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Episode Reviews
Short Summary
Leela's HomeworldFirst aired 02/17/02
Rank: 76/124
Reviews: 261
Rating: 80%
Bender and Professor Farnsworth decipher something far more rewarding for Leela, as Fry helps her discover some long-lost secrets about her background, including what happened to her parents.
#1 by Toby Jones
I'm not a big Leela fan, so I didn't like this episode too much. While plot development is good, none of it really interested me very much becuase -as I said- I don't find Leela that interesting. The episode had a good amount of jokes, but they weren't too funny. This isn't nearly as good as other plotty episodes like "Luck of the Fryish".
Toby Jones gave 3 points
18.02.2002
#2 by Doug Markwith
Although not a terrible episode by any means, it certainly wasn't the best.
The story focused around Leela being human after all, which is a shame. I thought her alien background would make for some great stories.
Still, some of the classic subtle humor was evident, and overall made for some great television.
Bender had some classic one-liners that were hilarious as usual.
The professors "glow-in-the-dark nose making machine" was certainly the funniest thing I have seen for quite some time.
Doug Markwith gave 3 points
The story focused around Leela being human after all, which is a shame. I thought her alien background would make for some great stories.
Still, some of the classic subtle humor was evident, and overall made for some great television.
Bender had some classic one-liners that were hilarious as usual.
The professors "glow-in-the-dark nose making machine" was certainly the funniest thing I have seen for quite some time.
18.02.2002
#3 by FoolishCarpenter
Hmmm my sentiments exactly. Anyway does anybody here know the name of the song which was played towards the end of the show?
FoolishCarpenter gave 3 points
18.02.2002
#4 by Squishy
Last week's was just about perfect: a little Zoiberg, a little Amy, romance, adventure, movie parody, animal torture, a guest star playing herself, and a guest star playing another character.
This one threw its big shocker out in the open in the first six minutes, then left us spending the rest of the episode waiting for Leela to catch up (Guh!), THEN left the episode's new "issue"--Leela's still the only one of them that gets to go aboveground--untouched for a later ep.
Leela went completely out of character, the muties suddenly had to rely on balloons to reach the surface (!?!), and the most of the jokes were awful. Lord knows they can't ALL be winners, but if it weren't for Fry's bumbling dialogue and the occasional gross-out joke, this one would've been worse than the Harold Zoid ep.
P.S. Leela's parents are mutants. From ANOTHER WORLD!! Dum-dum-DUMMM!
Squishy gave 2 points
This one threw its big shocker out in the open in the first six minutes, then left us spending the rest of the episode waiting for Leela to catch up (Guh!), THEN left the episode's new "issue"--Leela's still the only one of them that gets to go aboveground--untouched for a later ep.
Leela went completely out of character, the muties suddenly had to rely on balloons to reach the surface (!?!), and the most of the jokes were awful. Lord knows they can't ALL be winners, but if it weren't for Fry's bumbling dialogue and the occasional gross-out joke, this one would've been worse than the Harold Zoid ep.
P.S. Leela's parents are mutants. From ANOTHER WORLD!! Dum-dum-DUMMM!
18.02.2002
#5 by [-mArc-]
Liked it quite some, not top notch, not just medium. Still I think they should've kept this ep for like the 3rd last of the series or so. I sort of think they'll ignore her parents in future episodes (in the bunch of 3ACVX for sure). What's this with FOX changing the order all the time for no coherent reason anyway ?
Another geeky joke added, well done! (The "There is no way of knowing how long it will take. It can take an hour or a million years." DING!)
Good jokes included, like it
"Like all of us, especially him!"
[-mArc-] gave 4 points
Another geeky joke added, well done! (The "There is no way of knowing how long it will take. It can take an hour or a million years." DING!)
Good jokes included, like it
"Like all of us, especially him!"
18.02.2002
#6 by Pizzicato Five
This episode had less on the humor and more on a touching full story arc, although it was dissapointing that the whole plot was given away at the very beginning.
Pizzicato Five gave 3 points
18.02.2002
#7 by mtvcdm
I must say, it wasn't the funniest episode I've ever seen-- I didn't really get anything past the toxic waste cleanup. But seeing as it was clearly meant to be one of those Major Revelation Episodes, I think that's fairly forgivable. (Boy, look at this. The roles are reversed. Everybody else is ragging on it because it wasn't funny, and Mr. Only-Wants-Humor thought it was decent. This hiatus business is really taking its toll on us.)
Oh, by the way, I notice us old-schoolers are ranking it higher, and I think I can guess why. Way back in Season 2, "I Second That Emotion", someone on the Outlet message boards, forget who, brought up a point that he/she could see 2 characters in a group picture that kinda looked like Leela's parents, and speculated on Leela's possibly being a mutant. Whoever you are, either Groening saw the post and thought "That's a heck of an idea", or you are freaking psychic, because those 2 in the group shot and Leela's parents look one hell of a lot like each other.
mtvcdm gave 4 points
Oh, by the way, I notice us old-schoolers are ranking it higher, and I think I can guess why. Way back in Season 2, "I Second That Emotion", someone on the Outlet message boards, forget who, brought up a point that he/she could see 2 characters in a group picture that kinda looked like Leela's parents, and speculated on Leela's possibly being a mutant. Whoever you are, either Groening saw the post and thought "That's a heck of an idea", or you are freaking psychic, because those 2 in the group shot and Leela's parents look one hell of a lot like each other.
18.02.2002
#8 by Timo
To paraphrase Lrr of Omicron Persei 8:
"This new plot twist angers and confuses us. Leela won our hearts as a single-eyed alien, and a single-eyed alien shall she remain!"
I immediately had the same idea that Squishy gave above - Leela's parents *are* mutants, so the sludge wouldn't change any of them, but they're alien mutants. They just don't know it, because they themselves were left on Earth shortly after being born.
(I've gotta disagree with you on Harold Zoid though, Squishy. I *love* that episode.)
Timo gave 3 points
"This new plot twist angers and confuses us. Leela won our hearts as a single-eyed alien, and a single-eyed alien shall she remain!"
I immediately had the same idea that Squishy gave above - Leela's parents *are* mutants, so the sludge wouldn't change any of them, but they're alien mutants. They just don't know it, because they themselves were left on Earth shortly after being born.
(I've gotta disagree with you on Harold Zoid though, Squishy. I *love* that episode.)
18.02.2002
#9 by Bender_Unit_22
I didn't think I would like this one. I'm not a big leela fan, but I found it very funny and entertaining. The professors machine was hilarius. "what?? it can do other things, why shouldn't it??!!" The way it produced hundreds of gallons of toxic waste.
Bender being the disposal guy was great too, stuffing that whale down there. And WOW I never thought leela was a mutant, always thought she was from another planet.
Bender_Unit_22 gave 5 points
Bender being the disposal guy was great too, stuffing that whale down there. And WOW I never thought leela was a mutant, always thought she was from another planet.
18.02.2002
#10 by A. Nonymous
Decent episode. I personally laughed at most of the jokes. Up until the end I was thinking that Leela is not really a mutant there were just aliens living in the sewer. Did anyone catch what the letter from Leela's mother actually said?
A. Nonymous gave 4 points
18.02.2002
#11 by Erik
I am also looking for the title and the artist of the song played at the end. Thanks in advance!
Erik gave 4 points
18.02.2002
#12 by Kevbo
I'm sorry but after the ending of this episode I could not help but give it a 5. It had more heart then Tongue and cheek unlike many previous episodes. However it is still a gem. In all honesty I did not like the fact that Leela was only a mutant but hey no one is perfect. Oh by the way Erik the name of the song is “Baby Love Child” by Pizzicato Five.
Kevbo gave 5 points
18.02.2002
#13 by robin
If I could, i'd give it a 2 and a half. It was indeed not so funny and in some way very predictable. Although there were good things in it (tnx Bender) I like Futurama for its jokes, and if there are not much in it... i'm sorry... 2
robin gave 2 points
18.02.2002
#14 by Ufoseeker
The only disappointing thing was the attitude her parents had. Theu'd rather die than tell their daughter that they were mutants.
Now, that I've thought about it. She's still special because she's the only mutant to have a surface life. There are tons of aliens living on Earth, and it would be interesting to see how the world reacts when they learn that Leela is a mutant (alien or not)
"I have a dream where mutants and humans can live together in peace. Where they are not judged by their third arm, but by their inner good" :)
Ufoseeker gave 5 points
Now, that I've thought about it. She's still special because she's the only mutant to have a surface life. There are tons of aliens living on Earth, and it would be interesting to see how the world reacts when they learn that Leela is a mutant (alien or not)
"I have a dream where mutants and humans can live together in peace. Where they are not judged by their third arm, but by their inner good" :)
18.02.2002
#15 by Jonathan Sanders
I, for one, am glad we finally found out the truth about leela's parents, because I was sick of her questions :)
No, but really, I liked this episode, even though it wasn't totally a laughfest. I'm such a big fan of futurama that I just love watching it. Even if it tends to be story heavy, I'll always be a big fan.
I liked the Harold Zoid one too, but mostly for the "All My Circuits" parts :) I'm a big Calculon fan if you can't tell.
Jonathan Sanders gave 4 points
No, but really, I liked this episode, even though it wasn't totally a laughfest. I'm such a big fan of futurama that I just love watching it. Even if it tends to be story heavy, I'll always be a big fan.
I liked the Harold Zoid one too, but mostly for the "All My Circuits" parts :) I'm a big Calculon fan if you can't tell.
18.02.2002
#16 by Joe Anybody
Oh, this episode was far from good. It really wasn't good at all, and it didn't have the laughs that Futurama usually has. But, this episode merits a 3, because of the character developement for Leela. Otherwise, it would be just a 1. Average episode.
Joe Anybody gave 3 points
18.02.2002
#17 by Venus
This is my new fav ep. I adored it.Ive already seen it 5 times through and its only Monday. The song at the end was gorgeous and i've already dled it from KaZaa. I know a lot of people are complaining that it wasn't funny, but so what? a little emotion is a good thing and i did actually laugh a few times so it wasn't like it was all somber throughout the whole thing. I hope they bring her parents back at one point or another. i know they probably won't but it would be nice all the same.
Venus gave 5 points
18.02.2002
#18 by wacky laser
i thought the plot was great even though they showed leela's parents too soon
the jokes were great i loved the Truman show joke and the one leg, that's it guy
and that giant machine that made noses was one of the funniest jokes ever
wacky laser gave 4 points
the jokes were great i loved the Truman show joke and the one leg, that's it guy
and that giant machine that made noses was one of the funniest jokes ever
18.02.2002
#19 by Fred
I think the series has its full momentum this season (tragically, I guess it turns out), and this episode was no exception.
BTW, the song at the end was "Groove Love Child" by Pizzicato Five. Been listening to them for years, and it was very cool of the Futurama team to choose such an obscure but fitting track. =]
Fred gave 4 points
BTW, the song at the end was "Groove Love Child" by Pizzicato Five. Been listening to them for years, and it was very cool of the Futurama team to choose such an obscure but fitting track. =]
18.02.2002
#20 by mike
Anyone know who sings the song at the end of this episode?
This was the only reference I could find on the internet (but I'm not sure who the artist is)...
when I see you alone.
I see what's in your mind
you want me,yes you do,
you don't need to tell me
I know you love me most,
no one else take my place
you need me,yes you do,
forever and ever
��baby love child��
mike gave 3 points
This was the only reference I could find on the internet (but I'm not sure who the artist is)...
when I see you alone.
I see what's in your mind
you want me,yes you do,
you don't need to tell me
I know you love me most,
no one else take my place
you need me,yes you do,
forever and ever
��baby love child��
19.02.2002
#21 by Musca domestica
Ok I have watched the episode again. My opinion has changed. The episode was kind of uneven, there were some real strong points and some negative. First the negative, the humor was a little flatter then usual, Luck of the Fryish had strong humor with the emotion. Some of the jokes this time just didn't work (the Balloon, the father's line before he left Leela, some others) Also the narrative could have been done in a more powerful way. Leela's parents shouldn't have appeared after the first act, ruins some of the surprise later in the ep. Also the flashback seemed to be out of place, it would have made more sense right after Fry took off the hoods, the only problem was the time between the two flashbacks might be too small. Now the good. There was some really creative camera angles, especially when Leela was chasing after her parents. Small details in the background in the sewer, the zoom down from above, and the amazing ripple effect in the toxic waste. The returning mutants had good scenes, good additions of the leg mutant who will probably appear again. Leela�s parents didn�t have a lot of screen time now have interesting psudo-Jewish personalities; hopefully they will become minor reoccurring characters (like Hermes� wife or Scruffy) The voice acting Katey Sagal did a great job, was surprised how emotional she got was near the end.
