I may be an old man-in fact I'm fairly sure I am."
Al gave 5 points
Best line, as usual came from Prof. Farnsworth-
"I may be an old man-in fact I'm fairly sure I am."
19.09.2004
#150 by levis spacegirl
for me its the most romantic episode of leela and fry they are both odd in their own way....
levis spacegirl gave 5 points
20.09.2004
#151 by Fry-Lover
Great episode! The ending was a little sad for Fry. . .
One funny part:
"Are you really funky enough to be a Globetrotter?"
Bender: "YES!"
"ARE YOU!?"
Bender: "No...but over time my funk level could-"
"ARE YOU!!!??"
Bender: "No."
"DEAL WITH IT."
Funk level? HA HA HA AHA HA AHAHAHAHAA ... AHAHAHAHAH!
Fry-Lover gave 5 points
One funny part:
"Are you really funky enough to be a Globetrotter?"
Bender: "YES!"
"ARE YOU!?"
Bender: "No...but over time my funk level could-"
"ARE YOU!!!??"
Bender: "No."
"DEAL WITH IT."
Funk level? HA HA HA AHA HA AHAHAHAHAA ... AHAHAHAHAH!
23.09.2004
#152 by panos d
i really love this episode. the ending makes me cry. im a sap for this show :)
panos d gave 5 points
25.09.2004
#153 by Oliver
Unbelievable! I loved this episode...I was moved by it. I feel sorry for Fry because I know how he feels...
Oliver gave 5 points
30.09.2004
#154 by Junkman
This episode undoubtly wins an award for the most original storyline featured in a TV show. The time skip element was both clever and funny (I still have no clue about that nude conga line part yet :D), it helped keeping the episode's pacing really high whilst not confusing the listener at the same time. Have you actually seen a show that goes 2 years ahead in only ONE 24-minute episode? That was a stroke of genius.
As for the plot itself... it contained many funny moments. The introduction of Ethan Bubblegum Tate was nicely made, he had many hilarious lines through the episode. It also had some clever moments between Fry and Leela such as their sudden wedding and divorce (all in only 1 minute!) and it had one of the most haunting and depressing ending sequences ever seen in Futurama or any show (not that it was a bad thing, it was awesome actually). It actually caught me off guard.
This has the makings of a great episode and it does succeed in almost every way. Great stuff.
Junkman gave 5 points
As for the plot itself... it contained many funny moments. The introduction of Ethan Bubblegum Tate was nicely made, he had many hilarious lines through the episode. It also had some clever moments between Fry and Leela such as their sudden wedding and divorce (all in only 1 minute!) and it had one of the most haunting and depressing ending sequences ever seen in Futurama or any show (not that it was a bad thing, it was awesome actually). It actually caught me off guard.
This has the makings of a great episode and it does succeed in almost every way. Great stuff.
01.10.2004
#155 by Coco
It Was SO CUTE!!!! Poor Fry...:(! It was really laff sometimes and cute and everthing :)! We didn't see bender a lot but every character has some episode there important and some there not!
Coco gave 5 points
02.10.2004
#156 by elisechan
omg I just loved this episode XD one of the funniest for sure!!! Just loved when it was Amy's birthday and everybody's there and then the next day Zoidberg is all by himself^^ poor Zoidberg...
elisechan gave 5 points
03.10.2004
#157 by Jimmy B
my favourite episode. I love basketball and i love futurama...what an awesome combination....Fry...Harlem Globetrotters....bender....ending that makes u go "sniff"...superb...absoloutely superb
Jimmy B gave 5 points
10.10.2004
#158 by moedog
One of my favorite episodes for two reasons.
1. Bubblegum Tate is my favorite Futurama character ("You are all fools of the highest caliber")
2. Arguably the darkest Futurama ending ever (who wasn't disturbed by that Globetrotters whistling)
moedog gave 5 points
1. Bubblegum Tate is my favorite Futurama character ("You are all fools of the highest caliber")
2. Arguably the darkest Futurama ending ever (who wasn't disturbed by that Globetrotters whistling)
14.10.2004
#159 by Anthony D
I LOVED THIS EPISODE!!! one of the best non-Zap Brannigan episodes ever!
Anthony D gave 5 points
17.10.2004
#160 by Benderfan12
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"Oh your God!"(1) This episode was definetly inventive in more ways than one, consistenly funny, very off-beat (even for a "Futurama" episode, what with all the time skips and the Globetrotters coming in on a spaceship from another planet and mutant basketball players and a nude conga line...)and, in many ways thought provoking and touching, with, without a doubt one of the darkest, if not the darkest ending ever, in "Futurama" history.
