Futurama Episode Guide: The Complete Series List

Welcome to the ultimate episode guide for Futurama, the beloved animated sci-fi sitcom created by Matt Groening. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the Planet Express crew, this comprehensive guide lists every Futurama episode in production order, offering a detailed look into the show’s run across different networks and seasons.

Futurama has captivated audiences with its witty writing, memorable characters, and imaginative storylines set in the 31st century. This guide is designed to be your go-to resource for navigating the vast universe of Futurama episodes. Here, you’ll find not only episode titles and air dates but also production codes, broadcast codes, and DVD release information, providing a complete picture of the show’s journey from conception to screen.

For those interested in understanding the technical aspects of Futurama‘s production, it’s important to note the distinction between production codes and broadcast codes. The production code, in the format #ACV##, is assigned by 20th Century Fox Television during production, with “ACV” being the unique series code for Futurama. This code remains constant throughout the show’s production history. On the other hand, the broadcast code, formatted as S##E##, reflects the broadcast season and episode number as aired by the network. Notably, the broadcast seasons sometimes differed from the production seasons, especially during the original run on FOX.

This guide primarily follows the production order, which is favored by creators and many fans for its chronological consistency in terms of episode development. For those interested in the broadcast order, a separate listing is available. Dive in to explore the complete Futurama episode guide and revisit your favorite moments or discover new episodes to enjoy!

Production Order
Season
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5****Films
Films:4
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Specials
EpisodesListing order: Production · Broadcast · Branded Commentaries · TranscriptsTitle captions · Opening cartoons · Deleted scenesComicsGrouping: Regional · Comparitive

Season 1

Main article: Season 1

Season 1 of Futurama introduces us to Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy who is cryogenically frozen and awakens in New New York in the year 3000. This season sets the stage for the entire series, introducing core characters like Leela, Bender, and Professor Farnsworth, and establishing the show’s unique blend of sci-fi adventure and comedic storytelling. Memorable episodes from Season 1 include the pilot “Space Pilot 3000,” which kicks off Fry’s journey, and “A Big Piece of Garbage,” showcasing the show’s ability to tackle environmental themes with humor.

Title Original airdateFOX Production code TV Broadcast #
Space Pilot 3000 March 28, 1999 1ACV01 S01E01 1
The Series Has Landed April 4, 1999 1ACV02 S01E02 2
I, Roommate April 6, 1999 1ACV03 S01E03 3
Love’s Labours Lost in Space April 13, 1999 1ACV04 S01E04 4
Fear of a Bot Planet April 20, 1999 1ACV05 S01E05 5
A Fishful of Dollars April 27, 1999 1ACV06 S01E06 6
My Three Suns May 4, 1999 1ACV07 S01E07 7
A Big Piece of Garbage May 11, 1999 1ACV08 S01E08 8
Hell Is Other Robots May 18, 1999 1ACV09 S01E09 9
A Flight to Remember September 26, 1999 1ACV10 S02E01 10
Mars University October 3, 1999 1ACV11 S02E02 11
When Aliens Attack November 7, 1999 1ACV12 S02E03 12
Fry and the Slurm Factory November 14, 1999 1ACV13 S02E04 13

Season 2

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Season 2 of Futurama expands on the foundations of the first season, delving deeper into character development and exploring more complex themes. This season is known for some of the show’s most beloved episodes, including “Xmas Story,” a darkly comedic take on Christmas in the future, and “Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love?”, a hilarious and heartwarming episode focusing on Zoidberg’s romantic pursuits. Season 2 solidified Futurama‘s reputation for blending humor with poignant moments and clever social commentary.

