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2-D Blacktop
First aired 06/19/13
Rank: 113/124
Reviews: 88
Rating: 67%

Professor Farnsworth joins a gang of street-racing punks.

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#1 by Futurama4ever

A really well done episode, full of Futurama's trademark quirky humor, such as the speed buggy cameo, and heavy sci-fi concepts. This seasons off to a good start.

Futurama4ever gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#2 by 430Dude

I thought this one was just okay... the Prof. had some good lines and it had some fun ship chases. But that was about it. The 2-d stuff seemed crappy to me.

A 3/5 overall.

430Dude gave 3 points

20.06.2013

#3 by totalnerduk

Honestly, I expected better. The 2D segment was lame, and the episode felt rushed overall. Not a great start to the new season.

totalnerduk gave 3 points

20.06.2013

#4 by john

the animation was great!

john gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#5 by BringerOfPie

This reminded me of the last mid-season premiere, "Neutopia", in that it had a great gimmick that was unfortunately saved until the final 4 minutes of the episode, while the first 2 acts were just boring filler and pointless set-up. And I really disliked the street racing characters. Had the 2nd dimension been introduced earlier, they could've gotten really creative. Instead, the episode ended right when it finally got good.

BringerOfPie gave 2 points

20.06.2013

#6 by BigBend

Amazing visual journey - great jokes - fun episode

BigBend gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#7 by Randy

Funny. Dr. Z had some great lines. God I'm gonna miss this show.

Randy gave 4 points

20.06.2013

#8 by Zippy

Dang, such a cool first show. 2 great episodes tonight. I'm going to miss this show (sad)

Zippy gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#9 by NTJ

Decent story. Jokes were great. Yeah, we get it... Professor is forgetful, Fry is stupid, and that New Yorker guy puts S's at the end of every other word...

NTJ gave 3 points

20.06.2013

#10 by DJC13

Brilliant episode, great jokes, stunning animation and a decent plot.

DJC13 gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#11 by !iMmOrTaL!

Not the strongest start to the Season, but it did have a few good laughs in it.

!iMmOrTaL! gave 3 points

20.06.2013

#12 by UnrealLegend

Stunning animation and solid jokes throughout. The 2D dimension was pretty lame though; it honestly felt quite tacked on, especially since they didn't even seem to be in much of a problem because of how easily they left it.

The first two acts more than make up for it though.

UnrealLegend gave 4 points

20.06.2013

#13 by John Pirruccello

Dug it. The 2D plot and the street racing plot came together in a strange way, but they mostly felt largely disconnected. Both plots were good though so I didn't care much

John Pirruccello gave 4 points

20.06.2013

#14 by Smeds

An excellent return to the final season. If this is the standard for the remainder of the episodes then I'll be a happy man!

Smeds gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#15 by renbutler

Great animation. So-so plot. Not nearly enough laughs.

It was fun to see Farnsworth taking on a different personality for a while. But the "verbal abuse" gag wasn't funny the first time, let alone the fifth or sixth. It dragged out way too long.

I enjoy great animation and plot development, but I tune into the show hoping to laugh a lot. This was pretty disappointing for a season premiere.

renbutler gave 3 points

20.06.2013

#16 by Donnie D.

A fantastic episode. First episode in, and i'm already dreading the notion that it's the beginning of the end... again...

Donnie D. gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#17 by Richard

I too have suffered unspoken verbal abuse.

Richard gave 4 points

20.06.2013

#18 by Jarvio

Well overall I thought it was a great episode. Lots of fun, and Professor-Heavy.

However, what was even funny about this 'verbal abuse' gag even in the first place? Let alone the many other times she said it. That's a contender for the crappest joke in Futurama ever.

Was she voiced by Lauren Tom btw?

Overall though, a fun episode. Despite it's flaws, I gave it a 5.

Jarvio gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#19 by Dan

Really awful. The street racing characters were pathetic. The verbal abuse girl was pointless. The 2D stuff had potential, but wasn't very good. I'm happy that this is the last season, because the episodes are keep getting worse.

Dan gave 1 point

20.06.2013

#20 by Milton

Great! Amazing episode. Amazing animation and the Professor was hilarious

Milton gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#21 by Ishkabibble

Not the greatest episode out there, but a pretty funny one so I feel lenient.

The A plot of this one is probably funnier to those familiar with a lot of street racing and roadie cliches. Also, the 2-D world seemed condensed for time as I felt there was more that could have been done with it.

Ishkabibble gave 5 points

20.06.2013

#22 by Pauully

Ending was a bit rushed, but the story was great and so were the jokes. It reminded me of that 4th dimensional space whale episode. If this episode had them explore the 2nd dimension a bit more or a better ending this would've been a 5!