Some quick notes
Thought the Song sounded a little like JPOP
Musca domestica gave 4 points
Some quick notes
Thought the Song sounded a little like JPOP
19.02.2002
#22 by SolarBurn
An amusing episode, worth watching if only for the end where there's a lemmings song remix. You can get another remix of the same song here
http://rem ... isplay.php?mix=rlemmings1
SolarBurn gave 4 points
http://rem ... isplay.php?mix=rlemmings1
19.02.2002
#23 by Terry
meh. pretty bad when compared to other episodes this season. Completely story driven, almost no humor. The funnier parts involved the professor.
Terry gave 2 points
19.02.2002
#24 by ElDragon
yo, leela's parents are there, in 'i second that emotion'when that brainy guy sings the legend of alchuganibre (or whatever).
they appear on the top left of the screen.
ElDragon gave 4 points
they appear on the top left of the screen.
19.02.2002
#25 by Megs
It wasn't the greatest episode ever, but with the show on the way out, I'll take what I can get! In which case it was like finding a liter of water in the desert.
Megs gave 3 points
19.02.2002
#26 by Ben Herrmann
Hey good episode, Story heavy yea, but thats the bueaty of the show. The dynamics of the Charachters, the fact that Leela(or anyone for that matter) can change and grow as a charachter. That is what makes this show so much better than 90% of the other crap that gets put on tv.
Ben Herrmann gave 4 points
20.02.2002
#27 by Matt
Much agreed with the previous post. Character development and stories that actually move forward with plot and purpose are all too quickly choked out reality Tv and, to quote Fry, "the genre, World's blankiest blanks". This episode was not as zinger heavy as others, but still managed to be reasonably funny while providing a huge insight into one of the key characters. Great job!
20.02.2002
#28 by CyBrBeAsT
I thought it was quite a good episodes. The Machine and Bender and the orphinarium were very funny.
CyBrBeAsT gave 4 points
22.02.2002
#29 by iamspoonbender
FoolishCarpenter asked
"Anyway does anybody here know the name of the song which was played towards the end of the show?"
I'm wondering the same thing, does anyone know the artist or song name?
iamspoonbender gave 3 points
"Anyway does anybody here know the name of the song which was played towards the end of the show?"
I'm wondering the same thing, does anyone know the artist or song name?
23.02.2002
#30 by The Wonginator
Am I the ONLY fan creeped out by the final shot? Leela's parents live in her WALLS. They don't talk to her, but they come out at night and stroke her head. That's SICK. (I'm assuming they've sedated Nibbler somehow; he'd chew 'em up in a second if they tried to lay a tentacle on her. Where IS he, anyway?) The only way the final shot could be worse is if it takes place AFTER the grand revelation, and they're still monitoring her life from the grates. Clue up, Leela's parents: cell phones. That way your daughter doesn't have to worry about Mom and Dad watching her while she's on the crapper or making another genital-related mistake like Fry/Zap/Kevin/Bryan/Scruffy/whomever. You give your adult daughter less privacy than an infant has.
The Wonginator gave 2 points
23.02.2002
#31 by TomDaTom
the most interesting thing in this episode is that song at the very end..
Please e-mail me, if you know informations about that song!! ..PLEASE!!! ..
thanxx so far..
Tom
TomDaTom gave 4 points
Please e-mail me, if you know informations about that song!! ..PLEASE!!! ..
thanxx so far..
Tom
24.02.2002
#32 by ventolin
I dont know whats wrong with you ppl! This ep was incredible! It had great story and great jokes. I almost teared up there near the end. On a side note, it is true that this episode sould have been saved for one of the last ones. But then again, maybe Mr. Groenig is taking into consideration that the show is sadly being cancelled...
ventolin gave 5 points
24.02.2002
#33 by blah
y does everyone keep asking the name of the song...it's already been posted 3 times
blah gave 4 points
25.02.2002
#34 by tome
Ouch, this episode needs some praise to get it's percentage up. I thought it was great and didn't have to be funny, just informative. We needed a revealing episode like this, especially after the future of this show being under jeopardy. I still liked it, even though many of you didn't.
tome gave 5 points
25.02.2002
#35 by bunnibutcher
Loved the episode! Touching and funny, like a chic flick! I really need to get the name of the song and artist at the end though- please e-mail me if you know!!!!
bunnibutcher gave 4 points
25.02.2002
#36 by Lisa
I liked it. I like Leela even though a lot of people don't, and I like the idea of her not being some exotic alien but rather a lowly mutant. That grounds her character more. And I'm a Leela/Fry shipper too, so I loved the cute look on Fry's face at the end :)
It wasn't very funny though, I agree with that. Except for Bender and his waste disposal business.
Lisa gave 4 points
It wasn't very funny though, I agree with that. Except for Bender and his waste disposal business.
26.02.2002
#37 by Ming
I think this episode was nearly a peer of "luck of Fryish". A really touching ending, and really good story.
Ming gave 5 points
26.02.2002
#38 by Media-matic
OK, I saw this on it's original airing, then immediately watched it again. This is how I avoid the painful experience known as King of the Hill. Then, I found the song played at the end (Pizzicato 5) in usenet. I got more hooked on the song (it had lingered in my head after two viewings) and ended up watching the ep a couple more times.
Now I am ready to pass judgement. Yes, it would have been nice if the parent-origin foreshadowing wasn't dropped into the ep so early as the end of the first act. Fine, so what. No real damage done. Personally, I liked how the sub-plots were woven once Fry/Leela got separated. The professor's machine is a gas. Especially the 'ding' part. Bender's Honest Waste Disposal was a gas. C'mon. Who can't bust a gut when he stuffs the whale down the sewer? I feel the entire episode leads up to the emotional video montage at the end with Pizzicato 5. That tugs at me every time I see it. Overall, this ain't the funniest ep, but who cares. It has so much more to offer.
I must admit that I am becoming EXTREMEMY biased because a few weeks ago, I started a 'complete series marathon'. I am almost done and my opinion of the show has changed entirely. At first, I thought of it merely as my favorite show still on the air. Now, I can hardly stand the thought of it's impending doom at the hands of FOX. It is THE BEST television to come out of the mill in many years. The only thing more original than Futurama was the live-action Tick. The only thought I have to console me is 'at least Daria got to run for 5 seasons of excellence, so I'll enjoy every seconds of Futurama that gets produced'. Futurama is a fantastic show. It works on so many levels. Geek humor. Modern (aka, not tired like the Simpsons) humor. Science-fiction reference/tribute heaven. Video game reference/tribute heaven. I connect with this show on a deep personal level. And so do millions of others. I have grown to love the 'non-favored' characters more. I'm telling you, one notices so much more when watching every episode, in sequence, in a month. If you have 'em. Do it. If not, get them and do it. You will thank yourself for basking in David X. Cohen's efforts rather than drivel such as 'The Glutton Bowl'.
... reaching ramble-on limit...
... signing off....
MM
Media-matic gave 4 points
Now I am ready to pass judgement. Yes, it would have been nice if the parent-origin foreshadowing wasn't dropped into the ep so early as the end of the first act. Fine, so what. No real damage done. Personally, I liked how the sub-plots were woven once Fry/Leela got separated. The professor's machine is a gas. Especially the 'ding' part. Bender's Honest Waste Disposal was a gas. C'mon. Who can't bust a gut when he stuffs the whale down the sewer? I feel the entire episode leads up to the emotional video montage at the end with Pizzicato 5. That tugs at me every time I see it. Overall, this ain't the funniest ep, but who cares. It has so much more to offer.
I must admit that I am becoming EXTREMEMY biased because a few weeks ago, I started a 'complete series marathon'. I am almost done and my opinion of the show has changed entirely. At first, I thought of it merely as my favorite show still on the air. Now, I can hardly stand the thought of it's impending doom at the hands of FOX. It is THE BEST television to come out of the mill in many years. The only thing more original than Futurama was the live-action Tick. The only thought I have to console me is 'at least Daria got to run for 5 seasons of excellence, so I'll enjoy every seconds of Futurama that gets produced'. Futurama is a fantastic show. It works on so many levels. Geek humor. Modern (aka, not tired like the Simpsons) humor. Science-fiction reference/tribute heaven. Video game reference/tribute heaven. I connect with this show on a deep personal level. And so do millions of others. I have grown to love the 'non-favored' characters more. I'm telling you, one notices so much more when watching every episode, in sequence, in a month. If you have 'em. Do it. If not, get them and do it. You will thank yourself for basking in David X. Cohen's efforts rather than drivel such as 'The Glutton Bowl'.
... reaching ramble-on limit...
... signing off....
MM
27.02.2002
#39 by sn0wcat
Great episode :)
sn0wcat gave 5 points
28.02.2002
#40 by Teral
And enter the Leelaholics ;)
I loved this episode. Leela's "Fryish", and just as good as it's predecessor. Heartwarming, emotional and funny as h***, trademarks of Futurama that we all have come to love. If only FOX execs would watch episodes like this and Fryish, they'd come to their senses.
Although I would've prefered her to remain an alien, the mutant angle works surprisingly well too. The Leela museum (I wanna go there :)), the chase, Fry stopping Leela and the revelation of the truth about her heritage. Great writing, and great animation. The scene were Leela discovered the truth and hugged her parents was just as heartwarming and emotional as the ending of Fryish , and the way it was animated, amazing. The last segment, during the song, was nice, Leela was just the cutest of babies. :D
I kinda wished they'd saved this episode for a later season, maybe 7-8ish, but maybe they saw the writing on the wall. Leelas search for her homeplanet, and her people, was one of the most fascinating aspects about her character and they really didn't cash in on that. Only one episode, I think they could've made at least 3 or 4 more. Maybe leave little clues she could chase down, only to discover new clues and so on. They could even have used the mutant angle still, just make all the clues lead back to Earth. On the other hand, who is to say that it ends here. Leela and her parents could go on an epic journey in a future episode, to discover that they really are aliens. Maybe her parents came to Earth as small babies, the only surviviors of an alien spaceship that was destroyed in orbit, but I digress.
Things I like: The onelegged mutant (bring him back), "Honest Benders Waste Disposal" LOL, the nosemachine, that song "Baby Love Child" (it'll always remind me of Leela from now on), the highly toxic waste (kinda made me think about "Alien" ) and other stuff that eludes me now.
Some weird things: Is it me or was the drawing of Hermes really strange in the scene with the toxic waste-tasting?
Suming up: Great background info on Leela , secondbest episode of season 4 (Roswell is that more hillarious). I give it 5, I really wish I could give it 10 to up it's score a big chunck. (hey I am a Leelaholic, right ;)).
Teral gave 5 points
I loved this episode. Leela's "Fryish", and just as good as it's predecessor. Heartwarming, emotional and funny as h***, trademarks of Futurama that we all have come to love. If only FOX execs would watch episodes like this and Fryish, they'd come to their senses.
Although I would've prefered her to remain an alien, the mutant angle works surprisingly well too. The Leela museum (I wanna go there :)), the chase, Fry stopping Leela and the revelation of the truth about her heritage. Great writing, and great animation. The scene were Leela discovered the truth and hugged her parents was just as heartwarming and emotional as the ending of Fryish , and the way it was animated, amazing. The last segment, during the song, was nice, Leela was just the cutest of babies. :D
I kinda wished they'd saved this episode for a later season, maybe 7-8ish, but maybe they saw the writing on the wall. Leelas search for her homeplanet, and her people, was one of the most fascinating aspects about her character and they really didn't cash in on that. Only one episode, I think they could've made at least 3 or 4 more. Maybe leave little clues she could chase down, only to discover new clues and so on. They could even have used the mutant angle still, just make all the clues lead back to Earth. On the other hand, who is to say that it ends here. Leela and her parents could go on an epic journey in a future episode, to discover that they really are aliens. Maybe her parents came to Earth as small babies, the only surviviors of an alien spaceship that was destroyed in orbit, but I digress.
Things I like: The onelegged mutant (bring him back), "Honest Benders Waste Disposal" LOL, the nosemachine, that song "Baby Love Child" (it'll always remind me of Leela from now on), the highly toxic waste (kinda made me think about "Alien" ) and other stuff that eludes me now.
Some weird things: Is it me or was the drawing of Hermes really strange in the scene with the toxic waste-tasting?
