The Best Episodes of Futurama Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(2766 votes)

   #1 - Crimes of the Hot

   S5:E111/10/2002

   When Earth is jeopardized by global warming, the crew attends a conference in Kyoto hosted by Al Gore's head.

   Director:Dwayne Carey-Hill

   Writer:Ken Keeler

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   Director:Dwayne Carey-Hill

   Writer:Ken Keeler
2. 

   9.5/10(7730 votes)

   #2 - Jurassic Bark

   S5:E211/17/2002

   Bender grows jealous when Fry attempts to clone Seymour, his beloved fossilized dog.

   Director:Swinton O. Scott III

   Writer:Eric Kaplan

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   Director:Swinton O. Scott III

   Writer:Eric Kaplan
3. 

   7.3/10(2711 votes)

   #3 - The Route of All Evil

   S5:E312/8/2002

   Farnsworth's clone Cubert teams up with Hermes' son Dwight to launch a newspaper delivery business. Farnsworth and Hermes scoff at the kids' efforts - until the delivery boys accumulate enough capital to buy out Planet Express. Meanwhile, Fry and Leela use Bender to brew their own homemade beer.

   Director:Brian Sheesley

   Writer:Dan Vebber

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   Director:Brian Sheesley

   Writer:Dan Vebber
4. 

   7.7/10(2742 votes)

   #4 - A Taste of Freedom

   S5:E412/22/2002

   Zoidberg becomes the center of a Supreme Court case after he celebrates Freedom Day by publicly eating the Earth flag.

   Director:James Purdum

   Writer:Eric Horsted

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   Director:James Purdum

   Writer:Eric Horsted
5. 

   7.5/10(2763 votes)

   #5 - Kif Gets Knocked Up A Notch

   S5:E51/12/2003

   When Kif gets pregnant, Amy questions her readiness to become a parent.

   Directors:Wes Archer, Jess Espanola

   Writer:Bill Odenkirk

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   Directors:Wes Archer, Jess Espanola

   Writer:Bill Odenkirk
6. 

   7.7/10(2762 votes)

   #6 - Less Than Hero

   S5:E63/2/2003

   When Fry and Leela discover a cream that gives them unusual powers, they form a superhero team along with Bender.

   Director:Susie Dietter

   Writer:Ron Weiner

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   Director:Susie Dietter

   Writer:Ron Weiner
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7. 

   8.3/10(2912 votes)

   #7 - Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles

   S5:E73/30/2003

   The Planet Express crew is exposed to a substance that causes everyone to age backwards.

   Director:Bret Haaland

   Writer:Jeff Westbrook

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   Director:Bret Haaland

   Writer:Jeff Westbrook
8. 

   8.7/10(3186 votes)

   #8 - The Why of Fry

   S5:E84/6/2003

   Nibbler enlists Fry in a mission to blow up evil brains bent on destroying the universe.

   Director:Wes Archer

   Writer:David X. Cohen

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   Director:Wes Archer

   Writer:David X. Cohen
9. 

   9.2/10(4301 votes)

   #9 - The Sting

   S5:E96/1/2003

   The Planet Express crew attempt the mission that killed the last crew: raiding a massive alien beehive for its honey.

   Director:Brian Sheesley

   Writer:Patric M. Verrone

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   Director:Brian Sheesley

   Writer:Patric M. Verrone
10. 

    8.9/10(3494 votes)

    #10 - The Farnsworth Parabox

    S5:E106/8/2003

    The Planet Express crew goes to a parallel universe made accessible by the Professor's latest experiment.

    Director:Ron Hughart

    Writer:Bill Odenkirk

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    Director:Ron Hughart

    Writer:Bill Odenkirk
11. 

    8.2/10(2942 votes)

    #11 - Three Hundred Big Boys

    S5:E116/15/2003

    With the help of a $300 government refund, the Planet Express crew pursue their dreams and desires.

    Director:Swinton O. Scott III

    Writer:Eric Kaplan

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    Director:Swinton O. Scott III

    Writer:Eric Kaplan
12. 

    7.6/10(2721 votes)

    #12 - Spanish Fry

    S5:E127/13/2003

    Fry's nose is stolen by alien poachers to sell as a black market aphrodesiac.

    Director:Peter Avanzino

    Writer:Ken Keeler

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    Director:Peter Avanzino

    Writer:Ken Keeler
13. 

    7.2/10(2761 votes)

    #13 - Bend Her

    S5:E137/20/2003

    Bender's scam to win Olympic gold sets him on the road to becoming a celebrity wife.

    Director:James Purdum

    Writer:Michael Rowe

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    Director:James Purdum

    Writer:Michael Rowe
14. 

    7.7/10(2663 votes)

    #14 - Obsoletely Fabulous

    S5:E147/27/2003

    A new model of robot threatens Bender, forcing him to run away after he avoids upgrading his own technology.

    Director:Dwayne Carey-Hill

    Writer:Dan Vebber

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    Director:Dwayne Carey-Hill

    Writer:Dan Vebber
15. 

    7.5/10(2671 votes)

    #15 - Bender Should Not Be Allowed On TV

    S5:E158/3/2003

    Bender becomes a television star as well as a terrible role model for children.

    Director:Brian Sheesley

    Writer:Lew Morton

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    Director:Brian Sheesley

    Writer:Lew Morton
16. 

    9.1/10(4255 votes)

    #16 - The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings

    S5:E168/10/2003

    Fry makes a deal with the Robot Devil so he can become a skillful musician and win Leela's heart.

    Director:Rich Moore

    Writer:Ken Keeler

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    Director:Rich Moore

    Writer:Ken Keeler