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Episode Reviews
Short Summary
Game of TonesFirst aired 08/14/13
Rank: 45/124
Reviews: 129
Rating: 86%
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#1 by Futurama4ever
A very good episode oveall, with some great jokes, though the origin of the music was somewhat dissapponting. But I did get a little teary eyed at the ending. An easy 4.
Futurama4ever gave 4 points
15.08.2013
#2 by Fryfan
The best of the season so far, an instant classic in my opinion! Lots of funny gags and for once this year I didn't see the ending coming. The ending was so good that it actually had me teary eyed. I had high hopes for this one from the beginning and it didn't disappoint!!
Fryfan gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#3 by Cetron
Another heart-warming character/plot revealing episode whose premise was creative (though quite anticlimactic) but whose plot was secondary to the character interactions and development; it's amazing how these characters can still be examined and developed even after so many episodes.
And, finally, an old Easter Egg from Seymour's first appearance is finally explained: In the original Seymour episode, Fry is shown being frozen in the cryogenics lab with his AND Nibbler's shadow under the desk (as a result of the Infosphere episode). BUT, upon entering the room, a SECOND Nibblonian antenna-eye can be seen in the garbage can. Tonight's episode resolved the question of "whose antenna is that?"; one has to wonder if this episode was planned from the point of the original writing of the Seymour episode (during the early 2000s, 7 or 8 years ago), or if the creators realized / remembered the Easter Egg and chose to write this episode recently to explain it.
Cetron gave 5 points
And, finally, an old Easter Egg from Seymour's first appearance is finally explained: In the original Seymour episode, Fry is shown being frozen in the cryogenics lab with his AND Nibbler's shadow under the desk (as a result of the Infosphere episode). BUT, upon entering the room, a SECOND Nibblonian antenna-eye can be seen in the garbage can. Tonight's episode resolved the question of "whose antenna is that?"; one has to wonder if this episode was planned from the point of the original writing of the Seymour episode (during the early 2000s, 7 or 8 years ago), or if the creators realized / remembered the Easter Egg and chose to write this episode recently to explain it.
15.08.2013
#4 by John Cheesa
Have not been this emotional at the ending of a "Futurama" episode ever. Not even "Jurassic Bark" and "Luck of the Fryrish" could do that for me. Glad we finally got closure on Fry and his mom's relationship and learned how she really felt about him. Amazing episode. You have to put this one in the top ten all-time.
John Cheesa gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#5 by Eddie
One of the best this season. Although I didn't line the explanation the ending made up for it big time. Finally a five star episode first of the season
Eddie gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#6 by 420Dude
Easily on the top 20 episode list.
The pacing was fast like in the old days.
Each and every joke played.
Even the Seth cameo was funny!
Fry and his Mom both getting real closure through a dream she actually had in the past moved me deeply.
I cried like a baby at the end.
Mike Rowe finally proved his keep.
A 10/10.
420Dude gave 5 points
The pacing was fast like in the old days.
Each and every joke played.
Even the Seth cameo was funny!
Fry and his Mom both getting real closure through a dream she actually had in the past moved me deeply.
I cried like a baby at the end.
Mike Rowe finally proved his keep.
A 10/10.
15.08.2013
#7 by Zoo Station
This episode was a bit light on the comedy but the touching story more than made up for it. Seymour's return was nice to see and this episode let us get a deeper glimpse of Fry and his mom. The ending made this episode what it was and it's a prime example of what this show does so well. Suburb.
Zoo Station gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#8 by Randy
It made my wife cry and my 3 year old enjoyed it as well. Very well done.
Randy gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#9 by renbutler
Definitely one of the best plots of the season, although it tried too hard to match the emotion of "Fryrish" and "Bark." But I loved the look back at 1999.
I just wish it were funnier. Zoidberg's rickshaw was the only really good laugh.
renbutler gave 4 points
I just wish it were funnier. Zoidberg's rickshaw was the only really good laugh.
15.08.2013
#10 by Rich
A clunky, poorly paced story that tries to replicate the emotional impact of episodes like Jurassic Bark and Luck of the Fryrish, but pales in comparison.
Very few laughs to be had and the big reveal that it builds up to is disappointing and nonsensical. The only redeeming moment is the final scene with Fry and his mother, but even this highpoint feels unearned and emotionally manipulative because of the mediocrity that precedes it.
Rich gave 2 points
Very few laughs to be had and the big reveal that it builds up to is disappointing and nonsensical. The only redeeming moment is the final scene with Fry and his mother, but even this highpoint feels unearned and emotionally manipulative because of the mediocrity that precedes it.
15.08.2013
#11 by Dane-Mychal
Great episode. Every time they go back to the "1999" well, I get chills. The tone sound was cool on my sound system, by the way. Loved the Seymour stuff, which wasn't overdone and therefore did not trample on the legacy of "Jurassic Bark" (so please STFU about it now, fanboys). I especially thought Seth McFarlane's one-liner was extremely well-done. Easily the best episode of the season from a plot standpoint. Not the funniest of the season, but I'll trade it in for one final emotional episode (although I'm sure the finale will pack in some emotion).
Dane-Mychal gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#12 by UsualNoise
Best episode of the season, easily in my top ten all time. Great story, great emotion, it's the epitome of why I love Futurama. Bravo!
UsualNoise gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#13 by Lisa
I cried and hugged my son at the end and then he cried too.
Go Futurama!
