Futurama ended last night, leaving behind some pretty emotional episodes. Fair warning, though…this post contains references to Fry’s dog.
"Space Pilot 3000": When Fry wakes up in the future.
Why it killed you: Futurama has always been pretty dark. It never let you go too far without reminding you exactly how scary the idea of waking up in the future would be. Fry gets used to it, but the very premise of the show is pretty sad when you think about it.
Level of devastating: A dull ache, like a brain slug sitting on top of your head.
"Near-Death Wish": The reveal that Professor Farnsworth's parents stayed up late at night with him every night growing up.
Why it killed you: If you didn't see this episode don't worry, it's from the newer seasons on Comedy Central, which aren't great. But it contains a wonderful moment where Professor Farnsworth discovers that his parents really did care about him all along.
Level of devastating: A beautiful gem of a scene, like the moon sapphires Al Gore is trying to keep away from dark wizards.
