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[[Category:Misc]][[Category:Futurama]][[Category:Allusions]][[Category:Star Wars]]
[[File:Star Wars Logo.PNG|250px|thumb|The ''Star Wars'' Logo]]
[[File:Star_Wars_Logo.PNG|250px|thumb|The ''Star Wars'' Logo]]
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''[[Futurama]]'', being a comedy science fiction TV show, is bound to make references to other science fiction works. One of the most famous science fiction film sagas is the '''''{{sw|Star Wars}}''''' series which is one the most referenced things in ''Futurama''. ''Star Wars'', too, has made references to ''Futurama'' several times. Following is a complete list of connections between ''Futurama'' and ''Star Wars''. Most references are to the {{sw|Original trilogy}}, though there are some to ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace}}''.
'''''Star Wars''''' is a science fiction media franchise best known as a series of six films, with the original ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|Star Wars}}'' debuting in 1977.  Created by {{sw|George Lucas}}, it has gone on to become one of the most well-known and financially successful film franchises in history, spawning books, video games, and television series which comprise its "{{sw|Expanded Universe}}".  ''[[Futurama]]'', being a comedy science fiction TV show, is bound to make references to the ''Star Wars'' series, while ''Star Wars'' has also made references to ''Futurama'' several times. Following is a complete list of connections between ''Futurama'' and ''Star Wars''. Most references are to the {{sw|original trilogy}}, though there are some to ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace}}''.


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''Note: Most of the external links go to {{sw|Main Page|Wookieepedia, The Star Wars Wiki}}''
''Note: Most of the external links go to {{sw|Main Page|Wookieepedia, The Star Wars Wiki}}''


==Crew==
== Crew ==
[[File:Mark_Hamill.PNG|200px|thumb|Mark Hamill]]
[[File:Mark Hamill.PNG|200px|thumb|Mark Hamill]]
There have been a number of people who work on both ''Star Wars'' (primarily ''{{sw|Star Wars: Clone Wars}}'', it being an animated TV series) and ''Futurama'':
There have been a number of people who work on both ''Star Wars'' (primarily ''{{sw|Star Wars: Clone Wars}}'', it being an animated TV series) and ''Futurama'':


===Voices===
=== Voices ===
[[File:Nathan_hamill.jpg|200px|thumb|Nathan Hamill]]
[[File:Nathan hamill.jpg|200px|thumb|Nathan Hamill]]
*[[John DiMaggio]]: Provided voice for {{sw|Grievous}} and {{sw|Sha'a Gi}} for {{sw|Clone Wars Chapter 20|Chapter 20}} of the ''Star Wars: Clone Wars''. He has done [[John_DiMaggio#Characters_Voiced|many]] (namely [[Bender]]) voices for ''Futurama''.
*[[John DiMaggio]]: Provided voice for {{sw|Grievous}} and {{sw|Sha'a Gi}} for {{sw|Clone Wars Chapter 20|Chapter 20}} of the ''Star Wars: Clone Wars''. He has done [[John DiMaggio#Characters Voiced|many]] (namely [[Bender]]) voices for ''Futurama''.
*[[Phil LaMarr]]: Provided voices for {{sw|Gadon Thek}} & Additional Voices in ''{{sw|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic}}'', {{sw|Riiken}} & Additional Voices in ''{{sw|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords}}'' and {{sw|Kit Fisto}} in "{{sw|Lair of Grievous}}", an {{sw|Tactical droid (Naboo)|unknown}} {{sw|Tactical droid}} in "{{sw|Blue Shadow Virus (episode)|Blue Shadow Virus}}", {{sw|Amit Noloff}} in "{{sw|Mystery of a Thousand Moons}}", {{sw|Orn Free Taa}} in "{{sw|Liberty on Ryloth}}" and "{{sw|Hostage Crisis}}", {{sw|Bail Prestor Organa}} and {{sw|Philo}} in "Hostage Crisis" of {{sw|Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (3D)}}. He has done [[Phil_LaMarr#Characters_Voiced|many]] (namely [[Hermes]]) voices for ''Futurama''.
*[[Phil LaMarr]]: Provided voices for {{sw|Gadon Thek}} & Additional Voices in ''{{sw|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic}}'', {{sw|Riiken}} & Additional Voices in ''{{sw|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords}}'' and {{sw|Kit Fisto}} in "{{sw|Lair of Grievous}}", an {{sw|Tactical droid (Naboo)|unknown}} {{sw|Tactical droid}} in "{{sw|Blue Shadow Virus (episode)|Blue Shadow Virus}}", {{sw|Amit Noloff}} in "{{sw|Mystery of a Thousand Moons}}", {{sw|Orn Free Taa}} in "{{sw|Liberty on Ryloth}}" and "{{sw|Hostage Crisis}}", {{sw|Bail Prestor Organa}} and {{sw|Philo}} in "Hostage Crisis" of {{sw|Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (3D)}}. He has done [[Phil LaMarr#Characters Voiced|many]] (namely [[Hermes]]) voices for ''Futurama''.
*[[Mark Hamill]]: Best known for his portrayal of {{sw|Luke Skywalker}} in the Original trilogy, though has done the character in {{sw|Mark_Hamill#Work_in_Star_Wars|other works}}. He voiced [[Chanukah Zombie]] in ''[[Bender's Big Score]]''. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Mark Hamill]]: Best known for his portrayal of {{sw|Luke Skywalker}} in the Original trilogy, though has done the character in {{sw|Mark_Hamill#Work_in_Star_Wars|other works}}. He voiced [[Chanukah Zombie]] in ''[[Bender's Big Score]]''. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Beatrice Arthur]]: Portrayed {{sw|Ackmena}} in ''{{sw|The Star Wars Holiday Special}}''. She also provided the voice for the [[Femputer]] in "[[Amazon Women in the Mood]]" for ''Futurama''.
*[[Beatrice Arthur]]: Portrayed {{sw|Ackmena}} in ''{{sw|The Star Wars Holiday Special}}''. She also provided the voice for the [[Femputer]] in "[[Amazon Women in the Mood]]" for ''Futurama''.
*[[Frank Welker]]: Provided voices for {{sw|Jorak Uln}}, {{sw|Sunry}}, {{sw|Gar (Dantooine)|Gar}}, Swoop Fan & Additional Voices in ''Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic'', Outpost commander in {{sw|Star Wars: The Clone Wars (video game)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (video game)}} and {{sw|Pekt}}, {{sw|Sith Master}} & {{sw|Utric Sandov}} in ''{{sw|Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds}}''. He has done [[Frank Welker#Characters Voiced|many]] (namely [[Nibbler]]) voices for ''Futurama''.
*[[Frank Welker]]: Provided voices for {{sw|Jorak Uln}}, {{sw|Sunry}}, {{sw|Gar (Dantooine)|Gar}}, Swoop Fan & Additional Voices in ''Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic'', Outpost commander in {{sw|Star Wars: The Clone Wars (video game)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (video game)}} and {{sw|Pekt}}, {{sw|Sith Master}} & {{sw|Utric Sandov}} in ''{{sw|Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds}}''. He has done [[Frank Welker#Characters Voiced|many]] (namely [[Nibbler]]) voices for ''Futurama''.


