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Episode Reviews
Short Summary
Free Will HuntingFirst aired 08/08/12
Rank: 104/124
Reviews: 81
Rating: 70%
Bender embarks on a quest for the meaning of life after discovering that as a robot he lacks free will.
#1 by WhaaAAaaa?!?!
It was good... but not that great.
Had tons of callbacks and it was nice to see Fry and Leela in bed since they will pretty much be getting married next year.
Spoiler..oops, to late.
Easily a 4/5, but no 5/5.
WhaaAAaaa?!?! gave 4 points
Had tons of callbacks and it was nice to see Fry and Leela in bed since they will pretty much be getting married next year.
Spoiler..oops, to late.
Easily a 4/5, but no 5/5.
09.08.2012
#2 by UnrealLegend
For an episode from Cohen, this was mildly disappointing.
The first act felt totally wrong. There was just way too many unconnected scenes crammed together with hardly anyone other than Bender. It was nice seeing the Mafia again though.
The other acts were much better. I particularly liked the gag with Leela and the bowling ball (and might I say, she's good-looking with her hair down. )
Anyway, this episode had a good premise. It was a bit cheap having Bender shoot the Professor at the end though. It made the entire episode feel a bit pointless, but not in a good way like "Decision 3012".
Ultimately though, it was enjoyable to watch. They certainly could have come up with a better ending, but at least it didn't feel absurdly rushed like some other episodes.
I loved Mom's surprise chair, and the way she hugged Bender. That was adorable.
Anyway, this is a 7.5/10. Decent, but not particularly amazing.
UnrealLegend gave 4 points
The first act felt totally wrong. There was just way too many unconnected scenes crammed together with hardly anyone other than Bender. It was nice seeing the Mafia again though.
The other acts were much better. I particularly liked the gag with Leela and the bowling ball (and might I say, she's good-looking with her hair down. )
Anyway, this episode had a good premise. It was a bit cheap having Bender shoot the Professor at the end though. It made the entire episode feel a bit pointless, but not in a good way like "Decision 3012".
Ultimately though, it was enjoyable to watch. They certainly could have come up with a better ending, but at least it didn't feel absurdly rushed like some other episodes.
I loved Mom's surprise chair, and the way she hugged Bender. That was adorable.
Anyway, this is a 7.5/10. Decent, but not particularly amazing.
09.08.2012
#3 by Bigsi
I think this may be the first bad episode of this season, sadly.
Bigsi gave 3 points
09.08.2012
#4 by Sweet Zombie Jesus
Not great. Sadly this season still only has one passable episode.
Sweet Zombie Jesus gave 3 points
09.08.2012
#5 by DTP
To the episode's credit, I thought the concept was actually really good, but the execution was really lacking.
The major problem for me is that every scene is WAY to rushed. Every single scene comes and goes with no real build up, leaving the viewer little to no time to soak anything in. Plus the whole beginning with Bender and college felt so disjointed from the rest of the episode, it just came and went.
It's almost like they wanted to squeeze this into an hour long movie, but decided to make it a single episode, and the story suffered.
I'm personally not a fan of Bender episodes because I don't think he has enough substance to drive a whole story in and of himself, so I was biased towards disliking this one. All the other characters barely contribute to the episode, and that really bothered me.
I wanted to give this a 2, but I'll give it a 3 since the concept was nice and there wasn't much gratuitous violence, vulgarity, etc. However, I still expected much more from a Cohen episode. This was a huge downgrade from Fun on a Bun.
DTP gave 3 points
The major problem for me is that every scene is WAY to rushed. Every single scene comes and goes with no real build up, leaving the viewer little to no time to soak anything in. Plus the whole beginning with Bender and college felt so disjointed from the rest of the episode, it just came and went.
It's almost like they wanted to squeeze this into an hour long movie, but decided to make it a single episode, and the story suffered.
I'm personally not a fan of Bender episodes because I don't think he has enough substance to drive a whole story in and of himself, so I was biased towards disliking this one. All the other characters barely contribute to the episode, and that really bothered me.
