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Episode Reviews
Short Summary
Lethal InspectionFirst aired 07/22/10
Rank: 43/124
Reviews: 172
Rating: 86%
Bender learns that he suffers from a mortal manufacturing defect.
#1 by jeremy Fein
Every season of every show that I have ever seen there is just one episode that isn't my bag. For Futurama I could go over and over for seasons 1-5 which epsiode I didn't like and this one was not my bag. I tired to get into it but Hermes and Bender together don't work as good and bender and Fry. The fact that Hermes was inspector 5 and tried to prove a point that Bender is Bender......Just doesn't work for me.
jeremy Fein gave 2 points
23.07.2010
#2 by Seymour_My_Hero
While not the best episode of the season so far, I must admit it had plenty of laugh out loud moments and the ending was incredibly sweet and touched me :)
Seymour_My_Hero gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#3 by Lucky Monkey
Hermes best lines ever:
"It's a calculator. I ate it to gain its power."
"... suicide isn't necessarily the answer!"
Instant classic episode.
Lucky Monkey gave 5 points
"It's a calculator. I ate it to gain its power."
"... suicide isn't necessarily the answer!"
Instant classic episode.
23.07.2010
#4 by flesheatingbull
What a great episode. I thought that it was funny like the original series, with background jokes, as well as small jokes that just pass you by.
I like that it was a canon episode too. Here we learned a lot about Bender and his past, as well as a little about Hermes.
flesheatingbull gave 5 points
I like that it was a canon episode too. Here we learned a lot about Bender and his past, as well as a little about Hermes.
23.07.2010
#5 by Zilex
While not perfect, this episode felt like true Futurama. It did not try to throw in too many jokes, and the pacing felt just right. We are very close to getting a perfect episode.
Zilex gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#6 by Anthony
Im glad to see the episodes are getting better. I could see that hermes was inspector 5 pretty much from the begining. There could have been a bit more of Leela attempting to file. Zoidberg's line, "You call that an ink defense?" was clasic, and made the episode. I would give it a 8.5 outta 10 but we only have a 5 pt scale so 4 of 5.
Anthony gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#7 by Sheriff222
Defenitly my favorite episode of the season although i missed the duh-vinchi code one. Really felt like the old futurama.
Sheriff222 gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#8 by Mullen
Good episode, but the ending was basically the same as "Leela's Homeworld" except, well, not as good.
Mullen gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#9 by Gorky
Beautiful episode. The Hermes-Bender pairing really worked, and the ending gave me a nice, "Leela's Homeworld" sort of vibe. This may have been the best episode of the season so far.
Gorky gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#10 by Bender's#1Girl
This was a very great episode. We got to see where Bender was made and learned that him a Hermes are now really good friends. I thought Bender looked really cute as a baby. I'm glad Hermes didn't trow him away and instead overided the defect.
Bender's#1Girl gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#11 by Guy
Who sings that song at the end? Any answers??
Guy gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#12 by John Pirruccello
Another very solid Futurama episode. I didn't think it was the best of the new season, but it really felt like Futurama. Overall the episode was good, not great, but the ending was excellent.
John Pirruccello gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#13 by 420dude
After last weeks episode and now this week it's official: FUTRAMA'S BACK BABY!
This one had it all, and it somehow only starred Hermes and Bender. Loads of continuity with respect to whom Bender and Hermes really are. Also it had lots of refrences to old shows and characters that felt fresh. In reguards to the adorable character driven flashback at the end, you almost made me cry and laugh at the same time.
Futurama team, Bravo. And welcome back.
420dude gave 5 points
This one had it all, and it somehow only starred Hermes and Bender. Loads of continuity with respect to whom Bender and Hermes really are. Also it had lots of refrences to old shows and characters that felt fresh. In reguards to the adorable character driven flashback at the end, you almost made me cry and laugh at the same time.
Futurama team, Bravo. And welcome back.
23.07.2010
#14 by Froid
Pretty cool adventure, and showed a little more about Hermes' character. I really liked how the ending worked out :)
Froid gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#15 by Kornography
Best episode of the season by far. Very funny, and somewhat touching. I'd definitley put this up with some of the classics for sure.
Kornography gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#16 by Bonder
Hermes is the worst main character on the show, but Bender helps to carry the episode.
Bonder gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#17 by bendersfender
Best Episode yet in my opinion. As soon as I saw Ken Keeler was the Executive producer I new this one was going to be good. he has not done one bad episode in the original five seasons! wish he did all the episodes! love the bender/Hermes team. Did not like the beginning war sequence that much. I think Futurama is finally starting to get good :)
bendersfender gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#18 by ransomedbyfire
Best episode yet. It had plenty of jokes that were funny without feeling forced and did not rely on shallow sexual humor. Instead, the humor felt more like old Futurama.
It showcased the characters' true original personalities while exposing a new side of Bender in the face of mortality whithout contradicting the Bender we know and love. And it revealed aspects of Hermes' character that made me proud for once to be in a field so closely akin to accounting.
The pacing also seemed alot more like old Futurama, and I felt that the authors had put more time into writing and carrying out the jokes in this episode, resulting in a higher quality final product.
As for the sentimentality of the episode, it was quite a large dose of something I feel this season has been missing. Its core storyline (the revelation of Hermes involvement in Bender's life) reminded me somewhat of "Leela's Homeworld".
If Futurama can keep up the many good aspects of this episode in future shows, I will be very happy. I feel like maybe - just maybe - it's finally back!
ransomedbyfire gave 5 points
It showcased the characters' true original personalities while exposing a new side of Bender in the face of mortality whithout contradicting the Bender we know and love. And it revealed aspects of Hermes' character that made me proud for once to be in a field so closely akin to accounting.
The pacing also seemed alot more like old Futurama, and I felt that the authors had put more time into writing and carrying out the jokes in this episode, resulting in a higher quality final product.
As for the sentimentality of the episode, it was quite a large dose of something I feel this season has been missing. Its core storyline (the revelation of Hermes involvement in Bender's life) reminded me somewhat of "Leela's Homeworld".
If Futurama can keep up the many good aspects of this episode in future shows, I will be very happy. I feel like maybe - just maybe - it's finally back!
23.07.2010
#19 by John
Awesome! Lots of great moments. I loved the part where Bender pointed out that Hermes wasn't looking at the cool explosion.
John gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#20 by Treg
It wasn't a bad episode.
We see the 2nd or 3rd version of the origin of Bender. But this time he is built in baby form.. so um.. he grows. I guess they were referencing the "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" episode, which equally made no sense heh.
This episode had it's own actual story without the aid of constant current event references and random vulgarity for no other reason other than just because they can write vulgarity.
So.. step in the right direction I suppose.
Treg gave 3 points
We see the 2nd or 3rd version of the origin of Bender. But this time he is built in baby form.. so um.. he grows. I guess they were referencing the "Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" episode, which equally made no sense heh.
This episode had it's own actual story without the aid of constant current event references and random vulgarity for no other reason other than just because they can write vulgarity.
So.. step in the right direction I suppose.
23.07.2010
#21 by X
A strong episode with a few continuity problems:
(1) We've seen Bender on the assembly line before and he wasn't a baby. (How does that even work?)
(2) Bender never had a backup copy. In Bendin' in the Wind, his body was crippled and he took it very, very hard and thought his life was over.
Other than that, I think this is the first classic of the new season. Aside from the humor and pacing, the animation and background designs have improved greatly from the first few episodes. It looks like everyone, not just the writers, are finally back in the saddle.