===Other===
=== Other ===
[[File:Scott_Vanzo.JPG|200px|thumb|Scott Vanzo]]
[[File:Scott Vanzo.JPG|200px|thumb|Scott Vanzo]]
*{{sw|Nathan Hamill}}: Cameoed in ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' as {{sw|Rehtul Minnau}}, illustrated sketch cards for the {{sw|The Topps Company, Inc.|Topps}} ''{{sw|Star Wars Galaxy Series 4}}'' trading card set and made a {{sw|Death Star}} for [http://www.starwars.com/theempiremuggsback/index.html ''The Empire Muggs Back'']. He is also the son of [[#Voices|Mark Hamill]] and was born during the filming of ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back}}''. He has colored 15 comics for ''Futurama''. '''''(Image)'''''
*{{sw|Nathan Hamill}}: Cameoed in ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' as {{sw|Rehtul Minnau}}, illustrated sketch cards for the {{sw|The Topps Company, Inc.|Topps}} ''{{sw|Star Wars Galaxy Series 4}}'' trading card set and made a {{sw|Death Star}} for [http://www.starwars.com/theempiremuggsback/index.html ''The Empire Muggs Back'']. He is also the son of [[#Voices|Mark Hamill]] and was born during the filming of ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back}}''. He has colored 15 comics for ''Futurama''. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Bill Morrison]]: Made {{sw|Leia Organa II|Leia Robotika}} for ''The Emipre Muggs Back''. He was the co-founder for {{w|Bongo Comics}} and has been editor for all ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''Futurama'' comics.
*[[Bill Morrison]]: Made {{sw|Leia Organa II|Leia Robotika}} for ''The Emipre Muggs Back''. He was the co-founder for {{w|Bongo Comics}} and has been editor for all ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''Futurama'' comics.
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*{{sw|Eric Whited}}: "3D Animator" for ''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' and ''Futurama''.
*{{sw|Eric Whited}}: "3D Animator" for ''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' and ''Futurama''.


==''Star Wars'' in ''Futurama''==
== ''Star Wars'' in ''Futurama'' ==
[[File:DOOP Army 3.jpg|150px|thumb|X-Wing Helmet]]
[[File:DOOP Army 3.jpg|150px|thumb|X-Wing Helmet]]
''Star Wars'' has appeared in ''Futurama'' on many occasions:
''Star Wars'' has appeared in ''Futurama'' on many occasions:


===[[Season 1]]===
=== [[Season 1]] ===
[[File:Turret.PNG|150px|thumb|Turret]]
[[File:Turret.PNG|150px|thumb|Turret]]
[[File:Yoda's bar mitzvah.PNG|150px|thumb|Star Wars 9 -- Yoda's Bar Mitzvah]]
[[File:Yoda's bar mitzvah.PNG|150px|thumb|Star Wars 9 -- Yoda's Bar Mitzvah]]
[[File:Galaxy_Wars.PNG|150px|thumb|Galaxy Wars]]
[[File:Galaxy Wars.PNG|150px|thumb|Galaxy Wars]]
[[File:Farnsworth hologram1.PNG|150px|thumb|Palpatine reminiscent hologram]]
[[File:Farnsworth hologram1.PNG|150px|thumb|Palpatine reminiscent hologram]]
'''{{elink|1ACV01|Space Pilot 3000}}'''
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*A sign on the street says "AKBAR." {{sw|Ackbar|Admiral Ackbar}} is a character in ''Star Wars''. Though, it is more likely to be a reference to Akbar, a character in [[Matt Groening]]'s "{{w|Life in Hell}}" comic strip.
*A sign on the street says "AKBAR." {{sw|Ackbar|Admiral Ackbar}} is a character in ''Star Wars''. Though, it is more likely to be a reference to Akbar, a character in [[Matt Groening]]'s "{{w|Life in Hell}}" comic strip.
*The part where [[Fry]] gets hit in the head by the remote door is a possible reference to the scene in ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope}}'', where {{sw|Unidentified head-bumping stormtrooper|one}} of the {{sw|Stormtrooper|stormtroopers}} accidentally bumps his head into a similar gadget.
*The part where [[Fry]] gets hit in the head by the remote door is a possible reference to the scene in ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope}}'', where {{sw|Unidentified head-bumping stormtrooper|one}} of the {{sw|Stormtrooper|stormtroopers}} accidentally bumps his head into a similar gadget.
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*When the policemen are beating Fry with their [[lightsaber]] clubs [[Leela]] says: "There is no need to use force" as a reference to {{sw|The Force}} in ''Star Wars''.
*When the policemen are beating Fry with their [[lightsaber]] clubs [[Leela]] says: "There is no need to use force" as a reference to {{sw|The Force}} in ''Star Wars''.
*A {{sw|Dianoga}} appears in the [[Old New York]] waters.
*A {{sw|Dianoga}} appears in the [[Old New York]] waters.
'''{{elink|1ACV04|Love's Labours Lost in Space}}'''
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*The {{sw|Hologram}} of Vergon 6 looks like the hologram for {{sw|Endor}} in ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''. Both are green, translucent, and orbit slowly.
*The {{sw|Hologram}} of Vergon 6 looks like the hologram for {{sw|Endor}} in ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''. Both are green, translucent, and orbit slowly.
*The crew escaping as [[Vergon 6]] self-destructs is similar to the {{sw|DS-1 Orbital Battle Station|first Death Star's}} {{sw|Battle of Yavin|destruction}} in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*The crew escaping as [[Vergon 6]] self-destructs is similar to the {{sw|DS-1 Orbital Battle Station|first Death Star's}} {{sw|Battle of Yavin|destruction}} in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*In the [[List_of_deleted_scenes#DVD_1|deleted scene]],the [[Killbots]] lasers have the same sound as {{sw|Blaster}}s from ''Star Wars''.
*In the [[List of deleted scenes#DVD 1|deleted scene]], the [[Killbots]] lasers have the same sound as {{sw|Blaster}}s from ''Star Wars''.
'''{{elink|1ACV05|Fear of a Bot Planet}}'''
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*Hermes shows up in the form of a hologram, much like Princess Leia in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*Hermes shows up in the form of a hologram, much like Princess Leia in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*[[Chapek 9]] was colonised by radical robot {{sw|Confederacy of Independent Systems|separatists}}.
*[[Chapek 9]] was colonised by radical robot {{sw|Confederacy of Independent Systems|separatists}}.
'''{{elink|1ACV07|My Three Suns}}'''
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*The entire scene in [[Little Neptune]] seems to be a somewhat vague reference to {{sw|Chalmun's Cantina}} scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''. Both seem seedy, have a menagerie of robot and alien denizens, and both feature the main characters going into a place that sell food. Also, the scene where Fry is saved by Leela from the [[Organ Dealer]] and his accomplice is similar to when {{sw|Obi-Wan Kenobi}} saves Luke from {{sw|Cornelius Evazan}} and {{sw|Ponda Baba}}.
*The entire scene in [[Little Neptune]] seems to be a somewhat vague reference to {{sw|Chalmun's Cantina}} scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''. Both seem seedy, have a menagerie of robot and alien denizens, and both feature the main characters going into a place that sell food. Also, the scene where Fry is saved by Leela from the [[Organ Dealer]] and his accomplice is similar to when {{sw|Obi-Wan Kenobi}} saves Luke from {{sw|Cornelius Evazan}} and {{sw|Ponda Baba}}.
*[[Trisol]]'s three suns and desert climate is similar to {{sw|Tatooine}}.  
*[[Trisol]]'s three suns and desert climate is similar to {{sw|Tatooine}}.  
'''{{elink|1ACV09|Hell Is Other Robots}}'''
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*The [[Robot Hell]] is somehow reminiscent of the [[Robot]] holding area in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' when {{sw|C-3PO}} and {{sw|R2-D2}} are captured by the {{sw|Jawa}}s and see several {{sw|Droid}}s/Robots being tortured.
*The [[Robot Hell]] is somehow reminiscent of the [[Robot]] holding area in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' when {{sw|C-3PO}} and [[R2-D2]] are captured by the {{sw|Jawa}}s and see several {{sw|Droid}}s/Robots being tortured.
*The lasers emitted by the moth-like robots who serve the [[Robot Devil]] have similar noises to those in ''Star Wars''.
*The lasers emitted by the moth-like robots who serve the [[Robot Devil]] have similar noises to those in ''Star Wars''.
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*When the crew rush to an escape pod, [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|the Professor]] is seen on the back of Fry, a reference to {{sw|Yoda}} on Luke's back during his training in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.  
*When the crew rush to an escape pod, [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|the Professor]] is seen on the back of Fry, a reference to {{sw|Yoda}} on Luke's back during his training in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.  
'''{{elink|1ACV12|When Aliens Attack}}'''
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*Fry wears a {{sw|Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance}} {{sw|X-wing starfighter}} {{sw|Pilot|Pilot's}} helmet while flying the Planet Express Ship. '''''(Image)'''''
*Fry wears a {{sw|Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance}} {{sw|X-wing starfighter}} {{sw|Pilot|Pilot's}} helmet while flying the Planet Express Ship. '''''(Image)'''''
*The battle planning session, the battle and it's destruction is based on the scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*The battle planning session, the battle and it's destruction is based on the scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*During the attack on the mother-ship, you see a turret swivelling while trying to shoot down a fighter. This is exactly the same as a small scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'', during the attack on the Death Star. '''''(Image)'''''
*During the attack on the mother-ship, you see a turret swivelling while trying to shoot down a fighter. This is exactly the same as a small scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'', during the attack on the Death Star. '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{elink|1ACV13|Fry and the Slurm Factory}}'''
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*The translation of the [[AL1]] is:
*The translation of the [[AL1]] is:
**''The following species are ineligible: space wasps, space beavers, any other animal with the word 'space' in front of it, space chickens, and the elusive '''yak-face'''.''
**''The following species are ineligible: space wasps, space beavers, any other animal with the word 'space' in front of it, space chickens, and the elusive '''yak-face'''.''
*Yak face is a rare ''Star Wars'' figure of {{sw|Saelt-Marae}} not released in the USA. Mint figures have sold for thousands of dollars. It was added because [[David X. Cohen]] owns one.
*Yak face is a rare ''Star Wars'' figure of {{sw|Saelt-Marae}} not released in the USA. Mint figures have sold for thousands of dollars. It was added because [[David X. Cohen]] owns one.