YO, FOOS!!!!! YA'LL BE LIKIN' DA REVIEW SO FAR, RIIIIIIIGHT!!!!! GOOD, YO!!!!!!!! IT'S NOE THE RAP-OFF PART OF DA REEEEEVIEW WHEN I RAP A LINE FROM A POPULAR RAP SONG AND YA'LL OUT THERE GUESS WHAT SONG AND ARTIST IT IS...
"WELL THE FCC WON'T LET ME BE, WON'T LET ME BE ME, SO LET ME SEE.
THEY TRIED TO SHUT ME DOWN ON MTV, BUT IT FEELS SO EMPTY WITHOUT ME."
IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHO THE ARTIST OF THIS SONG IS AND WHAT THE SONG IS CALLED, CALL THE NUMBER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REVIEW AND IF YOU ARE THE THIRTEENTH CALLER AND YOU ARE CORRECT, YOU WILL RECIEVE A PAIR OF RED TUBE SOCKS AND A SIGNED COPY OF OUR MYSTERY ARTISTS ALBUM, THE EMINEM SHOW, SIGNED BY EMINEM, COMPLETE WITH SUCH HITS AS "CLEANIN' OUT MY CLOSET" AND "WITHOUT ME"...DAMN IT...I JUST GAVE AWAY WHO THE ARTIST WAS DIDN'T I... AND THE NAME OF THE SONG...DAMN, I SUCK!!!...WELL IF YOPU ARE THE LUCKY THIRTEENTH CALLER YOU CAN GO SCREW YOURSELF BECAUSE APPARENTLY I'M OUT OF BUISNESS FOR GIVING AWAY THE ANSWERES TO MY TRIVIA QUESTIONS ONE TOO MANY TIMES...BUT YOU CAN'T BLAME ME...IT'S SOOOOO HARD NOT TO...ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU KNOW THE ANSWER...WELL I GUESS IT'S BACK TO SLEEPING UNDER THE WATER FOUNTAIN AT THE PARK FOR ME...UNLESS I SOMEHOW OBTAIN $5,OOO DOLLARS TO BUY MY CONTRACT BACK...HEY, DO ANY OF YOU KIDS OUT THERE READING THIS WAN'T TO LEND AN OLD POOR MAN $5,OO0 BUCKS, EH!!!... YOU'D BE DOING YOURSELF A FOAVOR AS WELL AS ME...IF ANY OF YOU FIND THE HEART TO LEND MY MONEY CALL ME AT 1-800-EMPLOY ME..CALL NOW...REMEMBER, YOU'LL BE DOING YOURSELF A FAVOR AS WELL AS ME...NO, I'M NOT SURE HOW YOU'LL BE DOING YOURSELF A FAVOR, BUT I'M CONFIDENT THAT IN THE LONG RUN, YOU'LL FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF...WHAT WAS I DOING HERE TO BEGIN WITH...OH YAH, WRITING A REVIEW FOR THE "FUTURAMA" EPISODE "TIME KEEPS ON SLIPPIN'"...WELL YOU KNOW WHAT...I'M TOO TIRED FROM ALL THIS MOOCHING OFF GOOD WORKING PEOPLES MONEY TO FINISH WRITING THE REVIEW, SO I THINK I'LL JUST EXIT THE PREMISES NOW AND FEAST ON THE DELICIOUS ROTTING GRASS IN THE BACK OF THIS STUDIO...LATER...AND REMEMBER TO CALL...THE NUMBER, ONCE AGAIN IS 1-800-EMPLOY ME, I REPEAT 1-800- EMPLOY ME... ONE MORE TIME FOR ALL YOU SLOWER READERS OUT THERE, THE NUMBER IS 1-800-EMPLOY ME...PEACE OUT!!!!!!
(1) Props to Bender, my man!!! That quote ("Oh your God!") appears in the "Amazon Womwn in the Mood" episode! That episode was nominated for Outstanding Animated Program episode the yera it was released (but it unfortunatley lost), but that episode is definetly worth check-ch-check-check-check-ch-checking out(2)along with todays episode that I was too lazy to finsh reviewing!
(2) Props to The Beastie Boys for using the ch-check it out line from their song Ch-Check It Out on their most recent album, To the Five Bouroughs. The Beastie Boys are all "Futurama" guest star alum and are a very cool band...definetley worth ch-checking out the new album that hit stores in June 2004!
Benderfan12 gave 4 points
"Oh your God!"(1) This episode was definetly inventive in more ways than one, consistenly funny, very off-beat (even for a "Futurama" episode, what with all the time skips and the Globetrotters coming in on a spaceship from another planet and mutant basketball players and a nude conga line...)and, in many ways thought provoking and touching, with, without a doubt one of the darkest, if not the darkest ending ever, in "Futurama" history.
