Futurama Season 5 Episode 101 Bender's Big Score
- TV-PG
- November 27, 2007
- 88 min
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7.7 (33,276)
In season 5, episode 101 of Futurama, titled "Bender's Big Score," viewers follow their favorite robot friend Bender as he discovers something that changes the course of his life forever. The premise of the episode is centered around time travel and how Bender's experience in this realm alters his future.
At the beginning of the episode, we find Bender working at Planet Express and generally unhappy with his mundane life. However, that all changes when he discovers a time code tattooed on his back. This code allows him to travel through time, and Bender quickly realizes the benefits of such a power.
Bender decides to use his time travel to go back in time and steal historically significant artifacts. This decision leads to a series of events that puts him and his friends in danger. On his time travels, Bender meets a group of aliens known as the nudist scammers who have their own time machine. This machine becomes the central focus of the show, with various characters fighting over it and chasing after it throughout the entire episode.
In addition to the time code, the episode also introduces a new character, a cyborg named Lars. Lars is revealed to be a person from the 21st century who had his body parts replaced with robotic parts to revitalize him. He has a strong connection with Leela, who believed him to have been her one true love.
Without giving away too many spoilers, the episode culminates in a satisfying and heart-warming way. Fans of the show will appreciate the nods to previous episodes and characters as well as the clever and well-executed plot.
Overall, "Bender's Big Score" is an exciting and entertaining addition to the Futurama series. Fans of the show will delight in seeing their favorite characters on new adventures, while newcomers will appreciate the witty humor and clever writing. The time-travel theme lends itself well to the plot, making for a fast-paced and engrossing storyline. The episode also has a few surprises in store, making for an enjoyable viewing experience from beginning to end.