I wanted to give this a 2, but I'll give it a 3 since the concept was nice and there wasn't much gratuitous violence, vulgarity, etc. However, I still expected much more from a Cohen episode. This was a huge downgrade from Fun on a Bun.
09.08.2012
#6 by javoec
Funny story. I liked the return to Chapek 9 (the robot planet) and the Elder Robots. Interesting idea by David X Cohen.
javoec gave 4 points
09.08.2012
#7 by Zeke
this episode was enjoyable
Zeke gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#8 by Ishkabibble
They definitely delivered on the funny with this one. Lots of very funny gags and props to the nostalgia of the robot planet.
The plot was definitely meant to be more thought provoking rather than significant or universe-changing, so I didn't mind. It was largely lightweight entertainment and I was fine with it.
Ishkabibble gave 5 points
The plot was definitely meant to be more thought provoking rather than significant or universe-changing, so I didn't mind. It was largely lightweight entertainment and I was fine with it.
09.08.2012
#9 by SGB
I'm surprised that no one got the beginning. It felt rushed, but it was on purpose. It added to the beginning theme of every decision has a unique outcome. I found this exception hilarious, of Bender quickly going through everything! ANd I'm sick of all the fans being such dicks towards the show. CALM DOWN AND ENJOY THE FUCKING EPISODES! 9/10
SGB gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#10 by BringerOfPie
An excellent concept that mostly delivered. Acts 1 and 3 were filled with fast-paced laughs and story turns, with brief-but-always-welcome roles by Mom and the Robot Maia, but Act 2 on the robot planet dragged on to the point of boredom. It started off interesting but the monks killed the momentum. Thankfully, only 3 or 4 minutes were spent on that before we got back to the goodness. And the endings this season have been weak, but damn, I could not stop laughing at that Bender/Farnsworth resolution. Really solid story that started strong, dragged a bit in the middle, and ended strong.
BringerOfPie gave 4 points
09.08.2012
#11 by Sheriff
I found this episode very hard to follow. Everything was to rushed to actually enjoy the episode. The plot had potential but it ended up being a pretty big disappointment.
Sheriff gave 2 points
09.08.2012
#12 by Brock
Loved it. Laughed quite a bit. "But to have your own pool!"
Brock gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#13 by FuturamaFan
@ #10 by SGB
I'm even more sick of all the fans blindly praising the show. I love Futurama, but when an episode has flaws, I'm going to point them out. Criticism does not equal trolling. It's okay if someone doesn't like an episode, as long as they intelligently explain the problems they had with it.
As for the episode itself, it was a neat idea, but the pacing was the worst I've seen in a long time. I don't know why, but the majority of the endings this season have been really rushed. As stated above, the robot monks was boring and didn't do anything for me. I was just waiting for a punchline that didn't come.
Also, what was with the pointless scene with Fry and Leela in bed? What did that add? It's almost like the writers are sick of the all the shippers whining about those two. This whole season has had a lot of pointless moments like those, sort of like an apology for last season's inconsistent writing. Fry/Leela episodes are some of my favorites of the entire series because it isn't something you see every episode. I always liked how those episodes were rare enough that they were special to watch but no so rare that we lost interest. Fun on a Bun was great in that respect, so I hope we can wait with the Fry/Leela scenes, let it build, so the next one will be even better.
FuturamaFan gave 3 points
I'm even more sick of all the fans blindly praising the show. I love Futurama, but when an episode has flaws, I'm going to point them out. Criticism does not equal trolling. It's okay if someone doesn't like an episode, as long as they intelligently explain the problems they had with it.
As for the episode itself, it was a neat idea, but the pacing was the worst I've seen in a long time. I don't know why, but the majority of the endings this season have been really rushed. As stated above, the robot monks was boring and didn't do anything for me. I was just waiting for a punchline that didn't come.
Also, what was with the pointless scene with Fry and Leela in bed? What did that add? It's almost like the writers are sick of the all the shippers whining about those two. This whole season has had a lot of pointless moments like those, sort of like an apology for last season's inconsistent writing. Fry/Leela episodes are some of my favorites of the entire series because it isn't something you see every episode. I always liked how those episodes were rare enough that they were special to watch but no so rare that we lost interest. Fun on a Bun was great in that respect, so I hope we can wait with the Fry/Leela scenes, let it build, so the next one will be even better.
