The Mutants Are Revolting
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"The Mutants Are Revolting" is the twelfth episode of the sixth season
of the animated sitcom Futurama
and is the 100th episode of the series. It aired on Comedy Central
on September 2, 2010 as a mid-season finale, with remaining episodes broadcast in November 2010 and in 2011. In the episode, the Planet Express crew celebrate their 100th delivery. Leela's status as a mutant is exposed to the public and she is deported from the surface and forced to live with other mutants in the sewers. She recognizes the inequality with which mutants are forced to live and rallies them together in an equal rights revolt against the surface dwellers.
The episode was written by Eric Horsted
and directed by Raymie Muzquiz. Mark Mothersbaugh
of the band Devo
guest stars as himself, while the band appears as future mutated versions of themselves. Having the 100th episode as the sixth season finale was a coincidence. The production team sought to focus the episode's subject matter on a topic with roots in the series' history. They eventually chose to write about Leela's mutant heritage, which had been one of the series' longstanding storylines. "The Mutants Are Revolting" received mixed reviews from critics. Although recognized as an unlikely landmark for Futurama by critics due to its previous cancellation, the episode was criticized for failing to live up to its status as the series' 100th episode. Devo's guest appearance is one of co-producer and head writer David X. Cohen
's favorite moments in the series.
to her fundraiser. Fry brings Leela as his guest. Mrs. Astor describes how in her youth, she and her husband Mr. Astor rode aboard the Land Titanic, a luxury land roving ship which on its fourth day of its maiden voyage struck a mailbox in Old New York, causing it to sink into the street, killing those who could not escape, including Mr. Astor. To commemorate his memory, she created an endowment in his name, and explains that the fundraiser is to help mutants receive an education in the sewers where they can continue to manage the city's extensive underground sewage system. Leela realizes that the socialites in attendance, including Mrs. Astor, only want to educate mutants in sewage maintenance to keep them busy and distract them from their appalling living conditions and social inequality. Leela confronts the crowd about their prejudice and Fry accidentally reveals Leela as a mutant illegally living on the surface. She is subsequently banished to the sewers to live in squalor with the other mutants. While attempting to appeal to Mayor C. Randall Poopenmeyer on Leela's behalf, the rest of the crew (minus Bender) is also banished to the sewers for two weeks as punishment for illegally harboring a mutant. Meanwhile, to celebrate the 100th delivery, Bender organizes the biggest party of the millennium, but finds the experience empty without the rest of the crew there with him.
In the sewers, the crew discover the wreckage of the Land Titanic and find the original passenger manifest and a priceless quantum force gemerald jewel from Mr. Astor to Mrs. Astor. Fry attempts to reconcile with Leela, who rebuffs his sympathy. To prove that he stands by her and the other mutants' plight, he jumps into the toxic sewage lake and emerges mutated into a grotesque, shapeless mutant, disgusting even Leela. Nevertheless, together they rally the mutants together to fight for their equal rights. In rebellion, the mutants sabotage the sewer system, and a lonely Bender happily joins the crew and mutants in their fight, bending the main sewage pipe, which causes waste to flood the surface.
The mutants come out from the underground and march on the surface toward Mayor Poopenmeyer's office, demanding desegregation and equal rights. Mrs. Astor blocks their way with a variety of firearms and is unmoved by their protest. Fry stops her and explains that by studying the passenger manifest, he learned that mutants were on the Land Titanic working in the galley. He brings up one lone mutant survivor (a purple haired, tentacled elderly woman) who explains how she survived the disaster as a young girl. When the ship began to sink into Old New York, she and her mother attempted to reach a life car
, but they were all reserved for surface passengers. At the last moment, Mr. Astor gave up his seat, allowing her and her mother to escape and survive while he sacrificed his life. She then reveals that she is Leela's maternal grandmother, and could never have had a family if not for Mr. Astor's humane and noble deed. Mrs. Astor is moved by this story and urges Mayor Poopenmeyer to support mutant equality.
