Late-’90s animation that mixed nerd rigor with genuine emotion (and later revivals).
Why it matters
Episode guide
164 episodes across 11 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A pizza guy cryogenically frozen awakens in the year 3000 to join an interplanetary delivery crew. Smart sci-fi gags with surprising heart.
Network & studio
- Fox — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1990s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Late-’90s animation that mixed nerd rigor with genuine emotion (and later revivals).
Creators
Matt Groening · David X. Cohen
Key cast
- Billy West as Philip J. Fry / Professor Farnsworth
- Katey Sagal as Leela
- John DiMaggio as Bender
- Lauren Tom as Amy Wong
- Phil LaMarr as Hermes Conrad
Flash facts
- Created by Matt Groening and David X. Cohen; Fox premiere 1999.
- Initial Fox run ended 2003; later revived on Comedy Central and streaming.
- Known for mathematical Easter eggs and emotional gut-punch episodes.
- Bender became an adult-animation antihero mascot.
FAQ
What network aired Futurama?
Futurama is associated with Fox (1999–2003).
Why is Futurama in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1990s?
Late-’90s animation that mixed nerd rigor with genuine emotion (and later revivals).
Who are the key names behind Futurama?
Creators and principals include Matt Groening, David X. Cohen.
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