Title Original airdateFOX Production code TV Broadcast #
I Second that Emotion November 21, 1999 2ACV01 S02E05 14
Brannigan, Begin Again November 28, 1999 2ACV02 S02E06 15
A Head in the Polls December 12, 1999 2ACV03 S02E07 16
Xmas Story December 19, 1999 2ACV04 S02E08 17
Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love? February 6, 2000 2ACV05 S02E09 18
The Lesser of Two Evils February 20, 2000 2ACV06 S02E11 19
Put Your Head on My Shoulders February 13, 2000 2ACV07 S02E10 20
Raging Bender February 27, 2000 2ACV08 S02E12 21
A Bicyclops Built for Two March 6, 2000 2ACV09 S02E13 22
A Clone of My Own April 9, 2000 2ACV10 S02E15 23
How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back April 2, 2000 2ACV11 S02E14 24
The Deep South April 16, 2000 2ACV12 S02E16 25
Bender Gets Made April 30, 2000 2ACV13 S02E17 26
Mother’s Day May 14, 2000 2ACV14 S02E19 27
The Problem with Popplers May 7, 2000 2ACV15 S02E18 28
Anthology of Interest I May 21, 2000 2ACV16 S02E20 29
War Is the H-Word November 26, 2000 2ACV17 S03E02 30
The Honking November 5, 2000 2ACV18 S03E01 31
The Cryonic Woman December 3, 2000 2ACV19 S03E03 32

Season 3

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Season 3 of Futurama is often cited as a peak for the series, showcasing consistently high-quality episodes that are both hilarious and inventive. Standout episodes from this season include “Parasites Lost,” a clever and introspective episode focusing on Fry’s intelligence, and “Roswell That Ends Well,” a time-travel adventure that brilliantly blends sci-fi with historical humor. Season 3 further cemented Futurama‘s status as a smart and sophisticated animated comedy.

Title Original airdateFOX Production code TV Broadcast #
Amazon Women in the Mood February 4, 2001 3ACV01 S03E05 33
Parasites Lost January 21, 2001 3ACV02 S03E04 34
A Tale of Two Santas December 23, 2001 3ACV03 S04E02 35
The Luck of the Fryrish March 11, 2001 3ACV04 S03E10 36
The Birdbot of Ice-Catraz March 4, 2001 3ACV05 S03E09 37
Bendless Love February 11, 2001 3ACV06 S03E06 38
The Day the Earth Stood Stupid February 18, 2001 3ACV07 S03E07 39
That’s Lobstertainment! February 25, 2001 3ACV08 S03E08 40
The Cyber House Rules April 1, 2001 3ACV09 S03E11 41
Where the Buggalo Roam March 3, 2002 3ACV10 S04E06 42
Insane in the Mainframe April 8, 2001 3ACV11 S03E12 43
The Route of All Evil December 8, 2002 3ACV12 S05E03 44
Bendin’ in the Wind April 22, 2001 3ACV13 S03E13 45
Time Keeps on Slippin’ May 6, 2001 3ACV14 S03E14 46
I Dated a Robot May 13, 2001 3ACV15 S03E15 47
A Leela of Her Own April 7, 2002 3ACV16 S04E10 48
A Pharaoh to Remember March 10, 2002 3ACV17 S04E07 49
Anthology of Interest II January 6, 2002 3ACV18 S04E03 50
Roswell that Ends Well December 9, 2001 3ACV19 S04E01 51
Godfellas March 17, 2002 3ACV20 S04E08 52
Future Stock March 31, 2002 3ACV21 S04E09 53
The 30% Iron Chef April 14, 2002 3ACV22 S04E11 54

Season 4

Main article: Season 4

Season 4 of Futurama continued the show’s trend of delivering emotionally resonant and hilarious episodes. This season features some of the most critically acclaimed episodes, including “Jurassic Bark,” known for its deeply moving and heartbreaking storyline, and “The Sting,” a suspenseful and mind-bending episode with a shocking twist. Season 4 is a testament to Futurama‘s ability to blend comedy with genuine emotion and complex narratives.

