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Episode Reviews
Short Summary
In-A-Gadda-Da-LeelaFirst aired 06/24/10
Rank: 120/124
Reviews: 223
Rating: 54%
Leela and Zapp Brannigan find themselves stranded on an Eden-like planet.
#1 by tnuk
Not brilliant, but still good. The first half was a lot stronger.
tnuk gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#2 by Nutmeg
Not as good as the first, a slight let down as far as writing goes. So much potential but not carried out as well as it could or should have been. But some good moments, and still something that can be watched multiple times.
Nutmeg gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#3 by Freako
Written by Carolyn Premish, a person I have never heard of before and I hope never to hear of again.
The next sub par episode that has anything to do with Carolyn will get a 1 from me.
Freako gave 3 points
The next sub par episode that has anything to do with Carolyn will get a 1 from me.
25.06.2010
#4 by Morgan
The end felt like it was dragged on a little too long for my liking. But I love Zapp, so sue me!
Morgan gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#5 by Kornography19
The first half was a bit on the slow side, but it picked up pretty well at the end.
Kornography19 gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#6 by Max
Nice episode.
It's weird see this new adult Futurama, but still being a great show :)
Max gave 4 points
It's weird see this new adult Futurama, but still being a great show :)
25.06.2010
#7 by Gorky
A perfectly fine episode. It had some great one-liners, and Zapp's fantasy sequences were funny. The ending was kind of unnecessary, but I just think it was a joke that got a bit out of hand. I get definite Beast With a Billion Backs vibes from this episode--but, hey, there's nothing wrong with the occasional raunchy, gag-driven episode.
Gorky gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#8 by J.C.
not bad, the whole zap thing was kinda weird but i enjoyed it
J.C. gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#9 by jimbob
zap being nice? I didn't think so
jimbob gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#10 by Bubble Gum
This ep seemed slow and forced. A few great lines from the Professor and Fry, a funny as heck ending, and the B&W Zapp Serials, this ep was meh.
Bubble Gum gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#11 by Lee Dawson
Just finished watching episode 2 here at 5.00am over in the UK and really enjoyed it. It was a definite low from the previous episode and stunning opener, 'Rebirth' but it had it's own charm. The second half dragged on quite a bit though. Looking forward to future episodes, when set in the present day. Still, a brilliant episode that exceeds the bar set for today's animation from shows like The Simpsons or 'The Pimpsons' ;) and Family Guy.
Lee Dawson gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#12 by The Zappatron
Zapp, as always, was hilarious. He's just comedy gold. Love how devious he can be, for a fat idiot.
The Zappatron gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#13 by BENDMEBABY
I have to disagree. Zapp is a horribly annoying character, hes extremely cliche and has nothing about him that is interesting.just ur garden variety man-boy. UGH! i hate episodes like this! just give us zany episodes that happen within the realm of the main characters. no more zapp, no more robot mafia. not more alien bullshit. it isnt funny. i just like the series too much to watch these abomination
BENDMEBABY gave 2 points
25.06.2010
#14 by whitey04
Again; not up to par with the originals.
The whole episode was based way too much on obvious sexual tension with Leela & Zap (they are naked for 1/2 of it...). It lacks subtly.
whitey04 gave 2 points
The whole episode was based way too much on obvious sexual tension with Leela & Zap (they are naked for 1/2 of it...). It lacks subtly.
25.06.2010
#15 by Weiner
Does Carolyn Premish even exist? Or is she a figment of all our imaginations. This new episode of Futurama explores this age old questi--- oh wait? What's that? It doesn't?
The B-plot really shines in this episode, making me laugh out loud multiple times. Thank you Dr. Zoidberg, and the makers of Parcheesi. The A-plot isn't too strong, and I would've enjoyed if the plots had switched superiority.
Overall, not a horrible episode, especially one second viewing. If you focus on the B-plot, all you naysayers, you'll enjoy this one a lot more.
And, due to there not being a 3.5, I'll just round this up to 4 to give this episode some slack from the detractors.
Weiner gave 4 points
The B-plot really shines in this episode, making me laugh out loud multiple times. Thank you Dr. Zoidberg, and the makers of Parcheesi. The A-plot isn't too strong, and I would've enjoyed if the plots had switched superiority.
Overall, not a horrible episode, especially one second viewing. If you focus on the B-plot, all you naysayers, you'll enjoy this one a lot more.
And, due to there not being a 3.5, I'll just round this up to 4 to give this episode some slack from the detractors.
25.06.2010
#16 by knowsfords
This was alot better than the first episode.
knowsfords gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#17 by Geoff
The writers need to figure out what Fry and Leela's relationship is, and then put it firmly in the background.
The end of this episode (and Beast with a Billion Backs) illustrates pretty ably that the writers shouldn't have free reign over their characters' romantic lives, because they end up cheapening them - not to mention, forgetting to write clever jokes about them.
Overall, this episode had some clever touches (the 50s serial approach to Brannigan's dreams, the b-story), but the Adam and Eve plot was too forced, and the pacing is worryingly like the Simpsons after it started souring... rushing the jokes, and not trusting the characters.
Rebirth makes me optimistic for the future - hopefully the show is just getting its footing back.
Geoff gave 3 points
The end of this episode (and Beast with a Billion Backs) illustrates pretty ably that the writers shouldn't have free reign over their characters' romantic lives, because they end up cheapening them - not to mention, forgetting to write clever jokes about them.
Overall, this episode had some clever touches (the 50s serial approach to Brannigan's dreams, the b-story), but the Adam and Eve plot was too forced, and the pacing is worryingly like the Simpsons after it started souring... rushing the jokes, and not trusting the characters.
Rebirth makes me optimistic for the future - hopefully the show is just getting its footing back.
25.06.2010
#18 by The Boz
Excellent episode with a lot of laughs. However, the garden of eden stuff seemed to struggle abit and I didnt like leela sleeping with zapp again.
The Boz gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#19 by Steve Lepore
Not as good as the first, but still damn funny.
Steve Lepore gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#20 by phd Zoidberg
At time of review this episode ranks 71/74 I just can't believe we are watching same episode. Have seen every episode dozens of time and this does not deserve to be in bottom five. Booo to you people and your critical futurama watching, enjoy the episode expectation free and you will see the error of your reviews. Gave it 4 tempted to give 5 to even out score but it didn't deserve a 5, really solid episode though. Good to have you back.
phd Zoidberg gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#21 by The Drizzle
It was a funny episode with alot of witty one liners and the plot was pretty good too but they ruined leela's character. For example fry and leela are dating one minute but then she ends up being easily minupulated by zapps dumbass schemes to get in her pants and then after she finds out he was lying about the "uncharted planet" they were stuck on she has sex with him (in front of fry) because some deathship thinks there adam and eve and orders them to do it. it makes no sense why frys not soar about it and leela is so willing to have intercourse with the same guy shes been repulsed by the whole series..even if she had to do it she seemed more than ok with the idea.. major flaws very disapointed
The Drizzle gave 2 points
25.06.2010
#22 by Ryan
Just gonna say what everybody is thinking, this episode was HOT! The ending had me in stitches also. So happy that the new season is here, looking forward to the team warming their brain muscles back up and delivering as only Futurama can.
Ryan gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#23 by Kelly
That was pretty funny.
Kelly gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#24 by Lordnova ( spoilers)
Once again a bit of a let down but it had a pretty strong start and I like the starwars references. I still think they could have done without the half episode of nudity but then again that's what happens with a new network. Don't get me wrong I have nothing against nudity but only if it has something even remotely related to the story. Didn't expect leela to sleep with brannigan I mean just not what I expected after into the wild green yonder. He tried to kill them I mean come on leela.
Lordnova ( spoilers) gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#25 by wouldntyouliketoknow
I was very disappointed by this episode. It seems as if its writers were just trying to jump on the disgusting Family Guy-esque sexual humor bandwagon, forgetting that they are DIFFERENT from all the ignorant BS out there, and that's what makes people like me love them. I also agree that alot of the trashy parts seemed forced. They made no sense in the context of Futurama as a whole, and they made Leela look waaaaay cheaper than the true fans know her to really be. Not only did it cheapen Leela, but it cheapened the whole show and its writers as a whole. If this trend continues, I will no longer continue to watch.
wouldntyouliketoknow gave 1 point
25.06.2010
#26 by [-mArc-]
Sheesh. 3rd worst episode ever? I think not.
So the character relationships changed over the past 7 years. I was still thoroughly entertained.
[-mArc-] gave 5 points
So the character relationships changed over the past 7 years. I was still thoroughly entertained.
25.06.2010
#27 by Logan
I agree Leela was out of character and i didnt like how she was falling into temptation for Zapp, I didnt like how they ended up doing the nasty at the end, Leelas always pissed me off cause shes never gave Fry a chance back in the day and reminds me of a typical BLIND girl who doesn't see how much Fry loves her and hes what she needs BUT Im willing to over look this cause i laughed my ass off and enjoyed the episode, Zapps always funny.
Im just glad to have Futurama back!!!!!!
Looking forward to more NEW stuff :D
I hope Futurama has many more seasons!!!!!
Logan gave 4 points
Im just glad to have Futurama back!!!!!!
Looking forward to more NEW stuff :D
I hope Futurama has many more seasons!!!!!
25.06.2010
#28 by Phryrosebdeco23
I am a HUGE Futurama fan, aren't we all? I had overly high expectations. The reasoning for all the raunch I think is because THEY CAN. They were on FOX and now on cable, they can get away with more. Part of this mirrored Star Trek's "The Changeling" with the "v-giny" machine. So *nod* to them for Star Trek. What was with all the flash back stuff? In Rebirth and this one? It's like, just give it to me strait! The gag dragged on a little too long but I loved Zapp in this episode. They do need to define Fry/Leela more. I would like for them to cut down the inuendo/raunch more, that's not why I fell in love with Futurama.