YO, FOOS!!!!! YA'LL BE LIKIN' DA REVIEW SO FAR, RIIIIIIIGHT!!!!! GOOD, YO!!!!!!!! IT'S NOE THE RAP-OFF PART OF DA REEEEEVIEW WHEN I RAP A LINE FROM A POPULAR RAP SONG AND YA'LL OUT THERE GUESS WHAT SONG AND ARTIST IT IS...
"WELL THE FCC WON'T LET ME BE, WON'T LET ME BE ME, SO LET ME SEE.
THEY TRIED TO SHUT ME DOWN ON MTV, BUT IT FEELS SO EMPTY WITHOUT ME."
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(1) Props to Bender, my man!!! That quote ("Oh your God!") appears in the "Amazon Womwn in the Mood" episode! That episode was nominated for Outstanding Animated Program episode the yera it was released (but it unfortunatley lost), but that episode is definetly worth check-ch-check-check-check-ch-checking out(2)along with todays episode that I was too lazy to finsh reviewing!
(2) Props to The Beastie Boys for using the ch-check it out line from their song Ch-Check It Out on their most recent album, To the Five Bouroughs. The Beastie Boys are all "Futurama" guest star alum and are a very cool band...definetley worth ch-checking out the new album that hit stores in June 2004!
24.10.2004
#161 by eric
man this one got me feeling weird to a harlem globtrotter sample.
very good though
eric gave 5 points
very good though
26.10.2004
#162 by Loretta
It was pretty good. I liked the skipping time thing and the general plot of the episode. For some reason the Harlem Globetrotters started to annoy me after a little while, though.
Loretta gave 4 points
05.11.2004
#163 by leeluver
Fry and leela get married?? fry and leela get a divorce?? good god !
and i loved the basketball player wuts his name.. hes awsum!!
rate it like an 8 or sumthing
leeluver gave 4 points
and i loved the basketball player wuts his name.. hes awsum!!
rate it like an 8 or sumthing
09.11.2004
#164 by Short
Definitely my favorite episode. The professor cracks me up and he this episode is professor heavy. I loved it.
Short gave 5 points
10.11.2004
#165 by Tony P. Stinkbeetle
Absolutely hilarious. the whole time skipping thing wa brilliant. Hermes choice of how to stop time skipping, followed by "I don't know how this was supposed to work," is comedy gold
Tony P. Stinkbeetle gave 5 points
21.12.2004
#166 by Andrew
Great story line and there were some great one-liners. The funniest thing would have to had been when the Atomic Mutant is going up for a dunk and then time skips and he rams himself into the backboard.
One of my all-time favourites.
Andrew gave 5 points
One of my all-time favourites.
31.12.2004
#167 by TheRoyalFamily
Most. Underrated. Episode. Ever.
This is one of my favorite episodes. Of course, I like all the ones where Fry gets this close, but fails in the end. Last scene was one of the best, and one of the saddest, in the whole series. Even sadder than the end of "Jurrasic Bark." From another point of view, na klar.
TheRoyalFamily gave 5 points
This is one of my favorite episodes. Of course, I like all the ones where Fry gets this close, but fails in the end. Last scene was one of the best, and one of the saddest, in the whole series. Even sadder than the end of "Jurrasic Bark." From another point of view, na klar.
06.01.2005
#168 by Vriezer
I really loved this episode. The end is a bit melodramatic but the jokes compensate that: "sweet clive, laugh derisively at him", dr. zoidbergs birthday, the carreer of teen star Wendy....
Vriezer gave 5 points
12.01.2005
#169 by bobdude10
Not the best ep. It had some really brief moments when ya felt you shood laugh but it just wasn't funny enough. It woz alrite, tho.
bobdude10 gave 3 points
17.01.2005
#170 by Jonny
One of, if not, the first episode of Futurama i saw. A good episode with a few laughs.
Bubblegum: Everybody knows that Globetrotter science is just mumbo-jumbo.
(From off-screen, Bender laughs loudly).
Bender: Vintage Bubblegum!
Jonny gave 4 points
Bubblegum: Everybody knows that Globetrotter science is just mumbo-jumbo.
(From off-screen, Bender laughs loudly).
Bender: Vintage Bubblegum!
16.02.2005
#171 by David
I've seen about half of all futurama episodes and this one is by far the best I've seen. Sure, the time slips can be predictable but they give an infinity of possibilities to the story when time can be changed at any time.
David gave 5 points
25.02.2005
#172 by kevin
Great episode, time skips are the funniest running plot/humor gag in the series before 100 cups of coffee trumped it.
kevin gave 5 points
04.03.2005
#173 by James Spicey
This was one of the best futurama episodes ever!!! The globetrotters were hilarious, especially ethan bubblegum tate. The storyline was also good, and had lots ofgood jokes, only made possible by the fact that time kept on skipping.
