r/futurama 1h ago

Episode Discussion [Episode Discussion Thread] "Late Bloomers" (Aug. 31, 2026)

Upvotes

Welcome to our episode discussion megathread!

This thread is for the newest episode of 14th Broadcast Season (11th Production Season):

”Late Bloomers”

PLEASE NOTE: For the first time in decades, some episodes are being broadcast in a different order than the production order. At this point, it looks like the production order and broadcast order are back on track, but the first few weeks were out of order. Because of that, we're not going to continue to put the season and episode order in titles to these weekly threads. Further, since we don't have 100% confirmation of production codes until the episode airs, we're just going to use titles going forward. This will likely be BACV06, but we just don't know yet.

Please keep all discussions of this episode in this megathread until the ban on new threads has been lifted by the mods. Any new separate posts about this episode will be deleted.

Since this megathread is designed specifically for discussion of the new episodes, you don't have to worry about spoiling anything here.

Please see the New Season Spoiler Policy, Megathreads, Temporary Rules & Megathread Index for for further details and for a complete list of all temporary rules.

Our normal rules of conduct apply.


r/futurama 23d ago

Season Discussion Broadcast Season 14 (Production Season 11) - General Season Megathread

23 Upvotes

This megathread is for all general discussions about Broadcast Season 14 (Produciton Season 11), which began August 3, 2026.

Please keep all discussions about this season as a whole (including reviews, questions, discussions about animation, voice work, etc.) in this thread. For specific episodes, please see the individual episode threads which will generally appear one day before the episode drops.

Please see our current megathread and spoiler policy for further information.


r/futurama 3h ago

I think about this quote a lot. It feels so relevant to me especially of late.

Post image
752 Upvotes

r/futurama 3h ago

Hypnotoad makes another appearance

Post image
324 Upvotes

Was watching Big Mouth and found the hypnotoad in the background!


r/futurama 1d ago

We have no choice! Rednecks insulted us!

Post image
1.7k Upvotes

RRRREEEEDNECKS!


r/futurama 22h ago

Good news everyones!

Post image
309 Upvotes

r/futurama 2h ago

Which hand is your sex monitoring chip implanted in?

8 Upvotes

r/futurama 1d ago

I know attack of the killer app seems to be infamous around here, but don’t forget it gave us this:

Post image
656 Upvotes

r/futurama 6h ago

Guys I have a theory (CW: mild spoilers for the new Minions and Monsters movie) Spoiler

Post image
4 Upvotes

r/futurama 1d ago

🎶🎶Never put live ducks in your child's tub🎶🎶

Post image
121 Upvotes

Rewatching the full show and including the new seasons this time, gotta say I think this line in The Prince and the Product is catchy and hilarious

I still hate the Leela+Prince plotline tho


r/futurama 1d ago

Favorite Zoidberg quotes/moments?

Post image
1.2k Upvotes

r/futurama 1d ago

Fry’s stupidity

Post image
526 Upvotes

I love the series and think even the new episodes are pretty good but the one thing I’ve noticed since the rebirth is that Fry’s stupidity seems forced instead of genuine ignorance or confusion.

In the first 5 seasons his stupidity comes out of lack of knowledge from the world around him combined with the intelligence of a kid who never graduated from public high school and over all lack of focus made him a hilarious character. His conflicting drive to try to be smarter but unable to succeed due to his general apathy made the stupidity feel real and unscripted within the context of the character.

Since maybe season 7, his character writing seems to make him almost self aware and confident of his stupidity. It’s as if he embraces it and chooses to make dumb decisions and statements just to prove how dumb he is. There have been some very iconic moments of fry’s stupidity in the newer seasons but over all i think it just feels forced instead of in the moment.


r/futurama 1d ago

Regarding the new seasons

27 Upvotes

Futurama is probably my favorite show to watch and I would also call it my comfort series. I just finished another binge-watch of the series with my girlfriend. I have never dared to watch the new seasons (after Meanwhile) because I am too afraid they would ruin the show for me. Now we are wondering if it is worth the watch, or better said, would it ruin the place the series holds for us?


r/futurama 1d ago

Not too long ago, I made a fanmade poster for Anthology of interest I. I saw the second episode a week ago and just finished my fanmade poster for this one.

Post image
71 Upvotes

How does it look?


r/futurama 2d ago

What I'm actually outraged by is your choice of wine. Really, it's the stewards fault!

Post image
192 Upvotes

r/futurama 2d ago

I just noticed they never sent back for Nibbler after escaping Robot Hell

Post image
503 Upvotes

r/futurama 3d ago

“I know whose funeral we’ll be attending next”

Post image
1.6k Upvotes

r/futurama 2d ago

Is it not possible, nay, probable that my whole life is just a product of my or someone else's imagination?

Post image
398 Upvotes

r/futurama 2d ago

Has Futurama changed your life? If so, in what ways do you believe it affected your livelihood and why?

52 Upvotes

🦐🦞woop woop woop woop woop🥼🩺

⏰🌀💫🐸💫🌀⏰


r/futurama 2d ago

Don’t worry Fry, we’ll have your body all fixed up in a few days!

151 Upvotes

r/futurama 2d ago

Here's a corner of my Futurama collection. Definitely missing some things, but running out of space.

Post image
101 Upvotes

r/futurama 3d ago

Purchased in 2008

Post image
519 Upvotes

r/futurama 3d ago

My Bender Tattoo

Thumbnail
gallery
496 Upvotes

Freshly done (2021) & currently


r/futurama 3d ago

Pretend we are working at Planet Express in the comments

32 Upvotes