Futurama: Season 5
Futurama Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 16 episodes. The animated series chronicles the adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy. Created by Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, who are also the authors of The Simpsons, the American animated series follows its established premise. The fifth season spans sixteen episodes as part of the broader television and streaming run tracked
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy as its central protagonist.
- The show is an American animated series created by Matt Groening and David X. Cohen.
- The creators, Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, are also known as the authors of The Simpsons.
- The first four production seasons of the series were broadcast by the television network Fox from 1999 to 2003.
Season overview
Futurama Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 16 episodes. The animated series chronicles the adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy. Created by Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, who are also the authors of The Simpsons, the American animated series follows its established premise. The fifth season spans sixteen episodes as part of the broader television and streaming run tracked across entertainment databases. The series blends animation, comedy, and science fiction and fantasy elements. Viewers continue to follow the overarching saga featuring the protagonist and his associates within the established universe of the show. The production builds upon the foundation established in earlier broadcast runs on the Fox television network between 1999 and 2003, maintaining the core comedic and sci-fi themes established by its creators. The season fits into the ongoing timeline of the acclaimed animated franchise as documented by reference platforms.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Crimes of the Hot
Nov 10, 2002 · 22 min
When Earth is jeopardized by global warming, the crew attends a conference in Kyoto hosted by Al Gore's head.
Jurassic Bark
Nov 17, 2002 · 22 min
Bender grows jealous when Fry attempts to clone Seymour, his beloved fossilized dog.
The Route of All Evil
Dec 8, 2002 · 22 min
Farnsworth's clone Cubert teams up with Hermes' son Dwight to launch a newspaper delivery business. Farnsworth and Hermes scoff at the kids' efforts - until the delivery boys accum
A Taste of Freedom
Dec 22, 2002 · 22 min
Zoidberg becomes the center of a Supreme Court case after he celebrates Freedom Day by publicly eating the Earth flag.
Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch
Jan 12, 2003 · 22 min
When Kif gets pregnant, Amy questions her readiness to become a parent.
Less Than Hero
Mar 2, 2003 · 22 min
When Fry and Leela discover a cream that gives them unusual powers, they form a superhero team along with Bender.
Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles
Mar 30, 2003 · 22 min
The Planet Express crew is exposed to a substance that causes everyone to age backwards.
The Why of Fry
Apr 6, 2003 · 22 min
Nibbler enlists Fry in a mission to blow up evil brains bent on destroying the universe.
The Sting
Jun 1, 2003 · 22 min
The Planet Express crew attempt the mission that killed the last crew: raiding a massive alien beehive for its honey.
The Farnsworth Parabox
Jun 8, 2003 · 22 min
The Planet Express crew goes to a parallel universe made accessible by the Professor's latest experiment.
Three Hundred Big Boys
Jun 15, 2003 · 22 min
With the help of a $300 government refund, the Planet Express crew pursue their dreams and desires.
Spanish Fry
Jul 13, 2003 · 22 min
Fry's nose is stolen by alien poachers to sell as a black market aphrodesiac.
Bend Her
Jul 20, 2003 · 22 min
Bender's scam to win Olympic gold sets him on the road to becoming a celebrity wife.
Obsoletely Fabulous
Jul 27, 2003 · 22 min
A new model of robot threatens Bender, forcing him to run away after he avoids upgrading his own technology.
Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV
Aug 3, 2003 · 22 min
Bender becomes a television star as well as a terrible role model for children.
The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings
Aug 10, 2003 · 22 min
Fry makes a deal with the Robot Devil so he can become a skillful musician and win Leela's heart.