James Spicey gave 5 points
08.03.2005
#174 by agg
Boooring!
agg gave 1 point
15.03.2005
#175 by mr. bill
This is one of the best episodes. I laughed so much (even if Bender was out of character). The main plot (the time skips) were hilarious, and the subplot (Fry trying to impress Leela) was very good with an emotional ending. I guess we like to root for the hopeless romantic.
mr. bill gave 5 points
16.03.2005
#176 by Xela
This was a great episode. Funny with a dash of Fry/Leela. The wedding was kind of confusing but I think what couldv'e happened was Leela having pity sex with Fry and getting pregnant, resulting in having to get married, then had a miscarraige (sorry if I spelled that wrong) and divorcing Fry.
Awsome plot.
Xela gave 5 points
Awsome plot.
20.03.2005
#177 by steve.o
this episode really showed us what a monster with a cannon in its chest could do.
steve.o gave 5 points
21.03.2005
#178 by mact
I feel awful for Fry at the end, but somehow i just can't stop laughing at his misfortune.
FRY: Did you see it?
BENDER: What the explosion?
mact gave 5 points
FRY: Did you see it?
BENDER: What the explosion?
25.03.2005
#179 by Me
I thought you would've hada happier ending where Leela Actually Saw the Stars in the Sky. that wouldve been the Best Episode Ever for Romance (BEER)
Me gave 4 points
03.04.2005
#180 by Anonymous
I thought this episode was hilarious. I loved the time skips and they were the best when professor farnsorth and the globetrotter were making the gravity shifter. One of my favorites.
Anonymous gave 5 points
08.04.2005
#181 by Toad
I'll probably write another review on this soon... I haven't seen this one yet!(E-mail me and tell me about it - BUT PUT TO TOAD!)
hd1@ntlworld.com
Toad gave 3 points
hd1@ntlworld.com
09.04.2005
#182 by Death
Fry finaly hooked up with leela Swish
Death gave 4 points
06.05.2005
#183 by scaryice
funny
scaryice gave 4 points
13.05.2005
#184 by Robot Devil
One of the best parts is when the spider gets killed
Robot Devil gave 5 points
20.05.2005
#185 by dustin
I changed my mind(as I often do).
This
is
the
best
episode
EVER!
dustin gave 5 points
This
is
the
best
episode
EVER!
22.05.2005
#186 by Mystery Meat
The most underrated episode, at least here. The right combination of sad/sweetness, math nerdiness and Harlem Globetrotters. Hard to go wrong with that.
Mystery Meat gave 5 points
29.05.2005
#187 by TUDSY
Best Episode ever! Too many amazing lines not to be considered an instant classic and so random. "But can said skills pay the bills?"
TUDSY gave 5 points
29.05.2005
#188 by Fraser Anderson
My absolute favorite ever.
Fraser Anderson gave 5 points
30.05.2005
#189 by Juan
oh man, i loved this episode, it had excellent comedy, and things to make you go, wtf!??!?! how did that happen!!!! i like hermes's naked party idea. But the ending was so sweet and sad, it was just a very excellent ending, it can make you laugh and feel sorrow at the same time.
Juan gave 5 points
19.06.2005
#190 by joey
i concur, great episode loved the cronotons story and great gags!
plus great to see the harlem globetrotters!
joey gave 5 points
plus great to see the harlem globetrotters!
20.06.2005
#191 by THT3000
one of the ten best Futuramas ever
THT3000 gave 5 points
22.06.2005
#192 by Some Random Guy
Pitiful but a bit funny
Especially when they were doing the naked conga line
"I don't know how this was supposed to work!"
This episode made me cry
And more thing to the creator of this episode: WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING???!!!
Some Random Guy gave 2 points
Especially when they were doing the naked conga line
"I don't know how this was supposed to work!"
This episode made me cry
And more thing to the creator of this episode: WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING???!!!
24.06.2005
#193 by Aron
Close to a perfect five, this silly basketball comedy (I admit, the basketball game was hillarious) turns into a epic love-drama. Great guest acting by the "globetrotters", great lines.
Aron gave 4 points
19.07.2005
#194 by pooptastik
beautiful episode. from the mutants too the awesome romantic ending. this episode is the reason why i'm in love with Futurama.
Fry rules.
pooptastik gave 5 points
Fry rules.
02.08.2005
#195 by Ace
Only because of the way we see Fry finally realise what he did to make Leela love him.
