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Viva Mars Vegas
First aired 08/22/12
Rank: 14/124
Reviews: 101
Rating: 91%

The crew stages a casino heist to recover stolen property from the Robot Mafia.

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#1 by Todd

This was one of those Futuramas that just goes for the funny and nearly perfectly succeeds. A really fun episode, with a ton of great jokes. Agree it's the robot mafia at their best.

Todd gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#2 by Bigsi

funnytastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! loved this another zoidberg based episode!!!!!!!! wowowwowowowowowowowowow

Bigsi gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#3 by Ian

This season has cranked out a fun few episodes, and this is one of them. I liked how Amy sort of poked fun at the shoddy method of exposition the show has used time and again, particularly how characters don't explain anything to many other people until a climactic moment. The writers seem to be becoming more kind to Zoidberg too.

Ian gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#4 by Zoidberg

FUNtastic! Get it? Fun!?

Zoidberg gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#5 by MarkeyT

Really funny episode! best for this season.

MarkeyT gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#6 by Dom

Pretty good episode. Not the best, but I kind of liked it. I need a more in-depth view of it tomorrow to get a good view. It was a hilarious episode though.

Dom gave 4 points

23.08.2012

#7 by Freedom Lover

This episode may very well be the saving grace in a mediocre season.

It had a great story and great gags/jokes the entire time.

It bugged me that they didn't explain how Mars got fixed.. but oh well.

Easily a 5/5.

Freedom Lover gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#8 by Sweet Zombie Jesus

FINALLY. After a season of mostly crap this one really did it for me. Definitely not a 5, but a solid 4. Some great social commentary jokes when it comes to money and native rights not to mention some great jokes from many of the main characters. Good to see the mafia again... and BY FAR the best opening credits yet on Futurama!

Sweet Zombie Jesus gave 4 points

23.08.2012

#9 by Freakin' Awesome

That episode blew me away!

A really great episode that was very entertaining and funny the whole show.

Rich Zoidberg and that awesome opening FTW!

Freakin' Awesome gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#10 by Jos� Rat�n

Best episode of the season! Along with The Six Million Dollar Mon. Loved again Zoidberg's musical interlude. Bender, Hermes and the Professor's attempts to distract Donbot were hilarious.

Jos� Rat�n gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#11 by Dude

Anyone else catch the Mars rover getting crushed by the PE Ship? BRILLIANT!

Dude gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#12 by BringerOfPie

I'm in the minority who thought last week's "Near-Death Wish" was far and away the best episode of the season, so I thought this was good but not AS good. This season's focused on a few pairings that haven't been done before, and we got Amy/Zoidberg this time, which made for an entertaining episode that got going a little too late. I feel the heist should have started earlier since we got a pretty half-assed Ocean's 11 parody out of it. Still, the first two acts were very solid, with the always-incompetent Robot Mafia being a highlight as usual.

BringerOfPie gave 4 points

23.08.2012

#13 by hrpuff

great episode.

hrpuff gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#14 by Bubblegum Tate

Another fun episode, loved the handmade intro.

Is that Dawnn Lewis doing the musical number?

Bubblegum Tate gave 4 points

23.08.2012

#15 by zach

Classic Futurama

zach gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#16 by Will--

Great episode. Loved "hey rich lobster".

Will-- gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#17 by Janek

Very good episode, well paced. Always good to see a Zoidberg-heavy story. :) A lot of background jokes (Wheel of Fortran, Daily Blanket, ...). The opening credits were great.

Janek gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#18 by Smizmar

Definitely the most fun episode of the season.

Smizmar gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#19 by Zoidberg

For one brief shining moment Johnny Z. was a fancy king billionare, I was!

Zoidberg gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#20 by "God? It's Zoidberg"

"I hate to bother but..."

*Bag of money drops *

"... OK, OK, I'll shut up!"
:D

Awesome episode, start to end

"God? It's Zoidberg" gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#21 by Jarvio

Why the hell are so many people negative about the CC run? This episode was a fine example of the brilliance of the new run IMO. It had everything - A great story, great character development (liked the Amy and Zoidberg pairing), funny lines (the chart room was hysterical), and an all-round classic futurama feel.

My second favourite of the season so far (after Near-Death Wish), and possibly in my all-time top 5. (Disagree if you must, just 1 man's opinion, and no I'm not a futurama n00b)

Jarvio gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#22 by endy

I love episodes that have the whole crew involved, so this was one of my favourite episodes this season

endy gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#23 by 4LegsGood

A solid, solid Futurama episode.