Suming up: Great background info on Leela , secondbest episode of season 4 (Roswell is that more hillarious). I give it 5, I really wish I could give it 10 to up it's score a big chunck. (hey I am a Leelaholic, right ;)).
01.03.2002
#41 by aslate
Good episode which finally clears up Leela's parents. Nasty that they called it Homeworld as it makes you think of her as more of an alien like that!
aslate gave 5 points
01.03.2002
#42 by Marvin
This one was one of the lamest episodes. I watch Futurama because of its great humor. But this episode was all about Leela and his parents and... blabla... I thought that I'm watching some kind of soap opera.
Marvin gave 2 points
03.03.2002
#43 by rustan
this episode was so boring i almost fell asleep. And it was disturbing that they exposed leela's parents
rustan gave 2 points
03.03.2002
#44 by Danny French
I'm not sure why people are complaining that it wasn't funny. How could it have been? A topic like this demands a serious treatment - one of Futurama's great aspects is that it is capable as both comedy and serious. It was the most touching piece of Television I have ever seen and credit must be given to the composer, Christopher Tyng, for his absolutely beautiful score, which I am not ashamed to say, had me in tears by the end. Low on comedy, but exceptionally high on quality - first rate Futurama.
Danny French gave 5 points
04.03.2002
#45 by Erdrik
I liked the scene when Bender used Fry to break the window. And the ending sequence showing Leela as she grew up was very nice.
Erdrik gave 4 points
04.03.2002
#46 by Angel
I thought it was great. It was really touching at the end. But could someone tell me what that song's title was and the artist?
Angel gave 5 points
04.03.2002
#47 by Aaron
Though this may make me sound like a tired nerd, this was probably the worst episode so far in Futurama. I don't care about Leela as a character, and the jokes were completely flat, some pointlss (such as the balloon.) The timing seemed off, as the big shocker was revealed in the first 5 minutes. Futurama as a whole is still excellent, but getting unnessessarily more dramatic, and the quality suffers when it does.
Aaron gave 1 point
04.03.2002
#48 by Code_Green
I thought this was a pretty good episode. I wasn't expecting Leela to be a mutant. That's pretty cool. I likie it better knowing she's a mutant then a one eyed alien from another planet. Maybe she could use the "I'm a mutant," excuse to get Zapp Brannigan off her back. Something I noticed in the episode was that when she saw the time line of her life in her parents house, there was a picture of her from the episode "Godfellas," which was supposed to have aired before this episode, but got postponed. She said, "Hey, this is when I dropped out and bummed around India for a while."
Code_Green gave 5 points
05.03.2002
#49 by Leigh-Ann Phelps
They can't all be hilarious. Still, even a bad Futurama is better than most other things on TV.
If anybody knows the name of the song used at the end of this episode, please email me! It's stuck in my head and I must buy it!
Lates!
Leigh-Ann Phelps gave 4 points
If anybody knows the name of the song used at the end of this episode, please email me! It's stuck in my head and I must buy it!
Lates!
05.03.2002
#50 by Kaltes
Overall a good episode, with a great plot, but unfortunately the execution left something to be desired:
- What is the point of the wall-hanging at the orphanarium? was there a joke here?
- Leela's suicide-dive into the radioactive waste didn't feel right. Why would she dive into waste when she thought she'd be mutated? Just because of a hunch? please. Come up with a better reason for your characters to dive a few hundred feet into waste please.
-Alot of the jokes fell flat or were out of place. The episode seemed confused as to whether it would be a drama or a comedy
-I can only compare it to Luck of the Fryish, which was better.
Kaltes gave 4 points
- What is the point of the wall-hanging at the orphanarium? was there a joke here?
- Leela's suicide-dive into the radioactive waste didn't feel right. Why would she dive into waste when she thought she'd be mutated? Just because of a hunch? please. Come up with a better reason for your characters to dive a few hundred feet into waste please.
-Alot of the jokes fell flat or were out of place. The episode seemed confused as to whether it would be a drama or a comedy
-I can only compare it to Luck of the Fryish, which was better.
06.03.2002
#51 by Liberty
it is good to know more about the Planet Express crew, and It has been a shock to know that Leela is a mutant. Very brilliant...
Liberty gave 4 points
06.03.2002
#52 by Spidursam
This has to be the worst futurama episode. It had little or no jokes and like someone pointed out before it wasnt as touching as other plot driven episodes i.e. luck of the fryish. I think Leelas background should of remained secret forever. The fact that I think leela is the worst characheter in the show doesnt help either
Spidursam gave 1 point
11.03.2002
#53 by Dave
Maybe its just because I like Leela so much, but this had a great story. The humor was worked in very well- this has to be one of the best recent episodes.
Dave gave 5 points
11.03.2002
#54 by Erdrik
How could anyone think Leela is the worst character? Thats just nuts /me rolls eyes...
the show practicaly revolves around Leela and Fry, thats like saying that "batman shouldn't be in 'Batman'" sheesh... :p
Erdrik gave 4 points
the show practicaly revolves around Leela and Fry, thats like saying that "batman shouldn't be in 'Batman'" sheesh... :p
11.03.2002
#55 by Bender B Rodriguez
Poor... Who cares about Leela's past, unless it's funny, and this wasn't, "too much story, not enough human killing"
Bender B Rodriguez gave 1 point
16.03.2002
#56 by The Chilly One
I think it's a great episode. Had to cry at the end the first three times I saw it.
By the way, in answer to your question, FoolishCarpenter, the song that was played at the end was "Baby Love Child" by the Japanese band "Pizzicato Five". Great Song, of which a cool Japanese version exists. :-)
The Chilly One gave 5 points
By the way, in answer to your question, FoolishCarpenter, the song that was played at the end was "Baby Love Child" by the Japanese band "Pizzicato Five". Great Song, of which a cool Japanese version exists. :-)
23.03.2002
#57 by ghostdog82
Fact : Its not that funny.
Fact2: What it lacks in humor it adds up in emotion. Especially the ending. The song, the truth that Leela's parents were always there for her, is wow, touching, very touching.
ghostdog82 gave 5 points
Fact2: What it lacks in humor it adds up in emotion. Especially the ending. The song, the truth that Leela's parents were always there for her, is wow, touching, very touching.
02.04.2002
#58 by Dane
This episode has garnered way too much harsh criticism. It was one of those sentimental episodes that just didn't happen to be AS funny as "Luck of the Fryish", but it was funny and entertaining nonetheless. I don't see how it's ranked lower than "Where the Buggalo Roam", which was, in my mind, one of the most uneven episodes in Futurama history.
Dane gave 5 points
02.04.2002
#59 by You Better Be Scared
I thought this episode was not really that funny, though compared to most programs it was still gripping entainment. I even was slightly bored at points. However, the emotional and cute end was heart warming like some of the simpsons episodes. These sort of episodes help the public connect with the characters which is needed with futurama to draw in more audiences, especially with boring plain old Leela. Overall a really decent epsiodes, though differen to most. Also it included some of the best remarks by bender and farnsworth.
You Better Be Scared gave 4 points
09.04.2002
#60 by Myradon
I enjoyed this eppisode a great deal actualy, I tyhought the background was interesting, and the whole eppisode was very well written. What canI say, I'm an emmotional Sap.
The end Song was "Baby Love Child" by Pizzicato Fives
Myradon gave 5 points
The end Song was "Baby Love Child" by Pizzicato Fives
10.04.2002
#61 by Jiri Kabrt
Probably realy best episode of this season.
Jiri Kabrt gave 5 points
13.04.2002
#62 by Heliotrope
A lovely new episode, i just finished watching it on Sky.
Some funny moments, especially around Bender and Farnsworh, a cute look from Fry at the end, and that song was nice!
Heliotrope gave 5 points
Some funny moments, especially around Bender and Farnsworh, a cute look from Fry at the end, and that song was nice!
14.04.2002
#63 by Otis P Jivefunk
I love this episode, it's cool how in both "The Luck of the Fryrish" and "Leela's Homeworld", the secrets to their pasts lay underground. The animation was great, especially some of those camera angles and the lighting. The long shot chase scene with the muties tying to catch Leela looked awesome and reminded me of The Lion King. The story was engrossing even though the main secret was let out early, some really great Fry-Leela scenes and the humour was superb too.
Considering this is an emotional story driven episode I thought that the jokes were done brilliantly, the professor was ever funny and Benders get rich quick schemes helped lighten up the episode without getting mixed up with the emotional stuff. It was great to see the muties again and I enjoyed seeing more of were they lived. I'd say this episode was one of the best although not quite up to the standards of "The Luck of the Fryrish", some inconstancies and choppy flow let it down. Still an awesome episode that I'm glad they made early because it might never have been made otherwise.
Otis P Jivefunk gave 5 points
Considering this is an emotional story driven episode I thought that the jokes were done brilliantly, the professor was ever funny and Benders get rich quick schemes helped lighten up the episode without getting mixed up with the emotional stuff. It was great to see the muties again and I enjoyed seeing more of were they lived. I'd say this episode was one of the best although not quite up to the standards of "The Luck of the Fryrish", some inconstancies and choppy flow let it down. Still an awesome episode that I'm glad they made early because it might never have been made otherwise.
14.04.2002
#64 by Mike
I really wish I hadn't looked at the spoilers for this episode before I watched it. Before the US premiere, it never even occured to me that Leela was a mutant, and although it was kind of given away at the end of the first act, it still would have been a nice surprise.
Anyway, I don't think it was too bad an episode. I agree that there wasn't much humour in it, but I wouldn't say it was particularly duller than previous season four episodes up to now.
The toxic waste bit was good, and I liked the Professor's 'suspicious morons' line. :) Picking on that leg mutant was funny too. Apart from that, a lot of the other jokes fell flat, although compared to a lot of other episodes, it didn't seem like many were attempted.
This was definitely a story-led episode, which I usually tend to like, but there was just something about this one that made it a lot worse than 'Luck of the Fryrish' (although that IS possibly the best half-hour of television I've ever seen).
I thought the Bender sub-plot was pointless, and some parts dragged on too long, but on the plus side, it was great to see the mutants again. I really like the idea that Leela is a mutant, and although, like some people, I think the episode should have been aired nearer to the end, I suppose it's nice to have the 'relevation' episodes spaced out.
Before watching this episode I'd read that the last thirty seconds made beautiful TV, which I totally agree with. It's strange how the main plot stopped abruptly, though, after Leela found out about her parents.
Nice animation on Maurice's mouth, too. :)
Mike gave 3 points
Anyway, I don't think it was too bad an episode. I agree that there wasn't much humour in it, but I wouldn't say it was particularly duller than previous season four episodes up to now.
The toxic waste bit was good, and I liked the Professor's 'suspicious morons' line. :) Picking on that leg mutant was funny too. Apart from that, a lot of the other jokes fell flat, although compared to a lot of other episodes, it didn't seem like many were attempted.
This was definitely a story-led episode, which I usually tend to like, but there was just something about this one that made it a lot worse than 'Luck of the Fryrish' (although that IS possibly the best half-hour of television I've ever seen).
I thought the Bender sub-plot was pointless, and some parts dragged on too long, but on the plus side, it was great to see the mutants again. I really like the idea that Leela is a mutant, and although, like some people, I think the episode should have been aired nearer to the end, I suppose it's nice to have the 'relevation' episodes spaced out.
Before watching this episode I'd read that the last thirty seconds made beautiful TV, which I totally agree with. It's strange how the main plot stopped abruptly, though, after Leela found out about her parents.
Nice animation on Maurice's mouth, too. :)
14.04.2002
#65 by Riffraff
the direction of the plot was given away too early. The chasing scene was too long. The climax was an anti-climax.
Riffraff gave 1 point
16.04.2002
#66 by Fry/Flexo Fan
Wow...this was an amazing episode which, like 'Luck of the Fryish', had me in tears at the end. The final moments were extremely touching, and once again 'Futurama' is able to move us like no other show has ever done. Personnally I find the twist that Leela is a mutant a lot more satisfactory than her being an alien. I love love loved this episode - it is certainly the best of Season 4. What else could I give it but 5?
Fry/Flexo Fan gave 5 points
16.04.2002
#67 by PCC Fred
First, let's get the gripes out of the way. The first half of the episode is disjointed, and giving away the identity of Leela's parents after a few minutes just for the sake of that "camera looks up towards the stars, then quickly down to the sewers" gag was a bad move.