===[[Season 2]]===
=== [[Season 2]] ===
[[File:Near Death Star.PNG|150px|thumb|Near ''Death Star'']]
[[File:Near Death Star.PNG|150px|thumb|Near ''Death Star'']]
[[File:Fry_lightsaber.PNG|150px|thumb|Fry with a lightsaber]]
[[File:Fry lightsaber.PNG|150px|thumb|Fry with a lightsaber]]
[[File:Star_tours.PNG|150px|thumb|Star Tours]]
[[File:Star tours.PNG|150px|thumb|Star Tours]]
'''{{elink|2ACV02|Brannigan, Begin Again}}'''
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*At the start of the episode, Fry and Bender can be seen playing {{sw|Dejarik}}, a game played by C-3PO and {{sw|Chewbacca}} in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*At the start of the episode, Fry and Bender can be seen playing {{sw|Dejarik}}, a game played by C-3PO and {{sw|Chewbacca}} in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
'''{{elink|2ACV06|The Lesser of Two Evils}}'''
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*''Star Wars {{sw|Sequel trilogy|9}} -- Yoda's {{w|Bar and Bat Mitzvah|Bar Mitzvah}}'' appears in [[Past-O-Rama]]. '''''(Image)'''''
*''Star Wars {{sw|Sequel trilogy|9}} -- Yoda's {{w|Bar and Bat Mitzvah|Bar Mitzvah}}'' appears in [[Past-O-Rama]]. '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{elink|2ACV08|Raging Bender}}'''
'''{{e|2ACV08}}'''
*When the crew goes to the movies, Fry suggests that they see a historical documentary called "[[Galaxy Wars]]", an obvious reference to ''Star Wars'', most likely ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace''. '''''(Image)'''''
*When the crew goes to the movies, Fry suggests that they see a historical documentary called "[[Galaxy Wars]]", an obvious reference to ''Star Wars'', most likely ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace''. '''''(Image)'''''
**Its movie poster also appears in "[[Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV]]" and "[[Where No Fan Has Gone Before]]".
**Its movie poster also appears in "[[Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV]]" and "[[Where No Fan Has Gone Before]]".
*[[Gorgeous Gonks]] name could be a parody of the {{sw|GNK power droid|"gonk droid"}} from ''Star Wars''.
*[[Gorgeous Gonks]] name could be a parody of the {{sw|GNK power droid|"gonk droid"}} from ''Star Wars''.
'''{{elink|2ACV09|A Bicyclops Built for Two}}'''
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*The Professor's head appearing as a giant blue hologram could be a reference to {{sw|Palpatine}}'s appearance in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''. '''''(Image)'''''
*The Professor's head appearing as a giant blue hologram could be a reference to {{sw|Palpatine}}'s appearance in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''. '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{elink|2ACV10|A Clone of My Own}}'''
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*The hologram is based on Princess Leia's hologram in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'', especially the way Farnsworth turns it off.
*The hologram is based on Princess Leia's hologram in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'', especially the way Farnsworth turns it off.
*[[Near Death Star]] parodies the Death Star. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Near Death Star]] parodies the Death Star. '''''(Image)'''''
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**The central part echoes the dramatic stories on the surface of the Death Star in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
**The central part echoes the dramatic stories on the surface of the Death Star in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
**The end parallels the escape from Cloud City in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.
**The end parallels the escape from Cloud City in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.
'''{{elink|2ACV12|The Deep South}}'''
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*When the camera zooms in on Fry and Bender's bunks before Fry first talks to Umbriel, we see several things propped up against the wall. In the lower right corner, Fry's Rebel Alliance X-wing star-fighter Pilot's helmet appears, it was previously seen in "[[When Aliens Attack]]" (see [[#Season_1|above]]).
*When the camera zooms in on Fry and Bender's bunks before Fry first talks to Umbriel, we see several things propped up against the wall. In the lower right corner, Fry's Rebel Alliance X-wing star-fighter Pilot's helmet appears, it was previously seen in "[[When Aliens Attack]]" (see [[#Season 1|above]]).
'''{{elink|2ACV17|War Is the H-Word}}'''
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*The {{w|Piñata}} lightsaber scene parodies the scene where Obi-Wan Kenobi trains Luke Skywalker in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''. '''''(Image)'''''
*The {{w|Piñata}} lightsaber scene parodies the scene where Obi-Wan Kenobi trains Luke Skywalker in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''. '''''(Image)'''''


