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The Thief of Baghead
First aired 07/04/12
Rank: 100/124
Reviews: 84
Rating: 72%

Bender wants to take a photo of an actor whose face has never been seen so he joins the paparazzi.

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#1 by Ian

I'd give this episode a 4.5 for its okay first half and indescribably awesome second half, but since the rating bar doesn't allow fractions...

Ian gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#2 by Flesheatingbull

Terrible episode. It was a perfect example of what I don't want out of Futurama.

It had a bad plot, modern pop culture jokes(in very high abundance), not a single funny joke. It felt like one of their comics.

I seriously hope that ends up being the worst episode this season because it was as lame as PI, if not worst.

Worst...episode...ever.

Flesheatingbull gave 1 point

05.07.2012

#3 by Kornography

Had a pretty strong first and second act. I actually felt like this one was paced a bit slow. I almost thought it was the third act shortly before the second commercial. The ending felt like one of the rushed ones from last year.

Kornography gave 4 points

05.07.2012

#4 by Zach

First episode ive reviewed this season, and it was hilarious and had a good plot. Calculon part was hilarious

Zach gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#5 by Bender

This episode wasn't one of the best, but it was still decent and enjoyable.

Bender gave 4 points

05.07.2012

#6 by LOLWUT

Absolutely loved it.

LOLWUT gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#7 by UnrealLegend

I thought it was okay. Not particularly amazing, but not really awful either.

The montage of Bender taking the photos was entertaining, and I'm glad to see the return of Fry's catchphrase. All in all, this episode didn't really have anything wrong with it, but not really anything great with it either other than a bunch of small gags.

I didn't find any of the pop culture references to be too jarring thankfully. They weren't really very subtle, but they were small and didn't drag down the entire episode AOTKA style.

UnrealLegend gave 3 points

05.07.2012

#8 by Brevin

I quite enjoyed it. Really interesting story, cool villain. This continues to be the best post-cancellation season. I'd give it a 4.5/5

Brevin gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#9 by Marc

Lots of jokes at the aquarium (eg drowning dino) and fun with an analog camera. Oh, and PARTS HILTON :)))

Marc gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#10 by Smalfri2

Really funny, just classic Futurama. Not the best, but it gets the job done:

Smalfri2 gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#11 by Beatle60

Great episode again, Calculon's performance was awesome.

Beatle60 gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#12 by BBR

Finally standart Futurama episode - 10/10. Absolutely loved it more than previous ones. The pop cultural jokes was necessary when the plot is focusing on celebrity stuff. And big spoiler here: Is Calculon is really dead or he will return without explanation in next episodes?

BBR gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#13 by John

I really didn't like this episode at all. I don't think I laughed once during the whole half an hour, and the one thing I was looking forward to was Langdon Cobb's face and it was never revealed. I didn't find it funny at all that Calculon died and still lost the Acting Contest and by the end of the episode I was left very unsatisfied.

John gave 2 points

05.07.2012

#14 by !iMmOrTaL!

Usually when we're given a Bender episode, most of the time it's either hit or miss. Mainly because all of the Bender stories focus on him getting a new career and most of the time, they are kinda bland.
This one lands somewhere in the middle with good Sci-Fi story which blends in nicely with a simple Sit-Com story. Personally, it's just okay.

!iMmOrTaL! gave 3 points

05.07.2012

#15 by renbutler

Extraordinarily dumb plot. But at least this ep had a few good gags early on (especially the close-up view of Farnsworth, reminiscent of Ren and Stimpy).

That alone puts it way ahead of the complete disaster last week (Decision 3012).

renbutler gave 3 points

05.07.2012

#16 by Ireal

Wow. Didn't expect they'd keep Calculon dead. They could easily bring him back though.

Ireal gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#17 by Lamusiqe13

Probably the worst Dan Vebber episode, other than A Clockwork Origin. I loved the All My Circuits in the beginning, but after that, it was very bland and boring. There were a few good pop culture references, but they didn't make it funny enough. Really, it's a 2.5, but I'm nice, so I'm giving it a 3.

Lamusiqe13 gave 3 points

05.07.2012

#18 by Will--

Fantastic ep. Great visuals, great Calculon, nice sci-fi concept of the ego and id. Loved the sight and sound of souls escaping from bodies.

