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Episode Reviews
Short Summary
Obsoletely FabulousFirst aired 07/27/03
Rank: 86/124
Reviews: 256
Rating: 79%
Bender is about to get an upgrade to compete with the Professor's latest acquisition. But in the end, he isn't all that sure about it.
#1 by WaffleKing
i liked the ending personally, it made better an episode that quite frankly, was just really sub-par. I didnt like the episode overall, it wasnt really that funny although there were a few parts that stick out (like the bot with the cassette tapes... "what!?").
Overall, the episode just wasn't good, it felt more like one of those horrible Simpsons episodes that i've been avoiding for the last 5 years.
WaffleKing gave 2 points
Overall, the episode just wasn't good, it felt more like one of those horrible Simpsons episodes that i've been avoiding for the last 5 years.
28.07.2003
#2 by Danwhy
Not great, but a huge improvement over the last episode. Some great laugh out loud moments that I will not spoil.
Danwhy gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#3 by Zoidberg
it was pretty good.The ending was hilarious though. with the unicorn and fairy and cigar tree....I'm just getting tired of these Fry/Bender/Leela episodes.
Zoidberg gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#4 by Brian
The tape bot was hilarious.
Excellent animation and funny too. Can't beat that.
Brian gave 5 points
Excellent animation and funny too. Can't beat that.
28.07.2003
#5 by Nintenden
I normally feel Bender centered episodes are too bland, but this one was great, although a bit too predictable.
Nintenden gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#6 by Defekt
I loved this one so much. It was in my mind one of the best. I loved seeing his life on the island and the world he made it at the end
Defekt gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#7 by qwerty
Wonderful. A piece of genius.
qwerty gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#8 by tanner g.
awesome!!! can anybody tell me that song bender was listening to? i liked farnsworth and wernstrom fighting too!
tanner g. gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#9 by The Baz
This episode started off really strong and kept going! I was very impressed by the storyline and the jokes (ie. The watermill robot). Also Bender's attack on NNY was classic.
THe one gripe I have is the last 3 minutes... what is that?? Does this mean Bender doesn't drink alcohol now? Why twist it like that the episode was going so well before (but I guess it would be hard to re-Bender him). O~well I laughed a lot so it's a 4.
The Baz gave 4 points
THe one gripe I have is the last 3 minutes... what is that?? Does this mean Bender doesn't drink alcohol now? Why twist it like that the episode was going so well before (but I guess it would be hard to re-Bender him). O~well I laughed a lot so it's a 4.
28.07.2003
#10 by President of Robonia
Very funny, my 3 favorite quotes
1.Announcer: The woman who's been MOMopolizing the robot industry for years
Fry:I get it,
Announcer:MOM!,
Fry:Now I get it"
2.Bender: Wow, a tape recorder unit, you were obsolete years ago
Tape Recorder Unit(Grabbing tape labeled SNAPPY COMEBACK) : Your Mother
3. Bender: Robot 1x, save all my friends! AND ZOIDBERG!
President of Robonia gave 5 points
1.Announcer: The woman who's been MOMopolizing the robot industry for years
Fry:I get it,
Announcer:MOM!,
Fry:Now I get it"
2.Bender: Wow, a tape recorder unit, you were obsolete years ago
Tape Recorder Unit(Grabbing tape labeled SNAPPY COMEBACK) : Your Mother
3. Bender: Robot 1x, save all my friends! AND ZOIDBERG!
28.07.2003
#11 by Scruffy
Damn you merciful Posidin!!
Scruffy gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#12 by Cami
Awsome
Cami gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#13 by Justin Hemenway
Brilliant, somewhat reminiscent of another bender classic, "godfellas". A big improvement over "Bend Her". I liked Bender's new vision of reality, cymbal banging monkey, roberto (Hooray!), and especially the mommy bot. The wave animation was the most impressive I've scene during the entire run of the series. One question: Is that it for robot 1X, or will it return at all later on?
Justin Hemenway gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#14 by john
great i loved it later chumps and chumpetes bite my splitery wooden ass
john gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#15 by Biff
It was at heart, the same episode as week. If next week is Bender dealing with a change to his body, I'll actually almost be glad Fox cancelled this show!
There were maybe 4 jokes I liked.
I can't beleive i thought this episode was going to rock!
Act one was really the only good act. Act 3 and the ending was just stupid. If I could write the ending over, Bender would question his existance then the animation would slowly go back to the simplest storyboards and we'd see that bender was right, he's just a cartoon!
Biff gave 2 points
There were maybe 4 jokes I liked.
I can't beleive i thought this episode was going to rock!
Act one was really the only good act. Act 3 and the ending was just stupid. If I could write the ending over, Bender would question his existance then the animation would slowly go back to the simplest storyboards and we'd see that bender was right, he's just a cartoon!
28.07.2003
#16 by Rocko
That was a pretty good episode. The ending a bit of a twist and all that wierd stuff at the end when Bender walked outside. When everyone paused whenn that boulder was going to hit those two times was funny. Fry had 1 good moment but not much Fry. In fact, at the end the only line he had for the last 10 min. or so was "Where's Bender?". It needed more Fry.
All in all it was a good episode. I don't think I can take anymore Bender episodes like the one next week. FOX putting three Bender episodes in a row is the most dumbest thing it could do, besides pre-empting. We need a variety episode!
Rocko gave 4 points
All in all it was a good episode. I don't think I can take anymore Bender episodes like the one next week. FOX putting three Bender episodes in a row is the most dumbest thing it could do, besides pre-empting. We need a variety episode!
28.07.2003
#17 by Billy
Haha! Finally, an almost entire Bender episode! Awesome!
Billy gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#18 by Stegg
Bender's humor seems to be getting better and better with each of these final episodes. It's nearing perfection, and it's all in the subtleties.
Stegg gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#19 by Kenny
great
Kenny gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#20 by FutureFuturamaFan
Dont let foz fool you people, they put this season in this current order to fool you into disliking futurama... if they are watched in the production order you will have better feelings for the episode
FutureFuturamaFan gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#21 by Icehouseman
Huge improvement over Bend Her. More laughs, better storyline, plus the ending made the episode make more sense. I really liked the message Bender made with the rocks and seeing IZac in the crowd. Also, anyone notice that last week they went to the 3004 Olympics and this week they went to Roboticon 3003? Opps. Oh well, an entertaining episode all around. Not a "5", but a solid "4".
Icehouseman gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#22 by DMH
Awesome Episode. Very funny. I never saw the end coming...
DMH gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#23 by Thomas R
It had some good stuff. The anti-tech robots and the robot fair were neat. I love robots though. I even considered submitting a story about Luddite Robots, but maybe now I won't.
I have mixed feelings on the ending. In one way it seemed like a good touch, but in another way it just seemed like the cliche "it was all a dream" kind of ending.
A couple incidentals. I think the upgrade was to make him compatible with 1X not identical. Still even if Bender no longer needs alcohol, he'll still drink anyway. He doesn't need to smoke cigars, but he does anyway. Also I guess I'm not as enthusiastic about Fry as most here. I like him as much as the other characters, but the lack of him wouldn't bother me anymore than an ep with less Leela or Bender or even Farnsworth.
Thomas R gave 4 points
I have mixed feelings on the ending. In one way it seemed like a good touch, but in another way it just seemed like the cliche "it was all a dream" kind of ending.
A couple incidentals. I think the upgrade was to make him compatible with 1X not identical. Still even if Bender no longer needs alcohol, he'll still drink anyway. He doesn't need to smoke cigars, but he does anyway. Also I guess I'm not as enthusiastic about Fry as most here. I like him as much as the other characters, but the lack of him wouldn't bother me anymore than an ep with less Leela or Bender or even Farnsworth.
28.07.2003
#24 by Chris
Much better than the three pervious episodes. I thorougly enjoyed it, but I'm getting a litte burned out on Bender. Thanks a lot FOX for caring about the show.
Chris gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#25 by Antium
Although I love him, this episode was a little too Bender heavy. It had a few funny moments, but it wasn't as good as the others I've seen this season. It seems though that my taste in Futurama episodes is the polar opposite to most who review on here.
Antium gave 3 points
28.07.2003
#26 by Paradoxdruid
Excellent episode- All the characters had great lines, Bender was in top form "Curse you, Peaceful Poseidon!", and the water-wheel robot left me laughing for a long time.
Paradoxdruid gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#27 by Alien Scalp
One of the best episodes
Alien Scalp gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#28 by sawq
beethoven you def bastard!
great episode!
sawq gave 5 points
great episode!
28.07.2003
#29 by Anya
I loved this episode, though the ending was a little weird. I've never really enjoyed those clich� "it was all your imagination" endings. If they hadn't continued it with the upgrader's comment and Bender's journey out, then I probably would have given it a lower rating.
This was definitely better than last week's episode, and I did enjoy last week's episode. The obsolete robots on the island were great.