So why is it one of the best episodes ever? Firstly, it has a number of funny moments, like Amy's response to Leela winning the award from the Orphanarium - "Your parents must be so proud!", and Hermes tasting the toxic waste. Secondly, Fry does something smart (guessing the origin of the 'alien' note) for the second consecutive episode.
But the true greatness of this episode is in the last few minutes: the flashback of Leela's parents leaving her by the Orphanarium; the moment when Fry reveals them to Leela, and the montage of clips of Leela's parents watching over her as she grows up.
FOX may cancel the series, but it's episodes like this that'll keep me watching the re-runs/DVDs for years to come.
PCC Fred gave 5 points
So why is it one of the best episodes ever? Firstly, it has a number of funny moments, like Amy's response to Leela winning the award from the Orphanarium - "Your parents must be so proud!", and Hermes tasting the toxic waste. Secondly, Fry does something smart (guessing the origin of the 'alien' note) for the second consecutive episode.
But the true greatness of this episode is in the last few minutes: the flashback of Leela's parents leaving her by the Orphanarium; the moment when Fry reveals them to Leela, and the montage of clips of Leela's parents watching over her as she grows up.
FOX may cancel the series, but it's episodes like this that'll keep me watching the re-runs/DVDs for years to come.
17.04.2002
#68 by Slurm Addict
Evocative ending, great stuff.
Slurm Addict gave 5 points
20.04.2002
#69 by abacab
Ok ok it was not the funniest episode ever, but that's not the point. They tried to unveil the secret of Leela and they did it very good. They took more care of the story, the humor is set into the story like tiny raindrops, like the scene in the end where Bender let it rain into the huggings, like the big computer making glowing noses... The ending is brilliant, some kind of close-up on Leelas hard life and her evercaring parents, bringing her some cakes through the toilet is soooo cute. This is good humour! Not like those episodes where they forced the laughs out...
abacab gave 5 points
22.04.2002
#70 by fu
Awful
fu gave 1 point
23.04.2002
#71 by malfunctioningeddie
so it wasn't the funniest episode ever. who cares? you all know as well as i do that futurama is such an amazing show that its qualities extend far beyond humor. its good to know this about leela and it was wonderful to see her so happy for once. maybe the little montage at the end was a little Cheese-ball Mcgee (and that song is really pretty), but it was really the only appropriate way to have wrapped up the episode. Not to mention the fact that it was great to see pictures of leela at space mardi gras and bumming around with a bunch of buddhists. and all the stuff she flushed down the toilet: a screenplay? speaks wonders of leela's inner state that she would have flushed her own screen play down the toilet. i'm a zoidberg fan myself, but any opportunity we have to learn more about the lives of these beloved friends of ours we should embrace and welcome with open arms.
malfunctioningeddie gave 4 points
09.05.2002
#72 by Jeffrey Hardy Quah
Not the best episode, but not bad either. 2nd best ending in Futurama, next to Luck of Fryfish.
Jeffrey Hardy Quah gave 4 points
12.05.2002
#73 by Alan
This episode got a little bit longer than usual to get going, and I didn't really like the way Leela didn't get the picture when everyone else had!! However the ending was tear-jerkingly superb, and makes up for the rest. Funniest part - the reference to "Garfield's owner Jon's forehead!" being in the balloon.
Alan gave 4 points
25.05.2002
#74 by Robotany 500
Let's say I liked the episode, generally. Initially, I got perplex about the fact that Leela's parents weren't aliens but mutants. But, besides that, I always thought that Leela wouldn't never found her true parents as the serie goes on and, in any case, never in the sewers just under the office were she works! I think it was just the episode ending that changed my opinion as it was probably the most touching I ever seen. Maybe it was the song by Pizzicato Five, or the fact she found her parents after all...
By the way I gave this episode a "4/5" because it impressed me and donated me many emotions, but this it was quite confusing too. Many of us still remain of the idea that Leela is an alien. An "alien" intended as someone who came from another planet or a distant "world", "society" or whatever else. Let her be a mutant, ok, but a mutant from a distant world or whatever involves a complicated background in her past. The fact they put her parents in the sewers disgusted me as this idea basically stinks, it's too "poor" for "Futurama". Leela is more than just a mutant.. she's a cyclop. Moreover, I would have prefered to see the contents of such episode at the end of the whole serie or at the end of a movie rather than in a common 20 minute episode...
Robotany 500 gave 4 points
By the way I gave this episode a "4/5" because it impressed me and donated me many emotions, but this it was quite confusing too. Many of us still remain of the idea that Leela is an alien. An "alien" intended as someone who came from another planet or a distant "world", "society" or whatever else. Let her be a mutant, ok, but a mutant from a distant world or whatever involves a complicated background in her past. The fact they put her parents in the sewers disgusted me as this idea basically stinks, it's too "poor" for "Futurama". Leela is more than just a mutant.. she's a cyclop. Moreover, I would have prefered to see the contents of such episode at the end of the whole serie or at the end of a movie rather than in a common 20 minute episode...
08.06.2002
#75 by Rachael
awww.
Rachael gave 5 points
17.06.2002
#76 by Rachel_Jordan
I loved the ending!!! A very heartfelt and classy montage of Leela's growing up and the "covert parenting" of mom & dad. It's nice to know that at least 1 orphan did not grow up alone. Heck, I liked it so much I can almost forgive Matt Groening for the tasteless death of Maude Flanders (Simpsons).
The background song was a perfect match. Others have identified it as "Baby Love Child" by the Japanese pop/dance group Pizzicato Five. The lyrics on the show don't match the lyrics you can find online...the online lyrics are probably a translation
of the original Japanese version. I think a remixed English version was used last night.
Rachel_Jordan gave 5 points
The background song was a perfect match. Others have identified it as "Baby Love Child" by the Japanese pop/dance group Pizzicato Five. The lyrics on the show don't match the lyrics you can find online...the online lyrics are probably a translation
of the original Japanese version. I think a remixed English version was used last night.
17.06.2002
#77 by bleedingdays
I liked the Pizzicato5 song at the end!!! Yay!!!
bleedingdays gave 4 points
18.06.2002
#78 by X
Sometimes complete and utter sappy sweetness is what is needed.
The montage at the end is a work of pure creative genius.
X gave 5 points
The montage at the end is a work of pure creative genius.
21.06.2002
#79 by ax
Really not so good episode. This wasthe worst i seen. It wasn,t funny at all. only Bender and Fry was interesting.
ax gave 2 points
23.06.2002
#80 by Omer Mor
Piece of crap. My worst futurama episode.
I watch futurama for the laughs - but this episode almost made me cry.
Omer Mor gave 1 point
I watch futurama for the laughs - but this episode almost made me cry.
20.07.2002
#81 by JL_SY04
I liked learning more about Leela-- then again, I'm a fan of hers. Yes, the show is a comedy, but when the characters are made more human (or mutant as the case may be!), it allows me to identify more with them. (Then again, like Leela, I was adopted, and like Leela's mother, my college studies revolved around linguistics.) Did anyone catch the specific degree that Munda had in linguistics?
JL_SY04 gave 3 points
25.07.2002
#82 by Brian Lewis
I'm so sorry, but Leela's character is that of a alein of unknown origin. She should never have found out where she is from, to do so is a destruction of character...
...what's more is that she turns out to simply be human. Ugh. I wish they would retract this episode with another that sets her back on track. Leela = alien, unknown homeworld, unknown species, forever alone.
Brian Lewis gave 1 point
...what's more is that she turns out to simply be human. Ugh. I wish they would retract this episode with another that sets her back on track. Leela = alien, unknown homeworld, unknown species, forever alone.
06.08.2002
#83 by smashignitionst
Very good story - not the funniest, but still very entertaining. Bender's waste being the "rain" in the end, and Farnsworth's machine were awesome. one of the 3-or-so episodes that've actually made me cry.
smashignitionst gave 5 points
15.08.2002
#84 by PacTAG
An average episode. The song at the end of the episode makes up for any moans about the show itself. Excellent!! by the way its Pizcatto 5 Baby Love child and its on Kazaa
PacTAG gave 3 points
27.10.2002
#85 by amerixnayco1
This episode made me cry, and it was still very funny. Sure it isn't the funniest, but the rating isn't based on just humor, the story was more intriguing than others
amerixnayco1 gave 5 points
03.12.2002
#86 by Will Burns
The body of the episode is slightly weak, but the ending makes up for it.
Will Burns gave 5 points
09.12.2002
#87 by Marvin Oliveira
I don�t know whats the meatter with you, but this episode was just GREAT! Its shows that everybody have his home and that everybody have somebody who love them! I almost cryied by whatching it! It wa wounderful!!!
Marvin Oliveira gave 5 points
13.12.2002
#88 by Kelly
C'mon it wasnt that bad
Kelly gave 4 points
17.12.2002
#89 by Jeremy
Good episode, good plot development
and some good jokes
Jeremy gave 4 points
and some good jokes
27.12.2002
#90 by Al
Fry really stole the show with the things he came out with, "that's impossible because my time is worthless" was one of the best. However the episode wasn't one of the greats by a long way.
Al gave 3 points
05.01.2003
#91 by Iris
I'm glad to know that other people cried because of this episode. All the weaknesses of the plot are more than made up for by the very touching portrayal of a parents' love.
Iris gave 4 points
06.01.2003
#92 by Brian
Shows like that are hard to juge. it donsent have to be funny, to show someones back ground. i liked that show. Their's alot of ideas about her parents that are still open.
Brian gave 3 points
13.01.2003
#93 by AdAM
I like it!.
AdAM gave 5 points
19.01.2003
#94 by AdAM
i like it!.
AdAM gave 5 points
20.01.2003
#95 by MR.TV
One of the best epsiode I ever seen.
MR.TV gave 5 points
26.01.2003
#96 by Garth Davis
So Leela finally learns the truth about her origin. That's good for her, except that she's still an outcast, even though she's a mutant and not an alien.
Garth Davis gave 3 points
03.03.2003
#97 by dr_bob
not a bad old episode , and the whole mutant thing is something most people didnt expect...BUT!!! if you watch the first "sewer "epsiode in season 2
{I second that emotion] ....in one of the "crowd" scenes ...at the corner of the screen ...theres Leelas parents!!..2 seasons early!!..(only spotted this when they mention it on the season 2 dvd commentary)
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dr_bob gave 4 points
{I second that emotion] ....in one of the "crowd" scenes ...at the corner of the screen ...theres Leelas parents!!..2 seasons early!!..(only spotted this when they mention it on the season 2 dvd commentary)
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13.03.2003
#98 by mybrainslugisbroke
This is my favorite episode of all time. The story was great, it was very touching. I think that making Leela a mutant wasn't as bad as a lot of people say. I like the character development and I 've liked Leela ever since the parasites lost episode so this episode just makes me feel warm and cozy inside.
mybrainslugisbroke gave 5 points
18.03.2003
#99 by futurama fan
i guess it was good
futurama fan gave 4 points
24.03.2003
#100 by Clamps
This was more of a touching episode. There wasn't one great line that made the show funny, although Fry did have his moments. Wait, scratch that, moment. When the orphanarium guy said, "Well there is one thing that I forgot about, but I wouldn't want to waste your time." Fry's response was great, "That's impossible!! Because my time is worthless!" The ending really got to the heart and was the best part, like a lot of Futurama episodes. The clip show of all the times Leela's parents helped her and she didn't know, it was sad and uplifting at the same time, very few things can acheive that. A solid episode. Clamps gives it 3 out of 5.
Clamps gave 3 points
27.03.2003
#101 by Kristi
Good episode. The emotional parts were done well but it would have been even better if we didn't see Leela's parents at the end of act one. Then the end would be more surprising and more emotional like in "The Luck of the Fryrish". There were only a few good jokes. My favorite was seeing the guy "Often Seen in the Background of News Spots" in the background of Leela's picture. The animation was good, especially the rain. This episode seemed unusually dark, maybe because they were underground a lot. Bender's subplot was kind of funny, but not great. At least it helped the main plot progress.
Unlike some other people, I'm glad we learned Leela's origin. They couldn't keep dragging that storyline on forever. But couldn't she be something besides a mutant? She was cool as an alien. Oh well. I guess the mutant thing makes sense, she looks too human to be an alien.
Anyway, great episode. It was low on jokes but had emotion, some humor, good animation, and it wrapped up a storyline. And I agree that the look Fry had at the end of the episode was very cute.
Kristi gave 5 points
Unlike some other people, I'm glad we learned Leela's origin. They couldn't keep dragging that storyline on forever. But couldn't she be something besides a mutant? She was cool as an alien. Oh well. I guess the mutant thing makes sense, she looks too human to be an alien.