Thrilled by their victory, Leela is able to stand giving Fry a kiss. As they kiss, Fry's grotesque form melts away, revealing itself to be a sentient mutant that dwelt in isolation in the lake. Fry had not mutated as he and everyone else had believed when he jumped into the lake, but had instead fallen into the mutant's mouth and gotten stuck, dragging the mutant along with him, believing it to be his new body. The mutant explains that he is the mutated Mr. Astor, who had survived the disaster, and he and Mrs. Astor are happily reunited.
Back at Planet Express, Leela shows her family around the building, now that mutants are allowed equal access to the surface. Bender admits that the party to celebrate their 100th delivery was no fun without the rest of the crew. They propose to throw a second party and they all dance and celebrate happily together. Fry however, is reluctant to have another party and feels that one is not needed. Bender is insistent and sets the second party up anyway.
and directed by Raymie Muzquiz. In an interview, series co-producer and head writer David X. Cohen
stated that the 100th episode coinciding with the season finale was unplanned, with the staff only realizing it after receiving the broadcast schedule from Comedy Central. The episode serves as the official season finale to season six, which Cohen described as being a decision made by Comedy Central. Cohen considers all twenty-six episodes of the original order to comprise season six, since all the episodes were written and produced continuously, with no production gap between "The Mutants Are Revolting" and the remaining 14 episodes. In recognition of the episode as the series' landmark 100th, the staff decided to write a story that "had roots in the history of the show." They ultimately decided on the story involving Leela fighting for the rights of her people, the mutants, since her mutant heritage was a longstanding storyline in the series. The episode end credits feature a dedication in memory of Alex Johns
, a former co-producer of Futurama who passed away on August 7, 2010.
The episode also guest starred Mark Mothersbaugh
of the 1980s
American
rock band
Devo
. The band is portrayed as the mutated future versions of themselves and their song "Beautiful World
" was used in the episode. Devo's guest appearance on the show became one of Cohen's favorite moments in the series.
" of people. It has also been interpreted as a statement about the plight of undocumented immigrants, due in part to Leela's secret status as an "illegal alien" in the series (as mutants are not allowed to live on the surface).
The episode also contains several cultural references, including references to P. L. Travers
' character Mary Poppins
, the 1984
horror film
C.H.U.D.
, and the 1997 film Titanic
. The "Westside Pipeway" scene is reminiscent of a scene in the 1927 silent film Metropolis
. The episode also contains self-references, such as the inclusion of many one-time and recurring characters in the background of Bender's party scene. When Devo appear, they are asked to play "Whip It
", their most successful single. Refusing, they decide to play "the other one" and perform "Beautiful World", one of only a few singles of theirs to find mainstream success.
on September 2, 2010. In its original broadcast, "The Mutants Are Revolting" was viewed by an estimated population of 1.792 million with a 1.2 rating/2% share in Nielsen ratings
and a 0.9 rating/2% share in the 18–49 demographic, going down two tenths of a point from the previous week's episode "Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences
".
The episode was met with generally positive reviews from critics. Alasdair Wilkins of io9
gave the episode a positive review, calling it "brilliant" and writing, "'The Mutants are Revolting' is another excellent addition, with Futurama's customary mix of jokes, emotions, and wild ideas." Carlos Delgado of iF Magazine gave the episode a B, stating that it "was good, but not on par with the best episodes of the season. It did, however, meet all the criteria of what makes a good Futurama episode. There was the goofy and fun premise involving the two primary characters of the show, Fry and Leela. More importantly, Futurama takes full advantage of the fact that it is animated and set far in the future. And, of course, there’s the usual witty banter and quirky one-liners that permeate every corner of the show. These elements combined to give us a nice farewell to a successful comeback season." Robert Canning of IGN
gave the episode a positive review, rating it an 8.5/10. Canning described "The Mutants Are Revolting" as a solid and funny, quality episode, but felt that it did not have the landmark feel of a 100th episode. Merrill Barr of Film School Rejects gave the episode a positive review, feeling that although the episode was not as funny as other episodes from the season, it "was perfect in its own way. It was straight forward and never missed a beat." Barr also praised the episode's subtle jokes and lack of "forced topicalness".