Phryrosebdeco23 gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#29 by nanoIam
better than the first one. The humor felt like it was being stretched. for example the faults in the professors spacecraft could of been temporary malfunctions.
nanoIam gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#30 by Slurm-o
The second episode were also amazing. Zapp was at top. Also the rest, like Nixon, were great:D Loved the libary joke! But "Rebirth" was a little better. Still... AWESOME!
Slurm-o gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#31 by Vickram
even though i hate zapp, this was good ep, the assarama and pimpsons comment by bender did it for me
Vickram gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#32 by Fishy Jeff
This is an episode that made me laugh a lot, but thinking about it afterwards I realize it had a lot of flaws. The V-GINY probe was wasted potential. They could have made a real story about it and made it into a real character...but instead they focused on the sexy shenanigans of Zapp and Leela and uncharacteristic and snake humor.
That said, Zapp's crying was very funny and there were a lot of other good gags.
I rated this episode as "average", but all in all, average is pretty good.
Fishy Jeff gave 3 points
That said, Zapp's crying was very funny and there were a lot of other good gags.
I rated this episode as "average", but all in all, average is pretty good.
25.06.2010
#33 by Nemo
An improvement on the first episode, but still disappointing. It was good to see Zaff again but there is no way Leela would fall for him. The episode would have been more realistic had Leela woken up from a dream...
Nemo gave 2 points
25.06.2010
#34 by Flon
Not the best Episode, but way better than "Rebirth"
Flon gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#35 by Scotty
Ah, Futurama... Back at last! Scotty here from the old Say Argh! website.
I thought this episode was very funny, the major issue I have with it is how quickly Leela started to 'want' zapp.
She has always despised him, it felt so out of character: I didn't really buy the delirious thing. The situation felt forced.
That said it was still a very entertaining episode and had very funny moments.
I just wish the writers remembered what the characters personalities were ;)
Scotty gave 3 points
I thought this episode was very funny, the major issue I have with it is how quickly Leela started to 'want' zapp.
She has always despised him, it felt so out of character: I didn't really buy the delirious thing. The situation felt forced.
That said it was still a very entertaining episode and had very funny moments.
I just wish the writers remembered what the characters personalities were ;)
25.06.2010
#36 by matthew
I did not think this episode was good at all.Why is Leela making out with zap? Maybe futurama should have not come back
matthew gave 1 point
25.06.2010
#37 by Death Sphere
New episodes had ups and downs
but I'm super-happy show is back
Also all the sex and nudity was great. Did u see Leela and Amy's new outfits? Amazing.
Anyways, Zapp's cartoony dreams were great. Actual pacing of the story was sort of strange, especially towards the end while Zapp was doing all of his 'reveals'. That just dragged on and on and I really didn't care to much.
But yeah, it was great that Zapp and Leela could have a sexual reconnection. Also the combined star wars and trek joke worked well, especially for signing off the episode.
Death Sphere gave 4 points
but I'm super-happy show is back
Also all the sex and nudity was great. Did u see Leela and Amy's new outfits? Amazing.
Anyways, Zapp's cartoony dreams were great. Actual pacing of the story was sort of strange, especially towards the end while Zapp was doing all of his 'reveals'. That just dragged on and on and I really didn't care to much.
But yeah, it was great that Zapp and Leela could have a sexual reconnection. Also the combined star wars and trek joke worked well, especially for signing off the episode.
25.06.2010
#38 by Dramble
The end didn't make any sense to me. the whole episode felt like a break from cannon seemed that most of the jokes were self-referential and just seemed to take away from the joy I got from the first one.
Dramble gave 2 points
25.06.2010
#39 by Lockley
Overall I'd have to say I enjoyed Rebirth much more than this. I expected more from a Zapp centered episode. The first 5 minutes were excellent, but then it fell in to a bit of a lull, just to end with Leela having sex with Zapp in front of Fry. Not to be overly sentimental, but the show has always had heart in the past, and after all we went through to finally see Fry and Leela together and in love, this ending felt like a slap in the face from the writers. If it had served the plot at all I could have tried to look past it, but it made little sense in the context of the weak story. I guess episode 3 will start with Fry getting a "quick and painless" in the nearest suicide booth.
Lockley gave 1 point
25.06.2010
#40 by Josh
Okay I give it 2.5
It wasnt terrible. I laughed because our writers always make us laugh. But really, this was futurama. I have watched the series so many times and when comparing it, yeah it deserves to be right at the bottom of the list. It was out of character. Drawings of the garden were sketchy, the voices were just a bit off and the pace never really flowed. I can only hope it improves. Whilst it made me laugh, they werent from the characters I love and it was far too crude. That ending was awful. Leela has too much respect for herself to do something like that. The same goes for Amy who was desperate for an orgy. Yeah many will think its funny, but this comedy isnt like family guy. This comedy goes on a deeper level. It perhaps goes even deeper than the simpsons ever did and for that reason, our beloved Leela should not have done what she did. Please improve guys, I still have faith!
Josh gave 2 points
It wasnt terrible. I laughed because our writers always make us laugh. But really, this was futurama. I have watched the series so many times and when comparing it, yeah it deserves to be right at the bottom of the list. It was out of character. Drawings of the garden were sketchy, the voices were just a bit off and the pace never really flowed. I can only hope it improves. Whilst it made me laugh, they werent from the characters I love and it was far too crude. That ending was awful. Leela has too much respect for herself to do something like that. The same goes for Amy who was desperate for an orgy. Yeah many will think its funny, but this comedy isnt like family guy. This comedy goes on a deeper level. It perhaps goes even deeper than the simpsons ever did and for that reason, our beloved Leela should not have done what she did. Please improve guys, I still have faith!
25.06.2010
#41 by Johnny
Now, I actually liked this one more than the first one. Here's why... I've waited (like I said in the first review) for 7 years for new episodes and this is really the first episode since the cancellation that is a complete one-off. The movies are huge stories and even the first episode of this season is a continuation of the last movie. I am so happy to finally get a 22 minute one-off adventure. I loved the movies, but I can't wait for more of episodes that are unrelated for the most part.
Johnny gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#42 by Jess Fletch
Not as good as the previous episode, a bit of a let down. Maybe it's because I never want to see that much of Zapp again.
It did make me laugh, but they're going to have to do better to get back on par with what we're all used to.
Jess Fletch gave 3 points
It did make me laugh, but they're going to have to do better to get back on par with what we're all used to.
25.06.2010
#43 by Gr3g10
Definitely not a strong showing for the show's return. Felt like I was watching a Family Guy episode at times, too much forced sexual humor (e.g. the orgy joke) Just did not feel like the old Futurama. There were a few parts that gave me hope for later episodes though. Heres to hoping.
Gr3g10 gave 2 points
25.06.2010
#44 by Jacko
Overall, not good. Sorta like a Futurama fan tribute or something, as though the original staff hadn't made it... EXCEPT for the Captain-Video-esqu cut scenes with Zapp dreaming of seducing a low-budget Leela. Those were brilliant, and more to the point, seemed like real FUTURAMA, not a cheap knock-off like the rest of the episode. I remain cautiously hopeful about the future. If the shows stay at this level, though, it will be heartbreaking to watch Goening and Cohen drag out their beloved best work and s*** all over it.
Jacko gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#45 by PatchChord_Adams
I don't see what all the fuss is about, this is a funny episode that uses some great side characters (Nixon and Zapp)
This episode may make shippers uneasy and disgusted but let's not forget Leeela was delirious and thought they were the only two humans left and couldn't get off the planet. This episode was a strong start to a promising season. Peace out Y'all!
PatchChord_Adams gave 4 points
This episode may make shippers uneasy and disgusted but let's not forget Leeela was delirious and thought they were the only two humans left and couldn't get off the planet. This episode was a strong start to a promising season. Peace out Y'all!
25.06.2010
#46 by frogsnot43
Thanks SO much for bringing back Futurama! It's the greatest! Keep it coming please!
frogsnot43 gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#47 by Julian
The V-Giny ship was really cool and seeing Leela in nothing but leaves added to the coolness.
Julian gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#48 by King Rat
The Transcredible Exploits of Zapp Brannigan were easily the funniest scenes from both episodes of the night. I thought the V-GINY ship was interesting but not necessarily funny. The ending seemed to come out of nowhere and was more wtf? than funny but it was still a good episode overall.
King Rat gave 4 points
25.06.2010
#49 by Otis P Jivefunk
Ep started out great, was funny and Zapp was on great form for the first half. Loved the DIY Nimbus. Then things got a bit stupid and took a turn for the worse. This dragged it down below the quality of Rebirth in my opinion. I liked the concept of the episode, but Zapp stranded with Leela should have been much more funny. Leela thinking her and Zapp were the last humans (mutant and human then) alive after the Earth blows up (well when she thought it had), but heeeellloooo; do you really think every human is on Earth at that exact moment in time and only you two were off on another planet? (even though it wasn't, but that's not the point) So you're absolutely sure that no one else from Earth is in space anywhere at all? Somehow you were, and enough to make out with the Zapper. Seemed a bit too dumb to me...
Talking snake, eh. Then Zapp explaining everything, was funny the first time, maybe even twice, but beyond that it got annoying. I still liked the ep, but the second half is not up to Futurama's usual standard...
Otis P Jivefunk gave 3 points
Talking snake, eh. Then Zapp explaining everything, was funny the first time, maybe even twice, but beyond that it got annoying. I still liked the ep, but the second half is not up to Futurama's usual standard...
25.06.2010
#50 by Funtasquatch
It was like watching Family Guy.
Funtasquatch gave 2 points
25.06.2010
#51 by dave
Are you people on crack?! This episode was better than Rebirth! A lot of fun one liners and the dream sequences were fun. Can't go wrong with a Zapp Brannigan episode.
dave gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#52 by Terranigma
Poor...
Terranigma gave 3 points
25.06.2010
#53 by Ro
I loved it! I love ZAP!