Pauully gave 4 points

21.06.2013

#23 by Bob Cobb

This episode was too fast and furious for network TV!

A 4/5!

Bob Cobb gave 4 points

21.06.2013

#24 by Michael G

An excellent episode

Michael G gave 5 points

21.06.2013

#25 by Jack Mehoff

This episode was OK by my standards, but I feel the next episode made up for it. The first act's comedy felt pretty meh, and they really beat that Fast and Furious' family troubles joke into the ground. On the nerdy side of things, the jokes about the Mobius (drag)Strip were entertaining (See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobius_strip) and the stuff about the multidimensional travel were great. I also enjoyed the reference to Flatland (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatland).
However, the 2-D section itself felt gimmicky and rushed.

6/10 for nerds
5/10 for everyone else

Jack Mehoff gave 3 points

21.06.2013

#26 by King Kong

One of the worst episodes I've ever seen!

Is this the real reason why the show is canned, b/c it's got crap plots and lame jokes now?!?!!?

King Kong gave 1 point

21.06.2013

#27 by Brock Baker

Good episode. Great animation. Really cool sciency stuff. The 2D part seemed kind of tacked on though. Loved the pimparoo joke.

Brock Baker gave 4 points

21.06.2013

#28 by Lee

First 5 minutes were classic Futurama, then it all went downhill.I really wanted to like this episode, but the street racing story was just boring. Hoping for more, come on Futurama, go out with a bang!

Lee gave 2 points

21.06.2013

#29 by No9Guy

Good beginning, awful jokes, weird 2D stuff... I didn't like this and neither should you.

No9Guy gave 2 points

21.06.2013

#30 by asdf

The 2D stuff had some potential, but that's about it. The street racing segment, along with its buildup and surroundings, was bad. Unspoken verbal abuse was horrid, a contender for the worst gag in the series actually.

Moments of past greatness, but overall too dumbed down. Futurama, stop trying to be braindead, this shouldn't be your domain.

asdf gave 2 points

21.06.2013

#31 by Apocaloso

This episode has lot of interesting things, but it seems they're not well developed! Looking forward to see something better since Cohen said this is the best season ever...

Apocaloso gave 2 points

21.06.2013

#32 by Hot4Prof

Great episode. Loved the humor

Hot4Prof gave 5 points

21.06.2013

#33 by Skip J Jones

great! it was all amazing. i guess the younger kids don't see the humor in the verbal abuse running joke. It was pretty smart.

Skip J Jones gave 5 points

21.06.2013

#34 by Bib bib

This is the Futurama I remember and like a lot! More please!

Bib bib gave 5 points

21.06.2013

#35 by WTF!?!?!

Futurama.. Futurella.. Pukurella.. is more like it!
And it's all new.. on garbage central.. all summer long!

This is the worst Prof. oriented episode in the series run!

Let the show end already!!!!

WTF!?!?! gave 1 point

22.06.2013

#36 by westerosorbust

Call me crazy, but I loved this episode. The animation was absolutely fantastic, and the story was well written and executed. When the beginning had the spinning 3D shot of the ship, I just knew it was going to be good.
I don't know. I just found this episode to be funny and clever, with an awesome sci-fi element. The 2D segment was one of their best yet, and I'd rank it at a level with Naturama.
Need I even mention the visuals? The entire episode was solid, without a single letdown. The opening racing scene, the rainbow star and accompanying planets, Speed Racer, Mobi�s race, 2D, 2D to 3D transition, the closing shot.

10/10 for me. Also, I already accept your dissidence and humbly disagree with your quarrel.

westerosorbust gave 5 points

22.06.2013

#37 by Shorty

It was just.. meh-kay.

A 3/5.

Shorty gave 3 points

22.06.2013

#38 by inmatoor

Fun Ep!

inmatoor gave 5 points

22.06.2013

#39 by Amazin

Great ep...dunno how the rating is so low...ppl. Tons of jokes and i find myself watching it more than "Fry and Leela's Big Fling".

Amazin gave 5 points

22.06.2013

#40 by Odine

Great episode! Pure futurama back again! Speed, dimensions, jokes and nearly doom events!

Moar please!
Nice start of the season, hope the rest is at least at this level high.

Odine gave 5 points

22.06.2013

#41 by 2D

2D and mobius strip ideas were great. Would've loved more time in 2D land.

2D gave 3 points

22.06.2013

#42 by Gunther

I loved the Speed Racer spoof, hilarious.

Gunther gave 4 points

23.06.2013

#43 by Beep You!

Mike Rowe... wow, what can I say.
He writes the worst episodes.. of anything!
His penis must be sooo tiny!

