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The Day the Earth Stood Stupid

  • Episode aired Feb 18, 2001
  • TV-14
  • 23m
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Katey Sagal and Frank Welker in Futurama (1999)
AdventureAnimationComedySci-Fi

When flying brains invade, Fry is the only one who can save the Earth from destruction.When flying brains invade, Fry is the only one who can save the Earth from destruction.When flying brains invade, Fry is the only one who can save the Earth from destruction.

  • Directors
    • Mark Ervin
    • Rich Moore
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • David X. Cohen
    • Jeff Westbrook
  • Stars
    • Billy West
    • Katey Sagal
    • John DiMaggio
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mark Ervin
      • Rich Moore
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • David X. Cohen
      • Jeff Westbrook
    • Stars
      • Billy West
      • Katey Sagal
      • John DiMaggio
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Billy West
    Billy West
    • Philip J. Fry
    • (voice)
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    Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal
    • Turanga Leela
    • (voice)
    John DiMaggio
    John DiMaggio
    • Bender
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Linda
    • (voice)
    • …
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Morbo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Nibbler
    • (voice)
    • …
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
    • Hermes Conrad
    • (voice)
    David Herman
    David Herman
    • Pet Show Judge
    • (voice)
    • …
    Lauren Tom
    Lauren Tom
    • Amy Wong
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Mark Ervin
      • Rich Moore
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • David X. Cohen
      • Jeff Westbrook
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    10TabalugaDragon

    Awesome humor, style and SCiFi adventures!

    This is definitely one of the best episodes in the entire series, personally my second favorite after Late Philip J. Fry(6x7). It starts with a destruction of a planet by huge explosion caused by flying brains, which make people stupid, and now It's Earth's turn... Leela goes on a journey to the Center of the universe to find out how to save the planet, and creatures who she thought were dumb reveal their true forms, as a dominant race of on the entire universe, they tell her that only one person can save Earth and guess who is that..

    This episode is so action filled, atmospheric and funny, that you won't get bored during watching it, I recommend to everyone !

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    • Trivia
      The sound effect of the hypnotoad is borrowed from the sound effect to Yars' Revenge (1981) looped continuously. David X. Cohen states in this episode's commentary, the sound effect is known as "angry machine."
    • Goofs
      Leela tries to tempt Nibbler with a "juicy dripping raw ham". The ham has clearly been roasted and is covered in a glaze with a reticular pattern.
    • Quotes

      [Nibbler explains the Giant Brains' plan]

      Leela: You mean those giant brains are making everyone on Earth stupid?

      [Nibbler chatters]

      Leela: Ooooooooooh. Stupid-ER.

    • Alternate versions
      Reruns on Comedy Central alter Bender's line "Let's all join the Reform Party!" to "Let's all join the Tea Party!"
    • Connections
      Featured in Futurama: The Why of Fry (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from Futurama
      Composed by Christopher Tyng

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • The Curiosity Company
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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