Anyway, great episode. It was low on jokes but had emotion, some humor, good animation, and it wrapped up a storyline. And I agree that the look Fry had at the end of the episode was very cute.
27.03.2003
#102 by jojo
it greeeeeaaaaaattttttttt
jojo gave 5 points
03.04.2003
#103 by Dark Matter
I am a proud romantic so my favorite episodes are like this one. Futurama is a space opera and doesn't have to be funny all the time. I judge a show's worth by how much I care about the characters and I care about all the characters (except Brannigan) so when Leela is made happy by the discovery of her parents...well that's great entertainment.
Dark Matter gave 5 points
18.04.2003
#104 by bronxblond
First of all, Futurama isn't just comedy- it's sci-fi/drama. I agree with Erdrik.I'm a big Leela or Fry fan, or Leela/Fry fan, and this ep was interesting 2 hear about Leela's past, even though it wasn't funny. all of u who complain can shut up.
bronxblond gave 4 points
18.04.2003
#105 by RandomMan
I liked the episode, wasn't necessarily the funniest episode ever (still hilarious) but it had a nice storyline very sweet.
RandomMan gave 5 points
15.05.2003
#106 by Gumbercules
While not especially humourous, this is one of my favourite episodes. It's the story-driven episodes like this that seperate Futurama from other cartoon humour shows. Futurama would not be Futurama with out them.
The flashback scene at the end with that song was brilliant, very well timed. Emotional, I loved it.
Five out of five.
Gumbercules gave 5 points
The flashback scene at the end with that song was brilliant, very well timed. Emotional, I loved it.
Five out of five.
04.06.2003
#107 by Ifan
Terribly boring.
Ifan gave 2 points
06.06.2003
#108 by SlimeCreature
The end became a bit unbelievable when Leela just wanted to shoot them and the parents let her, and it wasn't very funny.. Nor did I care for the emotional value this time around. Im very glad the parents joined the actual cast though, instead of being voiced by celebs (Mother Simpson, Herb Powell). Average it is
SlimeCreature gave 3 points
10.06.2003
#109 by WVI
WOW. Leela's a mutant. Not enough jokes toward the end, but it's all good. The "ding" jokes were pretty funny. Now I know the the why on everybody.
WVI gave 4 points
19.06.2003
#110 by Sabrina
This episode was really emotional. More seneitive than most. Kinda the sensitive Leela yen to Bender's raging yang. All in all, I'd say that every now and then, the series needs an episode like this to add balance, without being at all preachy.
Also, I love the ending theme sequence & song. I always get a little teary at that part.
Sabrina gave 5 points
Also, I love the ending theme sequence & song. I always get a little teary at that part.
19.06.2003
#111 by Cosmic F
I paused it on the letter and ran it thru the converter... it really does say 'your parents love you very much'
Cosmic F gave 5 points
20.06.2003
#112 by Fryfan
Why do most of these people dislike this episode. So it's not that funny, big deal. Like cartoon network say, this is a sci-fi action comedy and "drama" show. I like how Matt and David take a step away from all the silliness from time to time and have something as touching as Leela finally finding her parents.
Fryfan gave 4 points
20.06.2003
#113 by Alex
I really enjoyed finding out about Leela's past, I think this one of the best Futurama episodes
Alex gave 5 points
30.06.2003
#114 by Scott Williams
i love Nikita Mcguire and we are going to have 1000000000000 kids
Scott Williams gave 5 points
11.07.2003
#115 by Cosmic F
http://www.gotfuturama.com/cgi-bin/imageview.cgi?/Multimedi ... 00508.jpg
Leela has seen her parents before!
Cosmic F gave 4 points
Leela has seen her parents before!
20.07.2003
#116 by Thomas R
A few odd moments, but I did really like it. I'm partly giving it a five though to raise the average.
I kind of liked the idea of Leela not being human, but to be honest with time I was starting to think she seemed more like a mutant. She was too human for a Futurama alien, so not that upsetting a revelation.
Unlike some who reviewed here, I kind of liked her parents. Although somewhat misplaced, when you consider how dire her childhood has been presented, their efforts to give her a better life were quite touching. The end deal number was also very sweet. (Mentioned somewhere I was sappy) Yet at the same time it had some fairly memorable funny lines.
Leela: "Am I an even more boring Truman Show to you"
Bender: "Wait I'm a robot, who cares if this stuff ruins DNA"
Mutants "We plan to beat you up afterward"
Some others too.
Thomas R gave 5 points
I kind of liked the idea of Leela not being human, but to be honest with time I was starting to think she seemed more like a mutant. She was too human for a Futurama alien, so not that upsetting a revelation.
Unlike some who reviewed here, I kind of liked her parents. Although somewhat misplaced, when you consider how dire her childhood has been presented, their efforts to give her a better life were quite touching. The end deal number was also very sweet. (Mentioned somewhere I was sappy) Yet at the same time it had some fairly memorable funny lines.
Leela: "Am I an even more boring Truman Show to you"
Bender: "Wait I'm a robot, who cares if this stuff ruins DNA"
Mutants "We plan to beat you up afterward"
Some others too.
21.07.2003
#117 by trewq
Leela's background story has been a good change to the series, making the whole series alot more emotional and compelling.
trewq gave 5 points
21.07.2003
#118 by John C.
Second only to "The Sting" for me. And I loved The Sting.
John C. gave 5 points
26.07.2003
#119 by troy
Brilliant bloody brilliant!!!
troy gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#120 by tanner g.
love it a lot!(the parents of leela)(the song in the end)
tanner g. gave 5 points
03.08.2003
#121 by Ico
Honestly, how can you not like this episode? It gives a great backgound story on Leela and is a welcoming change of pace from the other episodes in season 4.
5 Stars!!
Ico gave 5 points
5 Stars!!
11.08.2003
#122 by Zack
This is my second-least favorite episode after "Ahead in the Polls" merely because every joke fell flat, characters acted out of character, and the plot was given away before the first commercial break.
In addition, the fact that Leela has been exposed as a mutant is, in my opinion, a travesty to those of us who have watched the series since the very beginning.
Zack gave 2 points
In addition, the fact that Leela has been exposed as a mutant is, in my opinion, a travesty to those of us who have watched the series since the very beginning.
29.08.2003
#123 by Lewis
Hey weren't those two one-eyed people in the top left hand corner in the episode when Bender gets Leela's emotions?
(it's just when Dwyane starts singing (or just before)).
Lewis gave 4 points
(it's just when Dwyane starts singing (or just before)).
09.09.2003
#124 by Gumbercules
I think this episode had the potential to be a whole lot better. It's certainly a critical ep. in terms of character development and the resolution of Leela's origins, but somehow it just didn't work that well. Most of the people here seem to agree with that. I don't think it needed more humor, I just think the plot was sort of shaky. Someone already wrote that they thought Leela's suicidal dive into the toxic goo made no sense, and I agree -- why would she do that if she was just chasing down mutants who offended her? Also, the weather balloon was just... weak. I dunno. I also think introducing Leela's parents just a few minutes into it was a mistake; it would have been better to give us just a tiny clue and then keep us guessing until the end (like The Sting, for example).
I think what made this episode so disappointing to myself and many others is that it didn't live up to its full potential.
Gumbercules gave 3 points
I think what made this episode so disappointing to myself and many others is that it didn't live up to its full potential.
11.09.2003
#125 by LesLees
I thought this was a heartwarming episode. You poeple are sticklers, dagnabbit!
LesLees gave 4 points
19.09.2003
#126 by Danny boy
it is one of the best episodes i have ever Downloaded (from Kazaa)
and i would really like to know what the name of the song is
Danny boy gave 4 points
and i would really like to know what the name of the song is
25.09.2003
#127 by Thomas R
Check review #57, but anyway it's "Baby Love Child" by Pizzicato 5.
Thomas R gave 4 points
25.09.2003
#128 by Rachel O
This episode and Luck of the Fryish sealed my love for Futurama beyond question and doubt. The writers succeeded wonderfully at being both sentimental and funny without getting cheesy. The ending, like that of Luck of the Fryish, brought me to the edge of tears, all the while thinking "holy sh*t, I love this show so goddam much." I'll always curse myself for never having appreciated it while it was still on the air. Groening forgive me...
Rachel O gave 5 points
26.09.2003
#129 by teensongoten
this was a great emotional episode though there werent that many jokes futurama does sometimes break off and have some emotion
as always though ive only seenit once the animation was great and that song just pushed me to tears at the end (before it was softend be bender pouring water over them)
this is truly one of the best episodes and i will certinally get the dvd wishing you happy futurama watching i bid you good bye
*brethes for the 1st time in 10 minuets*
teensongoten gave 5 points
as always though ive only seenit once the animation was great and that song just pushed me to tears at the end (before it was softend be bender pouring water over them)
this is truly one of the best episodes and i will certinally get the dvd wishing you happy futurama watching i bid you good bye
*brethes for the 1st time in 10 minuets*
26.10.2003
#130 by virgilius
could you tell me who is the artist who sings the song of the end?
i even cry when i sow this one
virgilius gave 5 points
i even cry when i sow this one
12.11.2003
#131 by kerry
i think this episode was brillant.
kerry gave 5 points
25.11.2003
#132 by Bally
There were some very funny moments in here, but it was far too obvious by the big revelation scene what was going on. I felt more suspense could have helped it along.
Bally gave 3 points
30.11.2003
#133 by plop
I loved this episode. I don't know if there was anyone once else, but at the end I had a tear in my eye.
YOU try to imagine yourself in Leela's place(sob sob)
plop gave 5 points
YOU try to imagine yourself in Leela's place(sob sob)
27.01.2004
#134 by Niclas
I also had a tear in my eye in the end of this.. it was like.. so cute.. :)
This one and Jurassic Bark was the most emotional episodes I've seen so far.. (haven't seen all yet:)
Niclas gave 4 points
This one and Jurassic Bark was the most emotional episodes I've seen so far.. (haven't seen all yet:)
03.02.2004
#135 by Dr.Pest
This is the only episode of Futurama that made me cry.
Dr.Pest gave 5 points
08.02.2004
#136 by Philipp
Well, two years ago people used to watch Futurama for laugh. As for me, I surprisingly get lots of philosophic thoughts and emotions from Futurama. So, if concider Futurama as an entertainment show, the episode is no good. But what if you only think about situation?
I state that it's the most philosofically strong and sensitive episode. Even better than about worms. Just imagine little child Leela, all alone in a hostile and unforgiving world, which is far too cruel to her because of her. Imagine what she passed, ruined childhood, no home, responsibility for herself from the first step....
And how marvellous are final seconds! Love, care and help moments fill my heart with willigness to do good for people and to thank my parents for what they gave me - life..
We love you, little child, and don't worry, everything will be fine!..
I'll go, try to play sentimental blues again...
P.S. A good illustration is wonderful artist FemJesse's art "solemn portrait of a teen" on leelazone.com.ar, i mean that's the most wise image of Leela.
P.P.S. I'm not an old crappy mother, i'm 18 years old hippie....
Philipp gave 5 points
I state that it's the most philosofically strong and sensitive episode. Even better than about worms. Just imagine little child Leela, all alone in a hostile and unforgiving world, which is far too cruel to her because of her. Imagine what she passed, ruined childhood, no home, responsibility for herself from the first step....
And how marvellous are final seconds! Love, care and help moments fill my heart with willigness to do good for people and to thank my parents for what they gave me - life..
We love you, little child, and don't worry, everything will be fine!..
I'll go, try to play sentimental blues again...
P.S. A good illustration is wonderful artist FemJesse's art "solemn portrait of a teen" on leelazone.com.ar, i mean that's the most wise image of Leela.
P.P.S. I'm not an old crappy mother, i'm 18 years old hippie....
15.02.2004
#137 by Dean (N Ireland)
Great episode - very touching. Brilliant song at the end.
Dean (N Ireland) gave 5 points
22.02.2004
#138 by The Lamp Incident
This episode doesn't work so well on my computer because I have a really dark monitor(because it's old and broken, I have tried to change settings before), so I couldn't see anything most of the time. It made sense that Leela was a mutant because come on people, a woman who looks just like a human except for the fact that she just has one eye? Duh. But in all honesty, I'm not sure if the mystery of Leela's parents was something that needed to be resolved. It didn't make me angry or anything though. I just took more of a neutral stance to it. I liked the guy who appeared in all the news reports. I also like that girl with the third ear, that thing rocks. In short, I'd say this was a highly average episode.