Minus a fraction for the possibility that we might never see Calculon again!

Will-- gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#19 by Dom

I kinda liked the episode, there was a few parts around the end I didn't really like, and it has the same kind of ending as the past 3 episodes.

Dom gave 4 points

05.07.2012

#20 by binkyboy448

The first half was okay and not particularly memorable, but the second half made up for it.

And considering most robots have back-up units that can be uploaded into new bodies when they die, I'm certain the writers will bring Calculon back. I just wonder if they'll bother to remind us of that if they bring him back.

binkyboy448 gave 4 points

05.07.2012

#21 by Csatrad

I think there were a lot of good jokes were built up, BUT except the zoidberg-fungus NON of them were exploited. It's like you being a good joke and won't tell the parth wich should make you "get it?".

Csatrad gave 2 points

05.07.2012

#22 by andray

Landon Cobb is an awesome character! Hope we see more of him!

andray gave 5 points

05.07.2012

#23 by PlanetExpress

Lauged alot during this episode, definatly better then the political mess of last week

PlanetExpress gave 4 points

06.07.2012

#24 by The Magical Dreamer

I was a Theatre Minor so I appreciated the concept of an alein actor whose ego took on a physical manifestation.

It was average -- but lest we forgot, average Futurama is above average TV. : )

The Magical Dreamer gave 3 points

06.07.2012

#25 by Segfau

An ok episode.
The plot was a little "meh". But we had some average jokes.

Segfau gave 3 points

06.07.2012

#26 by Adhoc

Pre-cancelation style episode... Futurama is getting back to its roots!
Ending was a bit rushed if you ask me but I'm confident they'll tie the loose ends at some point.
Also, film camera jokes were awesome!

Adhoc gave 5 points

06.07.2012

#27 by theodre

I loved it. We need more Bender/Leela episodes.

theodre gave 5 points

06.07.2012

#28 by Ryan

Another strong episode, not as good as last week, but still off to a good start to the season.

Ryan gave 4 points

06.07.2012

#29 by Paully

Amazing Episode loved it!!!! :)

Paully gave 5 points

06.07.2012

#30 by Ben

Mr. Gibson was excellent as always. :-)

Ben gave 4 points

06.07.2012

#31 by Dr.Zoidberg

Hmm, didn't really enjoy this episode - the main hook of the story was just too random and weird.

Actor with bag on head = erm, ok, bit strange but I can go with it.

Actor with bag on head turns out to be alien who feeds on adulation = what?

Alien actor with bag on head who feeds on adulation and has quantum entangled fungus other half = WTF? Oh so it's one of "those" episodes <turn off brain>

Reminded me mobius dick episode - space whale = good. space whale that feeds on obsession = wha?

so worst so far but still better season that last season. Just need to get that writing consistency back up to scratch.

Dr.Zoidberg gave 2 points

06.07.2012

#32 by endy

very bizarre, but luckily I like bizarre.

endy gave 5 points

06.07.2012

#33 by William

Good episode, just not Futurama-good.

William gave 4 points

06.07.2012

#34 by 4LegsGood

Fantastic episode with a real classic feel to it. I particularly loved the first act. The pay-off and the Bag Head stuff was so-so, but the build up was really great, and the soul - sorry, life force, sucking effects were great. The visuals in the aquarium were also gorgeous.

All in all, another great episode. Keep it up!

David

4LegsGood gave 4 points

06.07.2012

#35 by yurksmen

I'm really suprised at how much I'm enjoying this season so far. It's at least as good as season 6b, maybe as good as the old run.

yurksmen gave 5 points

07.07.2012

#36 by Jarvio

At first I was dubious. But on multiple viewings, I really like this episode

Jarvio gave 5 points

07.07.2012

#37 by themoirae

Solid episode. Bender's darkroom scenes were classic.

themoirae gave 4 points

07.07.2012

#38 by Baghoo

Loved it!

Baghoo gave 5 points

07.07.2012

#39 by snarf

To quote Fry: "Clever thing make people feel stupid and unexpected thing make them feel scared"
The unexpected death of Calculon scares me.

snarf gave 2 points

07.07.2012

#40 by The Futurama Critic

This episode felt like a good ol' one! No, it's not a great sci-fi adventure, but that's not what Futurama is ALL about! I loved this episode, weird, crazy story with great jokes, and that's what I love with Futurama! 9/10

The Futurama Critic gave 5 points

07.07.2012

#41 by Calculon Will Return

DXC said there will be an arc with him this season.