===[[Season 3]]===
=== [[Season 3]] ===
[[File:MartianArchers1.png|150px|thumb|Martian Bow and Arrows - lightsabers]]
[[File:MartianArchers1.png|150px|thumb|Martian Bow and Arrows - lightsabers]]
[[File:Space_Slug.PNG|150px|thumb|Giant Space Slug]]
[[File:Space Slug.PNG|150px|thumb|Giant Space Slug]]
[[File:Bender_lightsaber.PNG|150px|thumb|Bender with a lightsaber]]
[[File:Bender lightsaber.PNG|150px|thumb|Bender with a lightsaber]]
'''{{elink|3ACV05|The Birdbot of Ice-Catraz}}'''
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*After being thrown by the orca, Bender makes the same sound as R2-D2 from ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes'' after being spit out of the water by a {{sw|Dragonsnake|creature}} in a swamp on {{sw|Dagobah}}.  His subsequent landing in the ice references when R2 got stunned by Jawas.
*After being thrown by the orca, Bender makes the same sound as R2-D2 from ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' after being spit out of the water by a {{sw|Dragonsnake|creature}} in a swamp on {{sw|Dagobah}}.  His subsequent landing in the ice references when R2 got stunned by Jawas.
*Leela puts on a heavy jacket and goes searching for Bender on an ice planet in the midst of falling temperatures, a parody of ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes''.
*Leela puts on a heavy jacket and goes searching for Bender on an ice planet in the midst of falling temperatures, a parody of ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.
'''{{elink|3ACV08|That's Lobstertainment!}}'''
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*Some of the main characters are riding a tour bus in [[Los Angeles|Hollywood]] with the name {{sw|Star Tours (real-world)|Star Tours}} (a travel agency in ''Star Wars''). Under the bus logo, a disclaimer reads "Note: Bus Does Not Leave Earth." '''''(Image)'''''
*Some of the main characters are riding a tour bus in [[Los Angeles|Hollywood]] with the name {{sw|Star Tours (real-world)|Star Tours}} (a real-life ''Star Wars''-themed Disney theme park attraction). Under the bus logo, a disclaimer reads "Note: Bus Does Not Leave Earth." '''''(Image)'''''
*The head (in a [[Head Jars|jar]]) of ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' character {{sw|Jar Jar Binks}} is in the audience of the Oscars.
*The head (in a [[Head Jars|jar]]) of ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' character {{sw|Jar Jar Binks}} is in the audience of the Oscars.
'''{{elink|3ACV10|Where the Buggalo Roam}}'''
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*When the [[Martians]] take out bow and arrows, the arrows look like lightsaber blades (with similar sound effects). '''''(Image)'''''
*When the [[Martians]] take out bow and arrows, the arrows look like lightsaber blades (with similar sound effects). '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{elink|3ACV12|The Route of All Evil}}'''
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*The dog chasing [[Dwight]] and [[Cubert]] ([[Awesome Express]]) as they fly through an asteroid field is eaten by a {{sw|Exogorth|giant space slug}} extending from a {{sw|Asteroid}}, a parody of a scene in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'', in which the {{sw|Millennium Falcon}} flies out from inside a similar beast as it tries in vain to re-eat the ship. '''''(Image)'''''
*The dog chasing [[Dwight]] and [[Cubert]] ([[Awesome Express]]) as they fly through an asteroid field is eaten by a {{sw|Exogorth|giant space slug}} extending from a {{sw|Asteroid}}, a parody of a scene in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'', in which the ''{{sw|Millennium Falcon}}'' flies out from inside a similar beast as it tries in vain to re-eat the ship. '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{elink|3ACV17|A Pharaoh to Remember}}'''
'''{{e|3ACV17}}'''
*While being carried shackled to a pole, Fry says to Leela "Call it a hunch but I've got a bad feeling about this." In ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'', on Endor, Han Solo says almost the exact same thing while he and his friends are in a similar situation. "{{sw|I have a bad feeling about this}}" is a line used in all the ''Star Wars'' films and some {{sw|Expanded Universe}}.
*While being carried shackled to a pole, Fry says to Leela "Call it a hunch but I've got a bad feeling about this." In ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'', on Endor, Han Solo says almost the exact same thing while he and his friends are in a similar situation. "{{sw|I have a bad feeling about this}}" is a line used in all the ''Star Wars'' films and some {{sw|Expanded Universe}}.
'''{{elink|3ACV22|The 30% Iron Chef}}'''
'''{{e|3ACV22}}'''
*[[Helmut Spargle]] teaching Bender to peel a hover-potato with an energy blade is a modeled after a scene from ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'', when Obi-Wan Kenobi was teaching Luke to feel The Force and use a lightsaber using a {{sw|Marksman-H combat remote|training device}}. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Helmut Spargle]] teaching Bender to peel a hover-potato with an energy blade is a modeled after a scene from ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'', when Obi-Wan Kenobi was teaching Luke to feel The Force and use a lightsaber using a {{sw|Marksman-H combat remote|training device}}. '''''(Image)'''''
*Spargel’s character and subsequent death are a parody of Yoda  
*Spargel’s character and subsequent death are a parody of Yoda  
*Spargel also mentions the "{{sw|Dark side of the Force|Dark side}} of cooking".
*Spargel also mentions the "{{sw|Dark side of the Force|Dark side}} of cooking".