X gave 5 points
(1) We've seen Bender on the assembly line before and he wasn't a baby. (How does that even work?)
(2) Bender never had a backup copy. In Bendin' in the Wind, his body was crippled and he took it very, very hard and thought his life was over.
Other than that, I think this is the first classic of the new season. Aside from the humor and pacing, the animation and background designs have improved greatly from the first few episodes. It looks like everyone, not just the writers, are finally back in the saddle.
23.07.2010
#22 by Luke Durett
An above decent episode- not the best of the new season, but not the worst either. The ending of course, was very sweet, but even more surprising was the poignant scene between Bender and Hermes when Bender began punching the wall. It was a very emotionally mature moment that didn't try to hide behind jokes.
The jokes lacked a little bit here, but the ones that were good were all very good, but at many points I found myself waiting to laugh again. Recommended for any Futurama fan.
Luke Durett gave 4 points
The jokes lacked a little bit here, but the ones that were good were all very good, but at many points I found myself waiting to laugh again. Recommended for any Futurama fan.
23.07.2010
#23 by Max
The telephone booth, the beholder and the alien code makes this a realy futurama episode. Also it have clever jokes and nerd quotes.
Max gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#24 by Kyle
Good episode, probably tied with Duh-Vinci Code for my favorite of the new season. Felt like it could have fit in with the older seasons, but I have a few complaints. We've already seen Bender on the assembly line, and these new episodes very heavily contradict the old ones at times. One thing I always liked about Futurama was it was a rare cartoon with coherency and consistency throughout the episodes.
I feel like we're being re-introduced to all the characters and once that is done we are going to see episodes much more along the lines of what we used to have, and we'll see some story arcs appear. But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the episode.
Kyle gave 4 points
I feel like we're being re-introduced to all the characters and once that is done we are going to see episodes much more along the lines of what we used to have, and we'll see some story arcs appear. But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the episode.
23.07.2010
#25 by blokester
As far as this season goes this was sadly one of the funnier episodes,
futurama is dead as of now... I looked into it, all the writers so far, are either new to futurama, or bad writers.... attack of the killer app was written by one of the better writers...
I'm baffled why this is...
however it gives me hope that maybe once the veteran writers start writing again the series will truly be revived
blokester gave 3 points
futurama is dead as of now... I looked into it, all the writers so far, are either new to futurama, or bad writers.... attack of the killer app was written by one of the better writers...
I'm baffled why this is...
however it gives me hope that maybe once the veteran writers start writing again the series will truly be revived
23.07.2010
#26 by Arkley
A genuinely excellent episode that took me back to the time of Futurama's prime. The jokes weren't as frequent or as funny as some of the episodes of this season, but it eschewed the maligned - and largely outdated - pop culture references of the current season in favour of a good story. Although it did mess with the show's continuity a little (if Bender thought he could never really die, why was he trying to use a suicide booth in the pilot?) the heart and soul of Futurama was right here.
Arkley gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#27 by Darren
If you don't get the joke of Bender saying "Let's get brick-faced!" then you aren't a true Futurama geek. This was definitely a fun episode to watch.
Darren gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#28 by Cherry4812
I love futurama and this episode was good. I thought the ending was really good but I want to know who sang that song at the end! I know it's a children's nursery rhyme but who sings that version? I really liked it.
Cherry4812 gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#29 by anonymous
best ep of the new season without a doubt. it had good jokes and the montage at the end was great.
anonymous gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#30 by jason jones
this episode was pretty good. although it seemed to have no sub plot. it was dumb the way nothing else was going on. most of it was uninteresting. but the end was great. they should really take more time writing the stories so the episodes turn out better. every episode so far this season could have been great with a little help. futurama rules!!!
jason jones gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#31 by The Professy
Great episode! I loved the killbots in this one. I hope this continues!
The Professy gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#32 by futurama
overall good episode... very funny
futurama gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#33 by Infosquito
I thought everything worked really well. I love the pairings that they've done the last two episodes. (Fry and Farnsworth) (Bender and Hermes)
Infosquito gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#34 by Flexo
Great episode! I loved Bender and his talk about how great he was [just like the old Bender!] "I'm Bender D*****!"
Flexo gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#35 by Stamahawk
hahahahaha
Stamahawk gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#36 by Josh B
Episodes like this (with incredible and moving endings, but still make you laugh) make me love Futurama even more! It seriously still blows my mind that Futurama is back! Can't wait for more eps, its gonna be fun on a bun!
Josh B gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#37 by Anonymous
The season's best episode yet! Please, Futurama, keep this type of quality up!
Anonymous gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#38 by Ryan
I thought that this was a pretty funny episode and the best one yet. Again like in the Duh Vinchi Code episode it didn't rely on just sex jokes. This one felt like a normal episode. The Zoidburg like with the ink was great! It just missed the Curly "wooboboo". Just on a side note all the voice actors, Matt, David X., and writers/directors are going to be at Comic-Con like every year this Saturday and looks to be a awsome thing to see.
Ryan gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#39 by Bubble Gum
This ep was just as good as ones from the original run. Loved the return visit to the Central Buracracy, and a Hermy heavy ep that was great. 5/5
Bubble Gum gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#40 by Hoot Hoot
Started out slow, but picked up to become a very good episode. I was glad to see that the B stories are slowly coming back, because they really do help with pacing and help to keep episodes from feeling too drawn out. The ending was pretty nice too - I agree with what someone said earlier, the ending had quite a Leela's Homeworld vibe. One of the better episodes this season. REALLY looking forward to "The Late Philip J. Fry", it should be a great one.
Hoot Hoot gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#41 by Brock Baker
This season just keeps getting better and better. The best Bender story in years. Loved all the background gags, caught a bunch of them during the second viewing. I especially enjoyed how Mexico hasn't advanced much 1,000 from now. "Ay! Cantina Turner". Nothing negative really to say about this episode. Really looking forward to next week's episode, supposedly it's "the Emmy shot".
Season 6 standards: 5/5
Series standards: 4/5
Brock Baker gave 5 points
Season 6 standards: 5/5
Series standards: 4/5
23.07.2010
#42 by stef
while I'm starting to miss the delivery aspect of the show, I must admit that this episode was sweet and wonderful and I do appreciate the fact that this season is attempting to flesh out the characters a little more (first hermes-featured episode in a looonnngggg time)
stef gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#43 by spoc
The song is "Little Bird" by Elizabeth Mitchell, everyone.
By far the best episode of the new season and rockets into the top 25% of all episodes. What the episode lacked in b-story it made up for in the depth of Hermes and Bender. This episode made me laugh, tear up and feel warm and fuzzy.
spoc gave 5 points
By far the best episode of the new season and rockets into the top 25% of all episodes. What the episode lacked in b-story it made up for in the depth of Hermes and Bender. This episode made me laugh, tear up and feel warm and fuzzy.
23.07.2010
#44 by Joe
This episode was great, probably the best so far of this season. Season 6 is getting better as it goes along.
Joe gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#45 by CDMC
once again nice episode! good end.
CDMC gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#46 by Lethroles
Best episode of the season so far.
"Winner of the silver medal in the mexican-american war" had me rolling on the floor laughing. "We're gonna get fired" "Did anybody say `fire�?" was terrific as well.
