Futurama Season 6 Episode 20

Futurama Season 6 Episode 20 All the Presidents' Heads

  • July 29, 2011
  • 21 min
  • 7.3  (2,037)

In the season 6 episode 20 of Futurama, titled "All the Presidents' Heads," the story takes place in the future where the Earth is now united under the presidency of Richard Nixon's head, preserved in a jar. The episode begins with the Planet Express team discovering a time-traveling phone booth. They use it to transport themselves back in time to witness the signing of the United States Constitution. However, when they return to the future, they find that they have accidentally altered history and must go back in time to fix their mistake.

The team travels back in time to 1776 and witnesses a group of founding fathers signing the Constitution. However, when Bender decides to steal the parchment document, chaos ensues. While trying to retrieve the stolen Constitution, the Planet Express team travels through various pivotal moments in American history, including the American Civil War, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the Watergate scandal.

As they travel through time, they come across many famous American historical figures, including Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. They also meet Richard Nixon, who at the time was still just a man before his head was preserved. The team works together to save history and restore the Constitution to its rightful place. In doing so, they learn the importance of preserving historical artifacts and respecting the consequences of their actions.

The episode is filled with humor and references to real-life political scandals, making it a hilarious yet thought-provoking commentary on American history. The characters are all charming and quirky in their own ways, with Bender being his usual selfish and mischievous self, and Fry displaying his usual clueless charm. The episode also features a heartwarming moment between Fry and Leela, showing the strong bond between the two characters.

Overall, "All the Presidents' Heads" is a standout episode in the series. It cleverly weaves history and humor together, while also delivering a meaningful message about the importance of preserving the past. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this comedic time-traveling adventure.

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Description
  • First Aired
    July 29, 2011
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (2,037)