Ace gave 4 points
04.08.2005
#196 by <3
Let me start off by saying fry is my fav character so my poignion might be diffirent than a bender fan's. Well leela was pretty straight forward..Fry tried everything to impress her and by trying he was rejected everytime. Zoidberg was GREAT! and so was bender but the ending was very Awww...like i was a little upset..Overall pretty good!
<3 gave 4 points
12.08.2005
#197 by cayoter
The ending really made me mad!
Fry moved the stars to write Leela a love note, and, like everything else that connects Fry and Leela romantically (that is in space), it gets sucked into a black hole! (that heart shaped nebula in "A Flight to Remember" was that other thing)
-cayoter
cayoter gave 3 points
Fry moved the stars to write Leela a love note, and, like everything else that connects Fry and Leela romantically (that is in space), it gets sucked into a black hole! (that heart shaped nebula in "A Flight to Remember" was that other thing)
-cayoter
25.08.2005
#198 by Cerulean Shadow
OMG!!!! FRY AND LEELA GOT MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The ending made me wanna tear up.
Cerulean Shadow gave 5 points
27.08.2005
#199 by Shea
One of my favourite episodes of futurama.Really good humour and storyline.The end made me sad [not like crying with tears sad] but i didnt get frustrated like i did with "jurassic bark". A lot of the parts had me laughfing my head off. So ,yah, overall, good episode.
-Thanks Matt for bringing futurama to tv-
Shea gave 4 points
-Thanks Matt for bringing futurama to tv-
08.09.2005
#200 by Sweet Clive
I thought this episode was awesome its in my top 5 and is on of the episodes i watch the most it even inspired my screen name on every website i go on that ones required Sweet Clive and that classic line in it when dooms day device is mentioned and the prof. "Dooms day device you say now the balls in farnsworths court and i supose i can part with one and still be feared" that has me laughing my ass off every time i hear it
Sweet Clive gave 5 points
11.09.2005
#201 by mario
nice fuzzy feeling at the end
mario gave 5 points
17.10.2005
#202 by Tara Ang
This is one of my top favs too. Zoidberg was so funny " You all have Zoidberg!!!" plus the professor saying the smartest people in the world are dunkers! The story line is made really clever, stringing so many jokes along together in contrast to the jerky time overlaps.
Best part is the sickly the saddest, how Fry attempt is blasted into oblivion.
Tara Ang gave 5 points
Best part is the sickly the saddest, how Fry attempt is blasted into oblivion.
19.10.2005
#203 by Jake
I absolutley love the ending to this episode. Every time I watch it, it brings a tear to my eye.
Jake gave 4 points
05.11.2005
#204 by Anthony Alvarez
Ah, It was OK, Amy's Party? Well, I guess Lauren Tom has a good acting personality, she is awesome! Oh, and Bender wants to join the Harlem Globetrotters? Give me a break.
{AMY 4-EVER)
Anthony Alvarez gave 4 points
{AMY 4-EVER)
11.11.2005
#205 by Roadkill
This episode is easily one of my favorites. The premise of time-skipping allows for many jokes that could never be done on any other show, even if the joke is repeated many times.
Also, the ending is priceless and makes me tear up.
Roadkill gave 5 points
Also, the ending is priceless and makes me tear up.
15.12.2005
#206 by CWM
My favourite for the final minutes and really funny timeslips.
CWM gave 5 points
18.12.2005
#207 by thedr
Im supprised no one has mentioned the Space Jam reference in the episode, it was hilarious, and all reversed - loved this episode.
thedr gave 4 points
04.01.2006
#208 by billy
didnt you know that algebra was all razmatazz?
billy gave 5 points
18.01.2006
#209 by Phil
This is one my personal favorite episodes of my favorite show.
A funny episode, atleast through most of it. But what really makes this episode is the sad, touching ending. The last 3 minutes really make this one. "Did you see it? did you see it?" Poor Fry.
Phil gave 5 points
A funny episode, atleast through most of it. But what really makes this episode is the sad, touching ending. The last 3 minutes really make this one. "Did you see it? did you see it?" Poor Fry.
19.01.2006
#210 by s
great
s gave 5 points
24.02.2006
#211 by Zanfor
This episode had potential.
It had a lot of good jokes, and the setting and situation was great.
But then they ruined the entire thing.
Fry: But I guess you'll never feel the same way about me as I do about you.
Leela: I guess not.
This portrays Leela as an unfeeling, coldhearted person. And then she just walks away!
(Although she did make up for it slightly.)
Then there's that message being blown up. It's a well known writing rule never to use coincidence to help a character. But this is a point-blank example of when I think it should not be used hurt a character, either.
I liked 'Parasites Lost' because it was artistically sad. This episode was just blatantly sad.
This is one of the three Futurama episodes that actually made me cry...