Ro gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#54 by otherone
It�s futurama, it's always superb.
otherone gave 5 points
25.06.2010
#55 by Sean
I'm as big a fan of futurama as the next person, but why did futurama take such a turn for the worst? the original series was about each package delivery. Ever since the movies, they have become universe threatening plots. the writing in this episode was horrible and there was hardly anything funny about it.
I was very disappointed with futurama ever since the first movie came out. Don't bring back futurama unless you get real writers.
Sean gave 2 points
I was very disappointed with futurama ever since the first movie came out. Don't bring back futurama unless you get real writers.
26.06.2010
#56 by J.S. Brown
I personally thought this one was better than Rebirth. Everything that came out of Zapp's mouth was pure gold. "I wax my rocket every day!"
J.S. Brown gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#57 by strick
Zapp serials/dreams Hilarious...the V-ginny story good but not filled out enough...amy dominatrix outfit awesome....Zapp's emotional breakdown,fantastic. it was one of those gags that's funny then annoying then funny again cause it kept going...Zapp needs some payback..Leela & zapp... poor Fry
Need more Bender!!!
strick gave 5 points
Need more Bender!!!
26.06.2010
#58 by Aksis
Pretty bad episode. The worst fault being the characters totally out of character..
Plus, the crude humor didn't do it for me.
I loved the "chamber of understanding" bit though.
Aksis gave 1 point
Plus, the crude humor didn't do it for me.
I loved the "chamber of understanding" bit though.
26.06.2010
#59 by yaripr
I liked this episode better than Rebirth, which I also gave a 4. But as so many have pointed out Leelas personality and actions was not kept true to character. The delirious excuse felt forced and funny as is the ending, its soooo wrong.
yaripr gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#60 by Jennifer
I thought this was a great episode. I thought Zapp was acting quite unusually nice, but I didn't expect the twist at the end. I thought all the side stories fit into each other nicely. I also liked the hypocritical nature of the censor, and the reference to Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Jennifer gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#61 by madfrenchie
I give it a five because this episode gave us the chamber of understanding. Epic
madfrenchie gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#62 by Richard
Dull. What happened to Leela hating Zapp to the core? All of the sudden he climbs a tree for her and she wants to bone him?
Richard gave 2 points
26.06.2010
#63 by FuturamaFanMan82
I agree with Richard. We wait 6.95 seasons for Leela to hook up with Fry and 2 episodes into the new season she bangs Zapp again...before she ever sleeps with Fry as far as we know and IN FRONT of Fry no less?!? I don't usually think this about shows, especially a cartoon, but that was damn uncomfortable. Whoever wrote this episode should be banished to 2 and a Half Men territory.
FuturamaFanMan82 gave 2 points
26.06.2010
#64 by Matt
Felt like a mediocre issue of the comic, one of the worse season 4 episodes, or a chunk of one of the movies. Written with no real feel for the characters and the tone of the show.
Matt gave 2 points
26.06.2010
#65 by Jesminder
It's disappointing to see so many negative reviews. It wasn't the best ever episode, but it was quite solid with good moments. It doesn't deserve to have such a low rating - it's currently got a percentage rating lower than "The Route of all evil" and I really think it was a much better episode than that.
Jesminder gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#66 by leiapadme77
I thought it was good. I think they did a great job. Although I wish some things didn't happen...oh well. I guess it had to.
leiapadme77 gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#67 by FuturamaFan
I enjoyed this episode. I thought that Zapp was in character;I was very amused when it was revealed that Zapp lied about pretty much everything.
I love the fact that Fry and Leela are finally together.
Its understandable that these first two episodes are leaving some people cold, but as someone who has been following Futurama from the very beginning of its television debut, I'm just glad that the show is back, and its very refreshing to see things in their intended half-hour format again.
The upcoming episodes listed on the guide sound very intriguing and promising, so I'm really looking forward to them.
FuturamaFan gave 5 points
I love the fact that Fry and Leela are finally together.
Its understandable that these first two episodes are leaving some people cold, but as someone who has been following Futurama from the very beginning of its television debut, I'm just glad that the show is back, and its very refreshing to see things in their intended half-hour format again.
The upcoming episodes listed on the guide sound very intriguing and promising, so I'm really looking forward to them.
26.06.2010
#68 by tomtom23and11
this may sound dumb- but after waiting 10 years to finally see Fry and Leela be a legitimate thing... THEN THIS? a cheap laugh and awkward "take one for the team" line--- very disappointing... as a devoted fan it kinda hurt to see that be no big deal...
tomtom23and11 gave 2 points
26.06.2010
#69 by Greyfox144
I liked it in general. But i realy waited for fry and leela to hook up and i hated watching zapp and leela.. You know. But im glad that fry and leela hooked up. Freakin finaly
Greyfox144 gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#70 by Havoc
The episode started very promising, and then crashed like that stealth one-man-fighter.. The scene where Leela forced Zapp to admit his lies was unbearable and repetitive :(
Havoc gave 3 points
26.06.2010
#71 by Michael
I find the negative comparisons people here are drawing to Beast With A Billion Backs to be hilarious, as that was my favourite of the four Futurama movies by a landslide, and not coincidentally I rather loved this episode. How can you guys NOT love the references to Star Trek the Motion Picture and the original Star Wars? Maybe people missed the Star Trek reference, or maybe I'm just an imbecile, but I couldn't stop laughing at the name "V-GINY". The Zapp Brannigan subplot gets high marks from me, as do Zapp's "old-timey" dream sequences.
Michael gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#72 by Charles
There are funny bits here and there but this is another episode too crude for it's own good. Leela feels out of character to me, and the V-GINY deathsphere could have been great but felt too easy. Come on Futurama, get more intelligent!
Charles gave 3 points
26.06.2010
#73 by Tobias
Much weaker than Rebirth, in particular the final section (really Fry has no reaction to Leela being asked to "taking one for humanity"). However still a interesting ep and shows that Futurama is constantly funny compare to shows like Family Guy.
Tobias gave 3 points
26.06.2010
#74 by Pukha-Lor
This episode disappointed me. Leela wouldn't have stood for that at all. She would have broken the branch, or dug under her legs, and roundhouse-kicked Zapp in his lying face. She never took this sort of nonsense from him before! And especially since she's supposedly come around to Fry now.
And the ending was kind of anti-climactic. And once again, Leela wouldn't have done that, either... not without more of a fight, right?
Pukha-Lor gave 4 points
And the ending was kind of anti-climactic. And once again, Leela wouldn't have done that, either... not without more of a fight, right?
26.06.2010
#75 by jvs
I felt that the first episode was solid, not hilarious but well written and serving the purpose of getting the show rolling again (which it did without seeming to miss a beat). I've read a few reviews arount th eweb that haven't been as keen on the second episode which had me laughing all the way through. The image of Leela perched atop Zap and floating through space was simple yet effective. And Zap's agnoized admissions had me laughing through til the end, espeically as the deeds he revealed became more and more descpicably self-serving. I'm interested to see how the new dynamic between Fry and Leela will affect the show. I liked them both and can't wait for next week.
jvs gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#76 by FistfulOAwesome
Overall, I think this episode is probably the most "snack-like" episode the series has produced thus far. It's not really here for anything (even its not really focused on censor message). This episode aims to do nothing more than give us a complete comic plot to have Zapp and Leela stuck together, with Leela reliant on Zapp, and their interactions from that. It succeeds in making this entertaining and informative on the characters relationship with each other, especially Zapp's feelings toward Leela. I like it.
FistfulOAwesome gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#77 by Ai
An extremely funny episode with all I love about Futurama: sci-fi, parodies, intelligent jokes, and dirty jokes. Though a lot may seem quickly though-of the first viewing around, a lot of the plot is incredibly smart, especially the whole Zapp-Leela plot.
Ai gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#78 by jason jones
episode 2 was good but i thought the v-giny was dumb. also i would like to see more kif. they should have put the satellite out of comission by the end of the episode. the end was my favorite part. zap and leela getting it on oh yeah.
jason jones gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#79 by cyber_turnip
It's not QUITE as bad as A Leela of Her Own or The Cryonic Woman, but it's close.
There are a number of great jokes, but they're spread far and few between. Add on to that a lot of incredibly puerile humour, a fairly lame plot, a terrible guest appearance and characters acting completely out of character and we've got one of the worst episodes of Futurama ever.
Of course, it's important to remember that even Futurama's worst episode is still absolutely fantastic television. Whilst I give this episode a 1/5 for Futurama's standards, it's a good 4/5 for overall TV standards. I have faith that the season will pick up once we get a few episodes in.
cyber_turnip gave 1 point
There are a number of great jokes, but they're spread far and few between. Add on to that a lot of incredibly puerile humour, a fairly lame plot, a terrible guest appearance and characters acting completely out of character and we've got one of the worst episodes of Futurama ever.
Of course, it's important to remember that even Futurama's worst episode is still absolutely fantastic television. Whilst I give this episode a 1/5 for Futurama's standards, it's a good 4/5 for overall TV standards. I have faith that the season will pick up once we get a few episodes in.
26.06.2010
#80 by Justin
Amy sure is open minded with sex. lol
Justin gave 4 points
26.06.2010
#81 by Matteo
Pretty average, but I'm giving it a 5/5 because I'm glad the show is back!
Matteo gave 5 points
26.06.2010
#82 by Jerry
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. After reading previous comments on the raunchy/bawdy humor of this episode, I think some viewers may be missing the point. It was, after all, an episode about a censorship death sphere. The nudity, the orgy suggestion, even Zapp's "I wax my rocket every day" were not so subtle rejections of the censorship expectations that many viewers have internalized due to the heavy hand of the network censors. Tying Zapp and Leela together as Adam and Eve suggested the role of God for SEC/network censors and then deliberately defied that role by have the V-Giny (classic) satelite force Leela and Zapp to engage in a "sanctioned" form of lewd behavior. I'm wondering if our own reservations about Zapp and Leela having sex so suddenly isn't also one of the targets the writers had in mind. And it was funny. (Zapp's little admissions, old-timey dreams...)
