Futurama season 7 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
After a ship crash, Fry suffers from burns and memory loss, and Bender must party continuously to survive due to a doomsday device inside him. The crew, previously fugitives, have returned to Earth via a wormhole. Professor Farnsworth revives them using controversial stem cells. Fry builds a robot Leela to cope with her coma, but faces confusion when the real Leela awakens. It's revealed both Fry and Leela were previously killed and recreated as robots. The story resolves with the robot versions leaving and Bender freed from his partying affliction.
Full Episode S07E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused Fry's memory loss and burns?
Fry's memory loss and burns were a result of a ship crash after the crew plunged into a wormhole.
Why were the crew considered interstellar fugitives?
The details of why the crew were fugitives are not specified in this excerpt.
How did the crew return to Earth?
The crew returned to Earth via the Panama wormhole.
What was the result of the ship's crash?
The ship's crash caused injuries to the crew and damaged the ship.
What controversial method did Professor Farnsworth use to revive the crew?
Professor Farnsworth used fetal stem cells, considered controversial, to revive the crew.
Why did Bender need to keep partying?
Bender needed to keep partying to burn off excess energy from a doomsday device inside him.
What happened to Leela?
Leela was in an irreversible coma.
How did Fry cope with Leela's coma?
Fry built a robot version of Leela using her personality profile from security tapes.
What crisis did Robot Leela experience?
Robot Leela experienced an existential crisis, questioning her identity and emotions.
How did the real Leela return?
The real Leela returned after waking up from her coma.
What was revealed about the ship's crash?
It was revealed that both Fry and Leela had been killed and recreated as robots without their memories.
What decision did Robot Fry and Robot Leela make?
Robot Fry and Robot Leela decided to leave, accepting their robotic nature.
How was Bender cured of his condition?
Bender was cured when he was attacked by a cyclops-eater, releasing his excess energy.
How did Fry and Leela's human versions reconcile?
The human versions of Fry and Leela reconciled their feelings for each other.
What decision did Bender make at the end?
Bender decided to stop partying, relieved to be free from the doomsday device's effect.