Lethroles gave 5 points
"Winner of the silver medal in the mexican-american war" had me rolling on the floor laughing. "We're gonna get fired" "Did anybody say `fire�?" was terrific as well.
23.07.2010
#47 by Gotlead
This episode is by far the best so far and is striking a little closer to home when it compares to the older ones, but it still isnt as good as sting or godfellas or luck of the frirish...
Gotlead gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#48 by magnus
A really nice futurama episode. Probably a classic. Still i wanted to see more of the other characters, give me more multiplot episodes!
magnus gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#49 by Lord_Krull
A decent episode. Wasn't full of jokes and background gags like the last two episodes, but instead had the emotion that hasn't really been conveyed this season. A very predictable ending, it was still very sweet. Loved the 12 hour limboing though :)
Lord_Krull gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#50 by Barry
Easily the best episode of the season. It's also in the same ballpark as the best eps of the entire series, with a great story, lots of laughs, and expert comedic timing.
They missed an easy way to reconcile Bender's sudden discovery of his backup unit with the rest of the series, by having him hear about the backup unit on the news, for instance (which would have been a great excuse for putting in some Morbo one-liners). Without tying this in to the series history, it leaves a lot of unanswered questions (as others above have already mentioned).
If the episode had been a bit longer, they could have played up the B arc with Leela's filing failures a bit more - I'm guessing they wrote and maybe even animated more scenes but cut them for time. (Extra scenes on the DVD, mayhaps?)
But if those are the only flaws I can find with this episode, we really do have some classic Futurama on our hands. Great job, folks!
Barry gave 5 points
They missed an easy way to reconcile Bender's sudden discovery of his backup unit with the rest of the series, by having him hear about the backup unit on the news, for instance (which would have been a great excuse for putting in some Morbo one-liners). Without tying this in to the series history, it leaves a lot of unanswered questions (as others above have already mentioned).
If the episode had been a bit longer, they could have played up the B arc with Leela's filing failures a bit more - I'm guessing they wrote and maybe even animated more scenes but cut them for time. (Extra scenes on the DVD, mayhaps?)
But if those are the only flaws I can find with this episode, we really do have some classic Futurama on our hands. Great job, folks!
23.07.2010
#51 by suicidejockey333
Best new episode so far.....enjoyed the small jokes that can pass you by, and the characters personalities seemed more like they were in the old series.....keep up the good work
suicidejockey333 gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#52 by AdrenalinDragon
It was very good! The only slightly weak part of the whole episode was the first act, but other than that it was superb! I loved the pairing of Hermes and Bender together, it was funny and good character development for those two. Although I got the twist really early in the episode, the ending still touched me.
The humour was top notch and the Killbots were funny, plus the Leela subplot was decent too. I also liked how they revisted the Central Bureuacracy, and we finally have a third act that is decent in the new season! Overall, a solid 5 out of 5 and it definatly felt like "classic" Futurama almost the whole way.
AdrenalinDragon gave 5 points
The humour was top notch and the Killbots were funny, plus the Leela subplot was decent too. I also liked how they revisted the Central Bureuacracy, and we finally have a third act that is decent in the new season! Overall, a solid 5 out of 5 and it definatly felt like "classic" Futurama almost the whole way.
23.07.2010
#53 by Coffee
I didn't particularly enjoy the first 5 episodes of this season and honestly, I was beginning to lose faith. But, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. It feels like a big step in the right direction. And I can forgive the continuity error (Bender's assembly has been shown before, I believe).
My only gripe with this episode was the lack of side-story. We didn't see Fry and the rest of the gang again right up until the last moments. But seeing as everything had gone to anarchy without Hermes, what was shown was perfectly adequate. It didn't take away from the episode to not see the others much.
I'm glad they've dropped the crude humour which was so heavily used in the first few episodes. It seems they've got that out of their system.
This feels much more like the Futurama I know and love. Characters are in character, writing is getting back in the old groove, humour is much closer to what it used to be. I give this episode a 4 out of 5. Overall, I'm very happy with it, but I'm saving a 5 for something really special. I'm looking forward to next week's episode. It just might be a 5.
Coffee gave 4 points
My only gripe with this episode was the lack of side-story. We didn't see Fry and the rest of the gang again right up until the last moments. But seeing as everything had gone to anarchy without Hermes, what was shown was perfectly adequate. It didn't take away from the episode to not see the others much.
I'm glad they've dropped the crude humour which was so heavily used in the first few episodes. It seems they've got that out of their system.
This feels much more like the Futurama I know and love. Characters are in character, writing is getting back in the old groove, humour is much closer to what it used to be. I give this episode a 4 out of 5. Overall, I'm very happy with it, but I'm saving a 5 for something really special. I'm looking forward to next week's episode. It just might be a 5.
23.07.2010
#54 by Nick
What a great episode. It was refreshing to see Hermes as the star of an episode, it had great jokes, and it had the emotional component that had been missing from the episodes so far this season.
Nick gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#55 by JoeBlo
Brilliant work, leaves that nice feeling at the end, best one so far and a classic feel to it.
JoeBlo gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#56 by James
I think the episodes of this season have been getting steadily better and this one definitely felt more like a traditional episode. It would've been nice to see more of Planet Express trying to cope without Hermes but I guess with time constraints that wasn't possible. Also I thought the bit at the end that gave away Hermes' role in the whole thing could've stopped after the conveyor belt scene without explaining that he'd removed the file etc (that would have been obvious). Just showing that part would have been more touching I think.
James gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#57 by Morbo
This is the first episode of the current season that I truly enjoyed. This is very close to classic Futurama. Hopefully many of the future episodes can retain the quality that this one did.
Morbo gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#58 by Alyssa
Humor mixed in with a bit of heart- it is the magic combo that is futurama and I think this episode did just that :D.
Alyssa gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#59 by WadeTyhon
An absolutely wonderful episode. I don't see how anything else this season could possibly measure up. And the Bender-Hermes team was surprisingly successful.
Almost on par with the back story of Fry and Leela's childhood (luck of the fryish, leela's homeworld)This look back at Hermes and Bender was a perfect addition to the series.
WadeTyhon gave 5 points
Almost on par with the back story of Fry and Leela's childhood (luck of the fryish, leela's homeworld)This look back at Hermes and Bender was a perfect addition to the series.
23.07.2010
#60 by Chuck Taylor
I love futurama but its a very original but bland episode. Still no complaints though
Chuck Taylor gave 3 points
23.07.2010
#61 by Gephe
Great Episode! This past season has been pretty much an alternating pattern of good-bad-good-bad. This episode was definitely one of my favorites! Just about as good as the first one.
Gephe gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#62 by djdesign
good episode! Any idea who sings the cover of "fly through my window" at the end of this episode?
djdesign gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#63 by Terranigma
yujuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Terranigma gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#64 by Zack Crow
Futurama NEVER gets a sound-selection wrong. "Little Bird" was a perfect song to close this episode on. I wish they would come out with an album or something.
Best episode of the season, in my opinion - even though it started off incredibly slow in my opinion. The war-reenactment scenes didn't quite work for me, but the subsequent story between Bender and Hermes was surprisingly great. Totally saw the ending coming once Hermes said he'd 'hack' into the computer, but I was still pleased at how they wrapped the whole story together. I really hope the writers realize that they can make some emotionally powerful stuff and run with that instead of over the top sex humor seen in Proposition Infinity.