Jerry gave 5 points
27.06.2010
#83 by John
Garbage. Futurama has been dummed down for idiots to enjoy, while leaving the original fans lost.
Felt no connection to the original characters, other than their voices (Some of which changed with overacting, like Leela).
John gave 1 point
Felt no connection to the original characters, other than their voices (Some of which changed with overacting, like Leela).
27.06.2010
#84 by LsTrOfSmG
"The writers need to figure out what Fry and Leela's relationship is, and then put it firmly in the background."
Precisely this. The Leela/Zapp main plot was uncomfortable to watch as a fan of the series. Leela far too easily went straight to Zapp and didn't even mention Fry when she thought the Earth had been destroyed.
At first I thought they'd go deeper into the relationship thanks to Fry's line as Zapp and Leela left in the ship but I was sorely disappointed.
The ending particularly irked me and actually made me feel really bad for Fry as opposed to amused at the situation. Definitely a case of a joke getting out of hand.
The first half was far superior to the second and I was actually enjoying it immensely up until then but the second act was so uncomfortable and uncharacteristic that it came close to ruining it all.
A funny episode in places but certainly not a fan pleaser. Rebirth was far superior.
LsTrOfSmG gave 2 points
Precisely this. The Leela/Zapp main plot was uncomfortable to watch as a fan of the series. Leela far too easily went straight to Zapp and didn't even mention Fry when she thought the Earth had been destroyed.
At first I thought they'd go deeper into the relationship thanks to Fry's line as Zapp and Leela left in the ship but I was sorely disappointed.
The ending particularly irked me and actually made me feel really bad for Fry as opposed to amused at the situation. Definitely a case of a joke getting out of hand.
The first half was far superior to the second and I was actually enjoying it immensely up until then but the second act was so uncomfortable and uncharacteristic that it came close to ruining it all.
A funny episode in places but certainly not a fan pleaser. Rebirth was far superior.
27.06.2010
#85 by Hawkmano
What does it say about me that I find a one-eyed woman cartoon character wearing just leaves almost irresistable? Answer: Katey Sagal's voice. Thanks for coming back, Katey. There would be no Leela without you.
Hawkmano gave 5 points
27.06.2010
#86 by Bowlda
Not nearly as good as Rebirth good. I'm hoping these over abundant sex jokes aren't gonna stick around, I was ok with the traditional nerdy Futurama humor.
Bowlda gave 2 points
27.06.2010
#87 by Scotty Collins
This fucking rocked! All the sexual innuendo made it more risque than usual, but overall I think they did really good. Especially the V-GINY part. That was fucking hilarious
Scotty Collins gave 5 points
27.06.2010
#88 by jared
Loved it, EXCEPT the last minute or so. There was no explanation given for the dethshpere who had spent the entire episode about to blow up earth because of its immorality suddenly wanting to see a sex act. And Zap and Leela? not cool. I thought she and fry were supposed to hook up. I mean that's what they told us was going to happen.
jared gave 4 points
27.06.2010
#89 by the poppler
the ending was a misfire, I understand the concept, it's funny that religious people want to censor everyone when the bible itself has some pretty nasty content. they didn't make the point at the end. why was leela doing Zapp approved for all audiences? it's because it's bible sex, duh. but writers failed to make the connection in a funny way.
The set up for leela having sex was mis-handled as well, she should have been so mad at zapp and exasperated that when v-giny demanded it the dead be done there should have been a nice long pause then she throws her arms up and says whatever.
Finally Frys reaction was weak , he should have pulled a Khaaaaaaan! or more of a khan at any rate. over dramatic to the Nth power. kitties weeping, maybe v giny broadcasts it across the globe. something God awful shamless.
I think the show has lost some writers, I'm glad it's back, but I hope it hasn't lost it's touch.
Please be good, please surprise us!
the poppler gave 3 points
The set up for leela having sex was mis-handled as well, she should have been so mad at zapp and exasperated that when v-giny demanded it the dead be done there should have been a nice long pause then she throws her arms up and says whatever.
Finally Frys reaction was weak , he should have pulled a Khaaaaaaan! or more of a khan at any rate. over dramatic to the Nth power. kitties weeping, maybe v giny broadcasts it across the globe. something God awful shamless.
I think the show has lost some writers, I'm glad it's back, but I hope it hasn't lost it's touch.
Please be good, please surprise us!
27.06.2010
#90 by Sooper Scoot
Despite a few funny moments(Bender's guinea pig), I was little disappointed with the episode.They were definably forcing more sex into the episode and I feel it takes away from the unique charm that Futurama had and it also led to the awkward moment of Fry watching Leela have sex with Zapp. Im a huge Futurama fan and Im stoked about its return but, from this episode, I get the idea that they're changing the formula slightly by adding more sexual references to appeal to the different audience that Comedy central brings. I really hope this isn't the case.
Sooper Scoot gave 3 points
27.06.2010
#91 by SweetZombieJesus
Zapp is my favourite cartoon character of all time but this episode was, well, average to say it best. Surprisingly enough the best moment in this episode came from Amy in her "orgy outfit" and the rest was just bearable. A few good laughs but overall it could have been much better.
SweetZombieJesus gave 3 points
27.06.2010
#92 by whocares
I find the episode pretty amusing. A lot of good jokes in my opinion. But I got to admit that some things with the Zapp/Leela story part didn't really make sense, even if this leads to some good bibel-jokes.
I still give this episode 4/5 points for beeing very funny even though there were those laks in storytelling.
whocares gave 4 points
I still give this episode 4/5 points for beeing very funny even though there were those laks in storytelling.
27.06.2010
#93 by AdrenalinDragon
Slightly underrated here. The episode had a strong start of good jokes in the first half, but the 2nd half not so much, once it focuses on the Leela and Zapp "Adam and Eve" plotline too much. The ending I felt was way too rushed for Leela to just dive in and have sex with Zapp with no hesitation, and although the CSI Miami reference got me a laugh, I felt that maybe they used it in the wrong way. I'm probably just being a little too picky though.
AdrenalinDragon gave 4 points
27.06.2010
#94 by Joe
Jesus...Leela would have never acted like that and for the first time ever Zapp was not funny. Also why did Zapp make a CSI Miami reference ?
Joe gave 1 point
27.06.2010
#95 by just me
an average episode, it felt like it wasn't written by the original writers
just me gave 3 points
27.06.2010
#96 by Haribo
Weird episode. And that scene in bushes with Leela & Brannigan? How sick was that?
Haribo gave 2 points
27.06.2010
#97 by Joe
The first half of the episode was fun and had a lot of good jokes. I especially liked the breaking of the 4th wall with the CSI joke. However the second half with Leela and Zap was so out of character it was rage inducing. What was the point of Fry and Leela becoming a couple after four seasons,four movies, and rebirth, just to kill the relationship with bad writing? I sincerely hope the writer is fired for this episode.
Joe gave 2 points
28.06.2010
#98 by Jeremy Fein
This is like the bigfoot episode on season four Fry's Horn. THere is no reason it needs to be so dirty. The writers were funny when they didn't need to be so blue. I hope they don't lose their way.
Jeremy Fein gave 3 points
28.06.2010
#99 by zapp_zoidberg
'Rebirth' was pretty good, but the second ep was just fantastic! The Leela - Zapp interaction was great (although the end was a bit disgusting) and so were the 'transcredible exploits'. I think I watched it 3 times in a row and in the next days some more times!
zapp_zoidberg gave 5 points
28.06.2010
#100 by Alf A Romeo
Lacking. Had some good gags but what I find sets Futurama apart from other shows making it so much better is its quality of storytelling. This episode did not feel like that, it feltt disjointed, crudely assembled and too common, not special as futurama usually is. Still watchable though.
Alf A Romeo gave 3 points
28.06.2010
#101 by 420dude
This episode felt like a rejected old plot from what could have been the first Zapp and Leela story, rebirth indeed. More like rehash, Matt G. proabably pushed for this since it was his ten year old idea.
420dude gave 3 points
28.06.2010
#102 by Treps
I have to say that this one is my least favorite of them all. The characters were out of character, the story wasn't that good... and the jokes could have been written for any other episode. This isn't Futurama as we used to know. I hope the next episodes will be better... This one lacked any logic. Just as an example... Earth "blow up" and Leela says that there are no humans left... what about Mars and all the other planets. Is Leela the stupid one, now?
Treps gave 1 point
29.06.2010
#103 by Duders
Fantastic follow up to the premiere. Full of classic lines and Zapp being his usual idiotic self. Loved it!
Duders gave 5 points
29.06.2010
#104 by Captain Crawdad
By far one of the worst episode's of Futurama. The worst part is that Rebirth was so hilarious and was a perfect return to the series. The writer of this episode had clearly not seen the rest of the series and all of the characters seemed incredibly wooden, generic, and out of character, with their lines easily deliverable by anyone. Not to mention the pointlessness of the snake. The ending of Leela and Zap having sex was unnecessary and made no sense at all. It was all very forced and boring. I really hope they pull it together.
Captain Crawdad gave 1 point
29.06.2010
#105 by viewer
"#40 by Lockley
Overall I'd have to say I enjoyed Rebirth much more than this. I expected more from a Zapp centered episode. The first 5 minutes were excellent, but then it fell in to a bit of a lull, just to end with Leela having sex with Zapp in front of Fry. Not to be overly sentimental, but the show has always had heart in the past, and after all we went through to finally see Fry and Leela together and in love, this ending felt like a slap in the face from the writers. If it had served the plot at all I could have tried to look past it, but it made little sense in the context of the weak story. I guess episode 3 will start with Fry getting a "quick and painless" in the nearest suicide booth."
my thoughts exactly, people who stuck with this show have developed an emotional connection to fry, and it felt really like a slap and insulting.
viewer gave 1 point
Overall I'd have to say I enjoyed Rebirth much more than this. I expected more from a Zapp centered episode. The first 5 minutes were excellent, but then it fell in to a bit of a lull, just to end with Leela having sex with Zapp in front of Fry. Not to be overly sentimental, but the show has always had heart in the past, and after all we went through to finally see Fry and Leela together and in love, this ending felt like a slap in the face from the writers. If it had served the plot at all I could have tried to look past it, but it made little sense in the context of the weak story. I guess episode 3 will start with Fry getting a "quick and painless" in the nearest suicide booth."
my thoughts exactly, people who stuck with this show have developed an emotional connection to fry, and it felt really like a slap and insulting.
