The first season of FUTURAMA is an exceptionally strong season for the show. Playing like a "Greatest Hits" of sorts for the series, just about all of my favorite episodes of the series (which I had no idea were all a part of the first season due to watching the show exclusively in reruns), are all contained within
the first season.
The voice work on the show is exceptional. Billy West shines as a multitude of characters, such as the main protagonist Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Dr. Zoidberg, amongst others. He's hilarious in all of these roles. Katey Sagal is also outstanding as Lela. The true star of the show, however, is John DiMaggio as the robot Bender. He's given the best of the lines on the show, and he delivers each time, and has made Bender into one of the best animated characters on TV.
The other seasons (and movies) of FUTURAMA are solid, for sure, but the first season is a step above, with some of the most truly memorable episodes of the series.
July 5, 2010