Lisa gave 5 points
Go Futurama!
15.08.2013
#14 by Pimp-a-roo
One of the best episodes aired this season imo. Very touching ep! Great use of the characters, twas nice to see nibbler again!!
Pimp-a-roo gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#15 by Dom
Man, what an episode! One of the best since the Revival.
Gave me the sniffles at the end. Hasn't done that since Luck of the Fryrish.
Great jokes, great pacing, good plot, I enjoyed this one alot.
Best of the Season hands down.
Dom gave 5 points
Gave me the sniffles at the end. Hasn't done that since Luck of the Fryrish.
Great jokes, great pacing, good plot, I enjoyed this one alot.
Best of the Season hands down.
15.08.2013
#16 by James
Amazing episode. Top 5 since the revival. Manly tears were shed.
James gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#17 by UnrealLegend
Reposted from PEEL:
I have to say, this episode was heaped full of fan service, and I loved it. It had a futuristic premise, a decent stream of gags (I particularly liked Mt. Shushmore big grin) and a well-written story that was fairly touching. The plotline with Fry's mother (who I wish had a name; I can't stand calling her "Mrs. Fry" hmpf ) was admittedly a bit predictable. I'll let that slide though, since this is only the second time Futurama has dug into the dreams and it's certainly nothing like "The Sting".
One thing I really liked was how the story didn't lessen the sadness/emotion spawned from "Jurassic Bark" and "The Luck of the Fryrish" by screwing with the timeline (BBS style) or cheapening Seymour's tragic departure. In fact, I loved how Seymour was what made Fry suddenly realise that he did in fact miss his old life. It felt like a nod to the many who consider "Jurassic Bark" to be one of the best episodes of the show.
Also, this episode only adds to the sheer amount of craziness that occured in that famous cryogenics lab on December 31st, 1999. It's undoubtedly my favourite recurring location on the show because of all the excellent stories it produces.
I won't say this was the funniest of the season, but I was giggling on more than a few occasions which puts it ahead of the likes of "Calcuon 2.0" and "T.: The Terriestrial" by default. Most of my enjoyment of this episode came from general entertainment as opposed to sheer laughter. And boy, was it entertaining. I particularly liked everything on the way to the cryogenics lab, such as Fry's reactions to some of the repeated lines. "I.C Weiner? Aw, crud. Every time!" big grin
But yes, that's probably enough typing for now. Other stuff I loved:
-Agnew with no pants. tongue
-"Philip, have you lost weight?"
-"It's the sound the game makes when you get the all-time lowest score..."
-Michelle being a bitch and Leela pushing him into leaving her.
-The luxury Vehicle Bender asked for was amazing.
-"I always forget he can talk" Finally, some acknowledgement that Nibbler's been MIA for so long.
-Seymour shrinking into Fry's pocket was neat.
I'm suspecting this is my favourite episode of season 7. First impression says 10/10. They've really been kicking it off these past few episodes; lets hope the quality continues.
UnrealLegend gave 5 points
I have to say, this episode was heaped full of fan service, and I loved it. It had a futuristic premise, a decent stream of gags (I particularly liked Mt. Shushmore big grin) and a well-written story that was fairly touching. The plotline with Fry's mother (who I wish had a name; I can't stand calling her "Mrs. Fry" hmpf ) was admittedly a bit predictable. I'll let that slide though, since this is only the second time Futurama has dug into the dreams and it's certainly nothing like "The Sting".
One thing I really liked was how the story didn't lessen the sadness/emotion spawned from "Jurassic Bark" and "The Luck of the Fryrish" by screwing with the timeline (BBS style) or cheapening Seymour's tragic departure. In fact, I loved how Seymour was what made Fry suddenly realise that he did in fact miss his old life. It felt like a nod to the many who consider "Jurassic Bark" to be one of the best episodes of the show.
Also, this episode only adds to the sheer amount of craziness that occured in that famous cryogenics lab on December 31st, 1999. It's undoubtedly my favourite recurring location on the show because of all the excellent stories it produces.
I won't say this was the funniest of the season, but I was giggling on more than a few occasions which puts it ahead of the likes of "Calcuon 2.0" and "T.: The Terriestrial" by default. Most of my enjoyment of this episode came from general entertainment as opposed to sheer laughter. And boy, was it entertaining. I particularly liked everything on the way to the cryogenics lab, such as Fry's reactions to some of the repeated lines. "I.C Weiner? Aw, crud. Every time!" big grin
But yes, that's probably enough typing for now. Other stuff I loved:
-Agnew with no pants. tongue
-"Philip, have you lost weight?"
-"It's the sound the game makes when you get the all-time lowest score..."
-Michelle being a bitch and Leela pushing him into leaving her.
-The luxury Vehicle Bender asked for was amazing.
-"I always forget he can talk" Finally, some acknowledgement that Nibbler's been MIA for so long.
-Seymour shrinking into Fry's pocket was neat.
I'm suspecting this is my favourite episode of season 7. First impression says 10/10. They've really been kicking it off these past few episodes; lets hope the quality continues.
15.08.2013
#18 by Suretay
Mike Rowe for president!
Suretay gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#19 by BringerOfPie
After writing 5 terrible episodes and one merely decent one (Fry Am the Egg Man), Mike Rowe basically just wrote an episode right out of Season 3. Many episodes this season have been subpar due to being cartoon stock plots ("Genestalk") or poor remakes of older episodes ("Leadbelly"), but here we got an episode that was not only wholly original, but rewards long-time viewers with continuity treats and details about Fry's past that are done smartly instead of being dumb retcon.