29.06.2010
#106 by aen
as many said, way too sexualized! where the nerdity???
aen gave 2 points
29.06.2010
#107 by Hellcat
Futurama plays heavily on classic science fiction movies and shows, and this episode started out no different with Zapp's dream sequences. The censorship satellite also hearkens back to Star Trek's "The Changeling" episode. So far this episode was promising. Then Zapp and Leela ended up naked.
What was the point of this? Fry and Leela are supposed to be in a relationship now, but it seems like the writers forgot this, or decided to throw it out the window. What would have been better is if Zapp actually changed his ways. Is a little character development so hard that the writer had to fall back on some old and tired sexual tension?
If this episode occurred sometime in the second or third season, it would seem appropriate. Now, it feels underdeveloped and out of place.
Hellcat gave 2 points
What was the point of this? Fry and Leela are supposed to be in a relationship now, but it seems like the writers forgot this, or decided to throw it out the window. What would have been better is if Zapp actually changed his ways. Is a little character development so hard that the writer had to fall back on some old and tired sexual tension?
If this episode occurred sometime in the second or third season, it would seem appropriate. Now, it feels underdeveloped and out of place.
29.06.2010
#108 by SureWin
Personally I can't stand Zapp, the only character in the show I dislike, I guess it's my inner Kif. So that's why the low rating, but still some funny one-liners. My hunch is this episode will be one of the weaker of season Six.
SureWin gave 2 points
29.06.2010
#109 by Catman
Seems to me they couldn't come up with a decent ending.
Catman gave 2 points
29.06.2010
#110 by Chris
Absolutely horrible. The single worst episode of the entire series to date. I was just shaking my head in disbelief for most of the episode.
Chris gave 1 point
29.06.2010
#111 by worm from Rigel 9
"How could you, Leela? I thought you had some standards. I mean, jeez, he's a dumb, gross gorilla!" what about fry? i did not like In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela and that really scares me. "But that's not why people watch TV. Clever things make people feel stupid, and unexpected things make them feel scared." i'm a fan since the beginning in 1999 and i never thought there would ever be a episode i didn't like. left me feeling confused "All I want out of life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence" still nice to have futurama back.
worm from Rigel 9 gave 5 points
29.06.2010
#112 by Magical Hamster
I liked the refrence to Star Trek: The Motion Picture and felt the episode was overall more of an episode than Rebirth. Rebirth had to get new viewers up to speed as well as conclude ITWGY.
Magical Hamster gave 4 points
29.06.2010
#113 by Zap Zero
Yeah, if a 3.5 existed I would have given it that.
Leela has a history of sleeping with men when she feels like "Eve" remember the episode with 'Al'cazar?
Zap+Leela
Zap+Amy
Zap+Amazonians
Fry+Amy
Fry+Amazonianz
Fry+the Beaurocrat
Fry (wanting to +) Leela
Kiff+Amy
Kiff+Leela's DNA for their one-eyed tadpoles.
Zoidberg + NO ONE, and if he did he'd die...
Bender+1000 Hookerbots.
Sexuality has been an underlying theme in Futurama since season one. Don't freak out just becuase they had an episode with (sorta) nudity in it.
Giving it a 4 instead of a three because of the Haters.
Zap Zero gave 4 points
Leela has a history of sleeping with men when she feels like "Eve" remember the episode with 'Al'cazar?
Zap+Leela
Zap+Amy
Zap+Amazonians
Fry+Amy
Fry+Amazonianz
Fry+the Beaurocrat
Fry (wanting to +) Leela
Kiff+Amy
Kiff+Leela's DNA for their one-eyed tadpoles.
Zoidberg + NO ONE, and if he did he'd die...
Bender+1000 Hookerbots.
Sexuality has been an underlying theme in Futurama since season one. Don't freak out just becuase they had an episode with (sorta) nudity in it.
Giving it a 4 instead of a three because of the Haters.
30.06.2010
#114 by JSR
Yes, some of the jokes in this episode were not executed particularly well (V-GINY?!? Seriously?!?) However, overall, this was a great episode that fits right in with any of the eps from the original run.
JSR gave 5 points
30.06.2010
#115 by Kyle
Great episode! They're back and better than ever!
Kyle gave 5 points
30.06.2010
#116 by Demortu
I wasn't very impressed with this episode. With the Zapp and Leela storyline being the main plot it was fairly weak, reliant mainly on the single punchline of Zapp lying. The other half of the story with the remaining crew was weak indeed and lacked any real substance or inventiveness following the first 5 minutes of the show.
The professor's character is still written well, and to be fair Zapp and Leela still sound like Zapp and Leela but the rest of the cast seem a little off - particularly Fry whose dialogue seems forced and rarely amusing to any degree.
The end was also disappointing coming to no real conclusion - and leaving it to the viewer's interpretation seemed lazy when they should be looking for a clever way to wrap things up rather than having the V-GINY space ship completely contradict its intentions at the end.
Demortu gave 1 point
The professor's character is still written well, and to be fair Zapp and Leela still sound like Zapp and Leela but the rest of the cast seem a little off - particularly Fry whose dialogue seems forced and rarely amusing to any degree.
The end was also disappointing coming to no real conclusion - and leaving it to the viewer's interpretation seemed lazy when they should be looking for a clever way to wrap things up rather than having the V-GINY space ship completely contradict its intentions at the end.
30.06.2010
#117 by bendah red sox
I feel like what made the show funny to me was that fox regulated them so much. They had to find creative ways to make you laugh. in the last episodes and movies they have started going more on the crude side. i guess just because you can do something doesnt mean you should.
bendah red sox gave 3 points
30.06.2010
#118 by Rene
It was a pretty good episode, but I did not like that Leela and Zap were forced to sleep together at the end.
Rene gave 3 points
30.06.2010
#119 by Jiri Petru
Signing in to say this was the worst episode ever. Futurama was always about clever, nerdy and somethimes difficult humour, not about cheap sexual stuff. It began with the last movie and continues now. This episode had no subtlety, it was too obvious and too cheap. This is not the Futurama I know and love. I mean... forced sex? Seriously? Amy in a SM suit saying: "So the orgy is off?" Or Fry saying: "This is a good place to take a dump." Waaay below the former intelligent standard. It makes Futurama into a teen flick.
That being said, I love Zap Brannagan and his plan was nice and funny - it's just the actual gags and presentation that were horrible.
Also, nice to have you back, doctor Zoidberg.
Jiri Petru gave 1 point
That being said, I love Zap Brannagan and his plan was nice and funny - it's just the actual gags and presentation that were horrible.
Also, nice to have you back, doctor Zoidberg.
30.06.2010
#120 by Kel
Decent episode, some great lines, but the show suffers without a large amount of Fry and Bender. Leela and Zapp were a bit overdone here ... still, some laugh out loud moments!
Kel gave 3 points
30.06.2010
#121 by anthony
This was family guy with futurama characters.
anthony gave 1 point
01.07.2010
#122 by Hugabouv
It came on strong in the beginning but the double speak was weak throughout. The sex overtones were over done and without finesse.
The finale with the out of view sex scene was not normally Classic Futurama detail and lacked edge.
The Black and White diatribe was confusing and out of sync with the natural tone of the original series.
Generally this is the first Futurama show that I would not watch again, and turn the TV off if it sees the light of day.
Hugabouv gave 3 points
The finale with the out of view sex scene was not normally Classic Futurama detail and lacked edge.
The Black and White diatribe was confusing and out of sync with the natural tone of the original series.
Generally this is the first Futurama show that I would not watch again, and turn the TV off if it sees the light of day.
01.07.2010
#123 by Tom D
Definitely doesn't stand up against most other episodes.
The main trouble being that it wasn't believable. I don't me 'wow! a spaceship that's so believable' I mean it didn't fit with the characters. Zapp isn't that clever and Leela isn't that stupid.
I might also be on my own when I say I thought the nudity became a little unnecessary and over done.
Despite these things there are still some good jokes...they just could quite justfy the way-too-wacky plot.
Tom D gave 2 points
The main trouble being that it wasn't believable. I don't me 'wow! a spaceship that's so believable' I mean it didn't fit with the characters. Zapp isn't that clever and Leela isn't that stupid.
I might also be on my own when I say I thought the nudity became a little unnecessary and over done.
Despite these things there are still some good jokes...they just could quite justfy the way-too-wacky plot.
01.07.2010
#124 by Lord_Krull
IMO a better episode than Rebirth. It had some really funny moments, most of which Zapp contributed too, but the ending just felt like a way for Futurama to embrace Comedy Centrals more uncensored comedy, than anything else.
Lord_Krull gave 4 points
02.07.2010
#125 by Apocaloso
I don't know y people hate this episode so much!! I thought it was ok ! Much better than any family guy's episode!!
Apocaloso gave 5 points
02.07.2010
#126 by Dave
It started out great but and was going great. But they can't just let Zapp and Leela get it on like that. Most unsettling. EPECIALLY AFTER SHE GOT TOGETHER WITH FRY!!!?? not cool.
Dave gave 4 points
02.07.2010
#127 by goosr
Better on repeat viewings
goosr gave 5 points
02.07.2010
#128 by Tim
Had a couple funny moments. I would say average but gave it a 4 b/c of Zoidberg!
Tim gave 4 points
02.07.2010
#129 by Andrew
Pretty, pretty...pretty good.
Andrew gave 4 points
02.07.2010
#130 by Steve Lepore
Great!