Zack Crow gave 5 points
Best episode of the season, in my opinion - even though it started off incredibly slow in my opinion. The war-reenactment scenes didn't quite work for me, but the subsequent story between Bender and Hermes was surprisingly great. Totally saw the ending coming once Hermes said he'd 'hack' into the computer, but I was still pleased at how they wrapped the whole story together. I really hope the writers realize that they can make some emotionally powerful stuff and run with that instead of over the top sex humor seen in Proposition Infinity.
23.07.2010
#65 by Reubox
This was a great episode with wonderful character development, a plot and an original story. It's great when writers develop something original and focus on their characters while avoiding current events. This episode was a breath of fresh air.
Reubox gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#66 by TriforceBun
My favorite episode of the season thus far. There're a ton of nice background and subtle gags ("Let's get brick-faced," the death certificate guy from a past episode), and we get more development on Hermes and Bender than we've gotten in a very long time.
The episode could've been a tad funnier, but all things considered, that's a minor complaint.
Sort of between a 4 and 5 for me, but I'll be generous today since I'm a fan of Hermes episodes and this was particularly charming. More episodes of the show should have this style of writing.
TriforceBun gave 5 points
The episode could've been a tad funnier, but all things considered, that's a minor complaint.
Sort of between a 4 and 5 for me, but I'll be generous today since I'm a fan of Hermes episodes and this was particularly charming. More episodes of the show should have this style of writing.
23.07.2010
#67 by Barry
Another episode that really feels like the classics. In fact, it's better than some of the classics!
Barry gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#68 by Jor-EL (MOS)
A little weird that Hermes and Bender were main characters but still really fun nonetheless. Also, if the killbots can just shoot Bender to make limbo music, how the hell were they supposed to kill him?
Jor-EL (MOS) gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#69 by wilyfish
I didn't think that a Bender/Hermes pairing would work out for an episode, but it really did here. Tons of jokes, great directing and music here. Terrific script.
I think that the reenactment at the beginning went for too long (4 minutes?!) and wasn't that funny. I would've liked to have some of that cut for more of Leela's B-story. But that's really my only complaint about this episode.
wilyfish gave 5 points
I think that the reenactment at the beginning went for too long (4 minutes?!) and wasn't that funny. I would've liked to have some of that cut for more of Leela's B-story. But that's really my only complaint about this episode.
23.07.2010
#70 by BigFuturamaFan
Awesome episode. I give it a 10/10.
BigFuturamaFan gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#71 by Sure Win
That's 2 straight good episodes. This one was the Best of the season by Far. Classic Futurama
Sure Win gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#72 by David
I loved how the old man who was waiting on his birth certificate (in the episode "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back") now was waiting for his death certificate. and he was standing in the wrong line.
Zoidbergs ink defence was great. And the "someone said fire"-thing was funny as hell too.
Great episode!
David gave 4 points
Zoidbergs ink defence was great. And the "someone said fire"-thing was funny as hell too.
Great episode!
23.07.2010
#73 by James
Best episode of the season. Every episode of Futurama this season has been better then the last. I think people need to cut the writers of Futurama some slack. Yes, some episodes have been subpar and below average. In fact episode one, two and three were quite bad. Episode 4 felt average and five started to feel like old Futurama. However, we can't expect Futurama to be awesome at first due to a seven year hiatus.
Also, 4 movies did in fact mess with the pacing of the show. The first five episodes of the season sort of crammed everything in at the end. This episode was the first episode not to have messed up pacing or relate back to modern pop culture. (Modern culture does not work and they better ditch this idea fast. Leave that to the Simpsons or the master of pop culture, South Park.) This caused the first five episodes to feel not as great as the old Futurama.
However, every new episode has gotten better. The next episode, The Late Phillip J. Fry, will probably be one of the best if not the best episode of the season. (Hint: Emmy Shot) Its hitting its stride now. Lethal Inspection: 10/10
James gave 5 points
Also, 4 movies did in fact mess with the pacing of the show. The first five episodes of the season sort of crammed everything in at the end. This episode was the first episode not to have messed up pacing or relate back to modern pop culture. (Modern culture does not work and they better ditch this idea fast. Leave that to the Simpsons or the master of pop culture, South Park.) This caused the first five episodes to feel not as great as the old Futurama.
However, every new episode has gotten better. The next episode, The Late Phillip J. Fry, will probably be one of the best if not the best episode of the season. (Hint: Emmy Shot) Its hitting its stride now. Lethal Inspection: 10/10
23.07.2010
#74 by ben-dur
Did you say Fire?
ben-dur gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#75 by hiis5
Supreme diggity! Seems like Futurama is finally back! This episode was nice and the ending was quite touching. And the fact that Bender is almost as mortal as rest of the Planet Express made this touching episode as well. Possibly the best episode of the season and I loved it!
hiis5 gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#76 by floneus
Best episode of the season so far...having bender and hermes doing something together was a good idea!
floneus gave 4 points
23.07.2010
#77 by E1darie1
lite bit boring at begin
E1darie1 gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#78 by MovieMurderer
Simply the best this season, and hope The Late Phillip J. Fry is just as good. I forgot I was watching a Season 6 episode about halfway through.
MovieMurderer gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#79 by FuturamaFan
I really enjoyed this episode. Great ending too.
Oh, and for those who are wondering why Bender looked like a baby on the conveyor belt. Think of this way, he started out that way, then he went into another room where he was re-assembled as an adult robot. In other words, he went through different stages.
I'm sure that is the type of explanation that David X. Cohen would give.
FuturamaFan gave 5 points
Oh, and for those who are wondering why Bender looked like a baby on the conveyor belt. Think of this way, he started out that way, then he went into another room where he was re-assembled as an adult robot. In other words, he went through different stages.
I'm sure that is the type of explanation that David X. Cohen would give.
23.07.2010
#80 by ElectricZoNe
I really enjoyed this episode, especially the ending. Got to see Hermes in more depth which I enjoyed. The new episodes of Futurama just seem to be getting better and better.
A few of the things I liked about this episode were the jokes had a better flow to them. Had several ties to past episodes like the old man waiting in line at the central bureaucracy to get his birth certificate for one, and the emotional bit at the end.
A great episode it was.
ElectricZoNe gave 5 points
A few of the things I liked about this episode were the jokes had a better flow to them. Had several ties to past episodes like the old man waiting in line at the central bureaucracy to get his birth certificate for one, and the emotional bit at the end.
A great episode it was.
23.07.2010
#81 by Zoidberg
Great sentimental episode that still made me laugh. Loved the relationship between Bender and Hermes here. Many brilliant lines in this!
Zoidberg gave 5 points
23.07.2010
#82 by Yob Mosher
I really enjoyed this one! Some hilarious laugh out loud moments blended with a touching back story for Bender and Hermes.
The beauty here is since this is sci fi based animation they can really spin a good and entertaining tale and do not disappoint.
Yob Mosher gave 5 points
The beauty here is since this is sci fi based animation they can really spin a good and entertaining tale and do not disappoint.
24.07.2010
#83 by zeverken
In my opinion the best episode so far in this season! Some truly classic futurama jokes. Also the central bureaucracy is always pretty funny to me. I got the plot about hermes & bender pretty soon, but it was a nice 'emotional' ending. Reminded me about the leela-episode back in the old days. Keep up the good work!
zeverken gave 4 points
24.07.2010
#84 by nanoIam
Finally a promising episode for the new season. Characters still are altered to fit the episode, witch I don't recall happening in the original seasons.
nanoIam gave 4 points
24.07.2010
#85 by Inspector 5
A good episode, the season is certainly picking up. And bravo for the subtle, yet heavy, subversive (some would label reactionary) elements which seemed to have passed right by most viewers.