09.08.2012
#14 by fred
stop over analyzing everything lol, you just make yourself sound ignorant. It's a cartoon.
fred gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#15 by Will--
Loved it. Great sci-fi story idea. Bed-head Leela, robot planet, robot gangsters and monks.
Fantastic and crazy. One of the best of the season.
Will-- gave 5 points
Fantastic and crazy. One of the best of the season.
09.08.2012
#16 by John Pirruccello
David Cohen's gone and written the best episode of the season so far. Seriously excellent, felt like classic Futurama all the way through.
John Pirruccello gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#17 by GeoffBr
I've liked most of the episodes this season, but thought this one was a disappointment. The pacing was an issue, but mostly because the episode didn't seem to know which direction it wanted to go in.
As a result, the characters ended up making decisions that didn't make much sense: why did Bender decide to join a gang (and why exactly would he meet a street gang in college, of all places)? Why did the previously utterly incompetent hyperchicken suddenly become an able defense attorney? Why did Bender decide to rob Mom Corp without figuring out if the free will unit even existed? And why would the professor decide to randomly give Bender the free will unit after spending his life hiding it from him?
There were also a bunch of superfluous scenes that didn't add much to the story, but definitely jerked it up short. The whole wandering Bender montage ended up weirdly split in the middle when he decided to stop off to talk to the robot elders, for some reason. The gang scene seemed random and stitched together, yet existed only to get Bender in front of a judge... something that could have been done much more simply and quickly. And the end seemed abrupt, without Bender actually learning anything about free will.
The episode definitely had some good funny moments in it. I just felt that it squandered its potential.
GeoffBr gave 3 points
As a result, the characters ended up making decisions that didn't make much sense: why did Bender decide to join a gang (and why exactly would he meet a street gang in college, of all places)? Why did the previously utterly incompetent hyperchicken suddenly become an able defense attorney? Why did Bender decide to rob Mom Corp without figuring out if the free will unit even existed? And why would the professor decide to randomly give Bender the free will unit after spending his life hiding it from him?
There were also a bunch of superfluous scenes that didn't add much to the story, but definitely jerked it up short. The whole wandering Bender montage ended up weirdly split in the middle when he decided to stop off to talk to the robot elders, for some reason. The gang scene seemed random and stitched together, yet existed only to get Bender in front of a judge... something that could have been done much more simply and quickly. And the end seemed abrupt, without Bender actually learning anything about free will.
The episode definitely had some good funny moments in it. I just felt that it squandered its potential.
09.08.2012
#18 by Tom_Apples
POSITIVES:
-The free will celebration at the end
-Leela and Fry in bed, since it looked as if Fry was alone
-The return of the Robot Mafia
-Finally a freaking delivery was made in Season 7
NEGATIVES:
-It was a disappointment from DXC to have Bender only in the beginning, only to have it rushed.
-Kind of stupid that Bender wanted to shoot the Proffesor when he had his Free Will already after the Proffesor gave it to him.
I feel this episode deserves a 3
Tom_Apples gave 3 points
-The free will celebration at the end
-Leela and Fry in bed, since it looked as if Fry was alone
-The return of the Robot Mafia
-Finally a freaking delivery was made in Season 7
NEGATIVES:
-It was a disappointment from DXC to have Bender only in the beginning, only to have it rushed.
-Kind of stupid that Bender wanted to shoot the Proffesor when he had his Free Will already after the Proffesor gave it to him.
I feel this episode deserves a 3
09.08.2012
#19 by B-B Rodriguez
No further questions!
B-B Rodriguez gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#20 by !iMmOrTaL!
As I've said in the past, when it comes to writting Bender stories they are usually hit or miss. This one somehow lands in the middle. I remembered plenty of times where I laughed which could only due to the work of the great David X Cohen. Needless to say, the only flaw this episode really had was that it suffered from the same flaw as The Butterjunk Effect; a rushed ending.