(See my reviews for 'Love & Rocket', 'Parasites Lost', and 'Leela's Homeworld'.)
Zanfor gave 1 point
It had a lot of good jokes, and the setting and situation was great.
But then they ruined the entire thing.
Fry: But I guess you'll never feel the same way about me as I do about you.
Leela: I guess not.
This portrays Leela as an unfeeling, coldhearted person. And then she just walks away!
(Although she did make up for it slightly.)
Then there's that message being blown up. It's a well known writing rule never to use coincidence to help a character. But this is a point-blank example of when I think it should not be used hurt a character, either.
I liked 'Parasites Lost' because it was artistically sad. This episode was just blatantly sad.
This is one of the three Futurama episodes that actually made me cry...
(See my reviews for 'Love & Rocket', 'Parasites Lost', and 'Leela's Homeworld'.)
26.03.2006
#212 by eIRINNSKe_56
zanfor! i loved this episode. i kno, i m probly the only futurama fan who thinks the fact that fry an leela arnt 2g4 is funny but i did cry at the end of this 1 aswell.
but i do agree, i wish leela had of seen the message. thats one 4 the "what if?" machine
eIRINNSKe_56 gave 5 points
but i do agree, i wish leela had of seen the message. thats one 4 the "what if?" machine
27.03.2006
#213 by Rachie
2nd best episode eva!
"He is easily amused by his own antics....." lol!
"No! drugs are for losers, and hyponoses is for losers with big eyebrows!"
Rachie gave 5 points
"He is easily amused by his own antics....." lol!
"No! drugs are for losers, and hyponoses is for losers with big eyebrows!"
07.04.2006
#214 by eIRINNSKe_56
i only had 1 problem with this episode. bcoz of the time skips everything was being moved in2 the future in2 the places they would b, but when every1 had 2 "clear out" coz of the circus, they stayed in the same place! other than that, it was one of the darker ending but as i sed 2 comments previous, i loved this episode
eIRINNSKe_56 gave 5 points
15.04.2006
#215 by Buckethead
Phil LaMarr you genius!
That's all I have to say.
Buckethead gave 5 points
That's all I have to say.
27.04.2006
#216 by Micky
I loved this eposode it really showed the relationship between fry and leela. It made me cry even though it was a dark ending it made me smile a bit aswell :) i loved it it was beautiful and sweet and thts wat i like bout futurama the thought of it all
Micky gave 5 points
19.05.2006
#217 by Ivan
This was excellent. The time skips were funny. I knew they were going to happen, but I wasn't dure when, so when they started during the basketball game I was ROTFL! Classic.
Ivan gave 5 points
21.05.2006
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Tony gave 2 points
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16.06.2006
#219 by nibbler
this episode was the best ever, especially the part when the mutant atomic spider guy was blown up. the random time skips had me laughing my head of.
i dont no how anyone couldn't like this episode
nibbler gave 5 points
i dont no how anyone couldn't like this episode
05.07.2006
#220 by Nicholas B
This is my favorite episode. It was so funny all the way through. I'm not even a fan of basketball but i thought it was amazing. The ending was great, a tear came to my eye. ARE YOU FUNKY ENOUGH TO BE A GLOBETROTTER?
Nicholas B gave 5 points
12.07.2006
#221 by Ace
Fantastic episode, the profesor and the globetrotters together is hilarious. Bender was surprisingly funny as a crazed fan and zoidbergs glee at affecting the smell-a-scope is lol material. The flashes through time also add to the episode. Personally I believe the ending makes the episode just as fry finally realises how to get leela, what he has wanted for so long, it is gone into a blackhole, real heartrenching stuff
Ace gave 5 points
14.07.2006
#222 by Anthony Diaz
Fry should have moved another
group of stars to say,"I LOVE YOU,LEELA".That way,he could show her what he did with no time skips.
Then Leela would fall for him again.
Anthony Diaz gave 4 points
group of stars to say,"I LOVE YOU,LEELA".That way,he could show her what he did with no time skips.
Then Leela would fall for him again.
20.07.2006
#223 by Alex!
I loved it! The time skipping thing is hilarious!
Alex! gave 5 points
20.07.2006
#224 by el mariachi
did anyone think that when the globetrotters landed that the music was just like a clockwork orange?
el mariachi gave 4 points
01.09.2006
#225 by Grextreme
This has to be a tie for my favorite episode along with the episode 300 Big Boys. Bender's respect for the Globetrotters causing him to change his behavior around Bubblegum Tate showed a dimension of Bender rarely seen in the show. Also, the main plot making no sense from the very start really puts this episode higher on my list. This ep. really took advantage of the fact that the show is set in the future. One of the best episodes in my humble opinion.
