Futurama season 3 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Bender inherits a castle from his Uncle Vladimir, but he must spend a night there. At the castle, they encounter strange occurrences and holographic robot ghosts. Bender is then hit by a mysterious vehicle and becomes a were-car, transforming into a murderous vehicle at midnight. The crew hunts for the original were-car, Project Satan, to cure Bender. They confront Project Satan but can't destroy it due to its electric motor. In the end, Bender is cured without harming anyone, and he reconciles with Fry.
Full Episode S03E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who inherited Uncle Vladimir's fortune?
Vladimir's lazy, spoiled son, Tandy, inherited the entire $10 million fortune.
What condition was Bender given to inherit the castle?
Bender had to spend one night in the castle to inherit it.
What strange occurrences happened at the castle?
The crew noticed paintings with eyes that followed them and heard unexplained noises.
What caused the appearance of robot ghosts in the castle?
The robot ghosts were holographic projections caused by leaky circuits and an old modem.
How did Bender become a were-car?
Bender was run over by a mysterious vehicle that transmitted the were-car virus to him.
What was the crew's plan to cure Bender of the were-car curse?
The plan was to find and destroy the original were-car, which would send out a virus uninstall program.
Who did the crew initially think was the original were-car?
The crew initially suspected Calculon was the original were-car.
What is Project Satan?
Project Satan is a car built from the evil parts of the world's most evil cars and is the original were-car.
How did the crew try to destroy Project Satan?
They attempted to kill it by plugging its exhaust pipe with a silver potato.
What was the twist with Project Satan's design?
Project Satan had no exhaust pipe as it was powered by Ed Begley Jr.'s electric motor.
Did Bender actually kill Fry while being a were-car?
No, Fry was not killed and appeared unharmed.
What does Bender inherit from his uncle?
Bender inherits his uncle Vladimir's castle.
How does the episode portray the characters' belief in the supernatural?
The characters exhibit a mix of skepticism and fear towards supernatural events, like robot ghosts and curses.
Who ran over Bender initially, starting the were-car curse?
It's implied that Project Satan, the original were-car, ran over Bender.
What is the outcome of Bender's transformation into a were-car?
Bender is cured of the were-car curse and doesn't harm his friends, particularly Fry.