===[[Season 4]]===
=== [[Season 4]] ===
[[File:C3po.PNG|150px|thumb|C-3PO]]
[[File:C3po.PNG|150px|thumb|C-3PO]]
[[File:Infosphere.jpg|150px|thumb|The Infosphere - Death Star]]
[[File:Infosphere.jpg|150px|thumb|The Infosphere - Death Star]]
[[File:Flyswatter.PNG|150px|thumb|Kif - Darth Maul]]
[[File:Flyswatter.PNG|150px|thumb|Kif - Darth Maul]]
[[File:Remote-controlled solid gold Death Star.png|150px|thumb|Remote-controlled solid gold ''Death Star'']]
[[File:Remote-controlled solid gold Death Star.png|150px|thumb|Remote-controlled solid gold ''Death Star'']]
[[File:R2d2.jpg|150px|thumb|R2-D2 appears among the treasure (top-right corner)]]
[[File:R2d2.jpg|150px|thumb|[[R2-D2]] appears among the treasure (top-right corner)]]
'''{{elink|4ACV01|Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV01}}'''
*Zapp says he "feels a very sensual disturbance in the force".
*Zapp says he "feels a very sensual disturbance in the force".
'''{{elink|4ACV08|Crimes of the Hot}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV08}}'''
*One of the first robots Farnsworth designed at [[Mom's Friendly Robot Company]] was based on the droid C-3PO from ''Star Wars''. It offers to kiss the professor on the forehead, then the professor destroys it by crushing it. As it is being crushed, it says "Oh Dear" several times. '''''(Image)'''''
*One of the first robots Farnsworth designed at [[Mom's Friendly Robot Company]] was based on the droid C-3PO from ''Star Wars''. It offers to kiss the professor on the forehead, then the professor destroys it by crushing it. As it is being crushed, it says "Oh Dear" several times. '''''(Image)'''''
*Later in the episode, the professor says "Ooh, the {{sw|Jedi}}s are going to feel this one..."
*Later in the episode, the professor says "Ooh, the [[Jedi]]s are going to feel this one..."
*When the mirror is being readied to fire the laser, the tracking system looks like the Death Star's tracking system.
*When the mirror is being readied to fire the laser, the tracking system looks like the Death Star's tracking system.
*The medal ceremony is very reminiscent of the scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
*The medal ceremony is very reminiscent of the scene in ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.
'''{{elink|4ACV09|Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV09}}'''
*The race was inspired by ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'''s {{sw|Podracer}}s.
*The race was inspired by ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'''s {{sw|Podracer}}s.
'''{{elink|4ACV10|The Why of Fry}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV10}}'''
*[[The Infosphere]] resembles the Death Star from ''Star Wars''. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[The Infosphere]] resembles the Death Star from ''Star Wars''. '''''(Image)'''''
*The mission to destroy the Infosphere (and destruction of it) is reminiscent of the mission to destroy the Death Star.
*The mission to destroy the Infosphere (and destruction of it) is reminiscent of the mission to destroy the Death Star.
*[[Nibbler]] states "maybe she is [[the other]]" in reference to Leela, however nothing more about this statement is explained. It is likely it's a reference to ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' where Yoda mentions that "there is another" which too is never explained. It is also likely to assume he is referring to Princess Leia, however, it is doubtful that the writers of ''Futurama'' are trying to suggest that Fry and Leela are siblings.
*[[Nibbler]] states "maybe she is [[the other]]" in reference to Leela, however nothing more about this statement is explained. It is likely it's a reference to ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' where Yoda mentions that "there is another" which too is never explained. It is also likely to assume he is referring to Princess Leia, however, it is doubtful that the writers of ''Futurama'' are trying to suggest that Fry and Leela are siblings.
*Nibbler also says "Knows not does he!" Again, this seems to be a reference to Yoda messing up grammatical structures in ''Star Wars'' movies.
*Nibbler also says "Knows not does he!" Again, this seems to be a reference to Yoda messing up grammatical structures in ''Star Wars'' movies.
'''{{elink|4ACV11|Where No Fan Has Gone Before}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV11}}'''
*When discussing the "''[[Star Trek]]'' Wars," [[Zapp]] asks, "You mean the vast migration of ''Star Wars'' fans?" and then [[Nichelle Nichols]] answers, "No, that was the [[Star Wars Trek]]."  
*When discussing the "''[[Star Trek]]'' Wars," [[Zapp]] asks, "You mean the vast migration of ''Star Wars'' fans?" and then [[Nichelle Nichols]] answers, "No, that was the [[Star Wars Trek]]."  
'''{{elink|4ACV12|The Sting}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV12}}'''
*When Hermes sees that Leela is awake, he exclaims, "Sweet Three-toed Sloth of Ice Planet {{sw|Hoth}}! She's awake!", referring to the ice planet from ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.  
*When Hermes sees that Leela is awake, he exclaims, "Sweet Three-toed Sloth of Ice Planet {{sw|Hoth}}! She's awake!", referring to the ice planet from ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.  
**There are {{sw|Spotlight sloth|some}} {{sw|Sand sloth|creatures}} in the ''Star Wars'' universe called Sloths that aren't similar to real {{w|Sloth}}'s.
**There are {{sw|Spotlight sloth|some}} {{sw|Sand sloth|creatures}} in the ''Star Wars'' universe called Sloths that aren't similar to real {{w|Sloth}}'s.
*As Leela and Fry escape the Bee Hive a bee hits a wall, then explodes; the ensuing scene is similar to ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' when the Millennium Falcon escapes from the {{sw|Death Star II|second Death Star}}.
*As Leela and Fry escape the Bee Hive a bee hits a wall, then explodes; the ensuing scene is similar to ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' when the ''Millennium Falcon'' escapes from the {{sw|Death Star II|second Death Star}}.
'''{{elink|4ACV14|Obsoletely Fabulous}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV14}}'''
*While Bender is playing with the scratch post, in the foreground we can see R2-D2 from ''Star Wars''.
*While Bender is playing with the scratch post, in the foreground we can see R2-D2 from ''Star Wars''.
'''{{elink|4ACV16|Three Hundred Big Boys}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV16}}'''
*[[Kif]] [[The Battle of Tarantulon 6|defeated]] the [[Spiderians]] with a double-ended fly-swatter weapon. This is similar in design and the manner in which he uses it to {{sw|Darth Maul}}'s {{sw|Double-bladed lightsaber}} in ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace''. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Kif]] [[The Battle of Tarantulon 6|defeated]] the [[Spiderians]] with a double-ended fly-swatter weapon. This is similar in design and the manner in which he uses it to {{sw|Darth Maul}}'s {{sw|Double-bladed lightsaber}} in ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace''. '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{elink|4ACV17|Spanish Fry}}'''
'''{{e|4ACV17}}'''
*A vehicle resembling a {{sw|Sandcrawler}} from ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' can be found in the parking lot.
*A vehicle resembling a {{sw|Sandcrawler}} from ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' can be found in the parking lot.


===[[Season 5|Films]]===
=== [[Season 5|Films]] ===
[[File:Chanukah Zombie's TIE Figther.png|150px|thumb|TIE Fighter]]
[[File:Chanukah Zombie's TIE Figther.png|150px|thumb|TIE Fighter]]
[[File:Farnsworthignnerduel.jpg|150px|thumb|Greyfarn and Ignus Duel]]
[[File:Farnsworthignnerduel.jpg|150px|thumb|Greyfarn and Ignus Duel]]
[[File:Futurama Game A.jpg|150px|thumb|Adoy - Yoda]]
[[File:V-Giny.PNG|150px|thumb|V-GINY-  Death Star]]
'''{{flink|Bender's Big Score}}'''
'''{{f|1}}'''
*The magnifier Farnsworth uses to zoom in on Fry's butt has the sound of a lightsaber.
*The magnifier Farnsworth uses to zoom in on Fry's butt has the sound of a lightsaber.
*The [[Scammer Aliens]] have bought several [[Remote-controlled solid gold Death Star]]s. '''''(Image)'''''
*The [[Scammer Aliens]] have bought several [[Remote-controlled solid gold Death Star]]s. '''''(Image)'''''
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*R2-D2 appears among the pile of valuable objects. '''''(Image)'''''
*R2-D2 appears among the pile of valuable objects. '''''(Image)'''''
*Chanukah Zombie's [[TIE Fighter|ship]] is a {{sw|TIE/ln starfighter}}. '''''(Image)'''''
*Chanukah Zombie's [[TIE Fighter|ship]] is a {{sw|TIE/ln starfighter}}. '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{flink|Bender's Game}}'''
'''{{f|3}}'''
*The fight between [[The Great Wizard Greyfarn]] and [[Waltazar, Larius and Ignus‎|Ignus]] is a reversed parody of the {{sw|Duel on Cloud City|duel}} between Luke Skywalker and {{sw|Darth Vader}} in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''. '''''(Image)''''' Even the quotes are similar:
*The fight between [[The Great Wizard Greyfarn]] and [[Waltazar, Larius and Ignus‎|Ignus]] is a reversed parody of the {{sw|Duel on Cloud City|duel}} between Luke Skywalker and [[Darth Vader]] in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''. '''''(Image)''''' Even the quotes are similar:
{{q|
{{q|
<poem>''Star Wars'':
<poem>''Star Wars'':
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'''Greyfarn''': No! No!</poem>
'''Greyfarn''': No! No!</poem>
|2}}
|2}}
'''{{flink|Into the Wild Green Yonder}}'''
'''{{f|4}}'''
*The [[Feministas]] use a lightsaber-like device to cut a hole to get into the Planet Express Ship.
*The [[Feministas]] use a lightsaber-like device to cut a hole to get into the Planet Express Ship.
*The [[Legion of Mad Fellows]] and the [[Dark Ones]] abilities are similar to a Jedi and {{sw|Sith}}'s force powers.
*The [[Legion of Mad Fellows]] and the [[Dark Ones]] abilities are similar to a [[Jedi]] and {{sw|Sith}}'s force powers.
**When the Dark One kills [[Frida Waterfall]], it is similar to {{sw|Force_choke#Choking_powers|Force Choking}}.
**When the Dark One kills [[Frida Waterfall]], it is similar to {{sw|Force_choke#Choking_powers|Force Choking}}.
**Both the Dark One and the League of Mad Fellows can read minds, like most {{sw|Force-sensitive}} beings.
**Both the Dark One and the League of Mad Fellows can read minds, like most {{sw|Force-sensitive}} beings.
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*[[Chi]] is similar to the Force.
*[[Chi]] is similar to the Force.


