Futurama season 5 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a daring mission to collect honey from lethal space bees, the Planet Express crew confronts extreme danger. Leela's decision to bring back a baby queen bee leads to Fry's apparent death while protecting her. Overcome with grief, Leela experiences vivid dreams of Fry being alive, struggling to distinguish reality. Miraculously, Fry survives, regenerated by his DNA in royal jelly. In a poignant conclusion, Leela awakens from a coma, realizing Fry's sacrifice, deepening their bond.
Full Episode S05E09 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Planet Express crew's next mission?
Collecting honey from space bees.
Why did Professor Farnsworth initially deem the crew unfit for the mission?
He considered the mission extremely dangerous and thought they weren't as good as his previous crew.
What is dangerous about the space bees?
Their neurotoxin can cause instant death, and they are much larger than normal bees.
How do space bees communicate?
They communicate through dancing.
What did the crew find in the space bee hive?
They found a honeycomb, royal jelly, and a baby queen bee.
How did Fry appear to die?
He was seemingly killed by a sting from a space bee while trying to protect Leela.
What did Leela experience after Fry's apparent death?
She had vivid dreams and hallucinations of Fry being alive.
How did Fry actually survive?
Fry's DNA and brainwaves in the royal jelly on the couch regenerated his entire being.
What led to Leela's mental struggle with reality?
Her grief and guilt over Fry's death, combined with her use of space honey.
How did Fry help Leela while she was in a coma?
He stayed by her side and talked to her non-stop, hoping a familiar voice would help her.
What was the outcome of Leela's coma?
She woke up and realized that Fry had taken the bee's sting for her and survived.
How did Fry and Leela's relationship change by the end of the episode?
They acknowledged a deeper connection and appreciation for each other.