Inspector 5 gave 4 points
24.07.2010
#86 by G.I.Jose
I like how the writers are trying to mix different characters! Bender and Hermes may not be the perfect match like bender and fry but this kind of "partnership" brings fresh situations and some interesting twist and turns to the series, plus i loooveee "sappy" endings and baby bender holding his Cerveza :D Thank you inspector #5 for the gift of bender!
G.I.Jose gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#87 by SuperUnBiasedCritic
Wow -- This episode shows once again why Futurama is the best TV show on the air. What other show could have us laughing at Dr. Zoidberg's ink defense on moment, and then crying at the preciousness of this one, single life we are so fortunate to enjoy the next? It's a rare, rare thing to have a TV show remind you what a blessing life is.
SuperUnBiasedCritic gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#88 by joseraton
Finally one that felt loyal and truthful to the original series. I truly hope the rest of the season is like this.
joseraton gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#89 by Fayt660
I personally have been waiting for an episode with a huge twist and this was definitely it. Perfect in every way and definitely reminded me every bit of futurama's classic twists and jokes.
Fayt660 gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#90 by Rubin
Definitely the best episode of the season. This episode really felt like the classic futurama everyone was waiting for.
Rubin gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#91 by RafaelX9
First time this season I missed the first airing of a new Futurama episode.
In all comes down to it, it was good. My only complaint was the handling off of Leela taking over Hermes' job. Felt there should've been more jokes with that angle. Also, Bender teaming with Hermes...interesting mix, if not always funny as Fry and Bender. The re-enactment had the best moments (Sith Vs. Confederates...LOL). Most people've been talking about how this ending reminded them of LEELA'S HOMEWORLD, when it reminded more of the ending for LUCK OF THE FRYISH (although I would've picked a different song for the montage; that one just felt off for what they were trying to do). Plus, the reveal was way too obvious. Even so, a good episode.
RafaelX9 gave 4 points
In all comes down to it, it was good. My only complaint was the handling off of Leela taking over Hermes' job. Felt there should've been more jokes with that angle. Also, Bender teaming with Hermes...interesting mix, if not always funny as Fry and Bender. The re-enactment had the best moments (Sith Vs. Confederates...LOL). Most people've been talking about how this ending reminded them of LEELA'S HOMEWORLD, when it reminded more of the ending for LUCK OF THE FRYISH (although I would've picked a different song for the montage; that one just felt off for what they were trying to do). Plus, the reveal was way too obvious. Even so, a good episode.
24.07.2010
#92 by cap708g
YAAAAWN. Very lack-luster.
I smiled a few times but the ending was visible about 20% of the way into the plot. Not terrible, just not up to par in any way. Again, too many pop-culture references and too little creativity. I want new planets, new characters, and interesting revelations on human nature, not a string of predictable episodes using recycled plots and pop-culture satire.
cap708g gave 2 points
I smiled a few times but the ending was visible about 20% of the way into the plot. Not terrible, just not up to par in any way. Again, too many pop-culture references and too little creativity. I want new planets, new characters, and interesting revelations on human nature, not a string of predictable episodes using recycled plots and pop-culture satire.
24.07.2010
#93 by alienxphile
This was unfortunately one of the worst episodes in the series. Wasn't funny and the jokes just fell flat.
alienxphile gave 2 points
24.07.2010
#94 by LordNova
This was another great futurama episode. I missed it's original airing and after watching it today i would simply say, "Good old futurama!"
To the people complaining about not seeing bender as a child in the previous episodes and the lack of consistency bender was shown reverting to a childhood state in "Teenage mutant leela's hurdles" So to everyone complaining about no consistency it's a tv show about the future, i mean come on they can do anything they want to in the show. Also i felt it, in a small way, to be a parody of Battlestar galactica (newer series) if you watched it you know what i'm talking about.
LordNova gave 5 points
To the people complaining about not seeing bender as a child in the previous episodes and the lack of consistency bender was shown reverting to a childhood state in "Teenage mutant leela's hurdles" So to everyone complaining about no consistency it's a tv show about the future, i mean come on they can do anything they want to in the show. Also i felt it, in a small way, to be a parody of Battlestar galactica (newer series) if you watched it you know what i'm talking about.
24.07.2010
#95 by BoVice
Great episode. Loved the ending.
BoVice gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#96 by conditionals
One of the better Futurama episodes - a joy to watch! Leeks was still a bit off-character, but whatevs.
conditionals gave 4 points
24.07.2010
#97 by Zap Zero
Even with potential continuity problems the best yet of the new season.
The naked couple with the black bars that we first saw in the pilot....Zoidberg spreading ink everywhere. Getting to see Scruffy again, (alienise- has anyone translated that yet?)...yeah, I think it may actually be back.
Last week I was goixng to give duh-vinci a 3.5 but Morbo confronted me at laser-point and made me give it a solid 3. I gave rebirth a 4 so this one deserves a 4 as well. Not excellent but the last two weeks the writers and animators are FINALLY moving in the right derection again.
Huzzah!
Zap Zero gave 4 points
The naked couple with the black bars that we first saw in the pilot....Zoidberg spreading ink everywhere. Getting to see Scruffy again, (alienise- has anyone translated that yet?)...yeah, I think it may actually be back.
Last week I was goixng to give duh-vinci a 3.5 but Morbo confronted me at laser-point and made me give it a solid 3. I gave rebirth a 4 so this one deserves a 4 as well. Not excellent but the last two weeks the writers and animators are FINALLY moving in the right derection again.
Huzzah!
24.07.2010
#98 by U-Yank
I loved the "someone said fire"-stuff between the killbots. Especially the last one.
- Mom called off the attack. Allthough, I don't see how it's her..
- Someone said Howitzer!!
best episode of the new season, by far!
U-Yank gave 5 points
- Mom called off the attack. Allthough, I don't see how it's her..
- Someone said Howitzer!!
best episode of the new season, by far!
24.07.2010
#99 by 'bout time!
At last an episode that feels like old school Futurama - none of that Fry's an idiot, lets all have sex crap. Good story, characters that stay true to who they are, and good ending. I will be happy if the rest of the series is at least as good as this episode.
'bout time! gave 4 points
24.07.2010
#100 by Coffee
In response to Zap Zero's question about the alien language message, it says:
"Need extra cash?
Melt down your old, unwanted humans.
We pay top dollar."
Damn spam! Haha.
Coffee gave 4 points
"Need extra cash?
Melt down your old, unwanted humans.
We pay top dollar."
Damn spam! Haha.
24.07.2010
#101 by SweetZombieJesus
Dry and humourless. Where were the laughs?
SweetZombieJesus gave 1 point
24.07.2010
#102 by uncle!
Best episode of season 6 so far! We have nerd jokes, killbots and character development for Hermes (long overdue). Futurama's back! Baby!
uncle! gave 5 points
24.07.2010
#103 by Bobby couk
I like this episode, however there was a down break moment that I lost interest at one point and the ending caught my eye again. I also caught on to the advertisement in Mexico that a store was name " Adobe photo shoppe" lol
Bobby couk gave 3 points
25.07.2010
#104 by Paul
Great episode, A little predictable though with Hermes being the one.
