Futurama season 3 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Leela receives an invitation to a reunion at her old orphanarium, sparking memories of childhood bullying. Bender, aiming for profit, takes in 12 orphans for government stipends. Leela undergoes surgery to have two eyes, while Bender struggles with the responsibilities of parenting. Leela dates Adlai, who suggested her surgery, but eventually realizes her unique identity is valuable. She reverts to her one-eyed appearance, affirming the beauty of being different. Bender's parenting scheme ends in arrest, but he is oddly honored for his donation.
Full Episode S03E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Leela invited to a reunion?
Leela was invited to a reunion at the Cookieville Minimum-Security Orphanarium where she grew up.
What was Leela's childhood experience at the orphanarium?
Leela was bullied and called "One-eye" by other orphans at the orphanarium.
Who is Adlai Atkins?
Adlai Atkins is a man Leela had a crush on as a child, who is now a doctor.
What procedure does Adlai offer to Leela?
Adlai offers Leela phaser eye surgery to give her a normal two-eyed appearance.
Why does Bender take in 12 children?
Bender takes in 12 children to collect $100 per week government stipends for each child.
What are the reactions of Leela's colleagues to her eye surgery?
Leela's colleagues have mixed reactions; some like her new look, while others prefer her original appearance.
What challenges does Bender face with the children?
Bender struggles with the cost and responsibility of parenting the children.
What does Leela realize about being different?
Leela realizes that being different is valuable and decides to revert to her original one-eyed appearance.
What happens to Bender at the end of the episode?
Bender is arrested for child cruelty, endangerment, and other charges related to his treatment of the children.
Why does Leela ask to have her original eye back?
Leela asks to have her original eye back because she embraces her uniqueness and wants to stand up for others who are different.