Title Original airdateFOX Production code TV Broadcast #
Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch January 12, 2003 4ACV01 S05E05 55
Leela’s Homeworld February 17, 2002 4ACV02 S04E05 56
Love and Rocket February 10, 2002 4ACV03 S04E04 57
Less than Hero March 2, 2003 4ACV04 S05E06 58
A Taste of Freedom December 22, 2002 4ACV05 S05E04 59
Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television August 3, 2003 4ACV06 S05E15 60
Jurassic Bark November 17, 2002 4ACV07 S05E02 61
Crimes of the Hot November 10, 2002 4ACV08 S05E01 62
Teenage Mutant Leela’s Hurdles November 17, 2003 4ACV09 S05E07 63
The Why of Fry April 6, 2003 4ACV10 S05E08 64
Where No Fan Has Gone Before April 21, 2002 4ACV11 S04E12 65
The Sting June 1, 2003 4ACV12 S05E09 66
Bend Her July 20, 2003 4ACV13 S05E13 67
Obsoletely Fabulous July 27, 2003 4ACV14 S05E14 68
The Farnsworth Parabox June 8, 2003 4ACV15 S05E10 69
Three Hundred Big Boys June 15, 2003 4ACV16 S05E11 70
Spanish Fry July 13, 2003 4ACV17 S05E12 71
The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Playthings August 10, 2003 4ACV18 S05E16 72

Season 5: Direct-to-DVD Films

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Season 5 marks a unique period in Futurama‘s history, consisting of four direct-to-DVD films that were later broken down into 16 episodes for broadcast on Comedy Central. These films represent a significant creative resurgence for the series, allowing for longer and more ambitious storylines. “Bender’s Big Score,” “The Beast with a Billion Backs,” “Bender’s Game,” and “Into the Wild Green Yonder” each contribute epic chapters to the Futurama saga, exploring grander sci-fi concepts and further developing the characters we love.

Title Original airdateComedy Central Production code TV Broadcast #
Bender’s Big Score Part 1 March 23, 2008 5ACV01 S06E01 73
Bender’s Big Score Part 2 March 23, 2008 5ACV02 S06E02 74
Bender’s Big Score Part 3 March 23, 2008 5ACV03 S06E03 75
Bender’s Big Score Part 4 March 23, 2008 5ACV04 S06E04 76
The Beast with a Billion Backs Part 1 October 19, 2008 5ACV05 S06E05 77
The Beast with a Billion Backs Part 2 October 19, 2008 5ACV06 S06E06 78
The Beast with a Billion Backs Part 3 October 19, 2008 5ACV07 S06E07 79
The Beast with a Billion Backs Part 4 October 19, 2008 5ACV08 S06E08 80
Bender’s Game Part 1 April 26, 2009 5ACV09 S06E09 81
Bender’s Game Part 2 April 26, 2009 5ACV10 S06E10 82
Bender’s Game Part 3 April 26, 2009 5ACV11 S06E11 83
Bender’s Game Part 4 April 26, 2009 5ACV12 S06E12 84
Into the Wild Green Yonder Part 1 August 30, 2009 5ACV13 S06E13 85
Into the Wild Green Yonder Part 2 August 30, 2009 5ACV14 S06E14 86
Into the Wild Green Yonder Part 3 August 30, 2009 5ACV15 S06E15 87
Into the Wild Green Yonder Part 4 August 30, 2009 5ACV16 S06E16 88

Direct-to-DVD films

Main article: Season 5

These films marked Futurama‘s revival and served as Season 5 in production order. They were released directly to DVD and later aired as four-part episodes.

Title Release date(DVD) Release date(Blu-Ray Disc) Production code #
Bender’s Big Score R1: November 27, 2007R2: April 7, 2008R4: March 5, 2008 RA/B: TBA 5ACV01, 5ACV02, 5ACV03, 5ACV04 1
The Beast with a Billion Backs R1: June 24, 2008R2: June 30, 2008R4: August 6, 2008 RA/B: TBA 5ACV05, 5ACV06, 5ACV07, 5ACV08 2
Bender’s Game R1: November 4, 2008R2: November 3, 2008R4: December 10, 2008 RA/B: November 3, 2008 5ACV09, 5ACV10, 5ACV11, 5ACV12 3
Into the Wild Green Yonder R1: February 24, 2009R2: February 23, 2009R4: March 4, 2009 RA/B: February 23, 2009 5ACV13, 5ACV14, 5ACV15, 5ACV16 4

Season 6

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Season 6 marked Futurama‘s triumphant return to television on Comedy Central after its initial cancellation. This season brought fresh energy to the series while maintaining the sharp humor and heartfelt moments fans loved. Notable episodes include “The Late Philip J. Fry,” a time-traveling masterpiece, and “The Prisoner of Benda,” a body-swapping episode celebrated for its intricate plot and mathematical theorem. Season 6 demonstrated that Futurama still had plenty of stories to tell.