Oh yes, and I also liked Amy's comment about her hair having a cuter cut than before. There were plenty of amusing points to this episode, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Anya gave 5 points
This was definitely better than last week's episode, and I did enjoy last week's episode. The obsolete robots on the island were great.
Oh yes, and I also liked Amy's comment about her hair having a cuter cut than before. There were plenty of amusing points to this episode, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
28.07.2003
#30 by Coop
This episode was mediocre at best. I for one am getting a bit tired of bender episodes. I really wish fox would show them in the correct order, that was we wouldn't be stacked with 2 Bender eps in a row. The episode did have its good points, though. I did enjoy the 1-X bot and the re-appearence of other robots like Roberto and Fat-Bot. Sadly this ep just didn't hold up. Cassette bot and the out dated robots were hilarious and may be one of the only things in the episode that made me laugh. But I'm beggining to think Futurama's death is going to be slow and painful.
Coop gave 3 points
28.07.2003
#31 by Lauren
I loved the episode it took a unique look on upgrades, it is one of the best.
Lauren gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#32 by Brandon
Great bender as a robot made from wood HAHA
Brandon gave 3 points
28.07.2003
#33 by j w wimpy
I am not as big a fan of Bender as others are, it seems. Entertaining, but not lol funny.
j w wimpy gave 3 points
28.07.2003
#34 by ikillkenny
Really this is more of a 4.5 or a 9/10 than a 4. I really liked the episode and it kept me laughing all of the way through. Slightly better than last week's episodes but still not as good as pure comedy episodes like Fry and the Slurm Factory.
Best parts:
The bots on the island.
The anti-technology scene.
"No, get out!"
ikillkenny gave 4 points
Best parts:
The bots on the island.
The anti-technology scene.
"No, get out!"
28.07.2003
#35 by HamNEggs116
Pretty good episode. I lot funnier than last weeks by far. The ending was a bit lame, but all in all... Good
HamNEggs116 gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#36 by hgfj
Brilliant just brilliant
hgfj gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#37 by fonoop
Great...compared to the last Simpson�s episode I saw, this is genius.
fonoop gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#38 by Brian
Lot of great storylines goin on here, and I loved how nonchalant Fry was when bender was stuck in the garbage can.
Laughed a lot--good show dear brotha.
Brian gave 5 points
Laughed a lot--good show dear brotha.
28.07.2003
#39 by Ant
Funny!
Ant gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#40 by Cyn
Love the candle clapper!
Cyn gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#41 by Power Dog
I thought this was a very good episode. Funnier than the past few. They seem to be building and getting funnier before the series ends. Hope fully the last two will be great. Although from what I read the last one will probably be sentimental rather than funny. Thats ok though how "luck of the fryish" is probably the best episode.
GOod lines
"No power? But we're in the future"
and
"Bite My Splintery wooden ass"
Classic Bender
Power Dog gave 5 points
GOod lines
"No power? But we're in the future"
and
"Bite My Splintery wooden ass"
Classic Bender
28.07.2003
#42 by Bender is the king
Awesome Episode
Bender is the king gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#43 by Fryzchic
i thought it was a hilarious episode i love the end and when bender started dancing on the island!! ONE OF MY FAVZ!!
Fryzchic gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#44 by Chris
MUCH better than last week's. I had a smile on my face the whole time and there were a few laugh-out-loud moments.
Nanny-bot or Mom-bot or whatever
"Now I really get it!"
Island robots
Bender hammering the night light
"Save my friends...and Zoidberg!"
And a few others....
Chris gave 5 points
Nanny-bot or Mom-bot or whatever
"Now I really get it!"
Island robots
Bender hammering the night light
"Save my friends...and Zoidberg!"
And a few others....
28.07.2003
#45 by SploCk
Not one of the better episodes. It was a bit too bland, but got better towards the end with the falling rocks.
Funniest line ever: "Please save my friends! And Zoidberg."
SploCk gave 3 points
Funniest line ever: "Please save my friends! And Zoidberg."
28.07.2003
#46 by Son of a Monkey
Great Episode. Bender was great as always. THe obsolete robots were funny. The episode was great except that the 1-X didn't die. I hate him too.
Son of a Monkey gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#47 by Joey jo-jo Bob Jr
I know i've heard the song they played when Bender and his crew were rioting before....does anybody know it's name?
Joey jo-jo Bob Jr gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#48 by Kristi
This episode was weird like The Sting except the ending didn't make sense. There were only a couple jokes that made me laugh (Bender calling Beethoven a deaf bastard; the cassette robot putting in the What!? tape twice; Leela's reaction "Oh great, now he's made of wood."). Bender did his "Neat!" and took a picture once again, and Fry said "I get it!" just like in Spanish Fry. Ah, running gags. The ending where it turned out to just be a hallucination/dream was great because of Fatbot saying about Bender what Bender said about Roberto. It was cool and made the episode come around full circle. The only part of the episode I really didn't like was the part right after that with Bender walking on a dream-like road. It was just... weird. Although I did like what he said, "I guess reality is whatever you make it."
Anyway, the episode was good, but I hope the last 2 are better.
Kristi gave 5 points
Anyway, the episode was good, but I hope the last 2 are better.
28.07.2003
#49 by Coilette
Great stuff... I truly enjoyed it!
Coilette gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#50 by Arch1
Holy hell, haven't laughed so hard in a while now...
Any Bender-specific episode is always a recipe for laughter, definitly one of my favorite Season 5 episodes.
"Save my friends...and Zoidberg!"
Arch1 gave 5 points
Any Bender-specific episode is always a recipe for laughter, definitly one of my favorite Season 5 episodes.
"Save my friends...and Zoidberg!"
28.07.2003
#51 by Jeremy Fein
A lot of people hated the last five episodes, I have just hated Bend Her. Bender as a woman was just wrong. I'm sorry plain and simple. It's been a uneven season. But this episode was memorable. Come on the X-1 in a over the rack packing. The female robot who has a water wheel. The great line reads. Well Two more left. Keep up the good work. This was 50% That Pharoah Episode, except less whining from bender wanting to be remembered.
Jeremy Fein gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#52 by Kablamo
This was really funny! Bender made out of wood was really funny looking, like Fry without a nose. THe only thing I didn't like was how it was like The Sting how Leela imagined the whole thing and the same thing happened to Bender. I think this one had lots of funny jokes though and was really well writen.... but most Futurama episodes are.
Kablamo gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#53 by Rorschach
didn't like it. the story was quite poor. A couple of good jokes that's all.
Rorschach gave 2 points
28.07.2003
#54 by Dry Fry
Thumbs up! Finally, a decent episode.
Dry Fry gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#55 by Slurmz116
Pretty average... good stuff
Slurmz116 gave 3 points
28.07.2003
#56 by h-s-Assassin
It was pretty good but not as good as most of the Futurama's.
h-s-Assassin gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#57 by Marc
Would have been a five if not the goofy cliche ending. I own cats so I thought that the robot scratching post joke was friggin' priceless-also Bender had some truly awesome lines. The top three were "Save my friends...and Zoidberg" "Bite my splintery wooden ass" and "He sure made me look like a pile of crap, didn't he?" Bender trying to kiss Nibbler was also funny. This is probably my second favorite episode this season, behind The Farnsworth Paradox, and its one of the better Bendercentric ones overall.
Marc gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#58 by Stiff
Not too bad, but I've seen much better. In the current season, Bender's emotions have been going "over the top" way too often, so much that I can't define his character anymore.
But the six-pack of ducks was one of the funniest images I've seen in a while. The wave sequence was breathtaking for an animated show.
Stiff gave 3 points
But the six-pack of ducks was one of the funniest images I've seen in a while. The wave sequence was breathtaking for an animated show.
28.07.2003
#59 by bender
Very good, great ending.
bender gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#60 by Relentless Reventlov
What was this episode about?! I watched it and I can't imagine how they thought of such a strange and stupid plot.
Relentless Reventlov gave 2 points
28.07.2003
#61 by Thomas J. Kruse
fantastic episode all the jokes and everything were hilarious i loved it when Leela was like "oh lord hes made of wood" it was all good i would give it a 4 because of the ending but it was a Superb episode not just a good one so it gets a 5
Thomas J. Kruse gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#62 by boozbarrel
hella tight.
boozbarrel gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#63 by Apple IIgs
A welcome improvement over the last three terrible episodes. I wouldn't call this a classic, but it proved entertaining.
We had an actual story going here, some good jokes and even some obscure geek humour (got a good chuckle out of the Sinclair 2K bit). It had a twist ending like The Sting, but came off not anywhere as intelligent or thoughtful as that episode.
Basically I'd call an episode like this enjoyable fluff. I liked it, it entertained me, but overall I'd have to call it just average (nothing memorable here).