Regardless, I enjoyed just enough.
7/10
Oh, and Fry and Leela in bed together.....NICE!!!!
!iMmOrTaL! gave 4 points
Regardless, I enjoyed just enough.
7/10
Oh, and Fry and Leela in bed together.....NICE!!!!
09.08.2012
#21 by Rafael X9
Normally, I enjoy the few times co-creator David X. Cohen actually writes an episode (XMAS STORY is one of my favorites by him), but this was probably his weakest script. The idea is interesting, but it really just sums up to a punchline and no substance ("You made me go on a soul searching Journey...I HATE THOSE!!").
THE GOOD--
-Returning to the Robot Planet.
-Mom's cameo.
-The Robot Monk scene (yea I laugh at those jokes).
-The Return of the Robot Elders.
-The overstuffed first act (which seems more a comment on Fan complaints about story pacing than an actual joke setup; made sense to me).
-Fry stealing Leela's "Go-To" Line: "Oh, Lord."
THE BAD--
-Weak writing that doesn't live up to the idea.
-Not enough of Robot Mafia.
-Not enough Zoidberg.
THE AWESOME--
--Leela naked in bed with Fry, hair down. A fantasy now seen...Man, was I smiling hard during that scene!! My face is still sore.
So......average episode.
Rafael X9 gave 3 points
THE GOOD--
-Returning to the Robot Planet.
-Mom's cameo.
-The Robot Monk scene (yea I laugh at those jokes).
-The Return of the Robot Elders.
-The overstuffed first act (which seems more a comment on Fan complaints about story pacing than an actual joke setup; made sense to me).
-Fry stealing Leela's "Go-To" Line: "Oh, Lord."
THE BAD--
-Weak writing that doesn't live up to the idea.
-Not enough of Robot Mafia.
-Not enough Zoidberg.
THE AWESOME--
--Leela naked in bed with Fry, hair down. A fantasy now seen...Man, was I smiling hard during that scene!! My face is still sore.
So......average episode.
09.08.2012
#22 by Lamusiqe13
Where to start? First of all, the first seven minutes were HORRIBLE! It contributed very little to the story, and it wasn't funny at all. Seriously, I didn't laugh at all until the first act was over. The story in the very beginning was also really terrible; the whole thing with him joining college and then a gang could've been replaced by Bender simply robbing a store as usual, and to much better effect. This would've benefited the story tons, because they could extend the good scenes in the second and third act (the invasion of MomCorp seemed particularly rushed). And actually, the second and third act were really, really good. It basically consisted of great gag after great gag (Fry and Leela sleeping with each other was the biggest laugh we got all season), and the story was really interesting. Oh, and it even used slapstick to good effect! That might be a first for Futurama. I was debating between giving this a 3 or a 4, and I probably would've given it a 4 had the first act been so horrible! If you can get through it, you'll be sufficiently entertained, but does it make it worth sitting through the first act? Not quite.
Lamusiqe13 gave 3 points
09.08.2012
#23 by Jarvio
It was ok, but certainly not one of the best
Jarvio gave 3 points
09.08.2012
#24 by James
Brilliant episode written by one of the brilliant masterminds behind this show. Also, the beginning wasn't pointless, it was showing ways in how he doesn't have free will, the episode wouldn't have been as good without it, and wouldn't have made as much sense.
James gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#25 by patrik
Superb episode exploring the problems of free will. Those who enjoy philosophy will love this one!
patrik gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#26 by Lollipop
The first act seemed rushed, to make up for it the second act decided to be slow, and somewhere along the lines I just lost interest.
Lollipop gave 2 points
09.08.2012
#27 by curtis
surprised at the negative feedback of this one. I loved it!
curtis gave 5 points
09.08.2012
#28 by Future
Not a bad episode. Agreed, there were certainly pacing issues, but there were plenty of good moments to balance them out. I actually thought the scene with Fry and Leela in bed together was pretty funny since it was so unexpected. And I'm glad to see some consistent writing with them now, unlike last season where they kept hitting the reset button every episode.