===[[Season 6]]===
[[File:Darths.png|150px|thumb|The [[Sith Overlords]].]]
 
=== [[Season 6]] ===
{{update}}
[[File:Rrh yoda.PNG|150px|thumb|Yoda the crane operator]]
[[File:Rrh yoda.PNG|150px|thumb|Yoda the crane operator]]
'''{{elink|6ACV01|Rebirth}}'''
'''{{e|6ACV01}}'''
*The [[Safety sphere]] is similar to the {{sw|Personal energy shield}} used in ''Star Wars''.
*The [[Safety sphere]] is similar to the {{sw|Personal energy shield}} used in ''Star Wars''.
'''{{e|6ACV02}}'''
*The [[V-GINY]] resembles the Death Star from ''Star Wars''. '''''(Image)'''''
*The infiltration of the V-GINY is reminiscent to Death Star's invasion, including a mention of the Force and a voice similar of Obi Wan Kenobi.
'''{{e|6ACV04}}'''
*The [[Forbidden Planet Hollywood]] is showing Chewbacca's feet.
'''{{e|6ACV06}}'''
*The [[Sith Overlords]] are based on Star Wars {{sw|Sith}}s and [[Darth Sploder]] looks similar to {{sw|Darth Maul}}. '''''(Image)'''''
'''{{e|6ACV09}}'''
*[[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]] tells [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]] he's "some kind of dumpster [[Jedi]]", after Zoidberg has showed him how to fend off [[Brett Blob|bullies]].
*An {{sw|R2 unit}} can be seen in the [[Museum of Natural Robo-History]].
'''{{e|6ACV11}}'''
*The [[Comic-Con Intergalactic|Comic-Con]] give a free admission with an {{sw|Ewok}} pelt.
*At the Comic-Con, Leela is wearing a {{w|Princess Leia}} costume, and a fat girl is wearing the {{sw|Slave Leia costume}}.
=== [[Season 7]] ===
{{update|section=yes}}
'''{{e|7ACV05}}'''
*The club in the beginning of the episode is a parody of the famous {{sw|Mos Eisley Cantina}}, first seen in the ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope}}''.
**{{w|Lightsabers}} from ''Star Wars'' were used to play pool.
**The scene with the dancing hologram in the club is a parody of the infamous ''Star Wars'' Holiday Special.
'''{{e|7ACV14}}'''
*[[Dr. Brutalov]] is unfrozen from {{sw|carbonite}}, a reference to ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi}}''.


===[[:Category:Games|Video Game]]===
[[File:Futurama Game A.jpg|150px|thumb|Adoy - Yoda]]
 
=== [[Episode Listing#Special episodes|Specials]] ===
'''{{e|s=3}}'''
*In the [[opening sequence]], there is a billboard for ''{{s|The Krusty the Clown Show|The Krusty the Klone Show}} with {{s|Mr. Teeny}} 1,521 and {{s|Sideshow Mel|Sideshow}} {{sw|Darth Maul|Maul}}''.
 
=== [[:Category:Games|Video game]] ===
'''{{g|1}}'''
'''{{g|1}}'''
*In the end of Act I, the [[Chicken Walker]] is a reference to the {{sw|All Terrain Scout Transport}} from ''Star Wars''.
*In the end of Act I, the [[chicken walker]] is a reference to the {{sw|All Terrain Scout Transport}} from ''Star Wars''.
*The initial meeting with [[Adoy]] '''''(Image)''''' on [[Bogad]] is a reference to a similar scene in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'', when Luke Skywalker meets Yoda on Dagobah.
*The initial meeting with [[Adoy]] '''''(Image)''''' on [[Bogad]] is a reference to a similar scene in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'', when Luke Skywalker meets Yoda on Dagobah.
**Additionally, the character and planet names in the game are the ''Star Wars'' names backwards.
**Additionally, the character and planet names in the game are the ''Star Wars'' names backwards.


===[[Comic Listing|Comics]]===
=== [[Comic Listing|Comics]] ===
[[File:Smitty.jpg|150px|thumb|Smitty with a lightsaber]]
[[File:Smitty.jpg|150px|thumb|Smitty with a lightsaber]]
[[File:Larry Walt Ignar.jpg|150px|thumb|Walt, Larry and Igner - Imperial Officers]]
[[File:Larry Walt Ignar.jpg|150px|thumb|Walt, Larry and Igner - Imperial Officers]]
{{expansion|section=yes|[[Bendership Galactica|US#075]]}}
'''{{clink|US#X03|Slaves of New New York!}}'''
'''{{clink|US#X03|Slaves of New New York!}}'''
*{{w|Comic Book Guy}} mentions wanting a "{{sw|Slave Leia costume|metal slave bikini}} like Princess Leia's from ''Return of the Jedi''."
*{{w|Comic Book Guy}} mentions wanting a "{{sw|Slave Leia costume|metal slave bikini}} like Princess Leia's from ''Return of the Jedi''."
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*Bender took on the personality of Yoda when he ate the pirated movie collection.
*Bender took on the personality of Yoda when he ate the pirated movie collection.
'''{{clink|US#044|The Fry and the Furious!}}'''
'''{{clink|US#044|The Fry and the Furious!}}'''
*The Millennium Falcon, {{sw|Alderaan}} and R2-D2 appear.
*The ''Millennium Falcon'', {{sw|Alderaan}} and R2-D2 appear.
'''{{clink|US#045|Anthology of Interest II|Anthology of Interest II (comic)}}'''
'''{{clink|US#045|Anthology of Interest II|Anthology of Interest II (comic)}}'''
*Fry and Leela's date montage has references to ''Star Wars'' during it.
*Fry and Leela's date montage has references to ''Star Wars'' during it.


===Other===
=== Other ===
[[File:Jan2001calendar.JPG|150px|thumb|January - 2001 Calendar]]
[[File:Jan2001calendar.JPG|150px|thumb|January - 2001 Calendar]]
*The [[Smitty and URL|police]] use sticks that resemble the lightsaber from ''Star Wars''. See [[Lightsaber|its page]] for more info. '''''(Image)'''''
*The [[Smitty and URL|police]] use sticks that resemble the lightsaber from ''Star Wars''. See [[Lightsaber|its page]] for more info. '''''(Image)'''''
*The character of [[Elzar]] is a reference to {{sw|Gormaanda}} from ''The Star Wars Holiday Special''.
*The character of [[Elzar]] is a reference to {{sw|Gormaanda}} from ''The Star Wars Holiday Special''.
*[[Mom]]'s [[Walt, Larry and Igner|sons]] are dressed the same as Darth Vader's {{sw|Galactic Empire|Imperial}} Officers from the original trilogy. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Mom]]'s [[Walt, Larry and Igner|sons]] are dressed the same as Darth Vader's {{sw|Galactic Empire|Imperial}} Officers from the original trilogy. '''''(Image)'''''
*In the [[Opening sequence]], [[New New York]] is set out like {{sw|Coruscant}}. The Planet Express Ship's entry, also seems to be a parody of the Millennium Falcon's entrance into {{sw|Cloud City}} in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.
*In the [[opening sequence]], [[New New York]] is set out like {{sw|Coruscant}}. The Planet Express Ship's entry, also seems to be a parody of the ''Millennium Falcon''{{'}}s entrance into {{sw|Cloud City}} in ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''.
*January, in the 2001 Calendar, depicts Fry wearing a Slave Leia costume and has the [[Slurm Queen]] as {{sw|Jabba Desilijic Tiure|Jabba the Hutt}}. '''''(Image)'''''
*January, in the 2001 Calendar, depicts Fry wearing a Slave Leia costume and has the [[Slurm Queen]] as {{sw|Jabba Desilijic Tiure|Jabba the Hutt}}. '''''(Image)'''''
*[[Alien Language 1]] is similar to the ''Star Wars'' writing, {{sw|Aurebesh}}.
*[[Alien Language 1]] is similar to the ''Star Wars'' writing, {{sw|Aurebesh}}.