But still loved, Especially when they limboed under the tunnel when they could of easily has Leigh flat > <
Paul gave 5 points
But still loved, Especially when they limboed under the tunnel when they could of easily has Leigh flat > <
25.07.2010
#105 by Pandora
Liked it. Improved a lot since last one. Keep it up!
Pandora gave 4 points
25.07.2010
#106 by Kohl
This episode was great also better than the last episode where Hermes was the star. And remember never call tech support
Kohl gave 5 points
25.07.2010
#107 by decrypter buddy
when u watch this episode the first letter leela gets say this "NEED
EXTRA
CASH?
MELT DOWN
YOUR OLD;
UNWANTED HUMANS.
WE PAY
TOP
DOLLAR!"
enjoy my freinds for i have ruined it for you!
decrypter buddy gave 5 points
EXTRA
CASH?
MELT DOWN
YOUR OLD;
UNWANTED HUMANS.
WE PAY
TOP
DOLLAR!"
enjoy my freinds for i have ruined it for you!
25.07.2010
#108 by Bob
Brilliant! Futurama is back in top form! I loved the Hermes/Bender storyline, and I thought the ending was touching, although I guessed who Inspector #5 was correctly.
Bob gave 5 points
25.07.2010
#109 by Whitney
The best episode of the season so far. I enjoyed every moment of it. There were a lot of great jokes. Bender skipping was hilarious. And the ending tugged at the heartstrings just enough to enjoy but not too much as in Jurassic Bark. Perfect all around, I'd say.
Whitney gave 5 points
25.07.2010
#110 by vc
being there, done that. Com'on something new please.
vc gave 2 points
25.07.2010
#111 by East York
Loved it! The ending was fantastic, what song was that? "Some one said Fire!" Ha!
East York gave 5 points
26.07.2010
#112 by T
Had plenty of funny spots and had a terrific ending!
T gave 5 points
26.07.2010
#113 by Chelie
"You call that an ink defense!!!" hahah I love Zoidberg. Pretty solid episode.
Chelie gave 5 points
26.07.2010
#114 by Jacko
Meh. I didn't hate it, but after six new episodes, I can't help but conclude that the magic is gone. It doesn't help that Comedy Central airs the new eps back-to-back with eps from the original run; the new ones don't hold up well next to even mediocre originals. Comedy Central = pet cemetery. Sometimes dead is better.
Jacko gave 2 points
26.07.2010
#115 by Paul
I just cant stop watching this one over and over, I think it really caught the characters again. 5/5
Paul gave 5 points
26.07.2010
#116 by Zack
The big reveal can be seen coming ten minutes early, deflating the impact, and the end music, which seems to be trying to capture the emotion of the final moments of the 'Leela's Homeworld' episode, is quite lame in comparison to the better song at the end of that one.
That said, there are quite a few hilarious moments in the middle of the episode, and it is not the worst of the new episodes by any means.
Zack gave 3 points
That said, there are quite a few hilarious moments in the middle of the episode, and it is not the worst of the new episodes by any means.
26.07.2010
#117 by 4LegsGood
Easily the best episode of the season.
I LOVE HERMES!!!!!! Absolutely brilliant, perfect episode. The pace was great, the humor was hilarious, the heart was there, Hermes ROCKS, and he and Bender in a buddy ep was so much fun.
I couldn't ask for more. I've loved the new season, but this is the first episode that I think really shines. I'd rank it in the top 10 ever, up there with Farnsworth's Parabox and the rest of the classics.
Thanks soooooo much!!!!!!
4LG
4LegsGood gave 5 points
I LOVE HERMES!!!!!! Absolutely brilliant, perfect episode. The pace was great, the humor was hilarious, the heart was there, Hermes ROCKS, and he and Bender in a buddy ep was so much fun.
I couldn't ask for more. I've loved the new season, but this is the first episode that I think really shines. I'd rank it in the top 10 ever, up there with Farnsworth's Parabox and the rest of the classics.
Thanks soooooo much!!!!!!
4LG
26.07.2010
#118 by Rene
First episode of the new season I have watched a second time.
Classic! I hope this type of quality is what we can expect from the rest of the season.
Rene gave 5 points
Classic! I hope this type of quality is what we can expect from the rest of the season.
26.07.2010
#119 by Fry-Hole
Overall I enjoyed this episode the most out of the new series. The charicters feel the closest they have to themselfs since seires 4 (especially Leelas freak out when they got back)
The jokes were funny (ink defence in particular) and ending was sweet if predictable and had an emotional envolvment the other episodes thus far have lacked. (and baby Bender was CUUUUTE)
I do want to say this though. About Fry being too stupid? have any of you SEEN 'The day the earth stood stupid' or Mars University, or Roswell that ends well??
Fry is as stupid as the story requires, much like Homer in the Simpsons. Deal with it.
Fry-Hole gave 4 points
The jokes were funny (ink defence in particular) and ending was sweet if predictable and had an emotional envolvment the other episodes thus far have lacked. (and baby Bender was CUUUUTE)
I do want to say this though. About Fry being too stupid? have any of you SEEN 'The day the earth stood stupid' or Mars University, or Roswell that ends well??
Fry is as stupid as the story requires, much like Homer in the Simpsons. Deal with it.
26.07.2010
#120 by PeteRFNY
The folks that called this episode weak, gave it a bad review or hated it will never be happy no matter what Futurama does this season. This was a GREAT episode, I've re-watched it over and over. It was wonderfully written, had a strong emotional payoff at the end, had Bender be more like "classic" Bender (and not the crappy way they've made him act since the movies), no unnecessary volgarity, no heavy-handed eco-preaching crap and great use of Hermes. If they stay on this path then Season 7 will be great. No backsteps, now!
PeteRFNY gave 5 points
27.07.2010
#121 by zapp_zoidberg
Perfect! Not less than a perfect episode - fun and intelligent. Up with the best there ever were. People who gave that episode 2 or 3 and still complain how futurama is not the futurama they once allegedly liked most likely grew too stupid in the years between to still appreciate futurama. Or maybe the never liked it and just forget it, what do I know. It's hard to see. What I DO know is that this was a really great episode
zapp_zoidberg gave 5 points
27.07.2010
#122 by Blotto
That's two classics in a row!
Blotto gave 5 points
27.07.2010
#123 by PhoffiFozz
Another excellent episode, this one with some nice emotion.
PhoffiFozz gave 5 points
27.07.2010
#124 by King Rat
Best of the season so far.
King Rat gave 5 points
28.07.2010
#125 by Bob Condina
The best episode since Futurama returned to TV on Comedy Central! The ending was priceless!
Bob Condina gave 5 points
28.07.2010
#126 by babyBender
Best episode of the new season!
5 points...excellent!!!
babyBender gave 5 points
5 points...excellent!!!
28.07.2010
#127 by bender bending #1
i fauk who hates this episode
bender bending #1 gave 5 points
29.07.2010
#128 by Tony ^_^
Who sings the song at the end of the show plz can anyone answer
Tony ^_^ gave 4 points
29.07.2010
#129 by AP
I certainly didn't hate this episode, it was a well written story and the back story of Bender and Hermes was nicely done. Cute ending!
That said, I didn't think it was full of laughs. They don't all have to be and I still liked it a lot and MUCH better than the first few of the season, I liked the last few better personally.
AP gave 4 points
That said, I didn't think it was full of laughs. They don't all have to be and I still liked it a lot and MUCH better than the first few of the season, I liked the last few better personally.