Beep You! gave 1 point

23.06.2013

#44 by that dude

I liked the episode.. I am going to miss this show.

that dude gave 5 points

24.06.2013

#45 by themoirae

Solid episode, although I'm not quite sure how they were able to switch looking from side to side while in 2D. Bender pulling out the candelabrum and lighting four cigars at once was classic.

themoirae gave 4 points

24.06.2013

#46 by Jimmy-Jamm-3001

Good 1st episode to start the final season. The Professor does some sudden and quirky stuff here, as usual, by joining a racing gang. That's why I love him! Hilarious when the Mach 5 gets melted down in the junkyard!

Jimmy-Jamm-3001 gave 4 points

25.06.2013

#47 by Mr

Amazing ep loved every min of it.

Mr gave 5 points

25.06.2013

#48 by Julia

Very good, I loved seeing the professor so lively.

Julia gave 5 points

25.06.2013

#49 by Burtarama

Cool and great and awesomely funny. The people on here that put this one down just seem like angry people in general. There was nothing wrong with this ep.

Burtarama gave 5 points

25.06.2013

#50 by Shane

This episode was terrible. What happened to the characters on this show? They used to seem like zany people and now they're just cardboard cut outs that spew stupid jokes and take on whatever traits the plot needs. I miss the days when Futurama had clever jokes without the need to be obvious and lame. Oh well, we'll always have the classic episodes...

Shane gave 1 point

26.06.2013

#51 by MIke Rowe

I worte this, and even I hate it!

Which one is Fry??

Ha ha, I'm such a great writer!

I can't wait to write for "The Nanny 2:The Revenge!" that or another c list celeb. sub-par roast!

MIke Rowe gave 1 point

26.06.2013

#52 by toons

solid one. i love how the whole episode seems to be a love letter to the haters who keep whining about how there needs to be more deliveries

toons gave 4 points

27.06.2013

#53 by MIke D'oh!

Damn Futurama, why do you have to be crappy!?

MIke D'oh! gave 1 point

27.06.2013

#54 by Salvador Elizondo

Good news, everyone! This last episodes of Futurama are great.

I was a little bit disappointed by the 2D part, but I've really liked the three episodes that have aired.

Salvador Elizondo gave 4 points

27.06.2013

#55 by Zach

Very good episode, can't hate on the 2d part.

Zach gave 5 points

27.06.2013

#56 by 4LegsGood

Another great opener! It's always interesting how they start with one great one and then one of the weaker of the season.

This was *definitely* the better of the two new episodes. I loved the 2-D section, which was fresh and interseting, and I always love when Futurama plays with dimensions, perspective, animation gags. Fantastic.

Great start to, let's hope, not the final season!

David

4LegsGood gave 5 points

27.06.2013

#57 by FanFuturama

This was a great, cool looking episode. One or two people are over-reacting here. Don't get it. They must be great writers on the shows they work on - in their imaginations .

FanFuturama gave 5 points

27.06.2013

#58 by tricky dick cheney

The worst pile of puke I've ever seen! And I've seen Geroge Bush Sr. nude!!

tricky dick cheney gave 1 point

27.06.2013

#59 by Jungle_Jimmz

Why the overall low rating here, my fellow Future-nerds?
Re-watched this last night.
So much coolness in this episode!
Deep Purple's Highway Star and the Prof. racing his 'new' hotrod was so dang awesome!!! Lovin'This!

Jungle_Jimmz gave 5 points

28.06.2013

#60 by Endy

A great start. Mike Rowe's best episode yet, which shouldn't be saying much, but it's awesome.

Endy gave 5 points

30.06.2013

#61 by Unicron

This episode will be destroyed!!!

Unicron gave 1 point

01.07.2013

#62 by Pendulum

I actually enjoyed this one. Really nice visuals, an enjoyable enough story, and the crew actually made a delivery (and without Hermes, Zoidberg and Amy tagging along - hooray! It never made sense having those characters join on deliveries when they by all rights should have better things to be doing.). Overall a good episode. Nothing special, but enjoyable nonetheless.

The Professor's street racing team were bizarre characters though; the girl going on about her "father's verbal abuse" all the time just made no sense. I guess it was supposed to parody the backstories often shown in these movies with "street" characters, but it was still pretty bizarre.

I'm giving it a 4.

Pendulum gave 4 points

01.07.2013

#63 by SureWin

New season

SureWin gave 5 points

02.07.2013

#64 by BendRod

This is a great episode to start things off!!! Why are there haters on here? It's hard to believe there's a small penis joke about a writer. I assume TV is all this person has in their life so it makes it all way too important. Hopefully the reviewer is still young and will grow up a little and get a girlfriend someday -- or at least he'll find friends and get to go outside and play. Or at least I hope he figures out that TV is not real.