Future gave 4 points
09.08.2012
#29 by Mr Snrub
Wow. I really didn't expect this episode to be disliked as much as it is. For me, it's my favourite episode so far this season. It felt like classic futurama to me (I know that's the cliche reason for liking an episode people use when they can't come up with a real reason, but yeah.). It was evenly funny throughout, Leela falling asleep at the courtroom was especially hilarious to me, for some reason, it had some fanservice, the plot was good in my opinion, and I enjoyed the callbacks.
I think the people complaining that the first 5 minutes was too crowded might have been missing the point. Bender was supposed to have the most ridiculously bizarre day ever, to emphasize the point that no matter what he does, it's all pointless. (as evidenced by Fry's (Or Hermes', I forget) line, 'that was quite a day!' which made me laugh). There were some parts that dragged, the bit with the robot elders seemed purely to be a "heh, remember THESE guys?!?!?!?!" moment, and it wasn't really funny. But I did like them going back to that planet in general, as it made sense for the story. Also, does anyone else feel a bit of weight lift off of their shoulders when the crew actually makes a delivery? I don't know if I actually care that much, or I just care that everyone complains about it. In any case, I felt happy after that bit.
I also loved the bit where they were searching through Mom's labs. In my opinion, there need to be more stories that focus purely on the relationship and chemistry of the trio of Fry, Leela and Bender, so I always love it when those three get their moment.
Mr Snrub gave 5 points
I think the people complaining that the first 5 minutes was too crowded might have been missing the point. Bender was supposed to have the most ridiculously bizarre day ever, to emphasize the point that no matter what he does, it's all pointless. (as evidenced by Fry's (Or Hermes', I forget) line, 'that was quite a day!' which made me laugh). There were some parts that dragged, the bit with the robot elders seemed purely to be a "heh, remember THESE guys?!?!?!?!" moment, and it wasn't really funny. But I did like them going back to that planet in general, as it made sense for the story. Also, does anyone else feel a bit of weight lift off of their shoulders when the crew actually makes a delivery? I don't know if I actually care that much, or I just care that everyone complains about it. In any case, I felt happy after that bit.
I also loved the bit where they were searching through Mom's labs. In my opinion, there need to be more stories that focus purely on the relationship and chemistry of the trio of Fry, Leela and Bender, so I always love it when those three get their moment.
09.08.2012
#30 by turkinaa
Good episode. Good premise, but execution was hit or miss. What bothers me the most about this episode is that Bender has always operated outside his programming, yet this episode has it as a restriction.
turkinaa gave 4 points
09.08.2012
#31 by Phil Spiderman
Pretty good episode, certainly better than that crap they served us on a bun last week. Loved the throwback to "Fear Of A Bot Planet" as well as the philosophical musings of the plot. I think it could've been executed perhaps a little better, but all in all it was quite enjoyable.
Phil Spiderman gave 4 points
09.08.2012
#32 by DERKA DERKA
Who knows what these epiosdes are actually getting in the polls.
Since I'm twenty seven people on here, and I always vote different for each persona b/c I hate this fucking gay site that is ran by gay ass licking faggots who love aids/hiv!
DERKA DERKA gave 5 points
Since I'm twenty seven people on here, and I always vote different for each persona b/c I hate this fucking gay site that is ran by gay ass licking faggots who love aids/hiv!
10.08.2012
#33 by Csatrad
Yes yes Leela does look HOT and sexy with hair down. Yes we also saw her massive boobs peeking in the bed and her tits from top down view and also her ass before mom's suprise, and yes it looks like a hooker. Thank you very much, can I fap now?
Csatrad gave 4 points
10.08.2012
#34 by Christopher
Uhhh...The reviews here are getting a little strange.
Anyways, decent episode, a little fast, but a well thought out plot. The drastic change in Leela's character is a mixed bag for me, but the scene with her and Fry in bed was pretty funny and shows how the writers have gotten their act together.
Christopher gave 4 points
Anyways, decent episode, a little fast, but a well thought out plot. The drastic change in Leela's character is a mixed bag for me, but the scene with her and Fry in bed was pretty funny and shows how the writers have gotten their act together.