The Lamp Incident gave 3 points
01.03.2004
#139 by Spacepilot3000
I loved this episode. Although it didn't have a lot of laughs, I liked how it was story driven and well contructed. I would've prefered Leela's parents to be reveal at the end instead of in the flash back. But the episode was sweet and heartwarming. It but a smile on my face at the very end when they go through Leela's life. I thought Leela in glasses looked very cute.
Spacepilot3000 gave 5 points
03.03.2004
#140 by Irk
Great plot drivven episode.
Irk gave 5 points
20.03.2004
#141 by Kayashi
This is the only episode to bring tears to my eyes.
And the song at the end, by Pizzicato Five ("Baby Love Child" I think), is indeed fabulous.
Kayashi gave 5 points
And the song at the end, by Pizzicato Five ("Baby Love Child" I think), is indeed fabulous.
27.03.2004
#142 by Struti1
I can't believe the apathy for this episode on here, I thought that the last two and a half minutes of this show were among the most powerful I have ever seen on television. That little pizzicato 5 tune at the end excuses the fact that it wasn't a laugh a minute, however it was still funnier than an episode of virtually every other sitcom on british television, and I can't imagine 'two pints of lager and a packet of crisps' or 'my family' ever being able to use a musical montage so movingly. This was pure class.Top marks.
Struti1 gave 5 points
10.04.2004
#143 by Monique
I thought this was one of the better episodes in futurama. It may not have been as funny as other episodes, but the story was really good.
Monique gave 5 points
16.04.2004
#144 by Roger Taylor
Ugh. The episode itself was fine, but...a mutant? Cripes, what a waste. They never capitalized on Leela's being an alien and now she's not. Terribly disappointing.
This is another case of the writers not taking advantage of the setting. Mutants can occur in any time period; aliens living comfortably on Earth only in the future. Way to take all the romance out of it.
Roger Taylor gave 3 points
This is another case of the writers not taking advantage of the setting. Mutants can occur in any time period; aliens living comfortably on Earth only in the future. Way to take all the romance out of it.
18.04.2004
#145 by Edward24
OMG i loved this Ep it is my Favorite one of the Futrama Series
Edward24 gave 5 points
28.04.2004
#146 by geerat12
this is one of my favorit episods becuase,all through the other episodes leela was thought to be a alian but she is actually a mutant (wow what a great twist)
geerat12 gave 5 points
29.04.2004
#147 by Xion
The Song is from:
Pizzicato Five - Baby Love Child
Xion gave 3 points
Pizzicato Five - Baby Love Child
11.05.2004
#148 by BenderRodriguez
This episode was one of the sadest episodes I have watched. Even though in the end she found her parents. Every show can still have comedy and drama.
BenderRodriguez gave 5 points
07.06.2004
#149 by el barto
boring
el barto gave 1 point
09.06.2004
#150 by Stratusfaction36
I cried like a bay at the end. That song is soo sad but also soo good. First rate episode.
Stratusfaction36 gave 4 points
12.06.2004
#151 by Alex D.
I thought it was so sweet.I have been a Futurama fan for a short time but I have seen many of the episodes and I had always wanted to know more about Leela.Aperantley, I got my wish in this episode.I couldn't get over how sweet the little fanally at the end of the episode was.I'm an emotional guy but, not in very many things.I never cried after the death of someone I knew or at the weddings Ive been too.This episode of Futurama made me cry.I'm writing this review nearly in tears after seeing the episode (which is the only thing that drove me to write it).I hope that every one else who saw this episode was as pleased as I was.It wasn't a very funy episode, but it made a very strong point.
Alex D. gave 5 points
21.06.2004
#152 by rrrfghfjdghkgh
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03.08.2004
#153 by el zoido
shows a lot about futurama that has never been seen before and tells about leela's origin, but it just doesnt have any humour. The only funny part was when bender shoved free willy into the sewers in my opinion
el zoido gave 2 points
03.08.2004
#154 by biguc
the ending made it. would have gotten 5 if they hadn't given away the ending right at the beginning.
biguc gave 4 points
06.08.2004
#155 by TriforceBun
Why this is still rated in the mid-70s is beyond me. Personally, I thought it was a great episode, and a great way to shed light on Leela's background. Flashbacks involving the characters are always pulled off well.
And I thought the humor was very good in general. You had Farnsworth's glow-in-the-dark nose machine, Bender disposing of toxic waste, lots of good lines by Fry, and plenty of mutant-related humor. Nice emotion at the end too.
TriforceBun gave 5 points
And I thought the humor was very good in general. You had Farnsworth's glow-in-the-dark nose machine, Bender disposing of toxic waste, lots of good lines by Fry, and plenty of mutant-related humor. Nice emotion at the end too.
31.08.2004
#156 by Joshua
I always wondered why I thought I saw two cyclopes in "I Second That Emotion" Because I did. I didn't think about them being Leela parents. Go figure. Great episode all together. It is about time Leela found out who she really was and found her parents.
Joshua gave 5 points
01.09.2004
#157 by Caroline
I Liked this episode cuz everybody want to know from where come! And i this episode was so cute ^_^!
Caroline gave 5 points
25.09.2004
#158 by Janeery
awww...this was such a sweet episode- I especially liked the end
Janeery gave 5 points
13.10.2004
#159 by tristan
i need to know that song please email me at traxxasrc4@sbcglobal.net
tristan gave 5 points
13.10.2004
#160 by Shut Up
Although not as well-developed as 'Luck of the Fryish,' the ending of this is an emotional knock-out. (The average score in the 70s? You've got to be kidding me.)
16.10.2004
#161 by Kat
I'm almost embarassed to admit it, but I actually cried at the end of this episode. It was so beautifully done, and a great twist on Leela's origins.
Kat gave 5 points
16.10.2004
#162 by Matt
I've been reading alot of reviews, and are complaining it was funny enough. If you want random humour, watch Family Guy. Serious storylines = win.
I loved this episode, and always enjoy watching it. :)
Matt gave 5 points
I loved this episode, and always enjoy watching it. :)
21.10.2004
#163 by Peet
This is brilliant for so many reasons, but the end of the episode alone is enough for a "5"
Peet gave 5 points
22.10.2004
#164 by mad_mushroom
Great episode: who can't but
love the sexy, bodacious, seductively voiced and kick-ass Leela? And who wouldn't be rooting for her to discover the truth behind her origins and that lovely, lone, big round eye of hers? Anyone who wants to hear Pizzicato Five's 'Baby Love Child' one more time - try www.insaneflash.com/audio.php.
4th Nov 2004.
mad_mushroom gave 5 points
love the sexy, bodacious, seductively voiced and kick-ass Leela? And who wouldn't be rooting for her to discover the truth behind her origins and that lovely, lone, big round eye of hers? Anyone who wants to hear Pizzicato Five's 'Baby Love Child' one more time - try www.insaneflash.com/audio.php.
4th Nov 2004.
04.11.2004
#165 by Marc-Antoine
a very good futurama
Marc-Antoine gave 5 points
20.11.2004
#166 by Kerry
I've got this episode on video and at the end it made me cried the first time.
Kerry gave 4 points
01.12.2004
#167 by Fry fan
It was funny that we got to see al the mutants and it made me happy to see leela get her parents back.
Fry fan gave 4 points
20.12.2004
#168 by rado907
Awesome episode.
- It's good to see Futurama is not just about jokes... But it's not too soapy either (as some Simpsons/ Southpark etc episodes can be)
- It's cool to see some series secrets actually resolved...
- The ending rocked ;-).
Fox should really have let Futurama reach 100 episodes...
rado907 gave 5 points
- It's good to see Futurama is not just about jokes... But it's not too soapy either (as some Simpsons/ Southpark etc episodes can be)
- It's cool to see some series secrets actually resolved...
- The ending rocked ;-).
Fox should really have let Futurama reach 100 episodes...
21.12.2004
#169 by Chug a Bug
I loved it! This was superb, one of the best pieces of animation I've ever seen. Wonderful! Damn Fox for ever for cancelling this fantastic show. The ending actually made me cry, the first time I think a cartoon has ever made me do that. Awesome.
Chug a Bug gave 5 points
01.01.2005
#170 by Matt_TY
A seriously under-rated ep. Leela was really pushed in season 4 (this episode and The Sting in particular) and the character development just worked so well. Plus a decent selection of usual Futurama hilarity to go with it! How could you not give 5?
Matt_TY gave 5 points
25.02.2005
#171 by Hypnos
The last 3 scenes that show how her parents have been near her all this time are superbe and well thought through. Of course not as funny as other episodes, but that wasn't the intention I suppose. This one and the Fry brothers-episode (forgot the name) must be the 2 most emotional episodes.
Hypnos gave 4 points
19.03.2005
#172 by DAVID
one of the most emotional episodes i have ever seen in the series. the ending made me cry while the song played showing leela's life as she grew up conquering every opstacle in her outkasted life with the hidden help of her loving parents. ;)
DAVID gave 5 points
15.04.2005
#173 by MK_Greevey
I thought this was one of the better story-driven episodes of the series, bordering on a little on the sappy (not quite as sad as "Jurassic Bark," not quite as good as "Luck of the Fryish"). Great bit with Bender stuffing a whale down a manhole.
MK_Greevey gave 4 points
20.04.2005
#174 by Big Dave
People can hate on this episode all they want but the fact remains that even comedy shows delve into serious story arcs now and then. The Simpsons being a prime example. If i thought of all the poor Lisa Simpson episodes my head would explode. Leela's parents wanting a better life for her was great, and there were even a few good laughs in there as well. And if you can't find any kind of happiness when here parents are subtlely looking out for here while the superb "Baby Love Child" by Pizzicato 5 is playing they you sir have no heart.
Big Dave gave 4 points
20.04.2005
#175 by MonkeyBoy
No matter how many times I catch this episode, the end sequence brings a tear to my eye.
Plenty of jokes throughout, but more of a plot-driven episode than a comedic romp. The plot builds upon itself throughout the episode nicely and of course ends with a visual sequence that provides an excellent cap to the story arc.
I hold this episode and Luck O' The Fryish in the same regard. They both delve into character backstories and provide more depth to the character. The problem is that a lot of people don't care about Leela for some reason (I blame Peggy Bundy), hence LOTF is generally regarded as a better episode.
MonkeyBoy gave 4 points
Plenty of jokes throughout, but more of a plot-driven episode than a comedic romp. The plot builds upon itself throughout the episode nicely and of course ends with a visual sequence that provides an excellent cap to the story arc.
I hold this episode and Luck O' The Fryish in the same regard. They both delve into character backstories and provide more depth to the character. The problem is that a lot of people don't care about Leela for some reason (I blame Peggy Bundy), hence LOTF is generally regarded as a better episode.
20.04.2005
#176 by gunner
I would probably give this a four but i have to make up for the harsh scores handed out by other voters. The surprise was very unexpected, there was some good bender moments and had what i thought was the most emotional final scene out of all futurama episodes.
gunner gave 5 points
20.04.2005
#177 by Doblador Rodriguez
El cap�tulo es increible!!! Y la canci�n me ha emocionado tanto que me he puesto como loco a buscar su nombre y descarg�rmela. Un saludo a todos!!!
Doblador Rodriguez gave 5 points
04.05.2005
#178 by scaryice
avg
scaryice gave 3 points
13.05.2005
#179 by Fry-Bender
It was funny and touching, but I agree with anyone who say that they should have kept this plot a secret until the end of the series.
21.05.2005
#180 by Vetty
I like the stuff about family things in futurama.
So I loved the end part leela's growing up with parents behind her.
I don't know why this one get no 4-5 ratings but I will surely give my 5 points to it.
Vetty gave 5 points
So I loved the end part leela's growing up with parents behind her.
I don't know why this one get no 4-5 ratings but I will surely give my 5 points to it.