==''Futurama'' in ''Star Wars''==
== ''Futurama'' in ''Star Wars'' ==
[[File:Starwarsbender.JPG|150px|thumb|The 'Bender Droid' in Junkheap Hero.]]
[[File:Starwarsbender.JPG|150px|thumb|The 'Bender Droid' in Junkheap Hero.]]
''Futurama'' has appeared in ''Star Wars'' (though no where near as much as ''Star Wars'' in ''Futurama'') on several occasions:
''Futurama'' has appeared in ''Star Wars'' (though no where near as much as ''Star Wars'' in ''Futurama'') on several occasions:
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*Jedi {{sw|Jedi Master|Master}} {{sw|Xamar}}'s {{sw|species}}, {{sw|Khil}}, has been jokingly referred to as being the same species of [[Zoidberg]], [[Decapodian]].
*Jedi {{sw|Jedi Master|Master}} {{sw|Xamar}}'s {{sw|species}}, {{sw|Khil}}, has been jokingly referred to as being the same species of [[Zoidberg]], [[Decapodian]].


==See also==
== See also ==
*[[:Category:Star Wars]] for more articles to do with ''Star Wars''.
*[[:Category:Star Wars]] for more articles to do with ''Star Wars''.
{{Culture-lists}}
{{Culture-lists}}
[[Category:Allusions]]
[[Category:Futurama]]
[[Category:Misc]]
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The Star Wars Logo

Star Wars is a science fiction media franchise best known as a series of six films, with the original Star Wars debuting in 1977. Created by George Lucas, it has gone on to become one of the most well-known and financially successful film franchises in history, spawning books, video games, and television series which comprise its "Expanded Universe". Futurama, being a comedy science fiction TV show, is bound to make references to the Star Wars series, while Star Wars has also made references to Futurama several times. Following is a complete list of connections between Futurama and Star Wars. Most references are to the original trilogy, though there are some to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

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Note: Most of the external links go to Wookieepedia, The Star Wars Wiki

Crew

Mark Hamill

There have been a number of people who work on both Star Wars (primarily Star Wars: Clone Wars, it being an animated TV series) and Futurama:

Voices

Nathan Hamill

Other

Scott Vanzo

Star Wars in Futurama

X-Wing Helmet

Star Wars has appeared in Futurama on many occasions:

Season 1

Turret
Star Wars 9 -- Yoda's Bar Mitzvah
Galaxy Wars
Palpatine reminiscent hologram

"Space Pilot 3000" (1ACV01)

Episode

"Love's Labours Lost in Space" (1ACV04)

Episode

"Fear of a Bot Planet" (1ACV05)

Episode
  • Hermes shows up in the form of a hologram, much like Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
  • Chapek 9 was colonised by radical robot separatists.

"My Three Suns" (1ACV07)

Episode
  • The entire scene in Little Neptune seems to be a somewhat vague reference to Chalmun's Cantina scene in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Both seem seedy, have a menagerie of robot and alien denizens, and both feature the main characters going into a place that sell food. Also, the scene where Fry is saved by Leela from the Organ Dealer and his accomplice is similar to when Obi-Wan Kenobi saves Luke from Cornelius Evazan and Ponda Baba.
  • Trisol's three suns and desert climate is similar to Tatooine.

"Hell Is Other Robots" (1ACV09)

Episode
  • The Robot Hell is somehow reminiscent of the Robot holding area in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope when C-3PO and R2-D2 are captured by the Jawas and see several Droids/Robots being tortured.
  • The lasers emitted by the moth-like robots who serve the Robot Devil have similar noises to those in Star Wars.

"A Flight to Remember" (1ACV10)

Episode
  • When the crew rush to an escape pod, the Professor is seen on the back of Fry, a reference to Yoda on Luke's back during his training in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

"When Aliens Attack" (1ACV12)

Episode
  • Fry wears a Rebel Alliance X-wing starfighter Pilot's helmet while flying the Planet Express Ship. (Image)
  • The battle planning session, the battle and it's destruction is based on the scene in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
  • During the attack on the mother-ship, you see a turret swivelling while trying to shoot down a fighter. This is exactly the same as a small scene in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, during the attack on the Death Star. (Image)

"Fry and the Slurm Factory" (1ACV13)

Episode
  • The translation of the AL1 is:
    • The following species are ineligible: space wasps, space beavers, any other animal with the word 'space' in front of it, space chickens, and the elusive yak-face.
  • Yak face is a rare Star Wars figure of Saelt-Marae not released in the USA. Mint figures have sold for thousands of dollars. It was added because David X. Cohen owns one.

Season 2

Near Death Star
Fry with a lightsaber
Star Tours

"Brannigan, Begin Again" (2ACV02)

Episode
  • At the start of the episode, Fry and Bender can be seen playing Dejarik, a game played by C-3PO and Chewbacca in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

"The Lesser of Two Evils" (2ACV06)

Episode

"Raging Bender" (2ACV08)

Episode

"A Bicyclops Built for Two" (2ACV09)

Episode
  • The Professor's head appearing as a giant blue hologram could be a reference to Palpatine's appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. (Image)

"A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)

Episode
  • The hologram is based on Princess Leia's hologram in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, especially the way Farnsworth turns it off.
  • Near Death Star parodies the Death Star. (Image)
  • The high-speed chase draws from each film of the Star Wars Original trilogy:
    • The start is based on the chase on the Moon of Endor in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
    • The central part echoes the dramatic stories on the surface of the Death Star in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
    • The end parallels the escape from Cloud City in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

"The Deep South" (2ACV12)

Episode
  • When the camera zooms in on Fry and Bender's bunks before Fry first talks to Umbriel, we see several things propped up against the wall. In the lower right corner, Fry's Rebel Alliance X-wing star-fighter Pilot's helmet appears, it was previously seen in "When Aliens Attack" (see above).

"War Is the H-Word" (2ACV17)

Episode
  • The Piñata lightsaber scene parodies the scene where Obi-Wan Kenobi trains Luke Skywalker in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. (Image)

Season 3

Martian Bow and Arrows - lightsabers
Giant Space Slug
Bender with a lightsaber

"The Birdbot of Ice-Catraz" (3ACV05)

Episode
  • After being thrown by the orca, Bender makes the same sound as R2-D2 from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back after being spit out of the water by a creature in a swamp on Dagobah. His subsequent landing in the ice references when R2 got stunned by Jawas.
  • Leela puts on a heavy jacket and goes searching for Bender on an ice planet in the midst of falling temperatures, a parody of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

"That's Lobstertainment!" (3ACV08)

Episode
  • Some of the main characters are riding a tour bus in Hollywood with the name Star Tours (a real-life Star Wars-themed Disney theme park attraction). Under the bus logo, a disclaimer reads "Note: Bus Does Not Leave Earth." (Image)
  • The head (in a jar) of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace character Jar Jar Binks is in the audience of the Oscars.