10.08.2012
#35 by Lee Dawson
Pretty average. Laughed once or twice, though.
Lee Dawson gave 3 points
10.08.2012
#36 by Ethan
It was... ok I guess? I'm a little bit disturbed by the fact that the writers seem to be running a bit low on ideas for settings and jokes. The scripts this season are becoming pretty heavily self-referential, and that is usually a herald of the decline of a show's quality. Hopefully that is not the case.
Ethan gave 3 points
10.08.2012
#37 by Tom
I was a little disappointed since the concept was cool and Cohen wrote the episode.
CONS:
Pacing
No B plot
Uninteresting second act
PROS:
Got to see a return to old settings
Fry and Leela - good to see some consistent writing now
Tom gave 3 points
CONS:
Pacing
No B plot
Uninteresting second act
PROS:
Got to see a return to old settings
Fry and Leela - good to see some consistent writing now
10.08.2012
#38 by Bubblegum Tate
Wow, I really liked it. I thought it was great fun. Never mind the naysayers Mr. David X Cohen, keep up the good work.
Also, where the heck is Calculon?
Bubblegum Tate gave 5 points
Also, where the heck is Calculon?
10.08.2012
#39 by Sharkapult
Yes, I get the first act and why it's supposed to be rushed... sadly, it's still not funny and all I could do was wait for the second act.
There were a few good one liners and indeed the return to Robot Homeworld was nice, as well as the first delivery of the season, but this episode was a flop for me.
Sharkapult gave 2 points
There were a few good one liners and indeed the return to Robot Homeworld was nice, as well as the first delivery of the season, but this episode was a flop for me.
10.08.2012
#40 by inmatoor
@39 - He's dead.
Bender needing Free Will? Okay. The pacing was weird, I liked different scenes throughout the episode but not collectively as a whole show. Anyway, some good jokes and always good to see some new robots.
inmatoor gave 3 points
Bender needing Free Will? Okay. The pacing was weird, I liked different scenes throughout the episode but not collectively as a whole show. Anyway, some good jokes and always good to see some new robots.
10.08.2012
#41 by The Futurama Critic
Interesting episode, liked it. Oh, and SPOILER! I did not like Fry in bed with Leela, since i'm not a fan of having them offically together. That's just my opinion though. Ah well, but I hope that Matt and David still stick with the opinion with not having them married and not making them have kids. They said that once in an inteview in 2010, I believe. But well, I still enjoyed the episode. 7.5/10
The Futurama Critic gave 3 points
10.08.2012
#42 by yannis
Enjoyable episode. Can't get enough futurama. All of this hyper-analysis is overkill. Bender rules.
yannis gave 4 points
10.08.2012
#43 by mcb
i liked the episodes better when Fry and Leela weren't together...
Good episode
mcb gave 4 points
Good episode
10.08.2012
#44 by Silence
Silence, it was ok and I loved how it went back to seasons one fear of a?bot planet....Silence, ummm but this seems like an uneven season....Silence, it's ok but not great.
Silence gave 3 points
11.08.2012
#45 by j
Good one to watch
j gave 5 points
12.08.2012
#46 by Marc
While I should be enjoying Bender-centric episodes, I somehow didn't. Too much of a good thing perchance?
Marc gave 2 points
12.08.2012
#47 by Gunker
For a Bender episode this was somewhat poor in my opinion. The first part seemed really rushed and strung together, which I suppose was the joke, but it fell flat due to the fact it just wasn't that funny.
The rest of the episode was mediocre at best, with the odd laugh to be had here and there, but overall not a particularly good episode that seemed to have too many new things to it while trying to have prominent reference to previous episodes at the same time (in my opinion you can have one or the other, not both).
While I'm on the subject of references to older episodes though, I have been enjoying the abundance of these references in this new series but I do wonder if they're doing it for nostalgia or if there's something more sinister going on.
