Futurama

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Season 1
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 28, 1999
Season #: 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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Critic Reviews

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Tom Feran
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    The comedy simply doesn't come as fast, as funny or as fresh. [28 Mar 1999]
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  2. Dallas Morning News
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    Amusing in spots. ... Future episodes will have to pick up speed if the series expects to really take off. [28 Mar 1999]
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  3. Denver Post
    Reviewed by: Joanne Ostrow
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    Fans will enjoy picking out the many sight gags and puns in the dense, multilayered animation. But, on first viewing, and unlike "The Simpsons," the "Futurama" pilot isn't fall-off-the-couch funny. [25 Mar 1999]
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  5. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    Falls short of The Simpsons in two respects: It isn't especially funny. And the characters aren't that appealing. [28 Mar 1999]
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  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    While this sci-fi spoof saunters onto the Fox midseason sked feeling a tad uninspired at first blush, the promise is clearly there. [29 Mar 1999]
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Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best TV Season of 1999
3
#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 1999
5
#5 Most Shared TV Season of 1999

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 258 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 243 out of 258
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 258
  3. Negative: 6 out of 258
  1. marki-t_39
    Jul 4, 2011
    10
    Amongst theGreatest TV shows in history. It's quality even rivals 'The Simpsons' in it's heyday. Truly an inspired, hilarious, up-lifting andAmongst theGreatest TV shows in history. It's quality even rivals 'The Simpsons' in it's heyday. Truly an inspired, hilarious, up-lifting and exciting show with wonderful characters. Go check it out. We're Back Baby… Full Review »
  2. Minigore
    Jan 16, 2011
    10
    Score: 10.0/10

    This is Matt Groenings best work ever. The plots are always great, and being it set on thr future. The jokes always qork and    Score: 10.0/10

    This is Matt Groenings best work ever. The plots are always great, and being it set on thr future. The jokes always qork and makes me laugh. This is a fantastic comedy.    … Full Review »
  3. pwnstar
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    This show is in a word, brilliant. This is hands down Matt Groening's best work, much, much better than the Simpsons. The plots are fantasticThis show is in a word, brilliant. This is hands down Matt Groening's best work, much, much better than the Simpsons. The plots are fantastic and everyone one on the show makes me laugh.… Full Review »
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