"Cold Warriors" gave us insight on the relationship between Fry and his dad, but this was the stronger episode with the more touching ending, and Fry's mom has never gotten any more depth before this than being a negligent football nut. It wasn't quite perfect, but it was funny, touching, and though we've seen Fry's past a lot, it was still expanded in a clever way.
Only my second "5" of Season 7 besides "Near-Death Wish".
BringerOfPie gave 5 points
"Cold Warriors" gave us insight on the relationship between Fry and his dad, but this was the stronger episode with the more touching ending, and Fry's mom has never gotten any more depth before this than being a negligent football nut. It wasn't quite perfect, but it was funny, touching, and though we've seen Fry's past a lot, it was still expanded in a clever way.
Only my second "5" of Season 7 besides "Near-Death Wish".
15.08.2013
#20 by conan o'brienbot
A record breaking episode indeed!
This episode wasn't tone deaf, and hit all the groovy notes.
conan o'brienbot gave 5 points
This episode wasn't tone deaf, and hit all the groovy notes.
15.08.2013
#21 by SureWin
Outstanding...
The episodes that deal with the past, specifically Nibbler are always great.
Btw, Rich ur opionion is so F***in Anal, get a life its just a cartoon, not a work of art or a great novel, some of U people are so Full of yourselves, the 1st four seasons set a high standard that is difficult to match, so does that make everything else Garbage, Nope. If U dislike it so much do something else, life is short...
SureWin gave 5 points
The episodes that deal with the past, specifically Nibbler are always great.
Btw, Rich ur opionion is so F***in Anal, get a life its just a cartoon, not a work of art or a great novel, some of U people are so Full of yourselves, the 1st four seasons set a high standard that is difficult to match, so does that make everything else Garbage, Nope. If U dislike it so much do something else, life is short...
15.08.2013
#22 by LetFuturamaStay
I wish people who watch the Sunday animated shows could see this episode, I'm sure they'd prefer watching Futurama than most of the other Sunday shows. Def a great episode, jokes were solid, and the ending was perfectly done.
LetFuturamaStay gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#23 by Ian
A lovely episode. A bit anticlimactic, but lovely.
Ian gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#24 by MuchAdo
Now that Digby was confirmed to be there as well..
think about how many people are at the cryo lab on December 31st 1999?
And it made sense that we wouldn't see them in the dreamscape, as the original Fry didn't.
But we now know in "Bender's Big Score" we have multiple time warping versions of Fry and Bender going in and out of this place, Fry and Nibbler under the desk from "Why of Fry", obviously the original Fry in the chair, and now Digby.
Glad they added one more person to that insanity.
This was Futurama at it's prime.
It might be the best episode of the CC run, and it was written by Rowe!
MuchAdo gave 5 points
think about how many people are at the cryo lab on December 31st 1999?
And it made sense that we wouldn't see them in the dreamscape, as the original Fry didn't.
But we now know in "Bender's Big Score" we have multiple time warping versions of Fry and Bender going in and out of this place, Fry and Nibbler under the desk from "Why of Fry", obviously the original Fry in the chair, and now Digby.
Glad they added one more person to that insanity.
This was Futurama at it's prime.
It might be the best episode of the CC run, and it was written by Rowe!
15.08.2013
#25 by DizBat
Part "Star Trek IV," part "Close Encounters," and part "A.I," this is as good as a Fuurama episode as ANY since the show came on to Comedy Central. I can't believe it even belongs in the same multiverse as any episode from 2011, 2012 or 2013. For anyone who ever needed a reminder of why they became interested in this show - with its three episodes left - in the first place, "Game of Tones" is it.
DizBat gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#26 by king Zoidberg
With my eyes I'm crying!
king Zoidberg gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#27 by Olwood
I felt that ending was a little rushed but a good episode all the same.
Olwood gave 4 points
15.08.2013
#28 by Digby
Why would I take the crappy 1000 yr. old ship back and leave my fancy ship behind?
Digby gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#29 by Apocaloso
If only the whole season could be at this level! This was a really good episode! They got into the story very soon without wasting time with dumb gags. Maybe the spaceship thing wasn't so amazing, but at the same time it was funny and kinda made sense!! This is Futurama.
Apocaloso gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#30 by Smeds
The ending by itself is a ten, and is the only other time since Jurassic Bark I've ever cried properly in a Futurama episode.
Being objective though, this episode is filled with so many plotholes I can't be bothered to count. Some of the gags aren't perfect, and so it gets a 4 from me, DESPITE having the best ending I've seen from the past four Futurama seasons.
Smeds gave 4 points
Being objective though, this episode is filled with so many plotholes I can't be bothered to count. Some of the gags aren't perfect, and so it gets a 4 from me, DESPITE having the best ending I've seen from the past four Futurama seasons.
15.08.2013
#31 by Vick7
An amazing episode, definitely a top 10 episode.
Vick7 gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#32 by charlesss
can a cartoon give emotions like sweet sweet music? yes, futurama can!
charlesss gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#33 by trilogy
now we have a Nibblonian-trilogy with The Day the Earth Stood Stupid, The Why of Fry and this masterpiece!
trilogy gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#34 by Zach
Cartoons shouldn't be able to do what Futurama has done since 1999, and still Futurama does it. Prime example Game of Tones. Live long and prosper Futurama.