07.06.2005
#181 by Futurama Freak
Okay, so it wasn't the best episode but hey. It had more sappy and mushy stuff then humor. I saw futurama when it first came out and i've loved it ever since. I'm always up for Fry and Leela romance and a big fan. Definite 4, there was enough suspense during the chase of the cloaked figures keeped me at the edge of my seat. i was hoping whatever that Leela could have used more stealth and a little more violence. But that's just me. :)
Futurama Freak gave 4 points
15.06.2005
#182 by Fry Fan
yuck
Fry Fan gave 1 point
17.06.2005
#183 by KC333
Great episode. Emotional. Great to learn the origin of Leela. :)
KC333 gave 5 points
17.06.2005
#184 by john
i thought it was ok, but what was the song at the end when they were showing how leela's parents were there for her throughtout her life?
john gave 4 points
25.06.2005
#185 by Donna
All i want to know is the name of that song at the end were they sorta show Leela's life from when shes a baby. Me and my friend kinda made a bet n we would like to settle it :)
If u know the name of the song contact me at xSimplySweetx@hotmail.com
Donna gave 3 points
If u know the name of the song contact me at xSimplySweetx@hotmail.com
26.06.2005
#186 by WHITNEY
i wana know who the song at the end was by and whats the name of it I LOVE IT if you know email me at whitneysbutterfly@sbcglobal.net
WHITNEY gave 5 points
05.07.2005
#187 by cc
I give Leelas homeworld 5 because it's a beautiful episode[ even the boys liked it] and one of the only episodes they don't kill so many people.It's filled with comedy and exitement. It's exellent.
one eyED_kick* ass mutant
superb-5
cc gave 5 points
one eyED_kick* ass mutant
superb-5
12.07.2005
#188 by 8th Worthing Scouts
I love this one
the ending is so beautiful
8th Worthing Scouts gave 5 points
the ending is so beautiful
17.07.2005
#189 by elvis whiteman
great stuff. hilarious and emotional. should have held out longer on the twist, but made up for by the cuteness of the ending.
elvis whiteman gave 4 points
25.07.2005
#190 by Vineet Honkan
Having lost my mom when I was 10, I know the emotion Leela had when she saw her parents again. A very sad episode (I don't care what any of you say). I give it a 5.
Vineet Honkan gave 5 points
03.08.2005
#191 by Digital Dabbler
Possibly the most emotionally charged of all episodes. ...n00bs won't get it, but futurama junkies will.
Should have played out the end music with credits and more scenes of the young Leela, rather than dump the signature theme music on it.
Otherwise outstanding.
Digital Dabbler gave 5 points
Should have played out the end music with credits and more scenes of the young Leela, rather than dump the signature theme music on it.
Otherwise outstanding.
03.08.2005
#192 by Ace
Too sappy for me, but, oh well.
Give it a four out of the goodness of my heart.
Ace gave 4 points
Give it a four out of the goodness of my heart.
04.08.2005
#193 by David Tanner
Whay was the name of the song @ the end of this episode?
David Tanner gave 4 points
08.08.2005
#194 by diddymuck
Don't think anyone yet has yet expressed appreciation at Katey Sagal's dynamic performance this episode. Leela's emotions flow the gamut from concerned to scared to confused to furious to homicidal to shock to sincere warmth and finally to tearful joy; all this occuring apparantly in one take! Oacars have been handed out for such emotion stirring presentations!
diddymuck gave 5 points
04.09.2005
#195 by lym
I like that episode, it's cute, I cry seein' it and the song is lovely.
lym gave 4 points
13.09.2005
#196 by Mads
I love this episode especialy the last bit when it has the falshback of leela's life i spent 1/2 hour trying to find hat song! i love it sooo much it is the best song and episode ever !!
Mads gave 5 points
14.11.2005
#197 by Apollo13
The first act is really good, but I don't really like the second act or most of the third. The Baby Love Child song at the end is great.
Apollo13 gave 4 points
19.11.2005
#198 by The J
This episode was complete crap. There was nothing funny plus I dont really like Leela tat much and by makimgd her a mutant she just got worse. There was no humor at all and again
I say this epsidoe is crap!!!!!!!
The J gave 1 point
I say this epsidoe is crap!!!!!!!
30.12.2005
#199 by The J
It also had a crappy plot.
The J gave 1 point
27.01.2006
#200 by Tony Tony Chopper
Wasn't to high on the funny but that's not what this episode was about. I like Leela (she's kinda pretty) and it was wonderful to find out about her past. The ending was beautiful.
Tony Tony Chopper gave 5 points
15.02.2006
#201 by Deep Space 9 fan
A totally underrated episode with a great ending. Leela rocks!
Deep Space 9 fan gave 5 points
19.02.2006
#202 by Johnny P
I have seen this episode several times and it gets more emotional the more I watch it. I rate it upthere with Jurassic Bark for emotional punch. Also, great funny moments with Fry and Bender to make it complete. A very good episode that needed to be told.
Johnny P gave 5 points
25.02.2006
#203 by The J
I hated this episode but dont go drowning me in it doestn need humor because Im weel aware of that but still I dibnt like it Its just my opnion dont take oit too hard(i got caried away with mothers day but ou cant ague that it wasnt sick).
The J gave 1 point
28.02.2006
#204 by Anthony Alvarez
The origin of Leela was very cool and having to know that she does have a family, but then again I would give this a 5, nothing less.
Great Job.
Anthony Alvarez gave 5 points
Great Job.
04.03.2006
#205 by DX
Not enough Zoidberg Bender was the only one who was funny and it was real boring.
DX gave 1 point
05.03.2006
#206 by The impersonater
I'mmm back....
The impersonater gave 4 points
11.03.2006
#207 by Chrys
Very interesting Leela episode - clarified many things and revealed her roots. Quite touching too.
5/5
Chrys gave 5 points
5/5
12.03.2006
#208 by leela fan
i liked this episode because i like leela, straight foward. loved the song at the end. just a random comment- dosn't fry look cool with muscles
leela fan gave 5 points
15.03.2006
#209 by Zanfor
What are a select number of you guys talking about? This is the number one episode in all the series!
To this day, Pizzicato Five's 'Baby Love Child' still makes me start out crying.
For the lyrics, go to:
http://www ... c.nsf/Baby-Love-Child-lyrics-Pizzicato-Five/A6DBE48191202D2948256A230022594D
(You know, I try to keep up the 'tough guy' ensemble, but really, I'm an ol' softy. Maybe not not the 'I'll lay down my life for you' way, but more of the 'If you're lying stoned in the gutter unconscious, I'll think twice before kicking you the fifth time' sort of way.)
And remember how we always thought that Leela's orgin would remain a mystery? Look what happened!
I think that Fry will continually chase desperately after Leela, forever being spurned away.
I love getting proved wrong.
Zanfor gave 10 points, not counting these:
Zanfor gave 5 points
To this day, Pizzicato Five's 'Baby Love Child' still makes me start out crying.
For the lyrics, go to:
http://www ... c.nsf/Baby-Love-Child-lyrics-Pizzicato-Five/A6DBE48191202D2948256A230022594D
(You know, I try to keep up the 'tough guy' ensemble, but really, I'm an ol' softy. Maybe not not the 'I'll lay down my life for you' way, but more of the 'If you're lying stoned in the gutter unconscious, I'll think twice before kicking you the fifth time' sort of way.)
And remember how we always thought that Leela's orgin would remain a mystery? Look what happened!
I think that Fry will continually chase desperately after Leela, forever being spurned away.
I love getting proved wrong.
Zanfor gave 10 points, not counting these:
26.03.2006
#210 by eIRINNSKe_56
i thought this one was indeed sweet. once again i failed 2 cry wen "o'l softy" zanfor did lol.
i knew leela's parents were mutants since i saw them in "i second that emotion" four the half a second they were on the top left hand corner of my screen i gasped and then figured they having only 1 eye may hav been a coincidence, but there ya go
eIRINNSKe_56 gave 5 points
i knew leela's parents were mutants since i saw them in "i second that emotion" four the half a second they were on the top left hand corner of my screen i gasped and then figured they having only 1 eye may hav been a coincidence, but there ya go
27.03.2006
#211 by Ford
The funny bits were:
Benders Waste disposal "company"
Glow in the dark nose maker
Fry getting dirt on orphans
Mutants
the rest was very very weak, this is third from bottom for me, above "Parasites Lost" and "Luck of the Fryish"
Ford gave 2 points
Benders Waste disposal "company"
Glow in the dark nose maker
Fry getting dirt on orphans
Mutants
the rest was very very weak, this is third from bottom for me, above "Parasites Lost" and "Luck of the Fryish"
19.04.2006
#212 by eclecticbookwrm07
This is one of my favorite episodes from Futurama, especially from the fourth season. It shows a side of Leela unlike any other episode. It's hilarious but still meaningful and I love it!
eclecticbookwrm07 gave 5 points
16.05.2006
#213 by futuramas no. 1 fan
It was very good and it is one of my fave eps
futuramas no. 1 fan gave 5 points
30.05.2006
#214 by curiousond - jon
I loved the ending of this episode and fell in love with the song at the end. (Baby Love Child - Pizzicato Five). Yeah, it's funny like the rest, with a few gushy emotional moments, but the song is what did it. Hey , is it really true that the series is over?? how come?? Simpsons should be over. Lousy Beatniks.
curiousond - jon gave 5 points
04.06.2006
#215 by jaydog
I thought this was a great episode. I was shocked when I heard that this episode was written by al gore's daughter. Also, I think that all futurama episodes are better if you watch them with the dvd commentary. I just bought all for dvd collections at sam's club for about $18 each. Good find indeed!
jaydog gave 5 points
02.07.2006
#216 by JAA
Overall, it's a pretty good episode, but i'm confused, since leela is a mutant, was even a cyclops world, is the planet in "A bicyclops built for two" a fake? There are many questions from the episode, but overall, it's pretty good.
JAA gave 4 points
08.07.2006
#217 by verbosity
I give it a 5 because I was very touched by the ending, great song, which I was able to acquire. ;-) The series has always had subtle humor, so even if there were little obvious comedic moments, it didn't degrade my viewing experience. And I agree with curiousond that Futurama is better than the Simpsons.
verbosity gave 5 points
21.07.2006
#218 by Matthewjerome
I thought this episode was hysterical. Lots of good jokes: "Garfield's owner Jon's forehead," that line about how the machine can do other things ("Why shouldn't it?"), the leg mutant, that line about how Leela's parents need to convince the world she's an alien because it's her only chance to lead a normal life, the pile of baskets in the orphanarium, and so on.
Matthewjerome gave 5 points
07.08.2006
#219 by R@Nd0M gUy $evenT !
Well it had potential and I liked the Idea and stuff but it could have had a better ending. It's an ok ep
R@Nd0M gUy $evenT ! gave 3 points
16.08.2006
#220 by Speaker
I think this deserved higher..
Speaker gave 4 points
22.08.2006
#221 by Xan
(To answer a question I found posted here earlier: The song "Baby Love Child" from the Japanese group, Pizzicato 5, is the backing track in the montage sequence at the end of this episode, "Leela's Homeworld".)
I never followed Futurama while it was being aired on Fox - except for the occasional show here and there. While I actually did like the show, at the time I was raising 10 children and simply too tired to stay up late enough to watch it. :-) I now have all of the episodes ever aired - and my now nearly grown kids and I watch them frequently. I loved this episode - Leela's childhood had already been a backdrop to many previous episodes, so it was neat for 'her' to have some closure and of course, it then opened the door to more visits to the Mutant world under New New York City. The counter argument, from one of my kids, that it would have been cooler if her parents were aliens so we could have episodes exploring that aspect (alien worlds, etc.) doesn't work because there are so many aliens already in the show and many episodes are of the crew out in space where they come in contact with aliens quite frequently. Mutants - while alien in their own way - are earth-bound and right under the character's very feet. I think that makes it more interesting in general. I gave this episode a 5 - mostly for filling in the blanks, using "Baby Love Child" as the ending song (something they never really do - using other people's music) and the jokes were right on line with any of the other episodes that are 'backgrounders' as opposed to 'continuing adventures of' stories. ;-)
Xan gave 5 points
I never followed Futurama while it was being aired on Fox - except for the occasional show here and there. While I actually did like the show, at the time I was raising 10 children and simply too tired to stay up late enough to watch it. :-) I now have all of the episodes ever aired - and my now nearly grown kids and I watch them frequently. I loved this episode - Leela's childhood had already been a backdrop to many previous episodes, so it was neat for 'her' to have some closure and of course, it then opened the door to more visits to the Mutant world under New New York City. The counter argument, from one of my kids, that it would have been cooler if her parents were aliens so we could have episodes exploring that aspect (alien worlds, etc.) doesn't work because there are so many aliens already in the show and many episodes are of the crew out in space where they come in contact with aliens quite frequently. Mutants - while alien in their own way - are earth-bound and right under the character's very feet. I think that makes it more interesting in general. I gave this episode a 5 - mostly for filling in the blanks, using "Baby Love Child" as the ending song (something they never really do - using other people's music) and the jokes were right on line with any of the other episodes that are 'backgrounders' as opposed to 'continuing adventures of' stories. ;-)
22.08.2006
#222 by Billydood 34
I'm a big leela, and zoidberg fan so I really liked this episode. verry emotinal and harcore (not really) but I liked the comedy alot. Made a big impact on the sieries with leela's parents.