Steve Lepore gave 5 points
02.07.2010
#131 by Bill
Good, I just hope they don't try to be like family guy or what not too much. Still enjoyed it though.
Bill gave 5 points
02.07.2010
#132 by laustinspace
remember when futurama was funny?
this just reminds me when ren and stimpy came back on spike tv, lasted a couple episodes, and everyone hated it.
laustinspace gave 1 point
this just reminds me when ren and stimpy came back on spike tv, lasted a couple episodes, and everyone hated it.
03.07.2010
#133 by Fry Guy
Way too much raunch. Clever comedy is more then simply shocking the audience. The jokes were obvious. This episode became a train wreck that I couldn't look away from. If the series doesn't settle back into at least a decent groove I'm going to go back to rewatching the first 5 seasons and a few of the movies.
Fry Guy gave 1 point
04.07.2010
#134 by H_P
Very good episode. I loved how they took revenge on all that censoring bs that is going on ever more these days.
H_P gave 5 points
04.07.2010
#135 by Bacon
Jokes are just way too obvious. That's why I hate Family Guy and South Park. The flashbacks of Zap and what really happened were hilarious though. Classic Zap. The end was just terrible though. I was liking this episode until the end. TERRIBLE ENDING. I hope the smart intellectual jokes will come back. That's why I loved original Futurama.
Bacon gave 3 points
06.07.2010
#136 by X
Sadly, an all-time low for an episode.
X gave 1 point
06.07.2010
#137 by AP
I didn't mind the episode until the ending. Having Leela sleep with Zap IN FRONT OF FRY was the single worst ending they could have done in an episode after spending 5 seasons and 4 movies getting them together. For this reason, the episode gets a 1. Thanks for the "slap in the face", writers.
AP gave 1 point
06.07.2010
#138 by Uni
1) "V-Giny"
2) Leela jumping Zap without a second thought in front of everyone including Fry
3) Constant barrage of Family Guy -esque one liners and absolute lack of any humor; the pedantic attempts don't count
5) Zero character development
6) Weak to non-existent plot if it can be called that (yes we get the weak V-Ger Star Trek reference)
7) No clever little hidden easter eggs e.g. Commodore LXIV, 1. Home 2. Sweet 3. Goto 1
Adds up to the weakest episode of Futurama yet by a wide margin. The only redeeming moment was the dome of understanding.
I hope that I'm just being grumpy, lacking sleep, and just saw this episode wrong with my way too over critical eye, and that the rest of the season is awesome.
Uni gave 1 point
2) Leela jumping Zap without a second thought in front of everyone including Fry
3) Constant barrage of Family Guy -esque one liners and absolute lack of any humor; the pedantic attempts don't count
5) Zero character development
6) Weak to non-existent plot if it can be called that (yes we get the weak V-Ger Star Trek reference)
7) No clever little hidden easter eggs e.g. Commodore LXIV, 1. Home 2. Sweet 3. Goto 1
Adds up to the weakest episode of Futurama yet by a wide margin. The only redeeming moment was the dome of understanding.
I hope that I'm just being grumpy, lacking sleep, and just saw this episode wrong with my way too over critical eye, and that the rest of the season is awesome.
06.07.2010
#139 by B
Great, Funny, Instant Classic
B gave 5 points
09.07.2010
#140 by BigFuturamaFan
Another kick ass episode!
BigFuturamaFan gave 5 points
09.07.2010
#141 by PauliG
Another great episode
PauliG gave 5 points
09.07.2010
#142 by Kiffy
Thought it was ok, pretty much the same as the last ep. Although the storyline was a bit stupid, at least it was set on a different planet like the other futurama eps were.
Kiffy gave 3 points
10.07.2010
#143 by Treg
Wasn't funny to me. Just vulgarity for the sake of vulgarity and no real joke to it.
Fry: "This looks like a good place to take a dump."
...Really?
V-GINY right? Yeah that was sooo funny /sarcasm
And what was up with Leela and Zapp getting it on in front of Fry? Also, leaving the whole V-GINY(not funny) thing unresolved.
This episode seemed to be a departure from the clever wit of the old series.
Treg gave 2 points
Fry: "This looks like a good place to take a dump."
...Really?
V-GINY right? Yeah that was sooo funny /sarcasm
And what was up with Leela and Zapp getting it on in front of Fry? Also, leaving the whole V-GINY(not funny) thing unresolved.
This episode seemed to be a departure from the clever wit of the old series.
11.07.2010
#144 by Ryan Jones
Didn't see the surprise ending coming, but it made the episode worthwhile!
Ryan Jones gave 5 points
11.07.2010
#145 by Chasbot
This episode was much improved on the first one. There should have been more of the robot Leela and Fry still loving the human counterparts. I don't know about you but after watching the first four new episodes I found it frustrating how they all ended and nothing had changed apart from in this one. Anyone who complains about Leela sleeping with Zapp should think way back to episode two. I seem to remember Matt Groening being proud the leading lady was strong enough to survive being sullied by sleeping with Zapp. I think now they should actually let Fry try actually dating Leela, I personally am getting tired of no story progression. I think they should sleep together, live together have a pregnancy scare or not get on living together or something just to freshen the show up a little.
Chasbot gave 5 points
14.07.2010
#146 by choppa
this was a very good episode. i love zap tho so maybe thats what made it good to me. i see alot of ppl complaining about it but to me it was some good ol futurama. :)
choppa gave 4 points
14.07.2010
#147 by beh
disgusting ending
beh gave 1 point
15.07.2010
#148 by renegatsme
I'm so inconsolable. The cesura in the Fry-Leela relationship at the end means that Futurama isn't the same anymore. It lost all the heart and the continuity. A slap in the face for all the day-n-"Futuramists" like me. We waited 5 seasons and 4 movies to come to this horrible ending in the plot line, making Futurama history, just like numerous other comedy shows - in their last season...
renegatsme gave 1 point
16.07.2010
#149 by Huggins
I feel like I'm the only one here who liked the episode... The writing for Zapp was dead on! Other characters weren't so good, but I love me some Brannigan!
Huggins gave 5 points
16.07.2010
#150 by LetsBurnHoles
Some great Zapp Brannigan lines in this one. I did feel that Lela felt somewhat out of character, but overall, a fun episode with a nice narrative.
LetsBurnHoles gave 4 points
17.07.2010
#151 by CajunShooter
good 2nd episode
CajunShooter gave 3 points
18.07.2010
#152 by Chelie
Definitely not one of my favorite episodes of all time, but I'm giving the team some slack because a seven year hiatus is a big break. I think they will get back into the swing of things. Anyway I was upset by Leela's seeming break of character, but I still laughed and loved some of Zapp's bits.
Chelie gave 3 points
18.07.2010
#153 by Josh
One of the worst Futurama episodes ever. Still glad it's back though. Needs to get back to classic style. Comedy central doesn't mean has to have pointless crudeness.
Josh gave 2 points
19.07.2010
#154 by Stamahawk
I thought this episode was good, not great. It got boring towards the end but still had some funny scenes. 4/5
Stamahawk gave 4 points
21.07.2010
#155 by Donkas
I havent laughed like this in years, loved this episode
Donkas gave 5 points
22.07.2010
#156 by Reubox
I liked the episode and the story, but the sex joke were too awkward. I could have done without them.
Reubox gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#157 by John Pirruccello
Overall the episode was just okay, but had some really great elements to it. I loved everything Zapp Brannigan.
John Pirruccello gave 3 points
23.07.2010
#158 by very disappointed
Easily the worst episode of futurama.
very disappointed gave 1 point
23.07.2010
#159 by B33
An underwhelming third act, but a fairly strong first and second act keep this episode from being confined in the realm of "horrible."
B33 gave 3 points
23.07.2010
#160 by magnus
A little too much sex, felt like it was written by a bunch of horny teenagers. BUt still a good piece of comedy, love that futurama is back.
magnus gave 3 points
23.07.2010
#161 by SweetZombieJesus
I never thought I would say this about an episode with Zapp... but what the hell were they thinking? That was terrible.
SweetZombieJesus gave 1 point
24.07.2010
#162 by Zack
Stronger effort than the first episode, but still not the best the show is capable of. Funniest part is Zapp's anguished moans when Leela catches his lies. lol
Zack gave 4 points
26.07.2010
#163 by Cookuru Benderu
One of the few, or maybe the only, really bad episode of futurama. The plot is messy and confusing, and doesn't make much sense. The last part where Leela makes "the Zapper" tell her the truth is just painful to watch.
This will be skipped a lot in the future.
Cookuru Benderu gave 2 points
This will be skipped a lot in the future.
29.07.2010
#164 by Jeff
I only laughed a couple of times "That planet was erased like 18 minutes of incriminating tape" and the logic and reason bit. The whole ep felt like a 13 year old wrote a terrible fan fic of futurama that somehow became an episode. Zap and Leela at the end WHY!? I'm just going to pretend this episode was a giant dream of zaps, it was easily the worst episode of futurama for me.
Jeff gave 2 points
30.07.2010
#165 by Jarvio
I still enjoyed this ep despite it's critical reception, and despite the fact that I've only given it a 2. It wasn't the strongest ep, but it did have it's moments. Like many, I felt the first half was superior to the second half. Amy's orgy line was very funny, something that wouldn't have been possible on FOX due to adult content. So an ok episode, not the best, but not the worst.
Jarvio gave 2 points
30.07.2010
#166 by Bigsi
Why did everone seem to hate this, i though it was hilarious, particuly the idea of zapp tricking leela for a second time and almost getting away with it. And I hate to sound like a perv but yay a nude episode
Bigsi gave 4 points
30.07.2010
#167 by LuckOfTheFryrish
Wow, I'm still glad to see Futurama back on the air but this episode was a little upsetting. The show seems to be getting way more raunchy than it ever has been. I don't really like it, not to say I disapprove of sexually explicit jokes but it feels so out of place in this series. I hope this was the low point in the season and it's all uphill from here. Keep em coming CC.
LuckOfTheFryrish gave 3 points
31.07.2010
#168 by Rachel D.