Zach gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#35 by Godzillanator
Great Story and Jokes... This one had all the elements of a classic FUTURAMA episode, in spades... Plus an ending I never saw comin'... GOOD JOB, EVERYONE!!!
Godzillanator gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#36 by endy
It doesn't seem fair that Mike Rowe would write an episode this good. But he has. And it's superb.
endy gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#37 by Bawb
Superb!
Bawb gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#38 by Jarvio
It was a great episode and one of the best of 7B for sure. Intriguing story, some great emotion, and a good 'companion' to "Luck Of The Fryrish", "Jurassic Bark", and "Cold Warriors" (the episodes that deal with fry's family members, and seymour).
I enjoyed the dreams, the mysterious intro to the episode, and the close encounters reference.
One thing really annoyed me though, and that was the explanation for the tone. I found it silly, although I have warmed to it a bit. What I found ABSOLUTELY STUPID though was the fact that the nibblonian spaceship was still there after 1000 years. Also, why did they even want it back? They have more ships...
4/5 overall.
Jarvio gave 4 points
I enjoyed the dreams, the mysterious intro to the episode, and the close encounters reference.
One thing really annoyed me though, and that was the explanation for the tone. I found it silly, although I have warmed to it a bit. What I found ABSOLUTELY STUPID though was the fact that the nibblonian spaceship was still there after 1000 years. Also, why did they even want it back? They have more ships...
4/5 overall.
15.08.2013
#39 by themoirae
Excellent episode, consistently full of laughs. Only three more left makes me sad...
themoirae gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#40 by Review Name
Probably the best post-renewal episode there is. (Yes - better than TLPJF).. so far!
Review Name gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#41 by Tim
One of the better newer episodes!
Tim gave 5 points
15.08.2013
#42 by BertBert
Of the total 68 new episodes (the movies count) CC will have aired when the show is done on September 4th; this was (by far) in the top three.
Mike Rowe finally pulled a great episode together.
Sure it may have some inconsistencies if you pick it apart.
But the emotional weight, and all the key Futurama refrences/jokes are here in deep proper form.
Hell, this might be the best new episode made since 2007.
I'm just waiting to see the series finale to know for sure.
BertBert gave 5 points
Mike Rowe finally pulled a great episode together.
Sure it may have some inconsistencies if you pick it apart.
But the emotional weight, and all the key Futurama refrences/jokes are here in deep proper form.
Hell, this might be the best new episode made since 2007.
I'm just waiting to see the series finale to know for sure.
15.08.2013
#43 by Mr Snrub
I was all set to call this episode overrated and another way to milk out the best bits of old Futurama...but good god this was superb. This was one of the funnier episodes this half season, with Fry concluding that dream sex with Michelle doeswn't count as cheating and Mt. Shushmore probably the hardest I've laughed during an episode since Zapp Dingbat. Seths cameo, thank god, was short and actually really funny. I didn't cry at the end, but I've never cried at a Futurama episode, and I did appreciate how touching it was. So now Fry's entire family is covered in terms of emotion.
My only gripe was it wasn't explained why Nibbler couldn't recall the sound either. I realise you could just say that it was a thousand years ago and he probably forgot, but all they needed to do was say that and I would've been satisfied.
Mr Snrub gave 5 points
My only gripe was it wasn't explained why Nibbler couldn't recall the sound either. I realise you could just say that it was a thousand years ago and he probably forgot, but all they needed to do was say that and I would've been satisfied.
16.08.2013
#44 by Hungry Hippo
Honestly, I was surprised this got as high a rating as it has. But still it is a great episode. Adding some more dimension to Fry's Mom was a good idea.
Yeah, this was all over the place in terms of continuity. But screw continuity; this is a cartoon about a robot with a seemingly bottomless compartment. It really doesn't have to make sense.
Hungry Hippo gave 5 points
Yeah, this was all over the place in terms of continuity. But screw continuity; this is a cartoon about a robot with a seemingly bottomless compartment. It really doesn't have to make sense.
16.08.2013
#45 by Mitchell
I dont agree with this being one of the best episodes of all time but it is a very good episode. I'm not a fan of the mushy episodes However, I love that now fry and his mother can interact via dreams.
Mitchell gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#46 by FreedomLover69
This is my favorite episode ever!
FreedomLover69 gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#47 by John Pirruccello
Futurama made me cry again
John Pirruccello gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#48 by Beamer
Very solid episode; probably a tie with Calculon 2.0 as my favourite for this particular run. Except you guys cut the best joke from the animatic! ("That was Bender is Great, by Bender" made me lose my shit when I saw the animatic last week) Still, excellent job, Futurama crew. Very much looking forward to the final few episodes.
Beamer gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#49 by WhoreMongeringRobot
Great episode. The source of the noise sucked. If they could have done better on that it may have been one of my all time favs. Whenever they make fry seem more like a lovable stupid human instead of an unnaturally massive idiot the series excels. This is the type of episode that will really make me miss futurama.
WhoreMongeringRobot gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#50 by Super F Train
Damn this show for making me cry like a fat kid who dropped his ice cream cone in the dirt on the last day of summer.