Anyway, good ep.! I'd give it an 8 or 8.5; but I'm giving it higher to make up for the trolls. :(

Calculon Will Return gave 5 points

07.07.2012

#42 by Inmatoor

Enjoyed this one a lot. The story was interesting and had some really funny moments.

Inmatoor gave 4 points

08.07.2012

#43 by Die schwarz Sonne

One of the worst episodes of the whole serie.

One of the worst episode of the 4 aired of this season (on pair of horribility with "Decision 3012").

Please don't make more episodes like this one. A new character who claims for the protagonism of this episode and who we will never seen again. i don't get the point, seriously.

The fun lacked everywhere, even the space lacked here. Thanks for ruinning the return of futurama, 2 bad episodes of 4 till now.

Die schwarz Sonne gave 2 points

08.07.2012

#44 by wendy

I, personally, really liked the concept of the actor whose face can't be seen. It feels just sci-fi enough to work.

wendy gave 5 points

08.07.2012

#45 by Sterling Archer

Good episode! Full of laughs and good sci-fi.

Sterling Archer gave 5 points

09.07.2012

#46 by Paul

I'm a huge fan of the series from day 1 to day infinity, but honestly, this was probably my least favorite episode ever. Just too many cheap shots about actors and their ego. Not that I disagree, but there's just nothing particularly clever about the concept. If it somehow tied into the wider story of Futurama, then maybe I would like it better, but as a standalone story, it just doesn't hold up. Sorry. Hoping this marks the low point.

Paul gave 1 point

10.07.2012

#47 by zarknik

Not the best, but still funny. Better by far than episodes 2&3 this season.

zarknik gave 4 points

11.07.2012

#48 by Sure Win

It was OK, I've enjoyed better episodes...but I don't wanna complain, some funny moments

Sure Win gave 4 points

12.07.2012

#49 by 420dude

It was... okay.

420dude gave 3 points

12.07.2012

#50 by TheFlighter

Enjoyable...

TheFlighter gave 5 points

12.07.2012

#51 by Tom_Apples

This episode does show an example how Bender is great. Pop culture references has to be Futurama's main jokes. I don't see why Bender is depressed on Calculon's death. Season 7 is awesome, I thought it would slump like Season 6. Seems average.

Tom_Apples gave 3 points

12.07.2012

#52 by tim

Nonsensical and laugh out loud funny in places.

tim gave 4 points

12.07.2012

#53 by My Own Grandfather

A fun episode all around, with plenty of classic Futurama bits. Calculon (and LeMarche's performance) was wonderful as always. The plot had a sense of quirkiness and adventure that fits nicely. I'd give it a 4.5 if permitted.

My Own Grandfather gave 4 points

12.07.2012

#54 by managable

I thought this could be the worst ep. of the season, but I really liked it.

managable gave 5 points

12.07.2012

#55 by James

This was weird but it was a good kind of weird. I liked it. I just wish there was more paparazzi havoc with Bender besides the montage.

7.5/10

James gave 4 points

12.07.2012

#56 by heroic

True, Bender's paparazzi bit could have had more fleshing out, but overall, I still enjoyed it.

heroic gave 4 points

12.07.2012

#57 by Tiny

Hope we get to see more of Cobb, he was a great character.

Tiny gave 5 points

13.07.2012

#58 by BringerOfPie

I love when Futurama gets really wacky, but this one was just too weird for its own good, partly because it relied on non-clever tabloid spoofs. In fact, Calculon's brilliant death sequence (can't think of a better way to kill him off) saved it from being completely disposable. He deserved to die in an overall better episode.

BringerOfPie gave 2 points

14.07.2012

#59 by ridicule

I loved it. Was scared it'd be like lobstertainment, but it was really good.

ridicule gave 5 points

14.07.2012

#60 by Scaretale

This episode was just a good episode of futurama. It made me laugh. Characters and plot felt true to a typical futurama episode. Although I did have to suspend my belief a little too much with the whole "Life force draining" thing.

I'm really hoping that the upcoming "Calculon 2.0" episode reintroduces Calculon with a new appearance,(though not unrecognisable) as this would be consistent with the claims he made in "The Honking".