This episode was really pointless and random. I don't think Leela would "do it" with Zapp, even if the earth was going to be destroyed. That could have been the plot of the whole episode, actually, but it was just thrown in there at the end. This one reminds me of a bad Simpsons episode.
Rachel D. gave 2 points
08.08.2010
#169 by phillipJcye
Not the best episode of Futurama but by no means the worst. A Zapp story was a long time coming so was nice to see it after wishing one for many years. People complain about the sexuall content being a bit like Family Guy. I don't think it's any worse than the Beast with a Billion Backs. There's some great lines in this one. An enjoyable 22 minutes. Just not the best 22 minutes spent watching Futurama!
phillipJcye gave 3 points
09.08.2010
#170 by Anvil
A poor follow up to the the previous episode. Brannigans character seemed off. The plot was very weak at points. There were still some funny points, especially with Fry.
Anvil gave 3 points
10.08.2010
#171 by Burlap
Had some decent laughs, but the plot wasn't exactly amazing. Really could've been better.
Burlap gave 3 points
10.08.2010
#172 by MaximeLoonatic
A little tribute to one of the less credibles stories of the bible; love it!!!
MaximeLoonatic gave 5 points
12.08.2010
#173 by Zapper
This has got to be the worst Futurama episode i've ever seen. i rather watch a Leela of her own or the Cryonic woman...
Zapper gave 1 point
13.08.2010
#174 by Katie
I'm not sure why everybody dislikes this, I really enjoyed it. It was the kind of ridiculous that I like to see, and it reminded us why Zapp is a lowlife.
Katie gave 4 points
20.08.2010
#175 by IamMe
Loved it, right up until the end. Ah well, not that big of a deal I suppose, but it would have been better if it didn't end the way it did.
IamMe gave 4 points
21.08.2010
#176 by zombie mike
its good to see zapp! great except for the two having sex. i loved the imagination of zapp and the one liners at the begining.
zombie mike gave 5 points
23.08.2010
#177 by Donkas
you can never have enough zapp
Donkas gave 5 points
26.08.2010
#178 by SoulDriven
Hate to say it but this might just be the worse episode of Futurama ever. (No episode of Futurama deserves a 1 though) I never would have thought that Leela and Zapp together could be so dull and meandering. Jokes were below average, (some very slight funny moments) characters seemed out of character and the ending was just bad. Definitely the worse of the season.
SoulDriven gave 2 points
29.08.2010
#179 by futurama always
TOP SECRET NEWS EVERYBODY!: love this episode :)
futurama always gave 5 points
03.09.2010
#180 by Hungry Hippo
If I wanted to watch an animated show with low-brow humor aimed at the lowest common denonimator, I'd just watch the Family Guy.
"I hope this is the control stick" ? Seriously?? No, just NO!
0/10
Hungry Hippo gave 1 point
"I hope this is the control stick" ? Seriously?? No, just NO!
0/10
11.09.2010
#181 by Santiago_76
Zap planning such an intricate plot to get Leela to sleep with him... then getting caught out on every part but still trying to get away with... Classic, but the best had to be the transcredible exploits of Zapp Brannigan... as soon as I saw exploits... i knew this would be a rehash of Loves Labours epi.
Well done for a writer I've never heard off. Kudos if that was your first... so max points (i'd be harsher 2nd time round).
Santiago_76 gave 5 points
Well done for a writer I've never heard off. Kudos if that was your first... so max points (i'd be harsher 2nd time round).
13.09.2010
#182 by James
After seeing the whole season this is hands down the worst episode. The Zapper did not shine through in this episode besides the "rear tail gunner" gag. Almost as bad as the cat episode. 1/5
James gave 1 point
17.09.2010
#183 by Fungo
Not as amazing as the "rebirth" episode, but it does have its moments. The overly sexual themes and lack of sublety really breaks the theme of Futurama. I admit I was intrigued for a good portion of this, but the ending became much too distasteful and rushed. Writers need to work on Fry and Leela's relationship, because after this episode, the writers try to pretend the relationship isn't there, but still bring it back later. Could have used a bit more polish on the script and it would have gotten three stars, but the concept alone doesn't fit the theme of Futurama and no one wants to visualize another entanglement with Zap and Leela, while Fry is supposedly still dating her.
Fungo gave 2 points
22.09.2010
#184 by Nim
I felt betrayed and so should Fry. The times I have to avert my eyes in disgust are rare indeed but this was one such occasion.
Nim gave 1 point
27.09.2010
#185 by Kregg
I didn't care for this episode at first, but I watched it many times so it gets a good grade for it's replay value and originality.
Kregg gave 4 points
15.11.2010
#186 by BearDown
This was a horrible episode and I never want to see it again. Family Guy humor, which I hate, is in this episode. This was terrible for the Fry and Leela relationship get up too. The plot was not well written and seemed rushed. Also, there is no sub plot to this episode. It's just Zap and Leela the whole thing through basically. The character's personality's have been awful this season and definently Leela's has been the worst. What happened to the take no crap beat em up mean old Leela????? She was funny and cool. For now, I will only watch the old season episodes when i watch Futurama while i try to cover my eyes from this new pitiful garbage that toke no time and quality to come up with. Who knows, maybe it would of been better if the show would of stayed canceled because this is clearly worse then it being canceled.
BearDown gave 1 point
18.12.2010
#187 by Blake
It was a great episode
Blake gave 5 points
18.12.2010
#188 by KaSagan
This was the first of season 5 I have seen - having missed Rebirth and Australia has not released these on dvd yet...
I simply wish I could unsee it. I have watched Season 1-4 (and the movies) until my DVDs have worn out and no episode is as rubbish as this piece of manure. I wstched this twice just to be fair and it just makes me angry that Groening and Cohen would allow this to be made. That wasn't Leela and Zapp! They were written completely out of character - She wouldn't have gone along with his advances and he would have shown more bravado and tried to talk his way out when he was busted. He wasn't this snivelling when he got kicked out of DOOP or even when he was trying to get some action in the first series. It was like watching the Mummy 3 all over again. Hasn't this writer ever seen an episode??
If this is what I can expect from the new episodes. Then maybe fox was right to can it when they did. Former number 1 fan.
KaSagan gave 1 point
I simply wish I could unsee it. I have watched Season 1-4 (and the movies) until my DVDs have worn out and no episode is as rubbish as this piece of manure. I wstched this twice just to be fair and it just makes me angry that Groening and Cohen would allow this to be made. That wasn't Leela and Zapp! They were written completely out of character - She wouldn't have gone along with his advances and he would have shown more bravado and tried to talk his way out when he was busted. He wasn't this snivelling when he got kicked out of DOOP or even when he was trying to get some action in the first series. It was like watching the Mummy 3 all over again. Hasn't this writer ever seen an episode??
If this is what I can expect from the new episodes. Then maybe fox was right to can it when they did. Former number 1 fan.
25.01.2011
#189 by futurama rocks
it was awful i dont like zap he was terrible in this episode leela didnt do good in this episode either
futurama rocks gave 1 point
09.02.2011
#190 by daydreaming
Haven't read all comments, but it seems a lot of people missing the point. It's perfectly obvious zap is dreaming during the whole episode which is indicated by the last black and white scene. So actually there is no confusion about inconsistency because it's all his imagination.
Of course this episode is not as good as amazon women in the mood but every episode with zap is a win ;)
daydreaming gave 4 points
Of course this episode is not as good as amazon women in the mood but every episode with zap is a win ;)
12.02.2011
#191 by KillerOnyx21
WTF? This episode sucked. Why would leela do such a thing? The last episode she really loved Fry(finally), and now this? I liked Leela and Fry and she ends up doing it right in front of him? the B-Plot was OK but WTF? And Fry didn't even seem to care.
KillerOnyx21 gave 1 point
06.06.2011
#192 by blarg
While i do agree, its not a highlight of the series, I didnt necessarilly hate the episode, either.
blarg gave 4 points
07.06.2011
#193 by Rich B
Wow, what's with all the hate? It wasn't the best episode ever, but I actually thought it was one of the stronger ones of the season. Lot's of great lines from Zapp especially.
It wasn't without faults thought- the rest of the cast (besides Zapp and Leela) feels under-utilized for instance. But overall, still a very solid episode in my mind.
Rich B gave 4 points
It wasn't without faults thought- the rest of the cast (besides Zapp and Leela) feels under-utilized for instance. But overall, still a very solid episode in my mind.
30.06.2011
#194 by San
Leela was not like that in all the episodes before! I understand that is neccesary to put the relationship between Fry and Leela in a previous point to make it more interesting, but I didn�t like the way.
San gave 1 point
05.07.2011
#195 by Michael
Great episode.
Michael gave 5 points
09.07.2011
#196 by comicbookguy
This episode is one of the all time weakest, way to recycle rejected season one ideas guys.... gee-whiz.
comicbookguy gave 1 point
16.07.2011
#197 by Foot Mutant
Great!
Foot Mutant gave 5 points
20.07.2011
#198 by bebop cola
Over time this episode slowly looks better and better, but it still ain't great.
bebop cola gave 2 points
23.07.2011
#199 by jish wetherell
Matt can't write, he just comes up with ideas, doodles, and cashes checks.
Kepp it that way.
jish wetherell gave 1 point
Kepp it that way.
24.07.2011
#200 by Tobz
This episode had a few very funny lines in it. It wasn't as good as the first episode, but still deserving of 4 stars, (only because I can't give 3.5/5).
Tobz gave 4 points
28.07.2011
#201 by Hypnotode
ok episode. But they make Zapp too weasely.
Hypnotode gave 3 points
29.08.2011
#202 by Daxton Smalpecker
Loved it!!
Daxton Smalpecker gave 5 points
05.09.2011
#203 by Chlorine
And here it is: The single worst episode Futurama ever created. People who dislike episodes are usually dismissed as "haters" around here (which is ironic, because the negative reviews are usually much more well-written and explain clearly what seemed wrong with the episode). I never hated a Futurama episode. Yo Leela Leela was dull and with the music scenes hard to watch. But I didn't hate it, I just didn't like it at all. This one however is different. Yes, this is the one Futurama episode I hate.
