Futurama

Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen. The series originally aired on Fox from 1999 to 2003, was later revived by Comedy Central from 2008 to 2013, and began a new run on Hulu in 2023. It follows Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy who is cryogenically frozen on December 31, 1999 and wakes up in the year 2999. He takes a job with Planet Express, a delivery company, and becomes part of a misfit crew including Leela, a one-eyed captain; Bender, a cranky robot; Professor Farnsworth and a rotating cast of colleagues.

The show blends science fiction settings with workplace comedy and social satire. Set in New New York and other locations, Futurama explores space travel, alien cultures, time travel, and parallel universes, often using clever wordplay, visual humor, and parallel storylines. Central themes include friendship, ethics, ambition, and the impacts of technology on society. The series is known for its frequent cultural references and sharp writing, and it has built a devoted fanbase.

Voice work centers on Billy West as Fry, Katey Sagal as Leela, John DiMaggio as Bender, with supporting performances from Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Lauren Tom, and others. The program has been produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Rough Draft Studios, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential animated series of its era. It has spawned films, video games, comics, and a revival on streaming platforms, expanding its legacy beyond television.