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*The episode's title is a parody of the 1982 science fiction film ''{{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial}}'', directed by {{w|Steven Spielberg}}. | *The episode's title is a parody of the 1982 science fiction film ''{{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial}}'', directed by {{w|Steven Spielberg}}. | ||
*The image of Bender knocking out Fry mimics the famous photo of {{w|Muhammad Ali}} knocking out {{w|Sonny Liston}}. | *The image of [[Bender]] knocking out Fry mimics the famous photo of {{w|Muhammad Ali}} knocking out {{w|Sonny Liston}}. | ||
*After [[Planet Express crew|the crew]] arrives on [[Omicron Persei 8]], Fry asks Bender if he will tell him to "cheese it", and Bender replies that that is the first law of robotics. The first law of robotics, one of {{w|Three Laws of Robotics|the three}} created by American science-fiction author {{w|Isaac Asimov}}, says that "a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm". | *After [[Planet Express crew|the crew]] arrives on [[Omicron Persei 8]], Fry asks Bender if he will tell him to "cheese it", and Bender replies that that is the first law of robotics. The first law of robotics, one of {{w|Three Laws of Robotics|the three}} created by American science-fiction author {{w|Isaac Asimov}}, says that "a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm". | ||
*[[Blinky]] the fish, from ''[[The Simpsons]]'', can be seen in a bowl in [[Jrrr]]'s room. | *[[Blinky]] the fish, from ''[[The Simpsons]]'', can be seen in a bowl in [[Jrrr]]'s room. | ||
**Also visible in Jrrr's room is a doll that looks like {{sw|Boba Fett}} from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise, a {{st|Klingon}} {{st|bat'leth}} from the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, and a toy/model of an [[Omicronian saucer]]. | **Also visible in Jrrr's room is a doll that looks like {{sw|Boba Fett}} from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise, a {{st|Klingon}} {{st|bat'leth}} from the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, and a toy/model of an [[Omicronian saucer]]. | ||
=== Continuity === | |||
*Bender previously read a ''Cigar Jerk'' publication in "[[Fry Am the Egg Man]]". | |||
=== Appearances === | === Appearances === |
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No. | 130 | ||||
Production number | 7ACV16 | ||||
Written by | Josh Weinstein | ||||
Directed by | Lance Kramer | ||||
Title caption | One of the 7^7 Wonders Of The World | ||||
First air date | 26 June, 2013 | ||||
Broadcast number | S10E03 | ||||
Title reference | The 1982 Steven Spielberg film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | ||||
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"T.: The Terrestrial" is the one hundred and thirtieth episode of Futurama, the sixteenth of the seventh production season and the third of the tenth broadcast season. It aired on 26 June, 2013, on Comedy Central. After being marooned on an distant planet, Fry is befriended by a young monster.
Story
Production
Image Gallery
Additional Information
Allusions
- Click here to see cultural mentions made in this episode.
- The episode's title is a parody of the 1982 science fiction film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, directed by Steven Spielberg.
- The image of Bender knocking out Fry mimics the famous photo of Muhammad Ali knocking out Sonny Liston.
- After the crew arrives on Omicron Persei 8, Fry asks Bender if he will tell him to "cheese it", and Bender replies that that is the first law of robotics. The first law of robotics, one of the three created by American science-fiction author Isaac Asimov, says that "a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm".
- Blinky the fish, from The Simpsons, can be seen in a bowl in Jrrr's room.
Continuity
- Bender previously read a Cigar Jerk publication in "Fry Am the Egg Man".
Appearances
Characters
Places
References
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: Fry Captured in Omicronian Cage. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 08 May 2013. Retrieved on 26 June 2013.
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: Bender Boxing Fry. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 07 May 2013. Retrieved on 26 June 2013.
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: Jrrr Show’s Fry His Fleem [sic]. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 09 May 2013. Retrieved on 19 June 2013.