Title Original airdate Comedy Central Production code TV Broadcast #
Rebirth June 24, 2010 6ACV01 S07E01 89
In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela June 24, 2010 6ACV02 S07E02 90
Attack of the Killer App July 1, 2010 6ACV03 S07E03 91
Proposition Infinity July 8, 2010 6ACV04 S07E04 92
The Duh-Vinci Code July 15, 2010 6ACV05 S07E05 93
Lethal Inspection July 22, 2010 6ACV06 S07E06 94
The Late Philip J. Fry July 29, 2010 6ACV07 S07E07 95
That Darn Katz! August 5, 2010 6ACV08 S07E08 96
A Clockwork Origin August 12, 2010 6ACV09 S07E09 97
The Prisoner of Benda August 19, 2010 6ACV10 S07E10 98
Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences August 26, 2010 6ACV11 S07E11 99
The Mutants Are Revolting September 2, 2010 6ACV12 S07E12 100
The Futurama Holiday Spectacular November 21, 2010 6ACV13 S07E13 101
The Silence of the Clamps July 14, 2011 6ACV14 S08E05 102
Möbius Dick August 4, 2011 6ACV15 S08E08 103
Law and Oracle July 7, 2011 6ACV16 S08E04 104
Benderama June 23, 2011 6ACV17 S08E02 105
The Tip of the Zoidberg August 18, 2011 6ACV18 S08E10 106
Ghost in the Machines June 30, 2011 6ACV19 S08E03 107
Neutopia June 23, 2011 6ACV20 S08E01 108
Yo Leela Leela July 21, 2011 6ACV21 S08E06 109
Fry Am the Egg Man August 11, 2011 6ACV22 S08E09 110
All the Presidents’ Heads July 28, 2011 6ACV23 S08E07 111
Cold Warriors August 25, 2011 6ACV24 S08E11 112
Overclockwise September 1, 2011 6ACV25 S08E12 113
Reincarnation September 8, 2011 6ACV26 S08E13 114

Season 7

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Season 7, initially believed to be the final season of Futurama, delivered a mix of creative and emotional episodes. Highlights include “The Bots and the Bees,” which explores Bender’s unexpected fatherhood, and “Game of Tones,” a poignant episode delving into Fry’s dreams and his connection to his mother. The season culminated in “Meanwhile,” a beautiful and bittersweet finale that provided a sense of closure to the series, though it was not the end as we now know.

Title Original airdate Comedy Central Production code TV Broadcast #
The Bots and the Bees June 20, 2012 7ACV01 S09E01 115
A Farewell to Arms June 20, 2012 7ACV02 S09E02 116
Decision 3012 June 27, 2012 7ACV03 S09E03 117
The Thief of Baghead July 4, 2012 7ACV04 S09E04 118
Zapp Dingbat July 11, 2012 7ACV05 S09E05 119
The Butterjunk Effect July 18, 2012 7ACV06 S09E06 120
The Six Million Dollar Mon July 25, 2012 7ACV07 S09E07 121
Fun on a Bun August 1, 2012 7ACV08 S09E08 122
Free Will Hunting August 8, 2012 7ACV09 S09E09 123
Near-Death Wish August 15, 2012 7ACV10 S09E10 124
31st Century Fox August 29, 2012 7ACV11 S09E12 125
Viva Mars Vegas August 22, 2012 7ACV12 S09E11 126
Naturama August 29, 2012 7ACV13 S09E13 127
Forty Percent Leadbelly July 3, 2013 7ACV14 S10E04 128
2-D Blacktop June 19, 2013 7ACV15 S10E01 129
T.: The Terrestrial June 26, 2013 7ACV16 S10E03 130
Fry and Leela’s Big Fling June 19, 2013 7ACV17 S10E02 131
The Inhuman Torch July 10, 2013 7ACV18 S10E05 132
Saturday Morning Fun Pit July 17, 2013 7ACV19 S10E06 133
Calculon 2.0 July 24, 2013 7ACV20 S10E07 134
Assie Come Home July 31, 2013 7ACV21 S10E08 135
Leela and the Genestalk August 7, 2013 7ACV22 S10E09 136
Game of Tones August 14, 2013 7ACV23 S10E10 137
Murder on the Planet Express August 21, 2013 7ACV24 S10E11 138
Stench and Stenchibility August 28, 2013 7ACV25 S10E12 139
Meanwhile September 4, 2013 7ACV26 S10E13 140