I'm sure they didn't make so many clear-cut references to old episodes in the last season, so why they're suddenly having nostalgia overload is unknown to me but comes across as largely suspect in nature (if I was to throw an outrageous claim out there that's complete speculation on my part, perhaps they're thinking the show won't get renewed any further than it has so they're wrapping it up with nostalgia).
Gunker gave 3 points
The rest of the episode was mediocre at best, with the odd laugh to be had here and there, but overall not a particularly good episode that seemed to have too many new things to it while trying to have prominent reference to previous episodes at the same time (in my opinion you can have one or the other, not both).
While I'm on the subject of references to older episodes though, I have been enjoying the abundance of these references in this new series but I do wonder if they're doing it for nostalgia or if there's something more sinister going on.
I'm sure they didn't make so many clear-cut references to old episodes in the last season, so why they're suddenly having nostalgia overload is unknown to me but comes across as largely suspect in nature (if I was to throw an outrageous claim out there that's complete speculation on my part, perhaps they're thinking the show won't get renewed any further than it has so they're wrapping it up with nostalgia).
12.08.2012
#48 by hassad
My favorite episode of the season so far!
hassad gave 5 points
12.08.2012
#49 by Sure Win
I really liked it
Sure Win gave 5 points
14.08.2012
#50 by renbutler
Simply not very funny, outside a couple notable gags (Hedonismbot). The story telling also seemed very rushed. I can appreciate the throwback to Fear of a Bot Planet, but as long as it lasted, it didn't show anything really new or interesting.
renbutler gave 3 points
14.08.2012
#51 by VM
It's kinda OK but nothing special.
Philosophical premise would be considered interesting, if it was not kinda boring.
Sure does not raise to the level of Law and Oracle or Anthology of Interest I.
This whole season is not so good in general.
VM gave 3 points
Philosophical premise would be considered interesting, if it was not kinda boring.
Sure does not raise to the level of Law and Oracle or Anthology of Interest I.
This whole season is not so good in general.
14.08.2012
#52 by Bikeboy
A very thought provoking episode on free will, an important philosophical area. But it was a little too serious in parts, and I didn't like the mean-spirited violence at the end when Bender shoots the Professor. Funny violence is ok, like when Zoidberg cut off Fry's arm in 'Crustacean in Love'; this was just mean.
Bikeboy gave 3 points
14.08.2012
#53 by rok
Amazing episode! So thought provoking!
rok gave 5 points
14.08.2012
#54 by andrew
Surprised at the negative receptions this episode's getting. I thought it was superb!
andrew gave 5 points
16.08.2012
#55 by Blake
This episode was soooooo forgettable.. Not bad by all means, but so damn forgettable that I just can't give it more than a 2...
Blake gave 2 points
16.08.2012
#56 by SpanishGasol
Very good philosophic episode.
It's a step beyond artificial inteligence, with laughts and emblematic futurama themes and characters mixed in.
Love it.
Maybe the end could have been a bit better, more epic, to make that a 10/10
SpanishGasol gave 4 points
It's a step beyond artificial inteligence, with laughts and emblematic futurama themes and characters mixed in.
Love it.
Maybe the end could have been a bit better, more epic, to make that a 10/10
17.08.2012
#57 by Heuman.
It waz leik da bezt ep of dis seezon, luv futruama, awsum. Fan-zoopa-doopa-taztic.
Heuman. gave 5 points
17.08.2012
#58 by Letterman
Visiting old locations doesn't make the show funny. being funny makes it funny.
1/5
Letterman gave 1 point
1/5
18.08.2012
#59 by miguel
The best story so far this season
miguel gave 5 points
18.08.2012
#60 by themoirae
Another good, but not great, episode.
themoirae gave 4 points
19.08.2012
#61 by GOGOOOOGOD
Me hate this.
Me God.
GOGOOOOGOD gave 1 point
Me God.
19.08.2012
#62 by rey rey
Not David Cohen's best, but funny with a good plot.
rey rey gave 5 points
19.08.2012
#63 by BURN IT!
Well... this one sucked balls.
You cant ever have freewill Bender.. oh wait, yes you can.
LAME.
BURN IT! gave 1 point
You cant ever have freewill Bender.. oh wait, yes you can.