Alex Zalben of UGO
was disappointed with the episode, calling it a "bummer episode" and "one of the weakest entries this season." Zalben criticized the episode for covering familiar territory, noting the civil rights theme in the same season's
earlier episode "Proposition Infinity
" and the Titanic jokes of first season's
"A Flight to Remember
". He also criticized the formulaic writing style, comparing it unfavorably to The Simpsons
. Zack Handlen of The A.V. Club
gave the episode a mixed review, stating that it had some funny jokes, but "wasn't hilarious", and rated it a B+. He also criticized the Titanic gag, calling it "lazy", but enjoyed some of the cultural references and the guest appearance of Devo.
Futurama (season 6)
Futurama sixth production season originally aired on Comedy Central from June 24, 2010 to September 8, 2011 and consisted of 26 episodes. The season marks the change of networks from Fox to Comedy Central.David X...
of the animated sitcom Futurama
Futurama
Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series follows the adventures of a late 20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J...
and is the 100th episode of the series. It aired on Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
on September 2, 2010 as a mid-season finale, with remaining episodes broadcast in November 2010 and in 2011. In the episode, the Planet Express crew celebrate their 100th delivery. Leela's status as a mutant is exposed to the public and she is deported from the surface and forced to live with other mutants in the sewers. She recognizes the inequality with which mutants are forced to live and rallies them together in an equal rights revolt against the surface dwellers.
The episode was written by Eric Horsted
Eric Horsted
Eric Horsted is an American television writer. He has written for several shows, including Home Improvement, Coach, Futurama and Out of Jimmy's Head.- Coach episodes :*"About Face"*"Uneasy Riders"*"The Devil in Mrs...
and directed by Raymie Muzquiz. Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Allen Mothersbaugh is an American musician, composer, singer and painter. He is the co-founder of the new wave band Devo and has been its lead singer since 1972. His other musical projects include work for television series, films, and video games....
of the band Devo
Devo
Devo is an American band formed in 1973 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales . The band had a #14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult...
guest stars as himself, while the band appears as future mutated versions of themselves. Having the 100th episode as the sixth season finale was a coincidence. The production team sought to focus the episode's subject matter on a topic with roots in the series' history. They eventually chose to write about Leela's mutant heritage, which had been one of the series' longstanding storylines. "The Mutants Are Revolting" received mixed reviews from critics. Although recognized as an unlikely landmark for Futurama by critics due to its previous cancellation, the episode was criticized for failing to live up to its status as the series' 100th episode. Devo's guest appearance is one of co-producer and head writer David X. Cohen
David X. Cohen
David Samuel Cohen , primarily known as David X. Cohen, is an American television writer. He has written for The Simpsons and he is the head writer and executive producer of Futurama.-Early life:...
's favorite moments in the series.
Plot
The Planet Express crew is hired for their 100th delivery. The recipient of their delivery is Mrs. Astor, a wealthy widow who invites Fry and FarnsworthHubert J. Farnsworth
Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, or simply The Professor, is a fictional character in the American animated television series Futurama. He is voiced by Billy West using a combination of impressions of Burgess Meredith and Frank Morgan. Farnsworth is the proprietor of the Planet Express delivery...
to her fundraiser. Fry brings Leela as his guest. Mrs. Astor describes how in her youth, she and her husband Mr. Astor rode aboard the Land Titanic, a luxury land roving ship which on its fourth day of its maiden voyage struck a mailbox in Old New York, causing it to sink into the street, killing those who could not escape, including Mr. Astor. To commemorate his memory, she created an endowment in his name, and explains that the fundraiser is to help mutants receive an education in the sewers where they can continue to manage the city's extensive underground sewage system. Leela realizes that the socialites in attendance, including Mrs. Astor, only want to educate mutants in sewage maintenance to keep them busy and distract them from their appalling living conditions and social inequality. Leela confronts the crowd about their prejudice and Fry accidentally reveals Leela as a mutant illegally living on the surface. She is subsequently banished to the sewers to live in squalor with the other mutants. While attempting to appeal to Mayor C. Randall Poopenmeyer on Leela's behalf, the rest of the crew (minus Bender) is also banished to the sewers for two weeks as punishment for illegally harboring a mutant. Meanwhile, to celebrate the 100th delivery, Bender organizes the biggest party of the millennium, but finds the experience empty without the rest of the crew there with him.