29.07.2010
#130 by Chris
Futurama found its heart!
Chris gave 5 points
29.07.2010
#131 by Inspector (2+3)
An excellent addition to the great background stories (ie. Luck of the Fryish, Leela's Homeworld, and Jurassic Bark).
Inspector (2+3) gave 5 points
29.07.2010
#132 by Rachel D.
This was a really good episode and it was interesting to see Bender and Hermes go on an adventure together. The good ol' Futurama humor has returned, with background jokes and everything. I didn't notice the Adobe Photo Shoppe in Mexico until the second time I watched this episode and it made me laugh out loud.
Rachel D. gave 5 points
30.07.2010
#133 by Cookuru Benderu
The strongest and most well written episode of season 6 (7?) so far. Epic ending, an instant classic in my opinion. Once again a strong 'performance' from Bender, who seems to be in top form this season.
Though, besides the ending, it lacks that extra touch you find in some of the superb earlier episodes, so no full score.
Cookuru Benderu gave 4 points
Though, besides the ending, it lacks that extra touch you find in some of the superb earlier episodes, so no full score.
30.07.2010
#134 by Jeff
Its a calculater I ate it to gain its power
Jeff gave 5 points
30.07.2010
#135 by Jarvio
A good episode. I'm not a big fan of Hermes, but I much prefered this episode to other Hermes eps such as HHRHGB and the route of all evil (if you count that as a Hermes ep). A highlight of the ep for me was the old man finally reaching the front of the queue of the central buorocracy (spelt?), the same old man we saw in HHRHGB. I also liked the ending, very touching.
Jarvio gave 4 points
30.07.2010
#136 by cyber_turnip
Wahoo! Lethal Inspection continues the upward trend of season 6 after the epic lull of Attack of the Killer App. Unlike Proposition Infinity and The Duh-Vinci Code, I didn't feel that this episode felt much like 'classic' Futurama. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. It felt sort of like 'Futurama Redux' or something like that if it makes sense.
The first 5 minutes suck and may well be Futurama's lamest opening, set-up, act-1 gag-fest type section of the episode ever. But soon after that Bender is forced to face mortality and we're given an interesting pairing of lead characters in Bender and Hermes. It's a nice, relatively understated plot concept and one that plays out very nicely -in part thanks to the episode's absolutely outstanding direction. Much of the shots and little, subtle details are just incredible (the sequence when Bender starts punching a wall may well be my favourite 'subtle touch' in Futurama's history. It says so much about the character and what he's going through and doesn't exist to set up a joke or plot-point).
The ending was wonderful. If you're familiar with Futurama, this episode uses the same formula as Jurassic Bark, The Luck of the Fryrish and most similarly, Leela's Homeworld. It isn't sad, but it's very touching and sweet.
The episode's weakest area is definitely its humour. It's probably the least funny episode since In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela and most of the jokes that do work are strange, vaguely surreal or oddly worded little moments -not usual Futurama humour at all. However, I'm a firm believer that comedy built around a strong plot is always better than plot built around strong comedy and the storyline here is definitely good enough to forgive the jokes being somewhat lighter than usual. And the episode is still funny, I should point out -just not as funny as Futurama usually is.
Overall, it's the best constructed episode of the season so far (well, it was when it aired) and comes close to Rebirth for best episode of the season, but I side with Rebirth purely as it was a lot funnier for me. It was nice to see that this upward trend continued on to the next episode.
cyber_turnip gave 4 points
The first 5 minutes suck and may well be Futurama's lamest opening, set-up, act-1 gag-fest type section of the episode ever. But soon after that Bender is forced to face mortality and we're given an interesting pairing of lead characters in Bender and Hermes. It's a nice, relatively understated plot concept and one that plays out very nicely -in part thanks to the episode's absolutely outstanding direction. Much of the shots and little, subtle details are just incredible (the sequence when Bender starts punching a wall may well be my favourite 'subtle touch' in Futurama's history. It says so much about the character and what he's going through and doesn't exist to set up a joke or plot-point).
The ending was wonderful. If you're familiar with Futurama, this episode uses the same formula as Jurassic Bark, The Luck of the Fryrish and most similarly, Leela's Homeworld. It isn't sad, but it's very touching and sweet.
The episode's weakest area is definitely its humour. It's probably the least funny episode since In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela and most of the jokes that do work are strange, vaguely surreal or oddly worded little moments -not usual Futurama humour at all. However, I'm a firm believer that comedy built around a strong plot is always better than plot built around strong comedy and the storyline here is definitely good enough to forgive the jokes being somewhat lighter than usual. And the episode is still funny, I should point out -just not as funny as Futurama usually is.
Overall, it's the best constructed episode of the season so far (well, it was when it aired) and comes close to Rebirth for best episode of the season, but I side with Rebirth purely as it was a lot funnier for me. It was nice to see that this upward trend continued on to the next episode.
30.07.2010
#137 by Bigsi
Love the joke about the calculator "i ate it to gain its power, an original joke, which is hard to come by
Bigsi gave 5 points
30.07.2010
#138 by Xad
I loved this episode, especially the end where everything was revealed and tied together. Wasn't expecting that, just thought #5 would remain a mystery - my mind is slow lol.
Baby bender was cute! Very touching end with a nice background song too.
Xad gave 5 points
Baby bender was cute! Very touching end with a nice background song too.
31.07.2010
#139 by LuckOfTheFryrish
Fantastic episode. It had a lot of very Futuramaesque humor that I think had been lacking up until this point in the season. The Duh-Vinci Code was good and I felt the humor in it was beginning to return to its former glory but this episode was far better in that regard. I can't wait to see the rest of the season.
LuckOfTheFryrish gave 5 points
31.07.2010
#140 by Brian
Another great one. Started a little slowly, but picked up momentum as soon as Hermes and Bender started looking for #5. Loved having these two be the central characters (for the first time at the same time?), and Mom's machine-gun robots were hilarious.
Brian gave 4 points
31.07.2010
#141 by aKsis
Pretty good episode. Though centering only on bender and hermes, they proved to be strong capable characters throughout the episode.
aKsis gave 4 points
02.08.2010
#142 by Magical Hamster
While being a Bender episode at heart...This is totally a Hermes episode! Loved it. You got a touching character story coupled with a pretty awesome road trip/action story.
Magical Hamster gave 5 points
02.08.2010
#143 by Baz
"I ran out of hiding plants!" Classic line. Good episode.
Baz gave 4 points
02.08.2010
#144 by MaximeLoonatic
The very first time that we saw Bender cared, vulnerabe a upset about the dead- except for the beggining-
I like how Mr Grouning are making the secundary characters being protagonists in this new episodes
MaximeLoonatic gave 5 points
I like how Mr Grouning are making the secundary characters being protagonists in this new episodes
06.08.2010
#145 by Ken
My favorite of the new season. It was interesting, funny (not in a cheap way like the previous episodes), and the ending was touching. This one is easily better than quite a few of the original episodes.
Ken gave 5 points
06.08.2010
#146 by Nash
One of my personal favorite Futurama episodes of alltime, not just this season
Nash gave 5 points
07.08.2010
#147 by Brad Schmidt
Lovely. Touching. Funny. Loved the Adobe Photo Shoppe.. cracked me up.
Brad Schmidt gave 5 points
10.08.2010
#148 by Zapper
This episode was awesome and is my favorite one this season.