"Where the Buggalo Roam" (3ACV10)

Episode
  • When the Martians take out bow and arrows, the arrows look like lightsaber blades (with similar sound effects). (Image)

"The Route of All Evil" (3ACV12)

Episode

"A Pharaoh to Remember" (3ACV17)

Episode
  • While being carried shackled to a pole, Fry says to Leela "Call it a hunch but I've got a bad feeling about this." In Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, on Endor, Han Solo says almost the exact same thing while he and his friends are in a similar situation. "I have a bad feeling about this" is a line used in all the Star Wars films and some Expanded Universe.

"The 30% Iron Chef" (3ACV22)

Episode
  • Helmut Spargle teaching Bender to peel a hover-potato with an energy blade is a modeled after a scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, when Obi-Wan Kenobi was teaching Luke to feel The Force and use a lightsaber using a training device. (Image)
  • Spargel’s character and subsequent death are a parody of Yoda
  • Spargel also mentions the "Dark side of cooking".

Season 4

C-3PO
The Infosphere - Death Star
Kif - Darth Maul
Remote-controlled solid gold Death Star
R2-D2 appears among the treasure (top-right corner)

"Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch" (4ACV01)

Episode
  • Zapp says he "feels a very sensual disturbance in the force".

"Crimes of the Hot" (4ACV08)

Episode
  • One of the first robots Farnsworth designed at Mom's Friendly Robot Company was based on the droid C-3PO from Star Wars. It offers to kiss the professor on the forehead, then the professor destroys it by crushing it. As it is being crushed, it says "Oh Dear" several times. (Image)
  • Later in the episode, the professor says "Ooh, the Jedis are going to feel this one..."
  • When the mirror is being readied to fire the laser, the tracking system looks like the Death Star's tracking system.
  • The medal ceremony is very reminiscent of the scene in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

"Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles" (4ACV09)

Episode
  • The race was inspired by Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace's Podracers.

"The Why of Fry" (4ACV10)

Episode
  • The Infosphere resembles the Death Star from Star Wars. (Image)
  • The mission to destroy the Infosphere (and destruction of it) is reminiscent of the mission to destroy the Death Star.
  • Nibbler states "maybe she is the other" in reference to Leela, however nothing more about this statement is explained. It is likely it's a reference to Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where Yoda mentions that "there is another" which too is never explained. It is also likely to assume he is referring to Princess Leia, however, it is doubtful that the writers of Futurama are trying to suggest that Fry and Leela are siblings.
  • Nibbler also says "Knows not does he!" Again, this seems to be a reference to Yoda messing up grammatical structures in Star Wars movies.

"Where No Fan Has Gone Before" (4ACV11)

Episode

"The Sting" (4ACV12)

Episode
  • When Hermes sees that Leela is awake, he exclaims, "Sweet Three-toed Sloth of Ice Planet Hoth! She's awake!", referring to the ice planet from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
    • There are some creatures in the Star Wars universe called Sloths that aren't similar to real Sloth's.
  • As Leela and Fry escape the Bee Hive a bee hits a wall, then explodes; the ensuing scene is similar to Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi when the Millennium Falcon escapes from the second Death Star.

"Obsoletely Fabulous" (4ACV14)

Episode
  • While Bender is playing with the scratch post, in the foreground we can see R2-D2 from Star Wars.

"Three Hundred Big Boys" (4ACV16)

Episode

"Spanish Fry" (4ACV17)

Episode
  • A vehicle resembling a Sandcrawler from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope can be found in the parking lot.

Films

TIE Fighter
Greyfarn and Ignus Duel
V-GINY- Death Star

Bender's Big Score

Film

Bender's Game

Film

    Star Wars:
    Vader: Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father.
    Luke: He told me enough! He told me you killed him.
    Vader: No. I am your father.
    Luke: No. No. That's not true! That's impossible!
    Vader: Search your feelings. You know it to be true.
    Luke: No! No! No!

    Futurama:
    Ignus: Mommy never told you about my father.
    Greyfarn: She said he was a foul He-demon.
    Ignus: Exactly. You are my father.
    Greyfarn: No. No, that's impossible.
    Ignus: Search your feelings. You know it to be true.
    Greyfarn: No! No!

Into the Wild Green Yonder

Film

Season 6

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Yoda the crane operator

"Rebirth" (6ACV01)

Episode

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela" (6ACV02)

Episode
  • The V-GINY resembles the Death Star from Star Wars. (Image)
  • The infiltration of the V-GINY is reminiscent to Death Star's invasion, including a mention of the Force and a voice similar of Obi Wan Kenobi.

"Proposition Infinity" (6ACV04)

Episode

"Lethal Inspection" (6ACV06)

Episode

"A Clockwork Origin" (6ACV09)

Episode

"Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences" (6ACV11)

Episode

Season 7

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"Zapp Dingbat" (7ACV05)

Episode

"Forty Percent Leadbelly" (7ACV14)

Episode
Adoy - Yoda

Specials

"Simpsorama"

Episode

Video game

Futurama (video game)

Game
  • In the end of Act I, the chicken walker is a reference to the All Terrain Scout Transport from Star Wars.
  • The initial meeting with Adoy (Image) on Bogad is a reference to a similar scene in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, when Luke Skywalker meets Yoda on Dagobah.
    • Additionally, the character and planet names in the game are the Star Wars names backwards.

Comics

Smitty with a lightsaber
Walt, Larry and Igner - Imperial Officers
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"Slaves of New New York!" (US#X03)

Comic
  • Comic Book Guy mentions wanting a "metal slave bikini like Princess Leia's from Return of the Jedi."
  • The first delivery the Simpsons tag along on is to "an ice planet in the Lucas galaxy", which turns out to be a parody of the Hoth sequence in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

"Robot Robin Hood" (US#025)

Comic
  • Yoda is parodied as a crane operator who lifts the ship out of the water, a reference to the scene in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. (Image)

"Attack of the 50-ft Amy" (US#033)

Comic
  • Bender took on the personality of Yoda when he ate the pirated movie collection.

"The Fry and the Furious!" (US#044)

Comic
  • The Millennium Falcon, Alderaan and R2-D2 appear.

"Anthology of Interest II" (US#045)

Comic
  • Fry and Leela's date montage has references to Star Wars during it.

Other

January - 2001 Calendar
  • The police use sticks that resemble the lightsaber from Star Wars. See its page for more info. (Image)
  • The character of Elzar is a reference to Gormaanda from The Star Wars Holiday Special.
  • Mom's sons are dressed the same as Darth Vader's Imperial Officers from the original trilogy. (Image)
  • In the opening sequence, New New York is set out like Coruscant. The Planet Express Ship's entry, also seems to be a parody of the Millennium Falcon's entrance into Cloud City in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
  • January, in the 2001 Calendar, depicts Fry wearing a Slave Leia costume and has the Slurm Queen as Jabba the Hutt. (Image)
  • Alien Language 1 is similar to the Star Wars writing, Aurebesh.

Futurama in Star Wars

The 'Bender Droid' in Junkheap Hero.

Futurama has appeared in Star Wars (though no where near as much as Star Wars in Futurama) on several occasions:

See also