Incidentally, I watched a 400MB SVCD version of the episode tonight, wow...what a difference compared to my VCR + signal off-the-air from an indoor antenna. I'll be watching the final two episodes the same way hopefully...it's like watching a DVD. :)
Apple IIgs gave 3 points
We had an actual story going here, some good jokes and even some obscure geek humour (got a good chuckle out of the Sinclair 2K bit). It had a twist ending like The Sting, but came off not anywhere as intelligent or thoughtful as that episode.
Basically I'd call an episode like this enjoyable fluff. I liked it, it entertained me, but overall I'd have to call it just average (nothing memorable here).
Incidentally, I watched a 400MB SVCD version of the episode tonight, wow...what a difference compared to my VCR + signal off-the-air from an indoor antenna. I'll be watching the final two episodes the same way hopefully...it's like watching a DVD. :)
28.07.2003
#64 by GONAD
This was pretty excellent. And don't go hard on the episode. If we watched the episode in the production order as intended, (like everyone else said) a lot of you wouldn't have said it wasn't that very good. (maybe)
GONAD gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#65 by BENDER KILLA
ANOTHER BENDER EPPP I HATE HIM........ TELL HIM I HATE HIM
BENDER KILLA gave 1 point
28.07.2003
#66 by Professor XXX
On the whole, pretty average episode, but still better than most of what's on TV these days.
Bender Still Rulez!!!
Professor XXX gave 3 points
Bender Still Rulez!!!
28.07.2003
#67 by great episode
yup see name
great episode gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#68 by artan
a solid episode with plenty of funny parts. doesn't really compare to the 'classic' episodes of season 1 and 2, but it was good and had a neat premise. i loved the obsolete robots ('AHHHH! I'll never make it this time!'), and wooden Bender was really cool loking.
artan gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#69 by [-mArc-]
Not the best ever kind of episode, but really enjoyable.
The Cartridge Bot and the Sinclair Bot were hilarious (if you know what a Sinclair is).
I'm still missing subplots with the last few episodes. Looks like they overdid it with "330 big boys" and then dropped them all together.
Also, the "just a dream" plot returned too soon.
In general though, I enjoyed it.
[-mArc-] gave 4 points
The Cartridge Bot and the Sinclair Bot were hilarious (if you know what a Sinclair is).
I'm still missing subplots with the last few episodes. Looks like they overdid it with "330 big boys" and then dropped them all together.
Also, the "just a dream" plot returned too soon.
In general though, I enjoyed it.
28.07.2003
#70 by grrr
This was awful. As bad as a season 10-12 episode of the Simpsons. And the ending was even worse! It made me mad, really. But so did all the lame jokes
grrr gave 1 point
28.07.2003
#71 by Johnny Sasaki
Cassette Bot was my favorite part.
The ending was an odd cop-out for a group who seems to rarely do the "it was all a dream" style endings.
Good jokes though, Posieden is always funny.
Johnny Sasaki gave 4 points
The ending was an odd cop-out for a group who seems to rarely do the "it was all a dream" style endings.
Good jokes though, Posieden is always funny.
28.07.2003
#72 by Rene
It was a very good episode. I loved the jokes. And making the episode a hallucination designed to make Bender love Robot 1x was brilliant.
Rene gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#73 by Luke
Really funny episode which managed to get a lot of belly laughs out of me and my friends as we watched it. They certainly got some mileage out of the Cartridge Bot joke! And Bender sure did look a lot like Wood Man from Mega Man 2 with his wooden body. A big improvement from last week and a very funny ep overall.
Luke gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#74 by Dave
Really disappointing. there were a few good laughs but overall not a strong episode. Kinda bland characterizations. And frankly just too much Bender...it seems like a lot of the episodes now are Bender this Bender that....
Dave gave 2 points
28.07.2003
#75 by La
Rocked, indeed.
La gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#76 by Josh
It was a decent episode. There were some hilarious parts (like the water operated robot) and some good quotes (Save my friends... and Zoidberg!) but otherwise it felt kinda bland. The ending was a bit convoluted too.
Josh gave 3 points
28.07.2003
#77 by mst99
This ep was better then the last two.
mst99 gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#78 by MORTIROLO
PERFECT
MORTIROLO gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#79 by zimba
Great episode! Really in the spirit of Futurama!
zimba gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#80 by Leah
This episode was okay. Not too good, not too bad. The main problem I have with it is that it was similar with Spanish Fry in the respect that it started good but ended weak. I thought Obsoletely Fabulous was really funny at the beginning. But once Bender met those anti-technology robots, the episode became boring. Everything after that just wasn't interesting or funny at all. Although I thought the very, very end of it (i.e. the scene with the unicorn) was hilarious.
Leah gave 3 points
28.07.2003
#81 by coolguy86
good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
coolguy86 gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#82 by Damitol
Honestly, I sat through the first act thinking "Uh-oh. Here's the last *bad* (on the Futurama scale of course) show of the series. (I read here that "Bender Shouldn't Be..." is wonderful and we all have high hopes for "Devil's Hands".
The second act had several laughs with the obselete robots. Was anyone else here old enough to laugh at the Sinclair jokes?
But - the third act was a home run. From Bender's smashing the periscope for being technological sorcery, to Leela's "Oh Lord - he's made of wood" to Tinkerbell lighting his cigar. Golod - I tell ya - pure gold.
So - a deserved 4. If the first act had been a little funnier, it could have squeaked by with a 5.
"I'm a steam powered, wooden robot - the way nature intended"
Damitol gave 4 points
The second act had several laughs with the obselete robots. Was anyone else here old enough to laugh at the Sinclair jokes?
But - the third act was a home run. From Bender's smashing the periscope for being technological sorcery, to Leela's "Oh Lord - he's made of wood" to Tinkerbell lighting his cigar. Golod - I tell ya - pure gold.
So - a deserved 4. If the first act had been a little funnier, it could have squeaked by with a 5.
"I'm a steam powered, wooden robot - the way nature intended"
28.07.2003
#83 by vectorpup
What a good episode! Not quite on par with Godfellas, but comparable. I liked seeing Bender change again...but not too much, so I hope the upgrade only affected his feelings for Robot 1-X, like it did with Roberto.
Kudos to a surprise ending that didn't seem tacked on! Also, it meant the weakest part of the episode (the island) wasn't real! which redeemed the episode somehow....
And the main characters had some great characteristic lines, especially Bender.... (I'll leave those to the rest of the site)
vectorpup gave 5 points
Kudos to a surprise ending that didn't seem tacked on! Also, it meant the weakest part of the episode (the island) wasn't real! which redeemed the episode somehow....
And the main characters had some great characteristic lines, especially Bender.... (I'll leave those to the rest of the site)
28.07.2003
#84 by Tin_Foil
Most impressive. Leaps and bounds better then last week. Some of the best jokes were just slipped in there with such grace. Turning the "No Boating" sign into a boat was perfect slap-stick humor. The WaterMill robot was great. Nice wrap up with the ending. My biggest compaint and what keeps it from a five was it was another Bender Ep. Not enough of the rest of the crew for me; not enough laugh out loud moments either.
Tin_Foil gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#85 by Zoidberg4Life
GReat episode, loved it...
Zoidberg4Life gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#86 by cassette bot
What's with the constant personality changes in bender?
First he's a woman, now this! I like him better when he sticks to his normal self. However, the episode was funny.
cassette bot gave 4 points
First he's a woman, now this! I like him better when he sticks to his normal self. However, the episode was funny.
28.07.2003
#87 by Pebles
Great!!!
Pebles gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#88 by James Hannan
Meh... two Bender-centric episodes in a row and we still have the infamous BSNBAOT to come. You know what i miss lately in Futurama? New characters.
James Hannan gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#89 by Walking
as i said
good but not great. the start is very good but after that its very boring..
Walking gave 4 points
good but not great. the start is very good but after that its very boring..
28.07.2003
#90 by BaronK
It was pretty good. I liked the reference to the Sinclair and wooden Bender was a pretty cool concept.
BaronK gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#91 by Pavel
A Good episode, nothing really special though, nothing that makes it stand out over the other ones. I really think that most of season 5 was a bit dissapointing, and I really doubt that if more episoes were (are) made they will be much better. Face it, it is really hard to keep the show interesting after this many episodes. Anyways, thanks to all people responsible for making this episode, good work guys.
Save my friends, and Zoidberg too!
Pavel gave 4 points
Save my friends, and Zoidberg too!
28.07.2003
#92 by IC Weiner
Its episodes like these that make me sad that Futrama will be gone soon. It wasn't too deep, but a good, funny episode. It was good to see Fat Bot and Roberto again.
Also, Bender's submarine was a copy of Cornelius Drebbel's sub from 1623 -- minus the catapult. It just goes to show how much attention is given to small details in this show. Every episode is worth repeated viewings.