Zapper gave 5 points
13.08.2010
#149 by ANON
"Ouch-o!" Easily one of the funniest episodes ever. Just thinking about Bender dealing with the border guard cracks me up. Also, we would like more Killbots, please.
ANON gave 5 points
14.08.2010
#150 by Boneitis
Officially my least favourite episode EVER! The pairing of Bender and Hermes was terrible and the lack of humour killed it.
Boneitis gave 1 point
18.08.2010
#151 by IamMe
Lacking in humor, and didn't really like the story either.
IamMe gave 2 points
21.08.2010
#152 by Scott
I think this was my least favorite episode all season. I think I may have laughed once
Scott gave 1 point
26.08.2010
#153 by Bender's Great
A superb episode, a throwback to the original series in not only its lack of lame social commentary, but also the way the jokes were told. Not every second of the episode was filled with pop culture references, rather the jokes were put in smartly in between.
In addition to how the well structured the episode was, it also succeeds in two aspects lacking from Futurama previously; it sheds back story on both Bender and Hermes; the former is one who should have had more of his origin shed way sooner, and the ladder previously lacked any episodes to shed any to begin with (his only other episode was How Hermes Requisitioned his Groove Back).
Overall, a very well paced episode that lacked the weirdness of the first 4 episodes, and improved story telling over the 5th. The best episode of the first 6 easily, and much better than episodes 8 and 9, so with that said, give this episode a watch.
Bender's Great gave 5 points
In addition to how the well structured the episode was, it also succeeds in two aspects lacking from Futurama previously; it sheds back story on both Bender and Hermes; the former is one who should have had more of his origin shed way sooner, and the ladder previously lacked any episodes to shed any to begin with (his only other episode was How Hermes Requisitioned his Groove Back).
Overall, a very well paced episode that lacked the weirdness of the first 4 episodes, and improved story telling over the 5th. The best episode of the first 6 easily, and much better than episodes 8 and 9, so with that said, give this episode a watch.
27.08.2010
#154 by Zoidberg?
This was a fun episode with an ending that adds to the characters' backgrounds. I liked that they are pairing 2 characters who, before, have had little interaction. Lots of silly jokes
Zoidberg? gave 5 points
31.08.2010
#155 by Blotz
Hilarious, beautiful good use of two main characters. One of the best of the season.
Blotz gave 5 points
31.08.2010
#156 by Bend 'er
Boooooooring!
Bend 'er gave 1 point
04.09.2010
#157 by Fungo
This was an amazing episode, very well written and has the best jokes in the season, as well as the best reveal at the end, even though I don't know how plausible it sounds. Reminds me of the "Leela's Homeworld" ending with "Baby Love Child", so it did strike an emotional chord for me.
Fungo gave 5 points
22.09.2010
#158 by KurtPikachu2001
Best episode of the season! The Hermes and Bender pairing was awesome! Don't know why some people are down about this episode, I thought it was great! Can't always have Fry and Bender all the time. Loved how Hermes and Bender were on the phone, outrunning Killbots, jumping trains, and the whole Mexico scene was just awesome! The best line was, "Did you just call Dial a Bomb?!" Awesome hilarious episode! Best of the season!
KurtPikachu2001 gave 5 points
07.11.2010
#159 by Kregg
I love the idea that Hermes originally inspected and unknowingly saved Bender, yet had no idea until this episode that Bender was that particular bending unit. A 5.
Kregg gave 5 points
15.11.2010
#160 by The Nameless One
Finally, one more excellent episode after the "Killer App".
I especially liked the Speer-like architecture of the Central Bureaucracy, the McD-like logo, the Reference to Cube; how crazy must a man be to have a cubicle for recreation *wow*
The killbots are always three, like the Stooges, and _BAM_ the one in the middle is always first to explode.
The ending was brilliant, although some continuity bugs, but what the hell. Please go on like this.
ps. was there no binary or hex joke or did I miss it?
The Nameless One gave 5 points
I especially liked the Speer-like architecture of the Central Bureaucracy, the McD-like logo, the Reference to Cube; how crazy must a man be to have a cubicle for recreation *wow*
The killbots are always three, like the Stooges, and _BAM_ the one in the middle is always first to explode.
The ending was brilliant, although some continuity bugs, but what the hell. Please go on like this.
ps. was there no binary or hex joke or did I miss it?
19.11.2010
#161 by Michael
One of those episodes where you laugh through the whole thing. Loved the references to the Central Bureaucracy from previous seasons, even including the sleeping monster and #1.0
Michael gave 5 points
09.07.2011
#162 by comicbookguy
Now that's more like it Futurama.
comicbookguy gave 5 points
16.07.2011
#163 by bebop cola
The show at it's best.
bebop cola gave 5 points
23.07.2011
#164 by crushinatrix2009
Futurama went on one quite a hot streak with four great episodes in a row.
This episode makes me all warm and fuzzy at the end.
crushinatrix2009 gave 5 points
This episode makes me all warm and fuzzy at the end.
24.07.2011
#165 by Chris Frak
Another gorgeous genre breaking rule shattering episode rated far to low.
Chris Frak gave 5 points
05.09.2011
#166 by Tobz
Loved this episode, best one yet!
Tobz gave 5 points
08.09.2011
#167 by Doctormode
Unmemorable and messes up the Futurama backstory.
Doctormode gave 2 points
15.10.2011
#168 by dogbert
Wow... Sweet something of somewhere. This episode is deep it played the string of my emotional heart. The story flawless the cubical design was hilarious and the perfect song at the end reminded me of Jurassic Bark. Well done.
dogbert gave 5 points
24.12.2011
#169 by Lamusiqe13
So... close! I'd actually give this a 3.5 if I could. This episode came SO CLOSE to being one of the tear jerk episodes that we've been missing so much. The only problem is that it's impossible to be moved by this episode, because we don't care about Bender. He's good for comical relief, but we don't care about him the way we do Fry and Leela. But, the ending was genuinely surprising, and there were some funny jokes (although the dead bear bit was just sad). Overall, the best new episode that came out so far when it was released, but there are better episodes, and even better new episodes, such as The Late Philip J. Fry, A Prisoner of Benda, Cold Warriors, and Overclockwise.
Lamusiqe13 gave 4 points
29.01.2012
#170 by DTP
I'm not quite sure what to think of this episode. Obviously the ending was the main part of the show, and while it was alright, it wasn't nearly as good as some other emotional endings. Part of the problem was how predictable it was. I'm pretty sure everyone saw it coming 15 minutes into the show.
Overall, it was a decent episode that possible could have fit in with the originals. Were it not for the ending, I would only give it a 3, but I suppose I can give it a 4 seeing how many bad episodes appeared this season.
DTP gave 4 points
Overall, it was a decent episode that possible could have fit in with the originals. Were it not for the ending, I would only give it a 3, but I suppose I can give it a 4 seeing how many bad episodes appeared this season.
26.07.2012
#171 by BringerOfPie
Six episodes in, the writers finally regained their momentum. The first act with the Civil War reenactment was really boring, but things picked up fast after that. Great story, a character pairing that hadn't been explored before, and some heartwarming emotion. It wasn't a perfect episode, but it was the one that finally convinced me that Futurama was back.
BringerOfPie gave 4 points
20.08.2012
#172 by Fat Kev Smith
Mark Hamil is the true voice of the joker!
Fat Kev Smith gave 5 points
23.12.2012
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