Super F Train gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#51 by citizensnips
A really heartwarming episode! To the people criticizing the ending as "anticlimactic" do remember that while it may be more emotionally engaging than Family Guy or South Park Futurama is first and foremost a COMEDY, not a drama. I thought the ending was too damn funny (much preferred this ending to the ending of Jurassic Bark) and I also loved seeing the drunk Nibblonians and also SEYMORE! And Seymore sniffed Nibbler's butt haha.
citizensnips gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#52 by Lee
THAT'S how you do it! Classic Futurama. No rushed ending, great jokes, emotional core, and a powerful ending. Perfect.
Lee gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#53 by Pablo
I loved the ending, it left me pretty emotional... wow ...
Pablo gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#54 by Not Rudy
The Best Episode Ever!!!!
Not Rudy gave 5 points
16.08.2013
#55 by Toddk
1 Million stars! This episode is beyond words! I wish that more episodes could have caused the river of my tears
Toddk gave 5 points
17.08.2013
#56 by Pauully
simply amazing...and was that a family guy reference near the end with Seymour sitting on the couch? lol.
Pauully gave 5 points
17.08.2013
#57 by Marc
Meh.
Bit silly with the explanation of the sound. Why would a Nibblonean want to hear two beeps in return from the sound of his key fob, knowing that it's not his actual space ship that beeps?
Made me laugh: "In my day, sound didn't travel through space!". So true: it doesn't!
Marc gave 4 points
Bit silly with the explanation of the sound. Why would a Nibblonean want to hear two beeps in return from the sound of his key fob, knowing that it's not his actual space ship that beeps?
Made me laugh: "In my day, sound didn't travel through space!". So true: it doesn't!
17.08.2013
#58 by Rich
One of the best in my opinion
Rich gave 5 points
17.08.2013
#59 by daff
Loved this episode it was so heart warming, I actually cried at the end
daff gave 5 points
17.08.2013
#60 by Jef
Superb episode!
Nice Inception-reference if I'm not mistaken
Jef gave 5 points
Nice Inception-reference if I'm not mistaken
17.08.2013
#61 by ROTFL
#1? really? I was expecting something huge, big, maybe an explanation for The Other One or something much in tone of Nibblonian episodes. Instead of it... big disappointment that adds nothing to characters or story. The whole mom subplot was forced. #1... ROTFL.
ROTFL gave 2 points
17.08.2013
#62 by Tigerfog
Pretty awesome episode.
What was kind of funny was that apparently, Jurassic Bark was originally supposed to be about Fry's mother, not Seymour.
I was always wondering how powerful that episode could've been if it had been about his mother... I've been served and just as I thought, it's even more powerful. T___T
The ending left me teary eyed.
Tigerfog gave 5 points
What was kind of funny was that apparently, Jurassic Bark was originally supposed to be about Fry's mother, not Seymour.
I was always wondering how powerful that episode could've been if it had been about his mother... I've been served and just as I thought, it's even more powerful. T___T
The ending left me teary eyed.
17.08.2013
#63 by Monster robot Maniac
This is officially my favorite episode of this entire season! Hell, this may even be one of my favorite epsidoes of all time! It had great Sci-Fi, a couple of great jokes ('Booby Tuesdays', anyone?), and a really heartfelt ending.
The entire storyline was really cool, too. I liked how quick the got to the basic plot, but it wasn't rushed at all. The idea of going into Fry's dreams to try and help him remember the tones was very creative. I also thought the idea that Fry couldn't go to places he'd never been to in the past was really smart, and was executed well. I thought the scene where the entire crew came to Fry's dinner table in his dream was hilarious, and Nixon's really long Baaaaaaaaahhgggrooooh! was awesome. Also, am I the only one who thought Seymore was going to talk alot more? Whatever, the less Seth McFarlane the better. The explanation of what the tones were was really cool too. I love it when they explain more about the Nibblonians and Fry's freezing, as those stories are always great. Now I want to rewatch Space Pilot 3000 to see if those tones are really there, although I'm pretty sure they aren't.
Now, before i say anything about the very end, let me remind you all I'm a guy, so crying doesn't come easy to me. But the end of this episode actually made me almost tear up, and that's saying alot. I love how it showed that even though his mom was a sports fanatic, she still loved Fry a whole lot.
Monster robot Maniac gave 5 points
The entire storyline was really cool, too. I liked how quick the got to the basic plot, but it wasn't rushed at all. The idea of going into Fry's dreams to try and help him remember the tones was very creative. I also thought the idea that Fry couldn't go to places he'd never been to in the past was really smart, and was executed well. I thought the scene where the entire crew came to Fry's dinner table in his dream was hilarious, and Nixon's really long Baaaaaaaaahhgggrooooh! was awesome. Also, am I the only one who thought Seymore was going to talk alot more? Whatever, the less Seth McFarlane the better. The explanation of what the tones were was really cool too. I love it when they explain more about the Nibblonians and Fry's freezing, as those stories are always great. Now I want to rewatch Space Pilot 3000 to see if those tones are really there, although I'm pretty sure they aren't.
Now, before i say anything about the very end, let me remind you all I'm a guy, so crying doesn't come easy to me. But the end of this episode actually made me almost tear up, and that's saying alot. I love how it showed that even though his mom was a sports fanatic, she still loved Fry a whole lot.
17.08.2013
#64 by shanec75
Best episode of the season by far. I would probably say it is in the top 20 best of all time.
shanec75 gave 5 points
18.08.2013
#65 by Holy Cow
Best episode since the 4th season, hands down. Not even TLPJF was this good.