IC Weiner gave 5 points
Also, Bender's submarine was a copy of Cornelius Drebbel's sub from 1623 -- minus the catapult. It just goes to show how much attention is given to small details in this show. Every episode is worth repeated viewings.
28.07.2003
#93 by taylor
It was pretty good not great but better than last weeks episode by far. The tape robot was funny.
taylor gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#94 by Luke
MUCH better then the last two episodes!
Luke gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#95 by RB
After a couple stinkers, finally a solid episode. TONS of rapid-fire jokes, superb animation, and an interesting story line. The end was a little unfulfilling, however.
Great moments:
--Cartridge Unit ("Your Mother.")
--Bender's "Help" sign on the island
Bad moments:
None, really
RB gave 4 points
Great moments:
--Cartridge Unit ("Your Mother.")
--Bender's "Help" sign on the island
Bad moments:
None, really
28.07.2003
#96 by Chris
Pure Genius
Chris gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#97 by Dave E
Like all Futurama episodes, it takes a couple of viewings to catch all the subtlties. I liked it better on second viewing. Bender looking for electricity on the island, the water wheel and cartridge robots, Farnsworth and Wornstrom slugging each other...lots of fun!
Dave E gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#98 by Wonderbee31
I thought this was a funny episode. I'm glad that the series is going out on a high and hope that somehow, it'll still live on in an active format, either in comics or maybe an oav series of shows.
Wonderbee31 gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#99 by Nikem
The Beach meets the Matrix - great stuff
Nikem gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#100 by Invisible Green
The best episode we've had in a while. Very funny and well structured, although it could've been more engaging. The ending was shocking, but unnecessary: the same sort of plot twist was used a few weeks ago with "The Sting," but there it was more effective, even if the episode wasn't as good holistically.
Invisible Green gave 4 points
28.07.2003
#101 by Dave
Any episode with a walking six-pack is good enough for me!
Dave gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#102 by Robert
Hillarious! I wish the show wasn't ending :(
Robert gave 5 points
28.07.2003
#103 by SinceTheBeginning
Now I understand why these episodes weren't aired in their original order; they suck. They are not up to the caliber as the majority of the other shows and Fox didn't want to give people more of a reason to stop watching it. So they saved them for last when there wasn't going to be any more show to tune in to.
SinceTheBeginning gave 2 points
29.07.2003
#104 by Ben
I have to say, I loved it. So many great gags, and a much better Bender episode than we normally see.
Best part: The six-pack of ducks.
Ben gave 5 points
Best part: The six-pack of ducks.
29.07.2003
#105 by Dan
I usually like Bender centered episodes since he is my favorite character but this episode's story just wasn't very good, although it did have alot of funny jokes.
The beginning was probably my favorite part but the rest wasn't very good.
Dan gave 3 points
The beginning was probably my favorite part but the rest wasn't very good.
29.07.2003
#106 by Le_Petit_RobRoy
Best episode I've seen in a while. Favorite part - the Sincliar 2k robot.
Le_Petit_RobRoy gave 5 points
29.07.2003
#107 by Doba Future
In my mind this was one of the best episodes yet. I mean, who can't love a Bender made out of wood!!
Doba Future gave 5 points
29.07.2003
#108 by Cam
Great episode! i loved the waterwheel bot
"I'f I run out of water, i will be shut down forever." (water stops running)"OH GOD I WANT TO LIVE!"
Cam gave 4 points
"I'f I run out of water, i will be shut down forever." (water stops running)"OH GOD I WANT TO LIVE!"
29.07.2003
#109 by JabstaMcnasty
Haha, a great episode, I loved the whole waterwheel thing
JabstaMcnasty gave 5 points
29.07.2003
#110 by Son Of Bender
Love a Bender centered episode, but seemed it could have been a bit funnier somehow...
The wooden submarine was pretty cool, and the ending shot of Bender reminded me of Toon Town from Roger Rabbit. Neat stuff!
Son Of Bender gave 4 points
The wooden submarine was pretty cool, and the ending shot of Bender reminded me of Toon Town from Roger Rabbit. Neat stuff!
29.07.2003
#111 by ed
the begining is great. there's a lot of good gags. it's much more better episode than 2 previous. worth to watch it.
ed gave 5 points
29.07.2003
#112 by Some Random Guy
Yes.
Some Random Guy gave 5 points
29.07.2003
#113 by MOM
Very funny
MOM gave 5 points
29.07.2003
#114 by chilev
Its a classic!
chilev gave 5 points
29.07.2003
#115 by Qrusader
Some truly great moments...this episode could have easily had a 5 rating if only there were more ZOIDBERG...
Qrusader gave 3 points
29.07.2003
#116 by Zoidburg is Cool
It was'nt as Funny as some episode , but I loved the robot with no memory:)
Zoidburg is Cool gave 4 points
29.07.2003
#117 by chumpbender
It was pretty good. I liked it a lot better than the last few episodes. Nothing really rubbed me the wrong way. A few really good laughs, but not enough for a 5/5. Overall a very good story. It actually seemed like it would have worked better as a comic, but if it was a comic I would have said it would have worked good as an episode. I give it a 4, but it might be a little closer to a 4.5.
chumpbender gave 4 points
29.07.2003
#118 by c64
i have this thing for destruction and suspense, so i laughed hard when the planet express ship got hit by the catapult after Hermes had just checked his watch.
haha!
simple banging monkey?!
god, hahahahaha!
c64 gave 5 points
haha!
simple banging monkey?!
god, hahahahaha!
29.07.2003
#119 by opuscroakus
Good episode.
Best quote...
Bender - "We are going to wage a war on technology such that would be worthy of a song by RUSH."
opuscroakus gave 4 points
Best quote...
Bender - "We are going to wage a war on technology such that would be worthy of a song by RUSH."
30.07.2003
#120 by Teller
Not that funny, only a couple of good lines (my friends and Zoidburg), plus the water-robot. At least Bend her had the Grand Duchy of Robonia.
Teller gave 3 points
30.07.2003
#121 by MR.TV
Best Bender episode of the season who really beated Bend Her.
30.07.2003
#122 by Splee
Good enough jokes to hold up yet another 'weepy out-of-character bender' episode. Any more of these plots and I'll get perturbed though.
Splee.
Splee gave 5 points
Splee.
30.07.2003
#123 by m1ke
Average by futurama standards, which means excellent by most others.
The plot - Benders journey/what he learned on the way
The conclusion - moral of the story (perception of reality, what is real and what isn't)
The episode felt a little drawn out, even for just 21 minutes it felt that there just wasn't enough material in there. Futurama usually has A/B and even C stories running together, or else the highly intense 3 part episodes.
I feel this episode would have worked much better if there was something else going on in it.
There were some great jokes of course, the futurama universe was again expanded, and any fan of the show can spot the many interesting references etc... but overall it still lacked that killer content.
I'll watch it again anyway, it might be better on a second, either that or i'm not in a generous mood.
m1ke gave 3 points
The plot - Benders journey/what he learned on the way
The conclusion - moral of the story (perception of reality, what is real and what isn't)
The episode felt a little drawn out, even for just 21 minutes it felt that there just wasn't enough material in there. Futurama usually has A/B and even C stories running together, or else the highly intense 3 part episodes.
I feel this episode would have worked much better if there was something else going on in it.
There were some great jokes of course, the futurama universe was again expanded, and any fan of the show can spot the many interesting references etc... but overall it still lacked that killer content.
I'll watch it again anyway, it might be better on a second, either that or i'm not in a generous mood.
30.07.2003
#124 by Robotron2084
Lukewarm episode with a couple good jokes but a boring premise. I originally was thinking,"great, this episode will focus on the fun side of rapid technological paradigm shifts in a Rudy Rucker sort of way." as the X-1 was entered into society. But then things just veered off course, with Bender off to Cheap Joke Island. It all felt a bit silly. Ha ha, look at bender, he's made of wood, get it? Ohhhh, I get it!
I guess what annoys me is that for once, the idea that I had in my mind for this episode was better than the episode!
Robotron2084 gave 1 point
I guess what annoys me is that for once, the idea that I had in my mind for this episode was better than the episode!
30.07.2003
#125 by Ray Of Light
Although some really funny parts...I felt the episode was missing a lot. I love Bender and last weeks episode was so great I guess I just felt a little let down. Almost too much Bender but makes sense with the ending. I hope next weeks episode (Also Bender heavy) is more like Bend Her. Getting to see Roberto again was great though! "my parole officer won't give me back my stabbing knife..."
Ray Of Light gave 2 points
30.07.2003
#126 by fryfan
It was good, loved the Bender quotes, but I wish Fry, Leela, Amy and the Professor had more air time.
fryfan gave 3 points
30.07.2003
#127 by Jamie
Well... It was good but not the usual Futurama 5/5. Somethings about it sucked but others were great (the cassete robot rocked). I'd givei t a 4.5 but I'm evil so it gets a 4.
