My Three Suns
"My Three Suns" | |
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Futurama episode | |
Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 7 |
Directed by | Jeffrey Lynch Kevin O'Brien |
Written by | J. Stewart Burns |
Production code | 1ACV07 |
Original air date | May 4, 1999 |
Episode features | |
Opening caption | Presented In Double Vision (Where Drunk) |
Opening cartoon | Grampy in "The Impractical Joker" by Fleischer Studios (1937) |
"My Three Suns" is the seventh episode in the
This episode features the first appearance of TV chef
This episode was written by J. Stewart Burns and directed by Jeffrey Lynch and Kevin O'Brien.
Plot
Rather than being punished, Fry is declared the new emperor. The high priest informs Fry that as part of the coronation, Fry will have to recite the royal oath. The oath must be recited from memory, with the threat of death if a mistake is made. During the precoronation party, Leela informs Fry that all previous emperors were assassinated by their successors, and the average reign of a Trisolian emperor is only one week. When Fry takes no notice of her warning, Leela returns to the ship vowing she will no longer help Fry. A Trisolian then attempts to "drink" Fry, but is unsuccessful, as Fry is solid. At the coronation, Fry recites the oath properly, due to having written it on his arm, and is sworn in as Fry the Solid. As the suns set, the Trisolians begin to glow—including the previous emperor, who is still alive inside Fry's stomach. He demands that Fry be cut open and drained. Fry, Bender, Amy, and Dr. Zoidberg take refuge from the Trisolians in the throne room while they try to find a way to extract the emperor without killing Fry.
They decide that crying is the preferable method, but soon realize that Fry is too "macho" to cry properly. Needing help, Bender calls Leela on Fry's behalf, but gets an inconclusive response. Leela ultimately decides to help Fry in spite of her vow, and fights her way past Trisolian forces to reach the palace. Bender notices what is happening and lies to Fry by telling him that Leela is dead. This saddens Fry, and he begins crying. When Leela arrives, Fry tells Leela that he does need her help, and she begins beating Fry, causing him to weep in pain, crying out the emperor. Fry takes this as a sign that Leela still cares for him, and thanks her. The crew members take turns beating Fry until the emperor is out, who beats Fry, as well, while thanking him. With the emperor safely outside Fry's body, the crew is allowed to leave, while the emperor beats Fry with a chair.
Broadcast and reception
In its initial airing, the episode received a
The A.V. Club gave the episode a B+, calling it "a fun episode that shows Fry at his best and worst."[2]
References
- ^ "PEOPLES CHOICE.(Illustration)". Broadcasting & Cable. Reed Business Information. 1999-05-17. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ "Futurama: "My Three Suns"/"A Big Piece Of Garbage"". 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
External links
- "My Three Suns" at IMDb
- My Three Suns at The Infosphere.