Futurama season 7 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Cubert struggles to attend school due to anti-evolution protests. The Professor and crew embark on a mission to prove evolution, leading to the discovery of a new fossil, Homo Farnsworth. However, this discovery is used to mock evolution. Disheartened, the Professor leaves Earth and inadvertently initiates a rapid evolution of nanobots on a distant planetoid. This leads to a series of challenges against evolved robotic creatures. Back on Earth, the Professor faces a trial for allegedly promoting creationism but is ultimately vindicated. The episode concludes with a mutual acknowledgment of evolution's complexities and a reconciliation between the Professor and Cubert.
Full Episode S07E09 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Cubert unable to go to school?
Cubert couldn't get past protestors against evolution.
What is the "Science Mobile"?
The "Science Mobile" refers to the Professor's spaceship.
Who is Dr. Banjo?
Dr. Banjo is an orangutan character who debates evolution.
What was the crew searching for?
They were searching for the missing link in human evolution.
What is Homo Farnsworth?
Homo Farnsworth is a fossil named by the Professor and donated to a museum.
Why does the Professor leave Earth?
The Professor leaves Earth, disillusioned by the mockery of evolution.
What happens to the nanobots the Professor releases?
The nanobots evolve rapidly, creating a robotic ecosystem.
How do the crew survive on the planetoid?
They adapt to the environment and fend off evolved robotic creatures.
What is the Professor's trial about?
The trial is about whether the Professor promoted creationism.
How does Bender defend the Professor in court?
Bender claims the Professor only played a small role in the evolution of robots.
What is the jury's decision in the trial?
The jury, evolved into higher beings, dismisses the case.
What understanding do Dr. Banjo and the Professor reach?
They acknowledge a possible coexistence of evolution and a creator.
What is the outcome for Cubert and the Professor?
They reconcile, understanding each other's perspectives on evolution and family.
What challenges do the characters face on the planetoid?
They face challenges from rapidly evolving robotic life and environmental hazards.
Who creates the robotic ecosystem?
The robotic ecosystem is created by the Professor's nanobots.