This was a tremendous amount of fun from beginning to end. The premise was fun, the jokes were fun, the situations were fun, the characters were fun.

Fun Fun Fun!!!

My favorite part was the heist movie gag where Amy tells us what's happening while it's happening. Very cute.

All in all a solid episode that will go down as one of those eps you watch over and over just because it makes you laugh. Not one of those stand out superb -episodes, mind you - but a solid piece of Futurama.

I'd like to see this type of episode be the majority of the season, with one or two standout more ambitious eps, and then, of course, there are always a couple that don't quite hit the solid bar, but are still enjoyable.

Keep it up! I'm sorry the season is ending so soon! It seems that each of these shortened seasons has a few episodes to start that are good or bad, and then it hits a great one (this season was 6Million$Mon), then has another great one, and then some solid eps with an incredible closer.

Anyway, keep up the good work!

4LegsGood gave 4 points

23.08.2012

#24 by Nitrou$

Simply amazing, great story!!!

Nitrou$ gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#25 by Mr Snrub

A very well done episode and one of the funniest this season.

Bits I liked:

The Robot Mafia are probably my favourite side characters, so I loved them getting a big episode. Their lines brought the big laughs for me ("Y'know, I think I'll close this door prematurely.") It did bug me that Clamps didn't recognize Zoidberg, but it's not like that's the first time something like that's happened.
How in character everyone was, particularly Amy, as the smart but sheltered college girl ("What's rent?") and Zoidberg, because I love how they reiterated that he prefers making people happy over being rich. I feel like that's important.
The whole crew being used. In moderation, these can be some of my favourite episodes of the season, and this one hit the mark as well. It was no Farnsworth Parabox, but it was really good.
The song was epic. Yep, few words are needed.

Mr Snrub gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#26 by Lamusiqe13

You know, for a writer who was mediocre on The Simpsons and terrible last production season, Josh Wienstien sure is on a roll. This was one of the funniest episodes of the season, other than maybe Decision 3012. The beginning was rushed, but at least they were honest about it and it didn't last very long before the good plot kicked in. The ending was a bit rushed as well (I'm getting sick of writing that), but again, it worked. The middle was hilarious throughout; great to have another Zoidberg plot. I loved the parody of Big Spender. Excellent episode.

Lamusiqe13 gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#27 by generic

My favorite Zoidberg episode!

generic gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#28 by Stir Fry-day

As somebody who really disliked Zoidberg during the original run of the show, I must admit that the writer's use of him since the show was brought back has been fantastic.

I can't watch "That's Lobstertainment" at all, but the recent Zoidberg episodes are worth watching over and over again.

So glad to see this episode is getting such high marks.

Stir Fry-day gave 5 points

23.08.2012

#29 by HERPDERP

I'm a troll and I hate Futurama so I'll give this a 1/5.

YEAH RIGHT!!!

This ep. fucking rocked everyone's balls and/or ovaries off!!!

Deal with it.

5/5.

You got to understand, Zoidberg is the man!

HERPDERP gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#30 by Maoam

Simply the best. I loved the bathroom scene with naked Amy and invisible Bender. Great use of music and the mafia was funny. Great ep.

Maoam gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#31 by ZoibyWantBalloon

I cried it was so damn good.

One Billon out of One Billion!

ZoibyWantBalloon gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#32 by Sheriff

A very good pickup from the last couple episodes! Pumped for the finally!

Sheriff gave 4 points

24.08.2012

#33 by Moosederp

Very hilarious episode. Zoidberg was at his finest.

Moosederp gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#34 by killuck

For me, this is right up with the Farnsworth Parabox

killuck gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#35 by That Dude

Holy Cow, I thought the episode was good, but I wasn't expecting this high of a score for the episode. Loved seeing Curiousity kicking in 3012, Zoidberg letting it ride twice, the chart room was hilarious, cowboy Bender was top notch, and the many one liners!

That Dude gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#36 by renbutler

Bravo! A diamond in a very rough season. The plot was engaging, and there were actually a few legitimate laughs. Great pacing too.

renbutler gave 4 points

24.08.2012

#37 by flesheatingbull

That was a very solid episode. Best since the first 3 of the season. Most laughs of the season, maybe.

4/5

flesheatingbull gave 4 points

24.08.2012

#38 by knowsfords

Three words, awesome.

knowsfords gave 4 points

24.08.2012

#39 by Slurm King

Amazing!
Hope to see more episodes like this!