Holy Cow gave 5 points
18.08.2013
#66 by ebbbs77
Good episode, dare I say one of the best since Futurama came back. Only let down by the souce of the music being so... Rediculous (and not in a good way).
ebbbs77 gave 4 points
18.08.2013
#67 by ervins
It was just great!!!
ervins gave 5 points
18.08.2013
#68 by AW
Defiantly a Classic Episode! Billy West said himself there's another tear jerker of an episode on its way this was defiantly it, and worth the wait. very good story loved seeing fry's last day in 1999 again very emotional ending also got me very teary eyed, not had an episode do that for me in a while. defiantly going in my top ten favourite episodes.
AW gave 5 points
18.08.2013
#69 by Eternium
I liked the entire concept of tis episode, there were some good jokes and the story was amazing! The ending was like the original run, excellent. There are no words for that greatness.
Eternium gave 5 points
18.08.2013
#70 by Richard
Got to love Nibbler on a bender.
Richard gave 4 points
19.08.2013
#71 by newkemall
Loved it!!
newkemall gave 5 points
20.08.2013
#72 by !iMmOrTaL!
I always enjoy these kinds of episodes. Them being the ones where we dwell into Fry's past. Not only are they interesting, but they often find great ways to pull on our heart strings.
We had 'Luck of the Fryrish' which explored Fry's relationship with his brother. 'Jurassic Bark' which explored Fry longing to see his dog again (as we all know, the most famous ending in any Futurama episode), 'Cold Warriors' which explored some of Fry's relationship with his father. And now 'Game of Tones' which explores Fry's longing to tell his mother what became of him.
I can't bring myself to say that this was as emotional as 'Luck of the Fryrish' and 'Jurassic Bark', but dammit, it tried and did a fantastic job.
Plus, I laughed out loud when Fry contemplated sleeping with Michelle in his dream and Fry's dad's interaction with Nixon.
!iMmOrTaL! gave 5 points
We had 'Luck of the Fryrish' which explored Fry's relationship with his brother. 'Jurassic Bark' which explored Fry longing to see his dog again (as we all know, the most famous ending in any Futurama episode), 'Cold Warriors' which explored some of Fry's relationship with his father. And now 'Game of Tones' which explores Fry's longing to tell his mother what became of him.
I can't bring myself to say that this was as emotional as 'Luck of the Fryrish' and 'Jurassic Bark', but dammit, it tried and did a fantastic job.
Plus, I laughed out loud when Fry contemplated sleeping with Michelle in his dream and Fry's dad's interaction with Nixon.
20.08.2013
#73 by 4LegsGood
Probably the best of the season so far.
I loved the gag, and how it played out. There were lots of great jokes, and some fun stuff.
I expect everyone else gives highest marks because of the emotion, which is fine, but it wasn't the strongest part to me - bordering in sappy. I know Fry loved all his family members, but I guess we get an episode for everyone now. Dog, Yancy, Dad and now Mom. It seems a little forced. Like saying "I love you" every time before you hang up the phone. Got it, Fry loves everyone in his family.
Got it.
The jokes, however, were hilarious. I especially loved the strip club he just *had* to check out.
Anyway, great episode!
4LegsGood gave 5 points
I loved the gag, and how it played out. There were lots of great jokes, and some fun stuff.
I expect everyone else gives highest marks because of the emotion, which is fine, but it wasn't the strongest part to me - bordering in sappy. I know Fry loved all his family members, but I guess we get an episode for everyone now. Dog, Yancy, Dad and now Mom. It seems a little forced. Like saying "I love you" every time before you hang up the phone. Got it, Fry loves everyone in his family.
Got it.
The jokes, however, were hilarious. I especially loved the strip club he just *had* to check out.
Anyway, great episode!
21.08.2013
#74 by Beamer
This episode has so many plot holes I fucking hate it!
Beamer gave 1 point
21.08.2013
#75 by Shane
The "heart felt" ending come off as contrived and the revelation behind the mysterious tones was horribly disappointing. Lots of the gags fell flat as well. Not the most horrible episode of the new run but not nearly good enough either. They should try to cram more "revelations" into the Pilot anymore. It's getting ridiculous.
Shane gave 2 points
21.08.2013
#76 by Cancel IT FAAASSTER!
Kind of shits on other past episodes, and Digby's actions make no sense since he tells the 1000 year old story perfectly, yet can't remember what planet he parked on. And why would he blow planets up with the key fob?
It was all around fuckin' crapola.
Cancel IT FAAASSTER! gave 1 point
It was all around fuckin' crapola.
21.08.2013
#77 by Jeff
Wonderful episode!
Jeff gave 5 points
21.08.2013
#78 by hijinx
Fantastic episode. Probably the best since the original run.
hijinx gave 5 points
21.08.2013
#79 by totalnerduk
I don't get why people seem to be loving this episode so much - it's lazy, cheap, and packs no emotional punch relative to episodes like TKOS or TLOTF. Whilst it's enjoyable, it's certainly not the show's best moment, and even feels a little off-base. There are a few flat gags, the relationship between Fry and his mother is somewhat contradictory of what we've already seen, and now Nibbler is apparantly magic. This wasn't so much a great episode as an episode that had the potential to be great, but squandered this with a mediocre, standard-television sentimental message. Futurama's become such a watered-down brew that I'm wondering exactly what's wrong with people that they're not up in arms about the increasingly shallow nature of what used to be a deep and thoughtful show.