In the sewers, the crew discover the wreckage of the Land Titanic and find the original passenger manifest and a priceless quantum force gemerald jewel from Mr. Astor to Mrs. Astor. Fry attempts to reconcile with Leela, who rebuffs his sympathy. To prove that he stands by her and the other mutants' plight, he jumps into the toxic sewage lake and emerges mutated into a grotesque, shapeless mutant, disgusting even Leela. Nevertheless, together they rally the mutants together to fight for their equal rights. In rebellion, the mutants sabotage the sewer system, and a lonely Bender happily joins the crew and mutants in their fight, bending the main sewage pipe, which causes waste to flood the surface.
The mutants come out from the underground and march on the surface toward Mayor Poopenmeyer's office, demanding desegregation and equal rights. Mrs. Astor blocks their way with a variety of firearms and is unmoved by their protest. Fry stops her and explains that by studying the passenger manifest, he learned that mutants were on the Land Titanic working in the galley. He brings up one lone mutant survivor (a purple haired, tentacled elderly woman) who explains how she survived the disaster as a young girl. When the ship began to sink into Old New York, she and her mother attempted to reach a life car
Lifeboat (shipboard)
A lifeboat is a small, rigid or inflatable watercraft carried for emergency evacuation in the event of a disaster aboard ship. In the military, a lifeboat may be referred to as a whaleboat, dinghy, or gig. The ship's tenders of cruise ships often double as lifeboats. Recreational sailors sometimes...
, but they were all reserved for surface passengers. At the last moment, Mr. Astor gave up his seat, allowing her and her mother to escape and survive while he sacrificed his life. She then reveals that she is Leela's maternal grandmother, and could never have had a family if not for Mr. Astor's humane and noble deed. Mrs. Astor is moved by this story and urges Mayor Poopenmeyer to support mutant equality.
Thrilled by their victory, Leela is able to stand giving Fry a kiss. As they kiss, Fry's grotesque form melts away, revealing itself to be a sentient mutant that dwelt in isolation in the lake. Fry had not mutated as he and everyone else had believed when he jumped into the lake, but had instead fallen into the mutant's mouth and gotten stuck, dragging the mutant along with him, believing it to be his new body. The mutant explains that he is the mutated Mr. Astor, who had survived the disaster, and he and Mrs. Astor are happily reunited.
Back at Planet Express, Leela shows her family around the building, now that mutants are allowed equal access to the surface. Bender admits that the party to celebrate their 100th delivery was no fun without the rest of the crew. They propose to throw a second party and they all dance and celebrate happily together. Fry however, is reluctant to have another party and feels that one is not needed. Bender is insistent and sets the second party up anyway.
Production
The episode was written by Eric HorstedEric Horsted
Eric Horsted is an American television writer. He has written for several shows, including Home Improvement, Coach, Futurama and Out of Jimmy's Head.- Coach episodes :*"About Face"*"Uneasy Riders"*"The Devil in Mrs...
and directed by Raymie Muzquiz. In an interview, series co-producer and head writer David X. Cohen
David X. Cohen
David Samuel Cohen , primarily known as David X. Cohen, is an American television writer. He has written for The Simpsons and he is the head writer and executive producer of Futurama.-Early life:...
stated that the 100th episode coinciding with the season finale was unplanned, with the staff only realizing it after receiving the broadcast schedule from Comedy Central. The episode serves as the official season finale to season six, which Cohen described as being a decision made by Comedy Central. Cohen considers all twenty-six episodes of the original order to comprise season six, since all the episodes were written and produced continuously, with no production gap between "The Mutants Are Revolting" and the remaining 14 episodes. In recognition of the episode as the series' landmark 100th, the staff decided to write a story that "had roots in the history of the show." They ultimately decided on the story involving Leela fighting for the rights of her people, the mutants, since her mutant heritage was a longstanding storyline in the series. The episode end credits feature a dedication in memory of Alex Johns
Alex Johns
Alex Johns was an American film and television producer. Johns is best known for his work as the co-executive producer of more than seventy episodes of the animated television series Futurama. He also the co-executive producer of the 2006 film, The Ant Bully.Johns was born in Roseville,...