Jamie gave 4 points
30.07.2003
#128 by moonbus_69
Felt it could be better, so I give it an even 4.
So, Kenny Loggins and Beethoven made Bender's 'desert island discs' choices - would love to know what the other 8 CD's Bender smashed to bits were?
This episode reminded me of the island scenes in both 'Castaway' and 'Contact'.
moonbus_69 gave 4 points
So, Kenny Loggins and Beethoven made Bender's 'desert island discs' choices - would love to know what the other 8 CD's Bender smashed to bits were?
This episode reminded me of the island scenes in both 'Castaway' and 'Contact'.
30.07.2003
#129 by beelzebot
Take a typical Homer goes on a crazy, wacky adventure episode and replace Homer with Bender. Add a weak and abrupt slapped on ending and you get this kind of mess. Obsolete, indeed.
beelzebot gave 1 point
30.07.2003
#130 by dark
Funny and inventive, i dont know where they come up with this stuff sometimes.
dark gave 5 points
30.07.2003
#131 by Tmbr
Not that good episode. I'm a bit disappointed.
Tmbr gave 2 points
31.07.2003
#132 by UBastards
i was the very 1st person to review the episode at exactly 7:30. but my review got yanked. i give this site a 1/5
UBastards gave 1 point
31.07.2003
#133 by bla
A great episode, every min of it was pure pleasure.
I especially liked the destruction part, and what a great music in the background.
bla gave 5 points
I especially liked the destruction part, and what a great music in the background.
31.07.2003
#134 by Thierry Van Durme
super goody
Thierry Van Durme gave 5 points
31.07.2003
#135 by Belbo
A hit-and-miss ep really, but nothing too horrible at least. A little better than last week's.
It's probably only a 3 in the overall scheme of things, but the 2112 and Sinclair 2000 references lift it to a 4 in my book. :)
Belbo gave 4 points
It's probably only a 3 in the overall scheme of things, but the 2112 and Sinclair 2000 references lift it to a 4 in my book. :)
31.07.2003
#136 by KEWL
KEWL
KEWL gave 5 points
01.08.2003
#137 by whatsinthefuture
the tape bot, hilarious...but the water bot suddenly lost her need for h2o???
whatsinthefuture gave 5 points
01.08.2003
#138 by TR
The Sub was full of H2O and you didn't see her out of it long. Also she was a dream/delusion anyway.
Could someone explain why Sinclair is so funny? I mean he had some good lines, but I'm guessing I'm missing a joke here. I've owned personal computers for about 2 decades, but am not a computer person
TR gave 4 points
Could someone explain why Sinclair is so funny? I mean he had some good lines, but I'm guessing I'm missing a joke here. I've owned personal computers for about 2 decades, but am not a computer person
01.08.2003
#139 by joe
I thought it was pretty good
joe gave 5 points
01.08.2003
#140 by GJ
Good, funny and great ending. :)
GJ gave 5 points
01.08.2003
#141 by drunk skunk
Not bad. Better than last week's episode. It had its moments.
drunk skunk gave 3 points
01.08.2003
#142 by Mighty J
Watch this one over and over again. My fav is the Roberto scene
"...give em some of these..."
Excellent!
Mighty J gave 5 points
"...give em some of these..."
Excellent!
01.08.2003
#143 by KEWL
KEWL
KEWL gave 5 points
01.08.2003
#144 by Tim
Wooden Bender was neat. I missed the other characters though.
Tim gave 3 points
01.08.2003
#145 by [AdAM]
I really liked the feeling of this episode, especially the ending.
Best one since FP.
[AdAM] gave 5 points
Best one since FP.
01.08.2003
#146 by 566
huge improvement .
566 gave 5 points
02.08.2003
#147 by � ل�ệ �
Very excellent, i couldnt help noticing that the story seemed a little rushed, much like the later eps of the Simpsons. But hey, if its about Bender, it is bound to be good. What caught my attention in this one was the brilliant choice of rock music (when the robots came ashore) which i assume was composed by Christopher Tyng. Good work son, now where can i find this track!!!?
� ل�ệ � gave 5 points
02.08.2003
#148 by Lionel Hutz Esq.
Probably my favorite Bender episode. Not that I have anything against Bender, but I prefer him in smaller bits. Probably a natural 3.5 by that standard.
But, throw in some really good jokes (my friends.., and zoidberg), especially the robots of robot island (for the person who asked, Sinclair is named after the Sinclair computer which sold for like $99 in the US (a british product, I think, it was the Timex-Sinclair in the US) in 1980, about $900 cheaper than the cheapest apple or IBM then, and at least $400 cheaper than a Kpro or some other minor computer. It had apprx 4k memory), and a great Rush reference and It's a solid 4.
Add to that, I think it was the most beautifully animated episode ever. I would love to give it a solid 4.5 or 9/10, but I can't give it a 100% (save that for the Why of Fry and The Sting), so its a 4
Lionel Hutz Esq. gave 4 points
But, throw in some really good jokes (my friends.., and zoidberg), especially the robots of robot island (for the person who asked, Sinclair is named after the Sinclair computer which sold for like $99 in the US (a british product, I think, it was the Timex-Sinclair in the US) in 1980, about $900 cheaper than the cheapest apple or IBM then, and at least $400 cheaper than a Kpro or some other minor computer. It had apprx 4k memory), and a great Rush reference and It's a solid 4.
Add to that, I think it was the most beautifully animated episode ever. I would love to give it a solid 4.5 or 9/10, but I can't give it a 100% (save that for the Why of Fry and The Sting), so its a 4
02.08.2003
#149 by Dave
it was good fluff... thoroughly pleasing, not hurting my brain like the last episode. good stuff, not top-of-the-line but pretty damn good :)
Dave gave 4 points
02.08.2003
#150 by BrainSluggo
Runs at a very nice clip, consistently funny, and a nice twist ending that, like "The Sting," makes sense of the senseless. I'd say it's almost as classic as "Godfellas."
"Save my friends! And Zoidberg!"
BrainSluggo gave 4 points
"Save my friends! And Zoidberg!"
03.08.2003
#151 by Thierry Van Durme
good
Thierry Van Durme gave 5 points
03.08.2003
#152 by Phillip Jos� Fry
D'oh!!!
Phillip Jos� Fry gave 2 points
03.08.2003
#153 by KEWL
KEWL.
KEWL gave 5 points
03.08.2003
#154 by kewl
Write your review here. Please no posts before the episode aired on the US East coast - OK THEN IT WAS REELY KEWL LOL BIG IMRPVOMVNET
kewl gave 5 points
03.08.2003
#155 by tanner g.
love it(robot 1x save all my friends... and zoidberg!)(bite my splintery wooden a*s
tanner g. gave 5 points
03.08.2003
#156 by David
AT LAST! a episode that reminds me of the good old seasons 1 2 & 3.
season 5 is terrible. the scripts are bad & so are the jokes.
this ep really reminded me of the better episodes.
David gave 4 points
season 5 is terrible. the scripts are bad & so are the jokes.
this ep really reminded me of the better episodes.
03.08.2003
#157 by zoidberg214
Fantastic episode, i just saw it and it was brilliant...
zoidberg214 gave 5 points
04.08.2003
#158 by TheInfamousStrat
I'd have to say that this is not on the the better episodes from this season.It was sort of laid back, and lacking.But it was still funny, and creative.I give it a 3 out of 5.
TheInfamousStrat gave 3 points
04.08.2003
#159 by Ged Hi Leigh
I would've given it 4. It's pretty funny. The funniest since "Farnsworth Parabox". But the Rush reference alone gives it another star!
Ged Hi Leigh gave 5 points
05.08.2003
#160 by Mike
Reality is whatcha make of it!
Classic episode.
Mike gave 5 points
Classic episode.
05.08.2003
#161 by Ma x Power
Better than the average episodes of season 5 so far.
Bender is still the king!
Ma x Power gave 4 points
Bender is still the king!
05.08.2003
#162 by Rahaley
great philosophical ending. There is no reality, only perception.
Rahaley gave 5 points
06.08.2003
#163 by knowsfords
Man the ending was sooooooo predictable. Otherwise all good.
knowsfords gave 4 points
06.08.2003
#164 by boo
Good one. Fry had the best scenes.
boo gave 4 points
06.08.2003
#165 by Dan
I loved how the plots related to The Matrix and Fight Club!
Dan gave 5 points
06.08.2003
#166 by Cosmic F
This has to be the funniest episode yet... not just for season 5 but the entire series.