Grextreme gave 5 points
02.09.2006
#226 by Ashley
Its so depressing
Ashley gave 3 points
03.09.2006
#227 by spongebob_lover
i think it was and ok episode. really confusing when prf farnsworth explains stuff. it gave me a headache actually. but overall really interesting. but the jokes got old really fasy and bender was soo unbender like.
spongebob_lover gave 2 points
19.09.2006
#228 by AJ
globtrotters so stupid
AJ gave 1 point
23.09.2006
#229 by Rico
great episode
Rico gave 5 points
05.10.2006
#230 by david
One of the best episodes ever. Zoidberg and especially Farnsworth are in top form. Bender's part is pretty funny, especially for the out of characterness; it's like his folk singer thing. The "are you really funky enough part" was a crack up.
Some of the time skips were hilarious. Some of them jsut kept the plot mivong.... just like regular scenes in an ep; every one of them isn't supposed to be a joke, necessarily.
The Globetrotters, although I have no clue what they're from, were hilarious.
As for the ending and the Fry-Leela plot, this episode was AMAZING. The ending was ridiculously tragic. Nothing wrong with that. I like a lot of the ep's that have some bit of drama in them, and this one did it EXTREMELY well.
david gave 5 points
Some of the time skips were hilarious. Some of them jsut kept the plot mivong.... just like regular scenes in an ep; every one of them isn't supposed to be a joke, necessarily.
The Globetrotters, although I have no clue what they're from, were hilarious.
As for the ending and the Fry-Leela plot, this episode was AMAZING. The ending was ridiculously tragic. Nothing wrong with that. I like a lot of the ep's that have some bit of drama in them, and this one did it EXTREMELY well.
06.10.2006
#231 by Zach
I personaly really enjoyed this episode mainly because of how bad Bender wanted to be a Globe Trotter. (Then Agian who doesn't?)The plot was full of holes due to how much it jumped and also many years could have went by which should have affected future episodes but as far as I'm concerned didn't. One reason I might enjoy it so much coulc be because I have only seen it a few times there for it doesn't seem over laughed. Still one of my favorites.
Zach gave 5 points
18.10.2006
#232 by Delmuir
For the globetrotters dialogue alone this episode is one of my favorites.
Also, I am a bit of a sucker for Fry's unrequited love storyline. . . I think that's an easy one to sympathize with.
Delmuir gave 5 points
Also, I am a bit of a sucker for Fry's unrequited love storyline. . . I think that's an easy one to sympathize with.
19.10.2006
#233 by
this was a great episode.(The gravity pump wuz the cheeziest invention yet following the finglonger.
gave 4 points
21.10.2006
#234 by Endy
You bastard writers! Why can't you make Fry and Leela get together?!
Endy gave 5 points
21.10.2006
#235 by Aaron
Lela Fry! That name sounds horrible! Too bad she devorced Fry.
Aaron gave 5 points
24.10.2006
#236 by I Hate Elzar
Best Episode ever
I Hate Elzar gave 5 points
25.10.2006
#237 by dogs
great show one of your best keep it up =)
dogs gave 5 points
01.11.2006
#238 by Casual observer
I think the marriage joke was probably something which would have fitted better into the last season than this one. There weren't many really funny bits, but I did enjoy the one liners. The gag out the front of the cop shop was almost something which should be mandatory considering what you see on TV nowadays. An amusing episode, with a bit of drama near the end, and probably one of my top 10 faves
Casual observer gave 4 points
03.11.2006
#239 by Shane
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Shane gave 4 points
13.01.2007
#240 by Alexx
I don't know, but I think all the jumps in time follows an idea in a character's mind.
Amy is thinking about her birthday, we jump to it. They are thinking how to build the gravity pump, they built it. Fry is thinking how to marry leela, they are married.
In this theory, there was no 'reason' for the marriage or for Hermes' conga. It was only the 'power of the mind' that caused it.
Alexx gave 5 points
Amy is thinking about her birthday, we jump to it. They are thinking how to build the gravity pump, they built it. Fry is thinking how to marry leela, they are married.
In this theory, there was no 'reason' for the marriage or for Hermes' conga. It was only the 'power of the mind' that caused it.
01.03.2007
#241 by Lisa
"Off you go, apparently..."
Lisa gave 5 points
04.05.2007
#242 by Philip Cheesesteak
A really enjoyable plot, plus an awesome new character make this episode a real winner.
Philip Cheesesteak gave 5 points
17.05.2007
#243 by Ry Martin
Inventive, dramatic, romantic, and funny as hell. And the plot is absolutely terrifying, which is always a plus.
Ry Martin gave 5 points
10.07.2007
#244 by Philip J.