, a former co-producer of Futurama who passed away on August 7, 2010.
The episode also guest starred Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Allen Mothersbaugh is an American musician, composer, singer and painter. He is the co-founder of the new wave band Devo and has been its lead singer since 1972. His other musical projects include work for television series, films, and video games....
of the 1980s
1980s
File:1980s decade montage.png|thumb|400px|From left, clockwise: The first Space Shuttle, Columbia, lifted off in 1981; American President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev eased tensions between the two superpowers, leading to the end of the Cold War; The Fall of the Berlin Wall in...
American
American rock
American rock is rock music from the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and country music, and also drew on folk music, jazz and classical music. The creation of American rock music was highly influenced by the British Invasion of the American pop...
rock band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
Devo
Devo
Devo is an American band formed in 1973 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales . The band had a #14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult...
. The band is portrayed as the mutated future versions of themselves and their song "Beautiful World
New Traditionalists
New Traditionalists is the fourth studio album by the New Wave rock band Devo, released in 1981. It features the minor hits "Through Being Cool" and "Beautiful World." The sound continued in the vein of the previous album Freedom of Choice, with synthesizers moved to the forefront and guitars more...
" was used in the episode. Devo's guest appearance on the show became one of Cohen's favorite moments in the series.
Theme and cultural references
The episode's plot contains a theme of equality and civil rights. "The Mutants Are Revolting" has been interpreted as a political warning against societies with a "disposable classSocial class
Social classes are economic or cultural arrangements of groups in society. Class is an essential object of analysis for sociologists, political scientists, economists, anthropologists and social historians. In the social sciences, social class is often discussed in terms of 'social stratification'...
" of people. It has also been interpreted as a statement about the plight of undocumented immigrants, due in part to Leela's secret status as an "illegal alien" in the series (as mutants are not allowed to live on the surface).
The episode also contains several cultural references, including references to P. L. Travers
P. L. Travers
Pamela Lyndon Travers OBE was an Australian novelist, actress and journalist, popularly remembered for her series of children's novels about the mystical and magical nanny Mary Poppins...
' character Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins is a series of children's books written by P. L. Travers and originally illustrated by Mary Shepard. The books centre on a magical English nanny, Mary Poppins. She is blown by the East wind to Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane, London and into the Banks' household to care for their...
, the 1984
1984 in film
-Events:* The Walt Disney Company founds Touchstone Pictures to release movies with subject matter deemed inappropriate for the Disney name.* Tri-Star Pictures, a joint venture of Columbia Pictures, HBO, and CBS, releases its first film....
horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
C.H.U.D.
C.H.U.D.
C.H.U.D. is a 1984 American horror film produced by Andrew Bonime, and directed by Douglas Cheek with Peter Stein as the director of photography and William Bilowit as production designer. The cast includes Daniel Stern and John Heard. It was followed in 1989 by C.H.U.D. II: Bud the...
, and the 1997 film Titanic
Titanic (1997 film)
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. A fictionalized account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, it stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater and Billy Zane as Rose's fiancé, Cal...
. The "Westside Pipeway" scene is reminiscent of a scene in the 1927 silent film Metropolis
Metropolis (film)
Metropolis is a 1927 German expressionist film in the science-fiction genre directed by Fritz Lang. Produced in Germany during a stable period of the Weimar Republic, Metropolis is set in a futuristic urban dystopia and makes use of this context to explore the social crisis between workers and...
. The episode also contains self-references, such as the inclusion of many one-time and recurring characters in the background of Bender's party scene. When Devo appear, they are asked to play "Whip It
Whip It
"Whip It" is the title of a 1980 single by the American New Wave band Devo. It appears on the album Freedom of Choice. There were two 7" single releases of "Whip It", one backed with a remix of the track "Snowball" and one backed with "Turn Around"...
", their most successful single. Refusing, they decide to play "the other one" and perform "Beautiful World", one of only a few singles of theirs to find mainstream success.