Sadly, this could have been a decent episode (decent, not great). The Zapp b-movie-ish cartoon strips were funny. The chamber of understanding was great. Zapp himself usually is funny. However, in this episode he's not. He is portrayed as a manipulating, self-pitying wimp. That's not how I see him. I see him as a wimp who is dellusional about just that - which is the very thing that makes him funny.
Here however, he tricks Leela into having sex with him. Since when is he that smart? Since when does he accept that he won't score with Leela under normal circumstances?
But now a much more important question: Why does Leela not even hesitate the slightest bit when that lame V-Giny thing (yes, I get the references) wants them to have sex for some illogical reason? In the last episode, even if it was flawed, there was a lot of emotional development between Fry and Leela. And now she just has sex with the man she despises IN FRONT OF HIM? Did the writer of this episode actually see a Futurama episode before?
Add to that lines like "this seems like a good place to take a dump" and I'm out. Thank God the other episodes of this season weren't as awful, but this one still caused a lot of damage.
Chlorine gave 1 point
Sadly, this could have been a decent episode (decent, not great). The Zapp b-movie-ish cartoon strips were funny. The chamber of understanding was great. Zapp himself usually is funny. However, in this episode he's not. He is portrayed as a manipulating, self-pitying wimp. That's not how I see him. I see him as a wimp who is dellusional about just that - which is the very thing that makes him funny.
Here however, he tricks Leela into having sex with him. Since when is he that smart? Since when does he accept that he won't score with Leela under normal circumstances?
But now a much more important question: Why does Leela not even hesitate the slightest bit when that lame V-Giny thing (yes, I get the references) wants them to have sex for some illogical reason? In the last episode, even if it was flawed, there was a lot of emotional development between Fry and Leela. And now she just has sex with the man she despises IN FRONT OF HIM? Did the writer of this episode actually see a Futurama episode before?
Add to that lines like "this seems like a good place to take a dump" and I'm out. Thank God the other episodes of this season weren't as awful, but this one still caused a lot of damage.
06.09.2011
#204 by snip snap
This is the worst Futurama episode I've seen and I've seen nearly all of them. Leela, Fry and Bran were out of character. Most of the jokes were about sex and not very witty. I seriously wonder how this episode's script was approved. No good.
snip snap gave 2 points
28.09.2011
#205 by Fry&Leela
Horrible! It was bad enough having Leela somewhat fall for Zappa. But it have them have sex at the end in front of Fry? Just ... No, they could have done way better. Plus even for being dehydrated Leela seemed a bit out of character. I gave it a 1 :p
Fry&Leela gave 1 point
05.10.2011
#206 by Isaac
Some good jokes, but terrible characterizations of Leela, Zap, and Fry.
Isaac gave 1 point
29.10.2011
#207 by Speisz
I don't want to repeat what Chlorine has said in #204. That post exactly represents how I see this episode. The inconsistencies in Zapp's, Leela's & Fry's characters are unique among all episodes and against Futurama's nature.
Speisz gave 1 point
30.10.2011
#208 by Lamusiqe13
Again, this isn't the best episode. The ending was unnecessary. The only part I liked was when Zapp confessed to everything he did, and even then, that seemed dragged out. Other than that, it was a total fail.
Lamusiqe13 gave 2 points
12.11.2011
#209 by christurd finkel
Wow, even better than Family Guy right here... well.. maybe.
christurd finkel gave 5 points
13.01.2012
#210 by riik
zapp = 5. ALWAYS
riik gave 5 points
23.01.2012
#211 by Someone
The pathetic Zap is indeed always a 5!
Someone gave 5 points
27.01.2012
#212 by Mayday Parade
I don't even need to say how horrible this episode is. I'd say the whole website agrees on it. Or, at least, the whole website who's seen a single episode of the original run.
Mayday Parade gave 1 point
18.02.2012
#213 by Quote
It doesn't deserve such a low rate. There are a lot of fine Zap one-liners in this episode!
Quote gave 5 points
27.02.2012
#214 by Refg
Accept it for what it is. A funny as hell episode
Refg gave 5 points
10.03.2012
#215 by santiago_76
This is my second review, but ill maintain my score so it shouldn't change the average score.
How on earthis this 54% people? Really? this episode of ZAP!!! His own transcredible back story? Child-like Fry!!! Fry's actor is 12! Funny!!! this is up there with the NU-CHA-CHOS episode!
5 / 5
santiago_76 gave 5 points
How on earthis this 54% people? Really? this episode of ZAP!!! His own transcredible back story? Child-like Fry!!! Fry's actor is 12! Funny!!! this is up there with the NU-CHA-CHOS episode!
5 / 5
20.03.2012
#216 by BaronHaynes
Bizarre, stuttering plot randomly interspersed with Zapp Brannigan shorts that ends kind of...rape-ily. The idea of V-GINY being a pervert is clever, but no matter how you frame it, the episode ends with Leela and Zapp being forced to have sex or else they'll be killed. I just...what?
No episode of Futurama has ever been this disjointed or unpleasant. Even The Cryonic Woman doesn't really come close. There are funny moments in it, but I feel dirty after watching it.
BaronHaynes gave 1 point
No episode of Futurama has ever been this disjointed or unpleasant. Even The Cryonic Woman doesn't really come close. There are funny moments in it, but I feel dirty after watching it.
21.06.2012
#217 by BringerOfPie
A weak episode in the "transition" phase to Comedy Central in which the writers are having too much fun suddenly being able to get away with more "edgy" material than on Fox than actually writing the episode well. Zapp is still funny and in classic form here, but that's about it. Everything else is shock value over quality humor.
BringerOfPie gave 2 points
20.07.2012
#218 by DTP
I though rebirth was okay. Don't get me wrong, it had some serious problems, but it was understandable considering they had to conclude an entire movie. This one was just...bad.
The sex jokes were out of control, which is okay if done well, but didn't seem necessary and weren't all that funny. The leela/zap part at the end didn't bother me too much, but for people who really love the fry/leela stuff I can see how it would upset them. That was a really big part of the original run and they just kind of threw it under the rug.
Overall, it was bad. A few funny moments, but it was almost like the writers were disrespecting the show.
DTP gave 1 point
The sex jokes were out of control, which is okay if done well, but didn't seem necessary and weren't all that funny. The leela/zap part at the end didn't bother me too much, but for people who really love the fry/leela stuff I can see how it would upset them. That was a really big part of the original run and they just kind of threw it under the rug.
Overall, it was bad. A few funny moments, but it was almost like the writers were disrespecting the show.
26.07.2012
#219 by GammonMan
Season 7 gets off to a rocky start, but eventually refinds is classic groove. One of the best things about Futurama is that they put the characters first, and the gags second. Having Leela and Zapp hook up in this episode is bad writing, and an insult to the established storyline. It would have made more sense for Leela to let the Earth be destroyed rather than ever sleep with Zapp again.
GammonMan gave 1 point
13.01.2014
#220 by Awesomeguy
To much naked scences of Zapp and Leela.
Awesomeguy gave 3 points
24.06.2016
#221 by Shaneb
Stupid, crude, and painfully unfunny.
Shaneb gave 2 points
18.04.2017
#222 by BlitzPhoenix98
Good lord... I have never seen so much hate for an episode that isn't really afraid to step out of its comfort zone. First off, yes - In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela is crude, it's silly, but also, it's mature. Much like how The Simpsons have done it themselves (Natural Born Kissers) and the episode has been well received, I don't see why is it that people now have to take out the hate on Futurama. Cartoon nudity and maturity is a good thing. Yes, I get the V-GINY, Poopiter and "That world that can't be mentioned in polite company" jokes have turned off a majority of people, but you have to remind yourself that Futurama, much like The Simpsons and South Park, per se -- is a cartoon made for adults. And if that's what they were going for here, they ticked every mark. It's raunchy. It's crude. But it's also funny.
...and that being said however, it is not without multiple flaws, so now it's time to address the elephant in the room.
This episode, by far, has the worst characterization of Zapp Brannigan and partially even Leela. First off, while Zapp is known for being a dumb, rather clumsy and incompetent character, in this episode his character is completely destroyed. He is now a shallow and pathetic version of his former self - literally being afraid of Leela and not even trying to make her feel like he cares. Like, come on! He has a legitimate crush on her, so why couldn't he have said it normally? Even if Leela were to slap him for saying it, at least he would take the risk! And the fact Leela was slowly falling in love with him and forgetting about Fry was almost would've made this episode an abomination, but luckily the 3rd act made it up with Leela standing up and showing her commanding aura once again. And while many despised the ending, I found it ok and fitting given its mature context.
So it's basically a 50/50 episode, but I lean more towards positive here and it provided enough laughs despite its terrible characterization of a loveable anti-hero, so 6/10 it is.
BlitzPhoenix98 gave 3 points
...and that being said however, it is not without multiple flaws, so now it's time to address the elephant in the room.
This episode, by far, has the worst characterization of Zapp Brannigan and partially even Leela. First off, while Zapp is known for being a dumb, rather clumsy and incompetent character, in this episode his character is completely destroyed. He is now a shallow and pathetic version of his former self - literally being afraid of Leela and not even trying to make her feel like he cares. Like, come on! He has a legitimate crush on her, so why couldn't he have said it normally? Even if Leela were to slap him for saying it, at least he would take the risk! And the fact Leela was slowly falling in love with him and forgetting about Fry was almost would've made this episode an abomination, but luckily the 3rd act made it up with Leela standing up and showing her commanding aura once again. And while many despised the ending, I found it ok and fitting given its mature context.
So it's basically a 50/50 episode, but I lean more towards positive here and it provided enough laughs despite its terrible characterization of a loveable anti-hero, so 6/10 it is.
23.12.2021
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