BendRod gave 5 points

04.07.2013

#65 by Dan

Is this why Futurama really got canned??
Clearly the writers are out of ideas by now.

Dan gave 1 point

04.07.2013

#66 by Charles

Dumb, boring, and lazy. Not necessarily in that order.

Since Comedy Central picked up Futurama our characters have degenerated into cardboard cutouts that take on whatever traits the plot needs (the professor becoming a fast and furious racer in this case).

The creators seem to have a short memory (or are running out of ideas) since they ripped off the 2D gag from "Beast with a Billion Backs".

Charles gave 1 point

05.07.2013

#67 by Matt

Wow, Futurama sure gave up fast.
One of the worst episodes to date!

Matt gave 1 point

05.07.2013

#68 by Abuse

The verbal abuse 'gag' ruined the episode.

Abuse gave 2 points

06.07.2013

#69 by BigE

Weird how this one is so split -- people love it -- some hate it. Maybe it's the adult theme with the girl who was verbally abused. If you're a kid, you're not going to know what that means. This is a really smart, cool-looking episode. I agree with the real and professional critics, this is a great start to the season

BigE gave 5 points

11.07.2013

#70 by LOVED IT!

Awesome.

LOVED IT! gave 5 points

13.07.2013

#71 by blarg

Don't understand the rating being in the 60's. This ep was better than that.

blarg gave 5 points

14.07.2013

#72 by Phwoar

No wonder futurama is ending - it's 'fans' clearly aren't loyal enough.

Phwoar gave 5 points

19.07.2013

#73 by Nik

Actually a really good opener, compared to the first part of the series. Really quite enjoyed it.

Nik gave 4 points

20.07.2013

#74 by Meh.

Well that was a well plotted piece of claptrap that never made me want to vomit... *wink*.

Meh. gave 1 point

29.07.2013

#75 by MrJoe

Wow - How cool was this episode?! I'm scratching my head about some of the bad reviews - so weird. This episode was awseome!

MrJoe gave 5 points

29.07.2013

#76 by Cam

I enjoyed the episode overall, it made me laugh and think a little which is what I want from a good Futurama. Just didn't like the street racing characters.

Cam gave 4 points

09.08.2013

#77 by Nim

It started out decently, and then went somewhere really stupid. They should have avoided the unnecessary 2D segment and instead developed the Street racing plot better.

Nim gave 2 points

19.08.2013

#78 by BeamerWenis

Goddamn, WTF happened to this once noble show?

BeamerWenis gave 1 point

22.08.2013

#79 by Yeah

Good

Yeah gave 5 points

22.08.2013

#80 by Mike G

I enjoyed this episode. Between the Mobius racetrack and the 2-D universe, there were a lot of laughs being shared.

Mike G gave 5 points

24.08.2013

#81 by karl

I really enjoyed this episode! The Prof. is probably my favorite character!

karl gave 5 points

20.09.2013

#82 by SweetZombieJesus

I wanted to watch each episode 3-4 times before leaving reviews this season, especially since so many trolls seem to be hovering the forums this season. Been watching Futurama since 1999 and sad to see it go but about time as the series has been going downhill!

A decent episode with some good one liners. The first and second acts were wonderful but the third was a bit dry. And even though I get the whole "verbally abusive father" thing, it was really annoying and did not add anything to the episode. An average episode at best.

SweetZombieJesus gave 3 points

11.11.2013

#83 by M0RB0

My goodness I want to punch that verbal abuse girl in the face.

The 2D bit had potential but the writers seem to forget they did that gag in the Beasts movie.

The street racing was nonsense but I do like the new Planet Express Ship design.

I miss GOOD Futurama!

M0RB0 gave 1 point

02.04.2014

#84 by bigjackk

Yall obviously dont get the episode to the full extent... lol. Look up 10 dimensional theory that's about and hr and 40 mins long and youll get it as well as some of life:)

bigjackk gave 5 points

15.12.2014

#85 by Tobz

Solid enough episode. Had a few very funny moments, but it wasn't vintage Futurama.

Tobz gave 4 points

14.09.2016

#86 by mazo

The combination of humor and science is amazing.

mazo gave 5 points

30.07.2017

#87 by BlitzPhoenix98

FUCK YEAH!

One of Futurama's most exhilarating and adrenaline-pumping episodes thus far. You feel the need for speed! Absolutely loved the usage of "Highway Star" as Deep Purple are of my favorite bands of all time and this song especially fits the atmosphere.

Really creative 3rd act, the animation of the 2-D world felt interesting. Michael Rowe's best episode so far for sure, and a huge improvement over the bland Leadbelly episode.

9/10

BlitzPhoenix98 gave 5 points

21.03.2022

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