Slurm King gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#40 by Time Sphere

This one blew me away.

It was an incredible parody and nice Amy and Zoidberg story arc.

What pushed it over the edge was they didn't have Seth Mcfartlane sing some crappy opening song.

It was just great... HEY BIG LOBSTA!

Time Sphere gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#41 by Scaretale

This was the best episode of the season so far, and after a string of episodes that were of average to OK quality, this episode reminds me of just how good Futurama can be.

Scaretale gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#42 by Karen

I'd sort of forgotten how good futurama could be before I saw this episode. A classic.

Karen gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#43 by Dr.Zoidberg

Decent but nothing special - certainly not deserving of the OTT hype it's getting here.

Dr.Zoidberg gave 3 points

24.08.2012

#44 by BG-19-19

In the new Futurama seasons there are many very mediocre episodes. But this episode belongs in my personal top 10 of all time.

BG-19-19 gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#45 by SGB

This was great!

SGB gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#46 by klinsoff

My new favorite Zoidberg episode, and I loved seeing him interact with Amy.

klinsoff gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#47 by lol

One word: Funny

lol gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#48 by John Pirruccello

Very strong episode, not much to complain about.

John Pirruccello gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#49 by FlavioBriatore

+ Zoidy invisible
+ Amy naked
+ Leo Wong
+ Robot Mafia
+ Great music

5* stars

FlavioBriatore gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#50 by killuck

Yeah, Leo Wong is one of the best characters on the show, so I love when he's involved.

killuck gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#51 by Beatle60

Another awesome episode!
Loved the story,the music,Pulp Fiction reference.

Beatle60 gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#52 by leonardo

If this was some sort of oceans 11 parody, I really appreciate it. It was awesome!

leonardo gave 5 points

24.08.2012

#53 by Marc

Everything #29 Stir Fry-day wrote:

"As somebody who really disliked Zoidberg during the original run of the show, I must admit that the writer's use of him since the show was brought back has been fantastic.
I can't watch "That's Lobstertainment" at all, but the recent Zoidberg episodes are worth watching over and over again."

Exactly!

Marc gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#54 by gretsky

Yeah, everyone's pretty much summed it up already. A superb episode.

gretsky gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#55 by Sure Win

Great episode, Zoidberg always makes a good episode. However, I don't know about this being the #1 episode of all-time, but still a top 5 for sure

Sure Win gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#56 by Futuraman

This episode was very good, but #1 episode of all time. No. I want to give it a 5 but its ratings need to be brought down, just a little bit.

Futuraman gave 3 points

25.08.2012

#57 by Shane

Holy smokes, a GREAT Futurama episode! It's been a while. Make more like this!

Shane gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#58 by Lopez

Best episode of season 7

Lopez gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#59 by rok

It was just a thrill ride. Funny as hell.

rok gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#60 by Nitrou$

Can't complain with that episode...amazing!!!

Nitrou$ gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#61 by Peroni

Features one of the best futurama songs ever!

Peroni gave 5 points

25.08.2012

#62 by A P

Very well done episode in terms of pacing and story and use of whole cast. I love the Wongs, and pairing Amy and Zoidberg was pretty great.

I don't think this was the best of the season (premature to say that) but I've really liked a few episodes this season a LOT so it still deserves a 5.

A P gave 5 points

26.08.2012

#63 by Rageohol

Liked the zoidberg/Amy pairing a lot more than I thought I would. Who's left now for a story? Fry/Hermes? Professor/leela?

Rageohol gave 5 points

26.08.2012

#64 by Unknown

Overrated. It was horrible.

Pacing was out of place.

Unknown gave 1 point

26.08.2012

#65 by alberto

The best episode of the new run so far!

alberto gave 5 points

26.08.2012

#66 by Me

It's perfect, because no one can know what I'm possibly up to!

Me gave 5 points

27.08.2012

#67 by Animania

Definitely the best Amy episode ever, and might be the best zoidberg episode ever too...not sure, tip of the zoidberg was awesome...

Animania gave 5 points

27.08.2012

#68 by TheGreatRevealo

Good episode, but I am not getting the extremely high rating for this one. Thought "Near-Death Wish" was better than this. To each his own, I guess.

TheGreatRevealo gave 3 points

27.08.2012

#69 by loki

WI laughed pretty much nonstop. Fantastic.

loki gave 5 points

27.08.2012

#70 by Zoidfarbanbergton

A pitch perfect caper episode that I couldn't be happier with.

Wonderous in all aspects, and on all levels.