Cosmic F gave 5 points
07.08.2003
#167 by Krischan
Great Episode!Is yet to be aired over here in Europe (Austria/ Germany/Switzerland),but the lipsync-ed version over here will definitely suck ass...However, I cannot understand all those people that criticize the show for "wimping out" or not being crazy enough anymore...There�s so much heart and warmth to these last Episodes,the wacky craziness has pulled back a little to make room for a more human/hopeful topics. I am happy with that shift of focus.I like to see the characters i have gotten to love thru their crazy adventures evolve,even if i had imagined some things differently...After all, the writers seem willing to give the series an uplifting end,and the "usual" craziness might spoil our belief,that Fry/Leela ect are genuine characters,able to experience things that are even remotely linked to (todays) life in general.That what they experience could have a deep message.Also, note that the average age of the writers/producers in this show is (according to my information) about 28. Maybe they just got tired of their routine-craziness and wanted to create (more) "real" characters and stories.
So long, sorry for the grammar and please spell check,
Krischan
Krischan gave 5 points
So long, sorry for the grammar and please spell check,
Krischan
07.08.2003
#168 by MadMan
Wow Wow...
A great episode but it leaves some question behind...
If the world is still build on capitalism and the Futurama world still very much seems like it, why would anyone still employ older robots, that run on alcohol that has to be bought instead of pollution, which is obviously still enough there in the year 3000
So, aren't all olders robot doomed to being dumped sooner than we might know? Not to mention to work attitude, which is greatly lacking to at least the bending units...
Well, luckily the series is over, coz i don't want to see bender gettin' wrecked.
MadMan gave 4 points
A great episode but it leaves some question behind...
If the world is still build on capitalism and the Futurama world still very much seems like it, why would anyone still employ older robots, that run on alcohol that has to be bought instead of pollution, which is obviously still enough there in the year 3000
So, aren't all olders robot doomed to being dumped sooner than we might know? Not to mention to work attitude, which is greatly lacking to at least the bending units...
Well, luckily the series is over, coz i don't want to see bender gettin' wrecked.
07.08.2003
#169 by Henrik
Hehe, loved the idea, that Bender and his "crew" wanted to demodern the world... allbythemselfs :))
Henrik gave 5 points
08.08.2003
#170 by Doublep
Good News Everybody......
Not one of the best episodes.... However we are getting closer to the last one........
Doublep gave 3 points
Not one of the best episodes.... However we are getting closer to the last one........
09.08.2003
#171 by John, sweden
Very entertaining, great episode.
John, sweden gave 5 points
09.08.2003
#172 by AntMo
what was the quote... something like
"A war on technology worthy of a anthem by Rush"
What other program references Canadian Heavy Rock
10.08.2003
#173 by Mike!
Boring! This reminded me of that desert island Simpsons episode, especially the nonsensical ending.
It started off promisingly, with the robot fair (Mom's a great character, and it was good to see that the writers had remembered she's not supposed to be nasty in public), but as soon as the Professor bought the new robot it went downhill.
The idea of the three out of date robots was brilliant, but it's a shame that, apart from the cartridge robot, their weaknesses were forgotten after the opening scene.
I didn't like the idea of Bender being made of wood (although Leela's reaction to it was quite funny), and although I quite liked the 'it was all just part of the upgrade' ending, the bit outside the factory at the very end was just stupid. Oh, one more thing - I didn't like the scene with Bender out on the boat - it looked way too computer generated.
Overall, it wasn't a terrible episode, but the fact that it featured Bender practically all the way through didn't do it any favours.
Mike! gave 2 points
It started off promisingly, with the robot fair (Mom's a great character, and it was good to see that the writers had remembered she's not supposed to be nasty in public), but as soon as the Professor bought the new robot it went downhill.
The idea of the three out of date robots was brilliant, but it's a shame that, apart from the cartridge robot, their weaknesses were forgotten after the opening scene.
I didn't like the idea of Bender being made of wood (although Leela's reaction to it was quite funny), and although I quite liked the 'it was all just part of the upgrade' ending, the bit outside the factory at the very end was just stupid. Oh, one more thing - I didn't like the scene with Bender out on the boat - it looked way too computer generated.
Overall, it wasn't a terrible episode, but the fact that it featured Bender practically all the way through didn't do it any favours.
10.08.2003
#174 by James
This is a brilliant episode. Some of you are comparing it to the rather average 30% Iron chef, I'd say it's more worthy of comparision to an episode like Godfellas (both in quality and structure). I laughed alot during this episode, I thought Bender was particularly good. I loved the out-dated robots, especially the tape robot "What!?".
Other highlights were Farnsworth finally punching Wernstrom, the panic attacks that the water wheel robot has every time the water runs out, Wooden Bender, trying to find a socket for the blender, some cool CGI waves, and the brillaint ending.
James gave 5 points
Other highlights were Farnsworth finally punching Wernstrom, the panic attacks that the water wheel robot has every time the water runs out, Wooden Bender, trying to find a socket for the blender, some cool CGI waves, and the brillaint ending.
11.08.2003
#175 by a person
i really liked if it even if though
it took a while for the jokes to really start
the episode deserves better than 79% so i'll give it an extra point
a person gave 5 points
it took a while for the jokes to really start
the episode deserves better than 79% so i'll give it an extra point
11.08.2003
#176 by Lee
This episode wasn't only great but it was rated as number 7 out of 10 to watch this week! It was truly Obsoletely Fabulous.
Lee gave 5 points
11.08.2003
#177 by Athos
Nice one. Better than "Bender Should Not Be Allowed On TV", and maybe even a little better than The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings".
The highlights for me where Bender and the stones at the beach ("HELF"), the Tape Robot, Bender shouting "Save my friends! And Zoidberg!" and the stone-throwing catapult on Bender's ship (reminded my of Monkey Island Part One).
Although.... the idea of non-alcoholic robots..... horrible! :)
Athos gave 4 points
The highlights for me where Bender and the stones at the beach ("HELF"), the Tape Robot, Bender shouting "Save my friends! And Zoidberg!" and the stone-throwing catapult on Bender's ship (reminded my of Monkey Island Part One).
Although.... the idea of non-alcoholic robots..... horrible! :)
12.08.2003
#178 by Super King
i loved the bit with the nanny bot and the 2 kill bots their should be more killbots in futurama
Super King gave 5 points
13.08.2003
#179 by Killed by: DarkSim
OK, Any episode with a Fight Club segment in it is alright by me. Tress as the panicy waterbot had me in stitches "OH GOD! I'LL NEVER MAKE IT!"
"HELF" That's all I can say without laughing out loud.
In conclusion I am very dissapointed with CGEF for not including my favorite sound-bite of the episode.
"Take that Beethoven, you deaf bastard!"
I just might remember that line to the day I die.
Killed by: DarkSim gave 4 points
"HELF" That's all I can say without laughing out loud.
In conclusion I am very dissapointed with CGEF for not including my favorite sound-bite of the episode.
"Take that Beethoven, you deaf bastard!"
I just might remember that line to the day I die.
15.08.2003
#180 by Flexo
I don't get it this was a really great episode.
Death to the 1X robots
Flexo gave 5 points
Death to the 1X robots
31.08.2003
#181 by DarthPaul85
The ending was great- totally unexpected (if not confusing for a second). Not the funniest episode, but for a later episode, it was pretty good.
DarthPaul85 gave 4 points
12.09.2003
#182 by An@rchy
Hmm. I preferred this one to the Spanish Fry one, although still not enough plot development.
Why does Futurama END?!?!?!?!
An@rchy gave 4 points
Why does Futurama END?!?!?!?!
29.09.2003
#183 by So-fee
THIS is an episode that sticks in my mind.
1.I loved those robots Bender meets on the island, especially the one with the water wheel, the screaming was priceless!
2.When Bender goes sailing, he said some very funny things.
And finally 3.the very end part when fairys and things were flying around Bender, this show is so acely warped!
So-fee gave 5 points
1.I loved those robots Bender meets on the island, especially the one with the water wheel, the screaming was priceless!
2.When Bender goes sailing, he said some very funny things.
And finally 3.the very end part when fairys and things were flying around Bender, this show is so acely warped!
23.01.2004
#184 by *mlf*
"To whom it may consern: I, Bender, bid you hello! You don't know me, though you may have heard of me, but thats not the point. Long story short... I need helf"
*mlf* gave 5 points
14.03.2004
#185 by Dr. C
It was pretty good, funny, but not quite as good as some of the others, though. His rock message was great.
Dr. C gave 3 points
22.03.2004
#186 by The Space Pope
Some great Bender moments but I always find he works best when playing off Fry, Leela and Zoidberg. Favorite moments: Bender's rock message and "Save my friends... and Zoidberg!"
The Space Pope gave 4 points
24.03.2004
#187 by bender
personally its one of my favorites.
loved the great lines.
bender gave 5 points
loved the great lines.
07.04.2004
#188 by Roger Taylor
Typical "blah" Bender episode. He just isn't a great character, especially as the focus.
Roger Taylor gave 3 points
16.04.2004
#189 by Nibbler3000
This has to be my least favourite episode, not funny and bad storyline.