Beautifal episode
"I'snt that the same machine that makes noses?"
Billydood 34 gave 5 points
Beautifal episode
"I'snt that the same machine that makes noses?"
18.09.2006
#223 by Orla
This progamme seems to have a lot of impact for a cartoon.I love Leela's Homeworld and there's another where Fry has parisites in him and Leela loves him.I love at the end when he starts to learn how to play that freaky instrument
Orla gave 5 points
10.10.2006
#224 by bender freak
Great i always thought leela was a cyclops
bender freak gave 5 points
11.10.2006
#225 by Ramin
Without any doubts this was one of the best episodes of Futurama. Emotional, rich story, superb acting as well as character development and the solution of the long awaited mystrey.
Nominated for the Best Episode of the Futurama Series.
Ramin gave 5 points
Nominated for the Best Episode of the Futurama Series.
15.10.2006
#226 by David F.
True this episode isn't exceptionally funny, and the storyboard could have been revised better so that it wasn't so bleedin' obvious what was gonna happen. But Leela is one of my favorite characters, and I enjoyed learning more about her. I voted this a 5 because the short sequence at the end in particular is very enjoyable and it made me happy...
And is it just me or is 'Teenage Leela' (with the party hat) not the cutest thing you've ever seen?
David F. gave 5 points
And is it just me or is 'Teenage Leela' (with the party hat) not the cutest thing you've ever seen?
21.10.2006
#227 by Tim
Along with The Sting and The Why of the Fry, this episode is considered the best in Futurama. Emotional and Meaningful, while being funny at the same time. I wish we had more of this type more often.
Tim gave 5 points
05.11.2006
#228 by Ramin
Futrurama at its best. Emotional, intesnes, character development, its got it all. Funny. One of the best episodes.
Ramin gave 5 points
08.11.2006
#229 by Dont know guy
I dont know why ppl give this episode so low ratings? This was the best futurama episode I have ever seen!!!!
Dont know guy gave 5 points
16.11.2006
#230 by Vazagh Ahany
This is one of the best FUTURAMA episode of all time. AMAZING. NOT only it is extremely funny, it is subtle and emotional. This episode is smart, and enjoyable.
Vazagh Ahany gave 5 points
04.12.2006
#231 by Gwen
Loved this episode because I love Leela. Got slightly teary eyed at the end, haha.
Gwen gave 5 points
11.12.2006
#232 by Herb
Its the best one I have seen so far. A really really nice & funny episode.
Herb gave 5 points
22.12.2006
#233 by RobbieRabbit
Five years later, and still a real treat to watch. Truly, the mark of a great show!
RobbieRabbit gave 5 points
25.02.2007
#234 by Lord Awesome
a few episodes have made me cry before, Jurassic Bark, Luck of the Fryrish, etc. This episode holds the distinct honor of being the one episode that made me cry out of happiness during the final montage...5/5 great episode, no way is this only 56/72
Lord Awesome gave 5 points
27.02.2007
#235 by miniwho
this is by far one of the best 'serious' episodes. i love how the plot develops and finally reveals leela's origins. leela did go a bit 'out' of character, but this episode is really heartwarming. so much so that i cry during the end sequence.
miniwho gave 5 points
05.03.2007
#236 by Dave
Dunno why everybody's picking on the episode for being 'too storydriven'. wtf? It's a great episode with some minor flaws and it adds a really good background for Leela.
good story > shit'n'giggles
Dave gave 4 points
good story > shit'n'giggles
17.04.2007
#237 by Garr
Awesome episode. Loved it. The end brings a tear to my eye. Just downloaded that song on MP3.
Garr gave 5 points
18.04.2007
#238 by Helladamnleet
I thought this episode was one of the best. I like how this ENTIRE SERIES had a story line BEFORE it was made. Think about it, in episode one, if you look, you actually DO see nibler! I love the episodes that focus more on explanation to what things are about in the show more than some of the funny ones. I also love the montage at the end, almost makes me wish I hadn't gave up animating.
Helladamnleet gave 5 points
10.05.2007
#239 by Emily
This is one of my favorites.
Emily gave 5 points
20.05.2007
#240 by gravlox
I've seen them all, and this is my all time favorite ep. Even if you put aside the beautiful ending, this ep is a lot funnier than anyone is giving it credit for. Reading some of the meh comments on this board actually made me angry. 54/72? What?
gravlox gave 5 points
31.05.2007
#241 by Angel
This episode is just absolutley great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angel gave 5 points
03.06.2007
#242 by futuramatic
solid episode not too funny though one good joke when amy goes"ur parents must be so proud was very funny
futuramatic gave 3 points
15.07.2007
#243 by Philip J.
I cannot believe anyone would give this episode less than 5. Truely one of the top 10 futurama episodes!
Philip J. gave 5 points
01.08.2007
#244 by Alberto S
This episode is very good. It made me cry again (The Luck of Fryrish), and was also emotive, such as the ending of the series or other episodes like The Sting, Jurassic Bark or Time Keeps Slippin
Good episode, demonstrates again that this show had excellent writings and character development and was funny at the same time! :)
Alberto S gave 5 points
Good episode, demonstrates again that this show had excellent writings and character development and was funny at the same time! :)
23.08.2007
#245 by Jarvio
A decent episode. I tend to like the 'story based' episodes that reveal things. Amy was really funny at the begining of the episode when she said leela's parents must be proud, when she's an orphan lol what a stupid girl
Jarvio gave 4 points
31.10.2007
#246 by tomas
i love it one of two sadest futurama episodes this and jurassic bark!(5)
tomas gave 5 points
01.12.2007
#247 by Naomi
really enjoyed this episode. the end montage was the best part and brought me to tears...then again, I'm a mommy. Really showed another side to the characters and I love to see their origins.
too bad people aren't so deep in their thoughts and just want mindless humor all the time.
Naomi gave 5 points
too bad people aren't so deep in their thoughts and just want mindless humor all the time.
03.12.2007
#248 by Djrantie
That ending gets me every single time. Although the episode really isn't that funny, it's so heart warming. I love it.
Djrantie gave 5 points
23.03.2008
#249 by Jake
They could have made the part where Leela finds out who her parents were more unexpected, the ending was kinda rushed. Still a good episode.
Jake gave 4 points
29.04.2008
#250 by escape goat
Loved it...always enjoy the slightly more 'dramatic' episodes
escape goat gave 5 points
03.05.2008
#251 by AC
I love this episode. has to be in my top 5 of Futurama. We finally find out the truth about Leela... and how great it is! The song at the end is very sweet.
AC gave 5 points
08.07.2008
#252 by David Luna
Being a Johnny come lately (Heeeliew it's 2008!) to the series, I have enjoyed watching the series so much on Comedy Central, I have gone out to get all the Volumes. Leela's Homeworld, as all the episodes, require a much deeper analysis. Futurama continuously defies formula. It is not simply comedy, it is a mixture of many things done in a well made sit-com. Despite all the inconsisties of contenuity from episode to episode, Futurama provides food for thought. This episode is a great introduction to Leela's parents. I especially love Dad's misformed mouth (opening like normal, but with teeth moving in from the side; it plays tricks on the mind). It is an excellent piece of work. I just wish I had seen all of these episodes first run.
David Luna gave 5 points
26.10.2008
#253 by jaketoronto2004
Yes I know I'm coming late, even though I did see the episode years ago. However I could pass the opportunity to comment on this viewing all those "Not the funnier" episode. What make an animated sitcom is a good mixed of emotions and laughter and the Simpson and alterego Futuram are very well reknowned for mixing those two together.
I for myself prefer Professor as a character and Leela come in second, then Bender, then Fry. Leela comes in second because of her history (I was an orphan) and that story just writes by deepest dream of meeting my real "Parents" unfortunately mine are dead.
So I have a particuliar affection for this episode since it dealt with something that really not everyone understands plenty. And there was some very nice jokes in it too, and yeah the drama of that episode made me like Futuram even better and I have purchased the all Seasons DVDs and the Game and The two movies.
There's a fine line between Laughter and Cry my dear friends, check that episode again and think of it again you might change your opinion about it.
jaketoronto2004 gave 5 points
I for myself prefer Professor as a character and Leela come in second, then Bender, then Fry. Leela comes in second because of her history (I was an orphan) and that story just writes by deepest dream of meeting my real "Parents" unfortunately mine are dead.
So I have a particuliar affection for this episode since it dealt with something that really not everyone understands plenty. And there was some very nice jokes in it too, and yeah the drama of that episode made me like Futuram even better and I have purchased the all Seasons DVDs and the Game and The two movies.
There's a fine line between Laughter and Cry my dear friends, check that episode again and think of it again you might change your opinion about it.
23.01.2009
#254 by cyber_turnip
This is one of the emotional episodes and whilst it's probably the weakest of the emotional episodes, the emotional episodes have set a ridiculously high standard. This episode stands strong with a great plot and great humour.
cyber_turnip gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#255 by Jesminder
Not how I envisioned Leela meeting her parents, but the payoff at the end was just as rewarding. Great episode.
Jesminder gave 5 points
16.07.2010
#256 by Mullen
C'mon guys... this is a classic! Very emotional.
Mullen gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#257 by Leela
Nice end with the caring parents
Leela gave 5 points
01.11.2010
#258 by Lamusiqe13
This is a really good episode. I kind of wish they had waited until the end of the episode to drop the big secret, but I watched Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles and The Mutants Are Revolting after this episode, so it didn't make a big impression. But it was really good.
Lamusiqe13 gave 5 points
12.06.2012
#259 by NebulaGlow_
I m a 20 yo guy and i legit just cried waching it im probably just a little sensitive or something i really loved it though
NebulaGlow_ gave 4 points
01.07.2020
#260 by BlitzPhoenix98
Leela's arc finally comes to a close with her learning about her past.
This is another sentimental but incredible episode because we finally get to learn everything about our favorite one-eyed alien, Leela.
After multiple searches, we now realize her parents wanted her to have a happy and successful life and that they still love her very much, despite not having raised her, and instead letting the orphanarium nurture and take care of her. When Leela dives into the toxic waste - something happens. Leela doesn't develop any side effects. And with that, she sees two people in black cloths, not knowing who they are so she tracks them down. And this is where the climax hits. Just as she's about to destroy them because of the bracelet, out comes Fry with the shocking revelation: they didn't kill her parents, they ARE her parents. And with that, we come to the conclusion that Leela is not an alien - she is the least mutated sewer mutant, and the family is finally reunited. The final scenes also show her parents always aiding Leela - preventing her from falling off a staircase, giving her cookies, a happy birthday present and tucking her in. I admit it wasn't hard to tear up at the last 3 minutes.
Another huge highlight here has to be Katey Sagal's voice acting here. Even though not a live-action series, the power and emotion she brings to the table here is perfectly done, and would've been ruined in any other way. Definitely worthy of an Emmy-winning performance.
Perhaps the only real flaw is that the story kinda ended up being predictable in the final act, but given its emotional climax that can easily be overlooked here. Another fantastic Futurama episode.
10/10
BlitzPhoenix98 gave 5 points
This is another sentimental but incredible episode because we finally get to learn everything about our favorite one-eyed alien, Leela.
After multiple searches, we now realize her parents wanted her to have a happy and successful life and that they still love her very much, despite not having raised her, and instead letting the orphanarium nurture and take care of her. When Leela dives into the toxic waste - something happens. Leela doesn't develop any side effects. And with that, she sees two people in black cloths, not knowing who they are so she tracks them down. And this is where the climax hits. Just as she's about to destroy them because of the bracelet, out comes Fry with the shocking revelation: they didn't kill her parents, they ARE her parents. And with that, we come to the conclusion that Leela is not an alien - she is the least mutated sewer mutant, and the family is finally reunited. The final scenes also show her parents always aiding Leela - preventing her from falling off a staircase, giving her cookies, a happy birthday present and tucking her in. I admit it wasn't hard to tear up at the last 3 minutes.
Another huge highlight here has to be Katey Sagal's voice acting here. Even though not a live-action series, the power and emotion she brings to the table here is perfectly done, and would've been ruined in any other way. Definitely worthy of an Emmy-winning performance.
Perhaps the only real flaw is that the story kinda ended up being predictable in the final act, but given its emotional climax that can easily be overlooked here. Another fantastic Futurama episode.
10/10
23.12.2021
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