This was a decidedly average episode, and the fact that it's rated so highly here only proves that some people are incredibly easily pleased.
totalnerduk gave 3 points
This was a decidedly average episode, and the fact that it's rated so highly here only proves that some people are incredibly easily pleased.
21.08.2013
#80 by Happy
Great episode!
Happy gave 5 points
21.08.2013
#81 by endy
One of the all time classics!
endy gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#82 by Lyra405
After watching is again, I've decided to lower my score to 4. It's true that there are a lot of plot holes, and Fry and his mother did feel rather forced. But still an enjoyable episode nonetheless.
Lyra405 gave 4 points
22.08.2013
#83 by WTF.
If this episode had aired in season four.. maybe it would have worked... but here.. on CC.. the plot-holes abound.
The emotion tacked on.
The show is getting to the zombie zone.
Glad it's canned.
WTF. gave 1 point
The emotion tacked on.
The show is getting to the zombie zone.
Glad it's canned.
22.08.2013
#84 by Mr. Z
Amazing episode, too many things to list. Def worth the watch. Glad they finally got nibbler involved again.
Mr. Z gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#85 by Mr. Tiny Snrub
This episode sucks balls.
Mr. Tiny Snrub gave 1 point
22.08.2013
#86 by Johnw1104
While a more interesting source of the mystery noise would have been much appreciated, this was still a classic in my book.
Johnw1104 gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#87 by Xillia
This was awesome. Truly one of the best
Xillia gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#88 by Fried Fry
This episode was the perfect balance of laughs and tears, and easily one of the best since the revival.
Fried Fry gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#89 by FuturamaForever
The explanation for the alien melody could have been better, but a really strong episode otherwise.
FuturamaForever gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#90 by TommyGun
This episode was awesome and moving and funny! It's amazing that even with an episode that's undeniably great - it still gets those one or two random haters. Ha.
Please make more Futurams - the show is finding another stride!
TommyGun gave 5 points
Please make more Futurams - the show is finding another stride!
22.08.2013
#91 by Rok
Made me weep like a baby, and laugh when it didn't.
Rok gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#92 by sniarmf
Up there with Jurassic Bark and Time Keeps on Slippin.
sniarmf gave 5 points
22.08.2013
#93 by DannyJC13
They just copied my fanfic, I hate this show now.
DannyJC13 gave 1 point
22.08.2013
#94 by Juanes
Lol @ downvoting just to drop from #1
Deserves at least a 90%
Juanes gave 5 points
Deserves at least a 90%
23.08.2013
#95 by another totalnerduk
This was a really bad episode of a really bad season. Really bad. Really, really, really, really bad. There was so much bad, that it was really, really, really, really bad.
another totalnerduk gave 1 point
23.08.2013
#96 by so many trolls
So many trolls downvoting this episode, its not even funny.
so many trolls gave 5 points
23.08.2013
#97 by inmatoor
Searching for a broken down spaceship 1013 years after it got lost, with no tracking device? Huh? Thankfully the Fry/Family thing was quite good.
inmatoor gave 3 points
23.08.2013
#98 by wrtn
ppl givin it 5 points cuz it made them wine makes the overall rating surreal... and i think this episode got overrated cuz of the crappy season and gets compared to these episodes. but comparing to the all time classic episodes no way in hell should this make #1. kinda decent episode though..
wrtn gave 4 points
23.08.2013
#99 by so many other troll
so many trolls upvoting this episode it not even funny.
so many other troll gave 1 point
23.08.2013
#100 by Caitlin
I'll be honest, I just watched it, and only thought it was ok... Until the end. Good jokes, but strange development throughout the episode. Then, at the end... Lets just say, if I ever need to cry on cue, this will probably pop in my head. How does futurama do it!?
Caitlin gave 5 points
24.08.2013
#101 by Shmermb
Come on - Calculon 2.0 got a higher rating than this episode?
Shmermb gave 5 points
24.08.2013
#102 by Rusty Shackleford
It had its problems sure, but I still thought it was really great. The story was epic, we got to see Fry's past again, and we got an emotional ending that was really sad to watch. Despite some continuity stuff, it's easily one of the best episodes of the new run.
Rusty Shackleford gave 5 points
25.08.2013
#103 by Frank
Fantastic ep. I was only let down by the revelation at the end, but it's a minor quibble to an otherwise classic episode.
Frank gave 5 points
25.08.2013
#104 by Real UnrealLegend
This episode was awful. Awful I tell you. This is the cause of global starvation. This episode kills. This episode is even WORSE than OBAMA! Tun dum dum duuum!
-124r464tr4565634/10
Real UnrealLegend gave 1 point
-124r464tr4565634/10
25.08.2013
#105 by Dom TROLLERS GO AWAY
I haven't ever seen so many fucking trollers on this site to criticize such a episode.
I mean it wasn't perfect, but just because it's one of the Season's greatest doesn't mean you gotta act like a baby with ADHD and hate on it.
I hope somebody deletes all of these Troll reviews. Like go hate on another show, preferably a Family Guy fansite. You're messing with the wrong fans.
Dom TROLLERS GO AWAY gave 5 points
I mean it wasn't perfect, but just because it's one of the Season's greatest doesn't mean you gotta act like a baby with ADHD and hate on it.
I hope somebody deletes all of these Troll reviews. Like go hate on another show, preferably a Family Guy fansite. You're messing with the wrong fans.