Best of the year.

Zoidfarbanbergton gave 5 points

27.08.2012

#71 by Emp

Out of all the episodes in the year, I think this is the best.

Okay, the pacing was a little bit off in the beginning, but beside that, it was perfect.

Leo Wong was just hilarious. He's my favorit-

Emp gave 5 points

28.08.2012

#72 by themoirae

Very funny, and probably the best Zoidberg-centric episode of the series. The ending was a little flat, but overall, this gets a 5.

themoirae gave 5 points

28.08.2012

#73 by sandal

Loved it. Need it out on DVD, now!

sandal gave 5 points

29.08.2012

#74 by Robot

Funny!
Make more like this!

Robot gave 5 points

29.08.2012

#75 by Knockers of Amy

Damn, loved the heist & zoidberg song, but what really made this great was Amy naked in the bath with zoidy watching^^

Instant bo-ner lol

Knockers of Amy gave 5 points

29.08.2012

#76 by Jaytch

One of the better episodes of the season.

Jaytch gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#77 by Ishkabibble

"God didn't become God by giving money away"

Ishkabibble gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#78 by The Tick

Once again villainy was vanquished thanks to the efforts of the magnanimous Doctor John Zoidberg M.D. and his amazing cohorts.

Can.. you.. dig it!?!

The Tick gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#79 by Some guy

ZZZZZZZZZZ-boring, coma-inducing, how this slips by and gets praise when it's as lame as any of the other bad episodes this season, I can't figure out. Weirdos.

Some guy gave 1 point

30.08.2012

#80 by Some Other Guy

Great Episode!

Some Other Guy gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#81 by randy

best episode of season 7

randy gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#82 by foot mutant

I find this episode to be the best of the season. It's smooth storyline follows simple, classic steps to futurama retro greatness. Not that much laughs but pure enjoyment!

foot mutant gave 5 points

30.08.2012

#83 by Shane

Holy smokes! A great Futurama episode. I had forgotten what those were like!

Shane gave 5 points

31.08.2012

#84 by ISIS

Excellent Work! Love it!

ISIS gave 5 points

05.09.2012

#85 by huge manatee

Superb. On par with the Farnsworth Parabox.

huge manatee gave 5 points

05.09.2012

#86 by renbutler

Wow, I'm surprised by the high rating. Barely a few chuckles, and a pretty boring plot. Par for the course in an uneven season.

renbutler gave 2 points

07.09.2012

#87 by Me2

very very good episode. liked everything about it

Me2 gave 5 points

08.09.2012

#88 by pentameter

Man, Zoidberg was awesome this episode.

pentameter gave 5 points

09.09.2012

#89 by terrance

Best episode of the season by far.

terrance gave 5 points

16.09.2012

#90 by Sidney

This was a tremendous episode. Good laughs, interesting plot and a great use of all the characters.

Sidney gave 5 points

19.09.2012

#91 by Pearl

Josh Weinstein is now my favorite futurama writer after this season.

Pearl gave 5 points

27.09.2012

#92 by Juan Pablo

Really funny and great. Especially zoidberg and his awesome song.

Juan Pablo gave 5 points

30.09.2012

#93 by david

5/5 serious? this sucked balls... hard. I am not native american, but I would find this slightly repulsive... this is worse than toilet humour. Such a latented team of writers and 'THIS' is what they came up with? Seasons 1 - 5 two movies and out of season 6 & 7, 7 episodes showed some of the original talent. Looks like they have to hav a long hard look at themselves and remember why they wrote stories and stop with this drivil. If you don't agree, watch the old episodes once again...

david gave 1 point

02.10.2012

#94 by Keny

I loved it!

Keny gave 4 points

10.10.2012

#95 by creepie

awesome

creepie gave 5 points

28.10.2012

#96 by Fat Kev Smith

The bird!

Fat Kev Smith gave 5 points

23.12.2012

#97 by Gazebot

Not quite funny, but extremely pleasant!

Gazebot gave 5 points

26.02.2013

#98 by ZOIDBERG FOR KING!!!

Best Amy and Zoidberg episode in ages!

In fact.. it's the only one!

ZOIDBERG FOR KING!!! gave 5 points

19.04.2013

#99 by Kipperz

Was too hectic, Futurama used to flow better. Nowadays the characters are just thrown into situations too quickly and seems messy.

Kipperz gave 1 point

22.06.2013

#100 by Tama

Hooray for Zoidberg!

Tama gave 5 points

15.10.2013

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