The cast of Futurama has shared their most rewatched episodes, and of course, there were some infamous tearjerkers among them
A good sign that your series has become a staple in pop culture is its rewatchability. The long-running series and the current Hulu original, Futurama continues to uphold this claim thanks to its ever-supportive fan base. While the animated entertainment of creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen continues to focus on the TV schedule 2024This topic continues to gain relevance with the new episodes of the so-called 12th season.
So when we spoke to the cast of the episodes we’re currently watching, it was the perfect time to ask John DiMaggio and Billy West which episodes they’d most like to rewatch. And thanks to the answers from our co-stars David Herman and Lauren Tom, it’s safe to say that tear-jerkers are now officially part of the formula for this shining classic of adult animation.
John DiMaggio and David Herman’s selection of the most frequently repeated Futurama episodes
Immerse yourself in the magic of the press days for Futurama When I saw Season 12, I knew that this year was the 25th anniversary of the original broadcast on Fox. Part of that beautiful reality inspired me to ask Futurama possibly end (again)which brought the wonderful news that the future has already begun and a new season is in production!
Another important piece of knowledge I learned was how Reddit Futurama than the most rewatched TV showwhich then piqued my curiosity and made me wonder which stories the cast of the series thought had the most potential for a reboot.
When Mr. Herman asked this question in the interview room of David Herman and John DiMaggio, he caused his Futurama co-star for a particular episode that captivated him. That prompted DiMaggio to share with CinemaBlend what he believes is the surefire formula for an infinitely recurring episode:
Oh, the Anthology Of Interest. That’s the best. Those are the best, right? The ones where there are three separate episodes in one episode, those are some of the best and you can watch them over and over because they show not only the writing team but the cast. For example, there’s the one where they did Anime Futurama. And Dave played the professor in that. You know, “Oh, you make me laugh.” And it was just like – that killed me. But those are the ones I love. Those are the funniest, those are some of the funniest.
Oddly enough, the episode that DiMaggio titled “Anime Futurama“” was “Reincarnation,” one of the episodes from the Comedy Central years. Although “Anthology of Interest” was the second season episode that introduced the template John DiMaggio quotes above.
However, when it comes to more traditional episodes, there is another purpose that both men considered when answering the question. David Herman in particular helped to come up with the concept of a “repeatable” episode, which would then be his Futurama Cohort continues to rattle off some top-notch episodes.
Continuing her discussion with CinemaBlend, Herman attempted to define a “repeatable episode” as follows:
David Herman: What criteria do you use in terms of rewatchability? Were you about to say what was the best? … The bottom doesn’t fall away, that’s what you want from rewatchability, right? … There’s depth.
John DiMaggio: There’s “Jurassic Bark,” “Roswell That Ends Well,” “Amazon Women on the Moon,” “Mars University.” “A Head in the Polls,” that’s a good song. There are all kinds.
The reputation as one of the best animated series of all time is not achieved by simply telling jokes. The real benefit lies in FuturamaThe appeal of , as shown in their comments above, comes from the novelty, which helps to reinvent the series on a regular basis. Of course, this reinvention is not a complete one, as the well-regarded comedy has always used multiple levels of humor.
The more serious side was further discussed with stars Lauren Kim and Billy West, as their choice for the most re-watched Futurama Episodes are some mythical tearjerkers. And yes, there’s more “Jurassic Bark” talk, so if you need to prepare for that eventuality, take a moment before reading on.
Lauren Tom and Billy West’s repeatable Futurama episodes are absolute heartbreakers
Some of the unforgettable dramatic moments from sitcoms got through Futurama’s. “Jurassic Bark” is the episode that immediately comes to mind for most fans when they remember dark moments involving the crew of Planet Express.
However, Billy West, the voice of Fry himself, provided some variety! In his response to CinemaBlend, he named the following episode as his favorite and one that he should watch again and again:
“The Devil’s Hands (Are Idle Playthings)” … That one (with) Robot Devil. And it was like an operetta. Yeah. We got to sing and Katey (Sagal) sang and she sings, she’s a great singer. She’s a musician and we just love her to death. And I got to sing like Fry. And then a couple of others. But Dan Castellaneta played Robot Devil and it was just epic because the guy is so brilliant. You know, it’s so inspiring when moments like that happen. But yeah, that was my favorite, (with) the holophonor.
As one of the cornerstones of the legendary love story between Leela (Katey Sagal) and Fry, “The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Playthings” is a fantastic choice. Not only does it have the perfect mix of heart and humor that helps Futurama’s appealing overall, but it was also the show’s bittersweet first series finale. This seems to be another recurring theme in the history of this franchise, as the season 10 finale “Meanwhile” was another romantic ode to this perfect couple, just like Cancellation by Comedy Central in 2013 came into force.
Of course, we started this conversation with “Jurassic Bark,” the third season episode that introduced fans of science fiction comedy to “I Will Wait For You,” the sad ballad from The umbrellas of Cherbourg. The story of Seymour the dog has always stuck in the minds of fans of the story. As Lauren Tom told CinemaBlend, there are a few specific reasons why this episode is so popular:
And I guess for me, my favorite entertainment is always heartfelt and funny. I’m drawn to things in books and movies that make me laugh and cry. So Jurassic Bark will always be a classic and it touches me every time. … I’m also such a dog person that we don’t deserve dogs. I’ve had dogs my whole adult life and I, yes.
Season 12 has its own heartbreak thanks to the second episode “Quids Game,” which is reminiscent of what Tom talked about. I won’t give anything away here, but a surprise visit to Fry’s past brings back some memories that not only raise more questions for the Futrurama Canon, but also ends with a finale that is one of the scariest.
Look, I am partly sorry to do this, but with all this discussion about Futurama’s All-time heartthrob, I have to throw in a clip. We’ve been dancing around Seymour’s story long enough that we just need that cathartic scream that’s been building up all this time. You’ve been warned:
Do you know something: This ending was not in total emotional breakdown. It is another sign of Futurama’s Ability to switch from Professor Farnsworth’s blatant disregard for God’s natural order to a montage that still makes me cry. It’s so easy to rewatch because it honors the sadness while rewarding the comedy.
And if David Herman’s announcement of a new episode is to be believed, there could be more of it soon:
But I can tell you that Season 12 also has something new in terms of rewatchability: “Amy sets out to collect the cutest toys in the universe, but they’re not as harmless as they look.” Watch that again!
I’ll definitely have to rewatch the episode David is referring to, as it seems he’s referring to the upcoming entry, “Cuteness Overlord.”
We will just have to wait until that episode airs on September 16, with David Herman’s teasing voice echoing in our heads for the duration of that wait. What you not have to wait until it looks (or looks again) Futurama! Thanks to a Hulu subscription, you can experience almost every single moment of hilarity and madness.
And don’t forget that weekly trips to the world of tomorrow launch every Monday at midnight ET on Fulu (er, I mean Hulu). Tissues are optional, but probably advisable, because who knows when you’ll need them next?
