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Futurama

Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed with David X.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening. It follows Philip J. Fry, a 20th-century delivery worker who wakes up in the 31st century and works for Planet Express.

What it is

The series is a workplace comedy set in New New York, 1,000 years in the future. Fry joins the Planet Express delivery crew, which includes the one-eyed Leela, the robot Bender, and the eccentric Professor Farnsworth. The show blends sci-fi satire with character-driven humour.

Broadcast history

Futurama originally aired on Fox from March 28, 1999. It was cancelled, then revived by Comedy Central, and later returned on Hulu starting July 24, 2023. Season counts vary by source, with totals of 8, 9, 10, or 13 depending on how production and streaming runs are grouped.

Key details

Main characters include Fry, Leela, Bender, and Professor Farnsworth, plus recurring crew members Amy Wong, Hermes Conrad, and Dr. Zoidberg. The show has had multiple cancellations and revivals, making its release history unusually complex. Canadian viewers can access it on platforms like Disney+ or Hulu, depending on region.

In short

  • Animated sci-fi sitcom set in the 31st century.
  • Created by Matt Groening, premiered in 1999 on Fox.
  • Revived multiple times, most recently on Hulu in 2023.
  • Season counts vary; availability differs by country.
Canadian angle

Canadian readers may know Futurama through its long broadcast and streaming availability in North America, including on platforms such as Disney+ and Hulu depending on region.

Quick questions

What is Futurama?
It is an American animated sitcom about a delivery worker who wakes up in the 31st century and works for Planet Express.
When did Futurama first air?
It first aired on March 28, 1999, on Fox.
How many seasons are there?
The count varies: sources list 8, 9, 10, or 13 seasons depending on how production, broadcast, and streaming runs are counted.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurama
    Supports: Creator, premise, original network, and revival history
  2. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction — https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/futurama
    Supports: Run dates, cast, and episode/season counting
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/futurama
    Supports: Current streaming/watch availability references
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurama
    Supports: Original premiere date and broadcast history
  5. Futurama Wiki — https://futurama.fandom.com/wiki/Futurama
    Supports: Premiere date, major characters, and revival history