Nibbler3000 gave 1 point
01.05.2004
#190 by Sean Stella
Amazing episode one of the best ever. Wonderful water effects and quality but in one part, now excuse my french, but in part grap 3D ocean
Sean Stella gave 5 points
09.05.2004
#191 by Forkhead
Fun episode, but the end runied it all.
Forkhead gave 3 points
31.05.2004
#192 by Chazzz
Underrated episode - some really good laughs spread around the half hour. The obsolete robots were great.
Chazzz gave 4 points
07.07.2004
#193 by Kove
Pretty decent episode. :)
I loved the part where wooden Bender "walks" using his eyes. :D
Kove gave 3 points
I loved the part where wooden Bender "walks" using his eyes. :D
07.07.2004
#194 by pat
i thought this episode was a definate upgrade from the previous one. i liked the killer robots "paddleboat" ride
pat gave 4 points
08.07.2004
#195 by Alex
I laughed my ass off through the entire episode. Most DEFINITELY underrated. One of the funniest and clever Futurama episodes ever.
Alex gave 5 points
18.07.2004
#196 by P Diddy
"BITE My SPLINTERY WOODEN ASS!"
funny!
5 0ut a 5
P Diddy gave 5 points
funny!
5 0ut a 5
19.07.2004
#197 by El Zoido
Classic line from Zoidberg as Sinclair 2K is attacking Planet Express with the boulders. "So, I guess everything worked out alright...AAAAHHHHH!" Also, the bit with Bender dancing to one of his Desert Island Discs was cool.
El Zoido gave 4 points
02.08.2004
#198 by Mike
Pretty hilarious, if I do say so myself. Bender owns it.
Mike gave 5 points
07.08.2004
#199 by Nat G
Your mother. BRILLIANT!
Nat G gave 5 points
26.08.2004
#200 by Herb
Gets better just about every time I see it. Best Bender episode of season 4. Possibly ever.
"I want you to know.......I love you."
"Ok, fine."
Herb gave 5 points
"I want you to know.......I love you."
"Ok, fine."
04.09.2004
#201 by erqewqfr
so so wasent great
erqewqfr gave 4 points
20.09.2004
#202 by brendan kotowski
this was ok
brendan kotowski gave 4 points
22.09.2004
#203 by Joshua
I didn't really like this episode. The plot wasn't bad but it could of been played out better.
Joshua gave 2 points
04.11.2004
#204 by Ginger
Really good episode. One of my top five favorites. The best part was when Bender was on the island.
Ginger gave 5 points
14.11.2004
#205 by leo
good episode loved the symbol banging monkey
leo gave 3 points
16.11.2004
#206 by hookerbot5.0
one of favs
bender is the best anyway
hookerbot5.0 gave 5 points
bender is the best anyway
14.01.2005
#207 by Gregory
the episode for the most part was pretty good the obsolete robots were funny with things like "Oh! God!!! I`ll! never! MAke! it! this! time! but the ending WHAT!! THE!! HELL! WAS! THAT!!!!!!!!!!
this thing has more plot holes than C movies ive seen I mean how robot one-X disaperes as if he never existed, for no reasen, and the "it was all a dream" ending was just stuped but worst of all the last seen with the faires and unicorn with a keg of beer tide to its neck! if I wanted crap like that cramed down my throut I would never have stoped watching sponge bob square pants. the point of all this is the ending is so stuped it ruined it for me and this episode is A digrace to the great and hilarious world that is futurama.
Gregory gave 2 points
this thing has more plot holes than C movies ive seen I mean how robot one-X disaperes as if he never existed, for no reasen, and the "it was all a dream" ending was just stuped but worst of all the last seen with the faires and unicorn with a keg of beer tide to its neck! if I wanted crap like that cramed down my throut I would never have stoped watching sponge bob square pants. the point of all this is the ending is so stuped it ruined it for me and this episode is A digrace to the great and hilarious world that is futurama.
01.02.2005
#208 by dr .bender nye
No one could object to this episode. jokes all around, laffter found everywhere. The best new charicter was cartrege unit. "WHAT?". speaking of new charicters, sinclar 2.0 (or whatever his name is) had a small speaking part.well not much speaking but good none the less. rated 5
dr .bender nye gave 5 points
16.03.2005
#209 by Lee, SungHwan
Who could have imagine this kind of thing if it were not for futurama's staffs? good episode!
But some 2% is missing, i guess,
-_-a anyway, i've become big fan of futurama! ^^
Lee, SungHwan gave 3 points
But some 2% is missing, i guess,
-_-a anyway, i've become big fan of futurama! ^^
05.04.2005
#210 by ahiredloon
really really great, well atleast i thourgt so!! it t'was and is great
ahiredloon gave 5 points
22.04.2005
#211 by scaryice
avg
scaryice gave 3 points
14.05.2005
#212 by donald
yeah
donald gave 5 points
20.07.2005
#213 by leave empty if under
Superb! Like a Movie!!!!
One of my favs.
leave empty if under gave 5 points
One of my favs.
03.09.2005
#214 by Futurama-fan
aww man, although I know that Bender can be quite annoying.. seeing him falling apart as the wooden robot made me quite sad :'(
I keep thinking of this scene all day.
Plus roberto's voice is absolutely hilarious! :-D
Futurama-fan gave 4 points
I keep thinking of this scene all day.
Plus roberto's voice is absolutely hilarious! :-D
07.09.2005
#215 by Anthony Alvarez
The only things that I like about this show is:
Bender: Bite my shiny wooden ass!
Second, I like Amy's new hair do. It's cute. I am getting more than pissed off about the Fry/Leela/Zoidberg Episodes.
Robot 1x and Bender did seem to get along.
AMY 4-EVER [Lauren Tom is The Best!]
Anthony Alvarez gave 4 points
Bender: Bite my shiny wooden ass!
Second, I like Amy's new hair do. It's cute. I am getting more than pissed off about the Fry/Leela/Zoidberg Episodes.
Robot 1x and Bender did seem to get along.
AMY 4-EVER [Lauren Tom is The Best!]
25.09.2005
#216 by calculons talent
"it's time the whole world knew of our peaceful ways...by force".
calculons talent gave 5 points
05.10.2005
#217 by curtis
very good i really like the part when bender was on the island and used a rock as a shelter .
curtis gave 5 points
15.10.2005
#218 by Ben gough
this sucks its just boring no real laugh out loud bits this is benders worst episode on season 4
Ben gough gave 1 point
10.11.2005
#219 by Grubby
Loved it. hilarious. this episode has the best song ever. when bender is going around destroying all the texchnology. and theres that metal song playing, man it just rocks! and its the best wheh=n he smashed the orphanarium light and the music cuts out, then he just laughs evily and the music comes back, BEST EVER!
Grubby gave 5 points
16.12.2005
#220 by hi
this ep is awesome
fav quote
bender"what do you guys do for entatainment with no tv"
primitive robot"who needs a tv when you can watch a snail for hours on end"
bender "pfffst"
later
bender watching snail" oh my god! look at him go, he's coming to a pebble, oh my god hes not gonna make it, !!! he atemtps, hes made it *robots cheer* oh my god, i cant beleive thids. this calls for a celebration *robots cheer*"
hi gave 5 points
fav quote
bender"what do you guys do for entatainment with no tv"
primitive robot"who needs a tv when you can watch a snail for hours on end"
bender "pfffst"
later
bender watching snail" oh my god! look at him go, he's coming to a pebble, oh my god hes not gonna make it, !!! he atemtps, hes made it *robots cheer* oh my god, i cant beleive thids. this calls for a celebration *robots cheer*"
20.12.2005
#221 by The J
It was okay the jokes were fuuny but how dare the insult technolgy like that!
The J gave 3 points
30.12.2005
#222 by DX
In my opinion this is wrost then The devils hands are idle playthings I mean I cant remember anything funny and if The robots hate Technolgy how come they do not kill themslevs?
DX gave 1 point
04.03.2006
#223 by I.C. Weiner
id have to agree with J on this one. Technology is brilliant, the eps wasnt that great IMO, but still not a 1 level. did make me laugh at some points but not very entertaining. Not a one to remember...
