Futurama season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Fry, a down-and-out pizza delivery guy from 1999, accidentally cryogenically freezes himself on New Year's Eve and wakes up in 2999. He meets Leela, who assigns him as a delivery boy, a job he detests. Escaping his fate, Fry encounters Bender, a cynical robot. Together, they evade Leela, only for her to later empathize with Fry's sense of displacement and quit her own job. The trio ultimately joins Professor Farnsworth's spaceship crew, embracing their unexpected future.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What job is Fry assigned in the future?
Delivery boy.
Why does Fry's girlfriend break up with him?
She feels their relationship isn't working out.
What year does Fry wake up in after being cryogenically frozen?
2999.
Who is Leela?
A character who is supposed to assign Fry his future career.
What is Fry's initial reaction to his career assignment in the future?
He is dismayed and refuses the assignment.
How does Fry meet Bender?
At a suicide booth where Bender was present.
What does Leela do for a living before she quits her job?
She assigns people their careers based on their DNA.
Why does Leela decide to quit her job?
She empathizes with Fry and his feelings of not belonging.
Who is Professor Farnsworth?
Fry's distant nephew who owns an intergalactic spaceship.
What is the Head Museum?
A place where historical figures' preserved heads are displayed.
How does the episode "Space Pilot 3000" end?
With Fry, Leela, and Bender joining Professor Farnsworth's spaceship crew.
What year does Fry come from originally?
The late 20th century.
What happens when Fry tries to deliver a pizza on New Year's Eve 1999?
He accidentally falls into a cryogenic pod and gets frozen.
What role does Bender play after meeting Fry?
He becomes Fry's friend and later a fellow crew member on Farnsworth's spaceship.
Why is the year 3000 special for Fry?
It represents a new beginning and a second chance at life.