LAME.
20.08.2012
#64 by Roky
Broadly and also fun.
Roky gave 5 points
22.08.2012
#65 by ilovefry
Average episode but I give 4 because of Fry and Leela's bed scene. Finally! :P
ilovefry gave 4 points
23.08.2012
#66 by lotus
My 2nd favorite Bender episode ever.
lotus gave 5 points
23.08.2012
#67 by BringerOfPie
I don't usually re-review, but my opinion changed enough on a rewatch that I feel it's suited here. I love the high concept of this episode, but it just doesn't deliver on its potential. The first act is a brilliant set-up, but it then comes to a screeching halt and turns what SHOULD be an interesting philosophical adventure into a real bore. The episode is then salvaged again with the MomCorp infiltration, complete with hilarious sight gags, but the free will chip is a surprisingly uncreative answer for a show that usually has a clever explanation for everything. Bender zapping Farnsworth left me laughing at the end, yet a little unsatisfied at the same time.
BringerOfPie gave 3 points
24.08.2012
#68 by dementor
The first act was freakin' superb, but the episode was great overall.
dementor gave 5 points
24.08.2012
#69 by K
Classic!
K gave 5 points
24.08.2012
#70 by Danny boy
Literally the only thing I disliked about this episode was the rushed ending. Other than that, perfect.
Danny boy gave 5 points
24.08.2012
#71 by TheGromble
A very good and original episode in my opinion. I really liked the entire concept of the whole freewill chip or whatever that thing was.
TheGromble gave 5 points
27.08.2012
#72 by ricardo
Not David Cohen's best, but still a really good episode.
ricardo gave 5 points
27.08.2012
#73 by terrance
Loved seeing the robot homeworld again, callbacks are awesome in moderation.
terrance gave 5 points
16.09.2012
#74 by Federicho
David Cohen does it again!
Federicho gave 5 points
27.09.2012
#75 by Santiago_76
from this episode to the second last, I am seriouslly disheartend where futurama has gone. I am a serious fan... fanatical fan. I even use futurama in all my english classes, once more... serious fan. But this... i could just cry. 709, 710, 711 & 712. Average 2/5 as i am giving 1/5 to this episode 2/5 and 3/5 twice for the remainding. I only want to vote once overall as not to reduce scores on average. I do love futurama but it's like they are not even trying. With episodes like this, i fear that it will be cancelled again. Where is the brilliance that season six had, and the sun like shining of a shinny metal arse that was seasons 1 to 4, some of 5 and most of 6! Half of this season is .... ohhh god i can't say it without pain, ...like a tired simpsons episode.
Santiago_76 gave 2 points
02.10.2012
#76 by Amanda
It was alright, definately better than some other episodes in this season. But the concept of this episode was a bit flawed. In the pilot episode, Space Pilot 3000, Bender was allowed to derive from his programing when he is electricuted by the lightbulb's dangling wire. This brings up the theory that Bender did have free will all along.
Amanda gave 3 points
17.01.2013
#77 by God
Good enough.
God gave 4 points
19.04.2013
#78 by Destiny
Good premise, bad execution. No sharp jokes, lazy ending.
Destiny gave 2 points
22.06.2013
#79 by Tobz
'Tis a good episode, it messes with continuity to some extent, but that didn't really bother me. It's funny throughout.
Tobz gave 4 points
19.02.2015
#80 by BlitzPhoenix98
This is a very interesting episode, yet in the fact that it feels very philosophical. I wouldn't say it made me cry, but for some reason it did really hit me emotionally. The idea of Robots searching for free will is a fascinating concept - Bender feels like he doesn't know what to do, yet then comes across a new chapter where he gets accepted by a church and becomes part of the Monk robots. I liked the revelation when found out about Mom and Farnsworth, and yet even Mom not being a villain in this one, but neither was Farnsworth. It felt nice to revisit Chapek 9 after a very long time and I liked the dark tone. Great work from David X. Cohen once again.
7/10
BlitzPhoenix98 gave 4 points
7/10
20.03.2022
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