25.08.2013
#106 by trollers gonna troll
Gotta balance out the fanboys
trollers gonna troll gave 1 point
26.08.2013
#107 by Sheriff
A really good episode!
Sheriff gave 5 points
27.08.2013
#108 by futuramaBlack
cool...
futuramaBlack gave 5 points
27.08.2013
#109 by BOOO!
This episode sucked eggs in high school.
BOOO! gave 1 point
29.08.2013
#110 by fivehundred
Ah yes, been waiting for these kind of episodes and it didnt disappoint. This is why I love futurama so much!!
fivehundred gave 5 points
30.08.2013
#111 by John
A very refreshing episode in an otherwise alright season.
John gave 5 points
30.08.2013
#112 by cnaps
That was, without a doubt in my mind, the best written episode of a cartoon of all time. "Hey Mom...I'mma spend this dream trying to get 3 more seconds to tell you I love you....and when I do...I just can't". Yeah. Amazing.
cnaps gave 5 points
30.08.2013
#113 by jam jars
Probably the best of the season. Shocked to see it isn't at least 90
jam jars gave 5 points
30.08.2013
#114 by Wario
Wow, I really can`t beleve all these 5 star ratings. It was rushed, forced,and had no subtle or smart jokes at all. The final scene was great though:)
2 stars.
Wario gave 2 points
2 stars.
02.09.2013
#115 by Marc
A good episode. It is funny and very touching ending. It is great to see Fry relation with his mom after that we saw his relation with his dad in ''Cold Warriors''.
However, Digby plot makes no senses and the origin of the noise is a very big disapointment. That is why I'm giving this episode a 4.
Marc gave 4 points
However, Digby plot makes no senses and the origin of the noise is a very big disapointment. That is why I'm giving this episode a 4.
02.09.2013
#116 by ringlo
One of the best.
ringlo gave 5 points
05.09.2013
#117 by God
Very awesome episode.
God gave 5 points
05.09.2013
#118 by Adam P
Absolutely amazing episode, up there with Luck of the Fryish and Jurasic Bark. My brother passed away at age 20 and these episode resonate with me!
Adam P gave 5 points
06.09.2013
#119 by 3 cheers for Nibbler
Brilliant episode, easily the most emotional I have seen in the series, cried like a banshee at the end, but the person I was watching it with liked but didn't love it. But I lost a parent unexpectedly so this really touch me and until it happens to you, you may not get the feeling I got from it.
Brilliant
3 cheers for Nibbler gave 5 points
Brilliant
11.09.2013
#120 by Candace Flynn
Better than the finale, IMO.
Candace Flynn gave 5 points
13.09.2013
#121 by Pendulum
I was really pleased with this episode. Sappy endings are a regular occurrence on Futurama, and some of them miss the mark, but I felt like this one got it right.
In the past, Fry's mother was portrayed as a bit neglectful, caring more about sports than her own children, but in this episode she was given a lot more humanity than we've seen before. We got to see an emotional connection between Fry and his father in "Cold Warriors", as well as Fry and his brother in "Luck of the Fryrish" and in this episode, Fry and his mother get a similar treatment. Seeing how much Fry and his mother cared for each other was something that felt new and it was refreshing to see. It felt genuinely poignant.
Great episode, and quite funny too. I was glad we got something like this before the recancelling, because an episode exploring Fry and his mother's relationship completes the "set" of episodes exploring the relationship between Fry and his entire family.
Pendulum gave 5 points
In the past, Fry's mother was portrayed as a bit neglectful, caring more about sports than her own children, but in this episode she was given a lot more humanity than we've seen before. We got to see an emotional connection between Fry and his father in "Cold Warriors", as well as Fry and his brother in "Luck of the Fryrish" and in this episode, Fry and his mother get a similar treatment. Seeing how much Fry and his mother cared for each other was something that felt new and it was refreshing to see. It felt genuinely poignant.
Great episode, and quite funny too. I was glad we got something like this before the recancelling, because an episode exploring Fry and his mother's relationship completes the "set" of episodes exploring the relationship between Fry and his entire family.
14.09.2013
#122 by SweetZombieJesus
Good take on the Inception movie. I have normally not liked the mushy episodes from Fry's past but this was a solid episode and probably my favorite of the season thus far. The Niblonian and the key fob noise is a ridiculous premise though and the reason why it doesn't deserve a 5.
SweetZombieJesus gave 4 points
11.11.2013
#123 by Tiffrenren
Amazing! Help feels!
Tiffrenren gave 5 points
02.03.2014
#124 by 8===D
really good. ending caught me by surprise. really good episode. really really good. really really really good. really good.
8===D gave 5 points
15.03.2014
#125 by Fighting Mongooses
Stop going back to the pilot! It's getting contrived. The resolution to the plot was pretty disappointing. Mike Rowe should go back to Family Guy.
Fighting Mongooses gave 2 points
26.07.2014
#126 by Benderisgreat13
this made me cry like a baby. It's heart breaking and heart warming
Benderisgreat13 gave 5 points
19.04.2015
#127 by paqui torres chacon
Este es mi otro episodio favorito despues de the luck of the fryrish y cold warriors
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paqui torres chacon gave 5 points
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29.04.2015
#128 by Brandon
One of the saddest family guy episodes I've ever seen. Everyone knows the feeing of loving there mother, or most everyone, and to tug on those heart strings easily got a reaction out of me. Brought a tear to my eye
Brandon gave 5 points
24.08.2016
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