Scaretale gave 4 points

15.07.2012

#61 by henry

Neat!

henry gave 5 points

17.07.2012

#62 by Bender

Loved the humor ( Just take the damn picture!) and how it kept me looking at the tv and not my phone.

Bender gave 4 points

19.07.2012

#63 by totalnerduktinydick

I cannot lie; this was the worst episode ever.

Dan Vebber should have his dick cut off for this.

The worst bottom of the barrel garbage ever on T.V. since; well, Family Guy.

totalnerduktinydick gave 1 point

27.07.2012

#64 by michaels

No! Calculon can't be dead!
But honestly, I loved this episode. It was silly on Bender's part, but not unbelievable.

michaels gave 5 points

28.07.2012

#65 by Trashboat

I give this one.. an f.

It's the shows worst episode yet.

So far Fry hasn't had but one episode this season, for shame!!!!

Trashboat gave 1 point

28.07.2012

#66 by Sweet Zombie Jesus

22 minutes of my life I'll never get back.

I like the social commentary about our fascination with celebrities and their egos, but that episode was just awful.

Sweet Zombie Jesus gave 2 points

28.07.2012

#67 by Staniel

I find it amazing that there have been so few Bender/Leela episodes, considering they're two of the most important characters in the show. Off the top of my head, there's I Second That Emotion, Raging Bender, The Bird-Bot of Ice Catraz, more recently with Decision 3012 and this one.

But anyway, this episode, I enjoyed it. I was worried it was going to be a bit "That's Lobstertainment"-ish, but it was good.

Staniel gave 5 points

29.07.2012

#68 by Mooseduckman

@scaretale Don't worry you are not alone. I felt it was weird too.

The episode ending was fast paced. Along with TBJE, it is the worst so far in Season 6. It seems that the writers only material is pop culture references. Gain some better, less inferior references/jokes!

Mooseduckman gave 2 points

04.08.2012

#69 by staniel

Had pretty low expectations for this episode, but I loved it!

staniel gave 5 points

05.08.2012

#70 by curt

Calculon is one of m favorite characters, so I loved seeing him get a main role.

curt gave 5 points

12.08.2012

#71 by opie

I'll miss Calculon for now.

opie gave 5 points

16.08.2012

#72 by Awful

Goddamn that was so bad it gave me super cancer!!!!!

Calculon, NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awful gave 1 point

19.08.2012

#73 by Crank

Langdon Cobb was a really interesting characer, hope we see more of him.

Crank gave 5 points

19.08.2012

#74 by Trashbag

The thief of trash bag!!!!!!

What a shitty episode.

I hated it!!!

Trashbag gave 1 point

20.08.2012

#75 by lionsault

A very good episode. The bit with the aquarium in particular was hilarious.

lionsault gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#76 by Zoidfarbanbergton

This was goddamn awful.

Calculon dying was lame.

Cobb was lame.

That plot was lame.

Blah blah, everything was lame.

0/5.

Zoidfarbanbergton gave 1 point

27.08.2012

#77 by portal

Like a 'homer gets a crazy new job' episode, except, you know...funny.

portal gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#78 by Sidney

So this is the big story arc revolving calculons death, huh? I have high hopes for it.

Sidney gave 5 points

19.09.2012

#79 by alberto

The Bender/Leela partnership is always so fun. I demand to see more of it!

alberto gave 5 points

27.09.2012

#80 by Fat Kev Smith

When I read Batman in a comic i gear Kevin Conroy!

Fat Kev Smith gave 5 points

23.12.2012

#81 by Truth Teller

This was just a plain awful episode of Futurama, so bad.. I think it gave my cancer, aids!

Truth Teller gave 1 point

19.04.2013

#82 by citizensnips

Much better than it's follow up Calculon 2.0 which was just a re-hash of Season 3 stuff. Thief of Baghead by comparison felt fresh and creative. Out of all the episodes poking fun at celebs and showbiz this my fave.

citizensnips gave 5 points

13.08.2013

#83 by Hellraiser

Actually a lot better than I remember.

Hellraiser gave 5 points

13.09.2013

#84 by Tobz

Good episode, I think I need to watch it again to fully understand how I feel about it.

Tobz gave 4 points

21.01.2015

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