Futurama season 5 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "Crimes of the Hot," Earth faces a severe global warming crisis, exacerbated by the depletion of ice from Halley's comet, intended to cool the planet. A conference reveals that modern robots, originating from Professor Farnsworth's designs, are responsible for the greenhouse gases causing this warming. In a desperate attempt to save themselves from being destroyed as a solution, Bender leads the robots to collectively vent their exhausts skyward. This unconventional method shifts Earth's orbit, extending the year by a week, effectively cooling the planet and saving robot-kind.
Full Episode S05E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main theme of the "Crimes of the Hot" episode?
The main theme is addressing global warming humorously through a futuristic lens.
How do the characters initially try to combat the heat?
They watch an educational film that humorously explains global warming and a satirical solution involving giant ice cubes.
Who assigns the Planet Express crew their mission?
President Nixon tasks them with delivering an ice cube to combat global warming.
What is the source of the ice cubes used to cool the Earth?
The ice cubes are sourced from Halley's comet.
What problem do the characters encounter at Halley's comet?
They find the comet completely out of ice, exacerbating Earth's global warming crisis.
Where is the global warming conference held?
The conference is held in Kyoto, Japan.
What confession does Professor Farnsworth make at the conference?
He confesses that modern robots, based on his original designs, are the cause of global warming.
What solution is proposed to solve the robot-caused global warming?
The proposed solution is to destroy all robots.
What is the trap set by Nixon for the robots?
Nixon organizes a party on the Galápagos Islands to lure and deactivate all robots with an electromagnetic pulse.
How is the Earth ultimately saved from global warming?
Bender convinces all robots to vent their exhausts upwards, pushing Earth away from the sun and cooling it.
What happens to Earth's orbit as a result of the robots' actions?
Earth's orbit shifts, creating an additional week in the year.
What does Professor Farnsworth declare the extra week to be?
He declares the extra week "Robot Party Week."
How does the episode "Crimes of the Hot" end?
The episode ends with celebrations following the successful averted global warming crisis.