Season 8

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Season 8 marks Futurama‘s latest revival, this time on Hulu, much to the delight of fans worldwide. This season brings the crew back for more adventures, picking up over a decade after the initial Comedy Central run concluded. Episodes like “The Impossible Stream” and “Rage Against the Vaccine” showcase the show’s continued relevance, tackling contemporary themes with its signature wit and satirical edge. Season 8 proves that Futurama remains as funny and insightful as ever.

Title Original airdate Hulu Production code TV Broadcast #
The Impossible Stream July 24 2023 8ACV01 S11E01 141
Children of a Lesser Bog July 31 2023 8ACV02 S11E02 142
How The West Was 1010001 August 7 2023 8ACV03 S11E03 143
Parasites Regained August 14 2023 8ACV04 S11E04 144
Related to Items You’ve Viewed August 21 2023 8ACV05 S11E05 145
I Know What You Did Next Xmas August 28 2023 8ACV06 S11E06 146
Rage Against the Vaccine September 4 2023 8ACV07 S11E07 147
Zapp Gets Cancelled September 11 2023 8ACV08 S11E08 148
The Prince and the Product September 18 2023 8ACV09 S11E09 149
All the Way Down September 25 2023 8ACV10 S11E10 150

Season 9

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Season 9 continues the Hulu era of Futurama, promising even more futuristic misadventures. As the latest installment in the series, Season 9 is highly anticipated by fans eager to see what’s next for Fry, Leela, Bender, and the rest of the Planet Express crew. With episodes airing through 2024, this season is set to add exciting new chapters to the Futurama legacy.

Title Original airdate Hulu Production code TV Broadcast #
The One Amigo July 29 2024 9ACV01 S12E01 151
Quids Game August 5 2024 9ACV02 S12E02 152
The Temp August 12 2024 9ACV03 S12E03 153
Beauty and the Bug August 19 2024 9ACV04 S12E04 154
One is Silicon and the Other Gold August 26 2024 9ACV05 S12E05 155
Attack of the Clothes September 2 2024 9ACV06 S12E06 156
Planet Espresso September 9 2024 9ACV07 S12E07 157
Cuteness Overload September 16 2024 9ACV08 S12E08 158
The Futurama Mystery Liberry September 23 2024 9ACV09 S12E09 159
Otherwise September 30 2024 9ACV10 S12E10 160

Special Episodes

There are certain episodes featuring the characters of Futurama that are not officially part of the main series.

These special episodes offer additional Futurama content outside of the regular season structure, including DVD extras, crossovers, and audio adventures.

Episode name Origin Notes Code #
Everybody Loves Hypnotoad: “Amazon Adventure Bender’s Big Score DVD 3H312 1
The Lost Adventure The Beast with a Billion Backs DVD Compiled from cut scenes and game footage with commentary. 2
Simpsorama The Simpsons (season 26) SABF16 3
Radiorama audio podcast 4

Additional Information

Trivia

  • As of August 2023, Futurama has 150 released and planned episodes. Counting films as episodes and special episodes brings the total to 141 episodes.

See Also

Futurama
TimelineSettingRevelations about the futureCultural mentionsCoinageCharactersCensorshipCanonBroadcastAnniversaries
Production: Writers and directorsVoice actorsNominations and awardsStatus
History: First runCancellationSeason 5SpeculationSecond runSecond cancellationThird run
Media: Episodes • ComicsConsole gameGame of DronesWorlds of Tomorrow

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