Futurama

Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed with David X.

Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed with David X. Cohen. It follows Philip J. Fry, a 20th-century delivery worker who is accidentally frozen and awakens in the 31st century. The series centres on the Planet Express delivery company and its crew, including Leela, Bender, and Professor Farnsworth.

Premise

Futurama is a workplace-oriented animated sitcom set in a future version of New York City, known as New New York. The story begins when Fry is accidentally cryogenically frozen and wakes up 1,000 years later, in the 31st century.

Broadcast history

The show originally premiered on Fox on March 28, 1999. It was later revived by Comedy Central, and returned again on Hulu in 2023. Different sources count its runs differently depending on whether films and revived episodes are grouped together, leading to varying season totals (8, 9, 10, or 13 seasons).

Main characters

The core cast usually includes Philip J. Fry, Turanga Leela, Bender, and Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth. Other major recurring characters include Amy Wong, Hermes Conrad, and Dr. Zoidberg.

Reception and availability

Futurama has had multiple cancellations and revivals, which has made its release history unusually complex. Streaming availability has varied over time, and current platforms may differ by country and subscription package. According to the provided sources, the show has been available on Hulu and Disney+ in some regions.