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Watch Futurama season 5 episode 6 Online

Less Than Hero

 
Dr. Zoidberg's mysterious miracle cream gives Fry and Leela superpowers. Teaming up with Bender, they form the New Justice Team, under the respective alter egos of Captain Yesterday, Clobberella, and Super King. But Leela's new duties as a superheroine put a strain on her relationship with her parents.
 
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Futurama / S05E06 : Less Than Hero
Season 5, Episode 6 | Aired on March 2, 2003 | TV-14 | 23 min. | Hulu
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  • Futurama - Episode 1 - Crimes of the Hot
    Episode 1
    Crimes of the Hot
  • Futurama - Episode 2 - Jurassic Bark
    Episode 2
    Jurassic Bark
  • Futurama - Episode 3 - The Route of All Evil
    Episode 3
    The Route of All Evil
  • Futurama - Episode 4 - A Taste of Freedom
    Episode 4
    A Taste of Freedom
  • Futurama - Episode 5 - Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch
    Episode 5
    Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch
  • Futurama - Episode 6 - Less Than Hero
    Episode 6
    Less Than Hero
  • Futurama - Episode 7 - Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles
    Episode 7
    Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles
  • Futurama - Episode 8 - The Why of Fry
    Episode 8
    The Why of Fry
  • Futurama - Episode 9 - The Sting
    Episode 9
    The Sting
  • Futurama - Episode 10 - The Farnsworth Parabox
    Episode 10
    The Farnsworth Parabox
  • Futurama - Episode 11 - Three Hundred Big Boys
    Episode 11
    Three Hundred Big Boys
  • Futurama - Episode 12 - Spanish Fry
    Episode 12
    Spanish Fry
  • Futurama - Episode 13 - Bend Her
    Episode 13
    Bend Her
  • Futurama - Episode 14 - Obsoletely Fabulous
    Episode 14
    Obsoletely Fabulous
  • Futurama - Episode 15 - Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV
    Episode 15
    Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV
  • Futurama - Episode 16 - The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings
    Episode 16
    The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings

Futurama season 5 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Leela's mutant parents plan a rare visit to the surface, causing her excitement and concern. Meanwhile, the Planet Express crew gains superpowers from a miracle cream, leading Leela, Fry, and Bender to become superheroes - Clobberella, Captain Yesterday, and Super King. They thwart a museum heist by The Zookeeper but face a moral dilemma when he kidnaps Leela's parents, demanding a precious gem in return. Their powers fade, but they manage the heist, save her parents, and reflect on their actions, ending with Fry and Bender's humorous musings.

Full Episode S05E06 Recap

### Leela's Parents Visit the Surface - **Leela** video-calls her mutant parents, **Morris and Munda**, excited about their upcoming visit to the surface. - Despite their concerns about being mutants and potential embarrassment, Leela reassures them. ### Constructing the Super-Collider - The Planet Express crew receives a super-collider from a Swedish company, Pi-kea. - After a laborious assembly, they end up with a partially complete and exhausting product. ### Miracle Cream Discovery - **Professor Farnsworth** introduces a "miracle cream" he bought, claiming it has miraculous properties. ### The Mugger Incident - Leela, **Fry**, and **Bender** are mugged, but they unexpectedly overpower the mugger. - They realize the miracle cream has given them superpowers. ### Birth of Superheroes - Inspired, they decide to become superheroes: Leela becomes **Clobberella**, Fry is **Captain Yesterday**, and Bender is **Super King**. ### Mayor Poopenmeyer's Call - Mayor Poopenmeyer informs them about a planned heist at the Museum of Natural History by **The Zookeeper**. ### Leela's Parents' Visit Clashes With Hero Duty - Leela struggles to balance meeting her parents and her superhero responsibilities. ### The Heist at the Museum - The superheroes thwart The Zookeeper's heist, but Leela misses meeting her parents, feeling guilty. ### Leela Reveals Her Secret - Leela reveals her superhero identity to her parents, asking them to keep it a secret. ### The Zookeeper's Revenge - The Zookeeper kidnaps Leela's parents, leveraging her to steal the Quantum Gemerald from the museum. ### The Dilemma and Loss of Powers - Facing moral ambiguity, the superheroes decide to commit the heist to save Leela's parents. - They discover their superpowers are gone as the miracle cream has run out. ### The Heist and Confrontation - They successfully steal the Gemerald but are chased by museum security. - The superheroes confront The Zookeeper, who releases Leela's parents after receiving the Gemerald. ### Reconciliation and Reflection - Leela apologizes to her parents for the ordeal, and they express their unconditional love and pride in her. - The episode ends with Fry and Bender contemplating more thefts while still in their superhero costumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Leela excited about her parents' visit?

Leela is excited because her mutant parents, Morris and Munda, are coming to the surface for a visit.

How do Leela's parents feel about visiting the surface?

They are excited but worried about embarrassing Leela due to being mutants.

What item causes the Planet Express crew to gain superpowers?

A "miracle cream" that Professor Farnsworth bought from a traveling salesman.

What superhero identities do Leela, Fry, and Bender assume?

Leela becomes Clobberella, Fry becomes Captain Yesterday, and Bender becomes Super King.

Who informs the superheroes about The Zookeeper's heist?

Mayor Poopenmeyer calls to inform them about the heist at the Museum of Natural History.

What conflict does Leela face during the superhero mission?

Leela struggles to balance her superhero duties with meeting her parents at the museum.

How does Leela's secret identity get revealed?

Leela reveals her superhero identity to her parents, who accidentally disclose it to others.

What does The Zookeeper demand in exchange for Leela's parents?

The Zookeeper demands the Quantum Gemerald from the museum.

What moral dilemma do the superheroes face?

They debate whether it's right to commit a crime (stealing the Gemerald) to save Leela's parents.

What happens to the superheroes' powers?

Their superpowers disappear because the miracle cream runs out.

How do the superheroes handle the heist without powers?

They manage to steal the Gemerald, but face challenges due to the loss of their powers.

How is the confrontation with The Zookeeper resolved?

After receiving the Gemerald, The Zookeeper releases Leela's parents.

What emotions does Leela express to her parents after the ordeal?

Leela apologizes for the trouble and expresses her inability to tell them about her superhero identity earlier.

How do Leela's parents react to her superhero identity?

They are proud and supportive, despite being initially shocked.

What do Fry and Bender contemplate doing at the end of the episode?

They consider stealing more stuff while still in their superhero costumes.

 
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