Only other episode besides the final one that makes me tear up. Terrific episode.
Philip J. gave 5 points
01.08.2007
#245 by T-unit
C.R.A.P That's the way you spell crap. It's just because it's boring yet morden
T-unit gave 2 points
16.09.2007
#246 by Bass Systems
Go get a job as a NY Time movie critic, Dieter!
Bass Systems gave 5 points
27.10.2007
#247 by Puff
In terms of hilarity, this is probably the funniest episode ever fo r me.
Puff gave 5 points
27.12.2007
#248 by Vinny
I really liked this one. Its so funny when Benders always trying to be a Globetrotter, even if it is out of character.
Vinny gave 5 points
16.03.2008
#249 by Kris
Again one of my favorite episodes. I think I love it a lot because it is meaningful and touching. It made me sad when Fry was so close to getting Leela. It was so close!... Anyway, it's one of the best episodes. I wish more people rated it better though.
Kris gave 5 points
20.03.2008
#250 by Jack
This episode was hilarious!
Hermes! Enough about your promiscuous mother!
Jack gave 4 points
Hermes! Enough about your promiscuous mother!
26.03.2008
#251 by Alex
Fun episode for sure. A lot of screen time for funny Farnsworth! Thumbs up.
5
Alex gave 5 points
5
26.04.2008
#252 by escape goat
Dont feel like the skips in time worked very well, still a funny episode thugh
escape goat gave 4 points
03.05.2008
#253 by Auste
It was funny in the beginning. But when Fry saw, that he wrote that message from stars, and when it blowed up, and Leela and Bender didn't saw it... It just made me cry...
Awesome episode. Funny and sad in one time :']
Auste gave 5 points
Awesome episode. Funny and sad in one time :']
08.05.2008
#254 by P554
This is my favorite episode. It is very touching, I can't hear the globtroter song without becoming sad anymore.
P554 gave 5 points
12.04.2009
#255 by AEV
Zoidberg and Farnsworth are simply on fire in this episode. Right from the getgo Farnsworth delivers("I may be an old man, in fact I'm fairly sure that I am") and he continues with some hilarious moments as basketball coach("Enough about your promiscuous mother, Hermes") and solver of the time lap problem. However Zoidberg comes up with one of the greatest futurama jokes of all time with his "You all still have Zoidberg" rant followed up by "Zoooiidbeeeerg" while having that unlikely smug look on his face.
AEV gave 5 points
01.02.2010
#256 by cyber_turnip
An incredibly touching episode with a cool plot and very rapid-fire with its jokes.
cyber_turnip gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#257 by Terranigma
very funny
Terranigma gave 5 points
04.07.2010
#258 by Hoot Hoot
This has got to be one of my favorite episodes ever. The jokes around the time skips just work perfectly. One of my favorites has to be Hermes' naked conga line solution to the time skips. Zoidberg's birthday party is great too. There are so many wonderful moments in this episode. Futurama at its best.
Hoot Hoot gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#259 by Black Mamba
5ring he nust be the king! 5 stars
Black Mamba gave 5 points
16.07.2011
#260 by Lamusiqe13
The main problem fans seem to have with this episode is the time skips, which, ironically, was my favorite part (other than the aww ending, of course). The situation was unique, giving Ken Keeler an opportunity to write some of the most original and funny jokes he's ever done. And, there was the aww ending, of course. A+
Lamusiqe13 gave 5 points
16.02.2012
#261 by DTP
Overall it's a pretty good episode. The concept is really creative, and I really liked the globetrotters.
But that ending. The first time I saw that, I just thought it was extremely bitter and cold-hearted. I mean it was pretty depressing, not Jurassic Bark depressing by any means, but still...
Overall, a good episode, but not quite on par with the best of the best. It sort of felt like a middle of the road kind of episode to me. Still memorable for the Fry/Leela parts though.
DTP gave 4 points
But that ending. The first time I saw that, I just thought it was extremely bitter and cold-hearted. I mean it was pretty depressing, not Jurassic Bark depressing by any means, but still...
Overall, a good episode, but not quite on par with the best of the best. It sort of felt like a middle of the road kind of episode to me. Still memorable for the Fry/Leela parts though.
28.07.2012
#262 by Lea Michele
Futurama really outdone itself with this one, especially the "aww" moments in the episode. First Fry & Leela get married then divorced less than a second later. Poor Fry...but still funny! :-)
Lea Michele gave 5 points
06.09.2012
#263 by Fat Kev Smith
New 52 Batman
Fat Kev Smith gave 5 points
30.12.2012
#264 by druxy
Moving the stars to express his love is definitely one of the sweetest things fry has done and why he's one of the best cartoon characters ever
druxy gave 5 points
29.04.2013
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