Broadcast and reception
"The Mutants Are Revolting" originally aired on Comedy CentralComedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
on September 2, 2010. In its original broadcast, "The Mutants Are Revolting" was viewed by an estimated population of 1.792 million with a 1.2 rating/2% share in Nielsen ratings
Nielsen Ratings
Nielsen ratings are the audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research, in an effort to determine the audience size and composition of television programming in the United States...
and a 0.9 rating/2% share in the 18–49 demographic, going down two tenths of a point from the previous week's episode "Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences
Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences
"Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the animated sitcom, Futurama and is the 99th episode in production and broadcast order. It aired on Comedy Central on August 26, 2010. In the episode, the ruler of the planet Omicron Persei 8, Lrrr experiences...
".
The episode was met with generally positive reviews from critics. Alasdair Wilkins of io9
Io9
io9 is a blog launched in 2008 by Gawker Media. The blog focuses on the subjects of science fiction, futurism, and advancements in the fields of science and technology....
gave the episode a positive review, calling it "brilliant" and writing, "'The Mutants are Revolting' is another excellent addition, with Futurama's customary mix of jokes, emotions, and wild ideas." Carlos Delgado of iF Magazine gave the episode a B, stating that it "was good, but not on par with the best episodes of the season. It did, however, meet all the criteria of what makes a good Futurama episode. There was the goofy and fun premise involving the two primary characters of the show, Fry and Leela. More importantly, Futurama takes full advantage of the fact that it is animated and set far in the future. And, of course, there’s the usual witty banter and quirky one-liners that permeate every corner of the show. These elements combined to give us a nice farewell to a successful comeback season." Robert Canning of IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
gave the episode a positive review, rating it an 8.5/10. Canning described "The Mutants Are Revolting" as a solid and funny, quality episode, but felt that it did not have the landmark feel of a 100th episode. Merrill Barr of Film School Rejects gave the episode a positive review, feeling that although the episode was not as funny as other episodes from the season, it "was perfect in its own way. It was straight forward and never missed a beat." Barr also praised the episode's subtle jokes and lack of "forced topicalness".
Alex Zalben of UGO
UGO
UGO Entertainment, Inc. is a website providing coverage of online media in entertainment targeting males age 18–34. The company is currently based in New York, New York, United States. On July 24, 2007 it was announced that Hearst Corporation would acquire UGO Entertainment...
was disappointed with the episode, calling it a "bummer episode" and "one of the weakest entries this season." Zalben criticized the episode for covering familiar territory, noting the civil rights theme in the same season's
Futurama (season 6)
Futurama sixth production season originally aired on Comedy Central from June 24, 2010 to September 8, 2011 and consisted of 26 episodes. The season marks the change of networks from Fox to Comedy Central.David X...
earlier episode "Proposition Infinity
Proposition Infinity
"Proposition Infinity" is the fourth episode of the sixth season of the animated sitcom Futurama, and originally aired July 8, 2010 on Comedy Central. In the episode, Amy Wong and Bender fall in love and begin a culturally taboo "robosexual" relationship...
" and the Titanic jokes of first season's
Futurama (season 6)
Futurama sixth production season originally aired on Comedy Central from June 24, 2010 to September 8, 2011 and consisted of 26 episodes. The season marks the change of networks from Fox to Comedy Central.David X...
"A Flight to Remember
A Flight to Remember
"A Flight to Remember" is episode ten in the first production season of Futurama. It originally aired in North America on September 26, 1999 as the first episode in the second season. This episode was written by Eric Horsted and directed by Peter Avanzino. Dawnn Lewis guest stars in this episode...
". He also criticized the formulaic writing style, comparing it unfavorably to The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
. Zack Handlen of The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club is an entertainment newspaper and website published by The Onion. Its features include reviews of new films, music, television, books, games and DVDs, as well as interviews and other regular offerings examining both new and classic media and other elements of pop culture. Unlike its...
gave the episode a mixed review, stating that it had some funny jokes, but "wasn't hilarious", and rated it a B+. He also criticized the Titanic gag, calling it "lazy", but enjoyed some of the cultural references and the guest appearance of Devo.