I.C. Weiner gave 3 points
07.03.2006
#224 by DX
I think it deserves a 1 alright IC I dont hate Fututama but I think this epispde is bad however I think Where the Bugolo romeis worse Now can anyone answer why dont the robots kill themselvs if they hate technolgy>
DX gave 1 point
08.03.2006
#225 by Robot Devil
why 16% WHY 16% WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robot Devil gave 4 points
09.03.2006
#226 by eIRINNSKe_56
this episode was crap the first 4 tyms i watched it. after the 5th, i decided 2 stop watching it in hopes it would get better
eIRINNSKe_56 gave 2 points
27.03.2006
#227 by bsw3
robot 1-X is one of my favorite guest characters. but i'm not exactly sure why. "Does Mr. Bender wish me to destroy myself?" i loved him. and also bender's reference to Rush was great.
bsw3 gave 4 points
07.04.2006
#228 by Wesley
My favorite episode,
The ending was ulimate
Wesley gave 5 points
The ending was ulimate
12.04.2006
#229 by ????????????????????
sex is good try it
???????????????????? gave 4 points
03.05.2006
#230 by Cool Guy
Another great Futurama episode
Cool Guy gave 5 points
27.06.2006
#231 by Planet Express Crue
I think it is the best Episode yet, I have know idea why the rating is 78 percent I think it should be rated more
Planet Express Crue gave 5 points
30.06.2006
#232 by tape bot
the fight with profeser and wernstrom made me and my cousin
laughed really hard a really good episode
tape bot gave 4 points
laughed really hard a really good episode
02.07.2006
#233 by Sagi
Not bad, not bad... Tough not one of the greats either. Nice twist ending and a few good laughs but it ultimately suffers from being a "one good idea" episode.
Sagi gave 3 points
12.08.2006
#234 by sargon
good episoide alough bad rivew for waffelking .what are you a bad critic maker .funny ending and good guess by bender about someone controling his life . 10 out of 10
sargon gave 5 points
27.09.2006
#235 by Ford
There are some good and some bad bits in this, a good bit is the robot who has to keep her water going
Ford gave 3 points
27.09.2006
#236 by Seymour
Does anyone know the name of the song that plays when the robots riot? Is it by Rush, Christopher Tyng (as someone metentioned earlier) or whatever?
Seymour gave 4 points
22.10.2006
#237 by Jay Firestorm
I really enjoyed this episode, I thought that it had some truly hilarious moments, and am surprised to read that some other don't rate it very highly.
Highlights include the water powered robot (that keeps screaming that this is the end and running into the sea just in time), the cartridge robot, Bender's line to Robot 1-X "When I screamed 'help', I didn't mean YOU" (I don't know why, it just made me laugh)... just so much great about this episode. Oh, and Bender crawling on his eyes to rescue his friends.
I wasn't too sure about the "dream" conclusion, and felt that the 1-X element could have been concluded in a more final way, but that's minor niggles in what is one of my favourite late episodes of the series.
Jay Firestorm gave 5 points
Highlights include the water powered robot (that keeps screaming that this is the end and running into the sea just in time), the cartridge robot, Bender's line to Robot 1-X "When I screamed 'help', I didn't mean YOU" (I don't know why, it just made me laugh)... just so much great about this episode. Oh, and Bender crawling on his eyes to rescue his friends.
I wasn't too sure about the "dream" conclusion, and felt that the 1-X element could have been concluded in a more final way, but that's minor niggles in what is one of my favourite late episodes of the series.
01.01.2007
#238 by Aron
Absolutely hilarious!!!
Aron gave 5 points
26.01.2007
#239 by stephanie troche
its ok not the greatest good actiing bad plot
stephanie troche gave 3 points
29.06.2007
#240 by glorouis golded ass
Talk about an episode that rocks!! had great animation and also a funny ending.
glorouis golded ass gave 5 points
15.07.2007
#241 by Toasty McGee
Perhaps this is just my interpretation, but for anyone who has ever had an LSD experience, I believe this episode may have been inspired by an LSD trip. The whole theme of the episode, along with many quotes, lead me to this seemingly far-fetched conclusion.
LSD tends to make one appreciate the simple, naturalistic qualities of life while rejecting technology and consumption, which Bender begins to appreciate during his time on the primitive island. Quotes such as, "Why watch TV when you can watch a snail crawl for hours on end?" or "CD's are unnatural. Why don't you just listen to the ocean?" echo this view. One also finds the urge to emancipate others from the business and complication of modern life after the experience, such as Bender does near the end of the episode.
LSD also has the tendency to make a tremendous impact on one's personality and outlook after the experience. Before seeing this episode, I had often referred to the experience as an "upgrade", which I believe cemented the connection in my mind further. Using the LSD interpretation, the ending makes MUCH more sense and is much more satisfying when viewed this way, as these experiences often feel as real as Bender's upgrade did.
"If that stuff wasn't real, how can I be sure anything is real? Is it not possible, nay probable, that my whole life is just a product of my or someone else's imagination?"
Again, anyone who has not used this drug in the past could not possibly understand or accept this interpretation, and I realize that. If you are one of these people, please do not tell me that my head is fried to come to these conclusions either. It has been a long while since I've ingested the drug, but even upon subsequent viewings, it appears to be a plausible explanation, especially with the subtle psychedelic drug references in previous episodes (30% Iron Chef with the "secret ingredient" being LSD, The Problem With Popplers quote, "I used to find edible mushrooms on my bathmat!" etc.)
I'm curious if anyone else accepts this interpretation?
Toasty McGee gave 5 points
LSD tends to make one appreciate the simple, naturalistic qualities of life while rejecting technology and consumption, which Bender begins to appreciate during his time on the primitive island. Quotes such as, "Why watch TV when you can watch a snail crawl for hours on end?" or "CD's are unnatural. Why don't you just listen to the ocean?" echo this view. One also finds the urge to emancipate others from the business and complication of modern life after the experience, such as Bender does near the end of the episode.
LSD also has the tendency to make a tremendous impact on one's personality and outlook after the experience. Before seeing this episode, I had often referred to the experience as an "upgrade", which I believe cemented the connection in my mind further. Using the LSD interpretation, the ending makes MUCH more sense and is much more satisfying when viewed this way, as these experiences often feel as real as Bender's upgrade did.
"If that stuff wasn't real, how can I be sure anything is real? Is it not possible, nay probable, that my whole life is just a product of my or someone else's imagination?"
Again, anyone who has not used this drug in the past could not possibly understand or accept this interpretation, and I realize that. If you are one of these people, please do not tell me that my head is fried to come to these conclusions either. It has been a long while since I've ingested the drug, but even upon subsequent viewings, it appears to be a plausible explanation, especially with the subtle psychedelic drug references in previous episodes (30% Iron Chef with the "secret ingredient" being LSD, The Problem With Popplers quote, "I used to find edible mushrooms on my bathmat!" etc.)
I'm curious if anyone else accepts this interpretation?
28.01.2008
#242 by escape goat
funny, funny stuff
escape goat gave 5 points
03.05.2008
#243 by Welbeck Kane
Upon first watching this, the "it was all a dream" ending seemed a bit of a cop-out. But if you view it as a scenario designed solely to change Bender's mind, it's pretty clever. Not one of the great episodes, but there's plenty to enjoy, mainly the water-powered robot's continual struggle. And the brief glimpse of Bender's view of the world at the end is well worth hanging on for.
Welbeck Kane gave 3 points
04.05.2008
#244 by David
My fav episode. "erm....i didn't get the coins"..... "i love you", "ok fine" lol
David gave 5 points
18.06.2008
#245 by Stephen
One of my favorites.
Stephen gave 5 points
09.08.2008
#246 by d
anybody know what the name of the metal song that was playing when Bender and the island robots started to smash up the city?
d gave 5 points
14.02.2009
#247 by patar
this episode was hilarious! under rated i think.
What?!
patar gave 5 points
What?!
20.07.2009
#248 by GoldHusky
Dan doesn't really write the episodes completely to bender's personality, this episode can prove it. But nevertheless one of my fave episodes by my fave writer.
GoldHusky gave 4 points
27.01.2010
#249 by cyber_turnip
Feels somewhat half-baked, but throroughly enjoyable regardless. Plenty of funny moments and interesting imagery to keep you watching.
cyber_turnip gave 3 points
26.06.2010
#250 by comicbookking
Vebber's best episode plain and simple.
One of the most overlooked all time best episodes.
comicbookking gave 5 points
One of the most overlooked all time best episodes.
16.07.2011
#251 by wiseguy
One of the best skip.
wiseguy gave 5 points
23.07.2011
#252 by cat teacher
One of my favorites, top 15 easily. I loved everything about this episode, especially the other obsolete robots.
cat teacher gave 5 points
06.08.2011
#253 by mike
Absolutely perfect episode, felt like a dream.
mike gave 5 points
01.10.2011
#254 by Lamusiqe13
This was a great one! I liked the idea of Amish robots (although I would've liked it better if they actually said the word Amish). The robot with the cassette tapes was especially funny. Overall, a really good episode with some great one-liners.
Lamusiqe13 gave 5 points
05.12.2011
#255 by Nah
Awful episode. Just 20 minutes of bad bender jokes basically
Nah gave 1 point
20.08.2012
#256 by Numarr
fCK the jokes! This episode was very climatic and dark, and that's how Futurama should look all the time. Oniric story with good laughs and brilliant twist at the end.
Numarr gave 5 points
06.07.2013
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