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A revolutionary invention allows the crew members to exchange minds, but it goes haywire and it's up to [[Farnsworth]] and the [[Globetrotters]] to fix it. According to [[David X. Cohen]], writer [[Ken Keeler]] penned a theorem (and proof thereof) based on group theory, then used it to explain a plot twist in this episode.<ref name="aps-position">{{cite web |url=http://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201005/profiles.cfm |title=Profiles in Versatility: |publisher=American Physics Society |author=Levine, Alaina G. |accessdate=2010-05-15 |quote=In an ''APS News'' exclusive, Cohen reveals for the first time that in the 10th episode of the upcoming season, tentatively entitled "The Prisoner of Benda", a theorem based on group theory was specifically written (and proven!) by staffer/PhD mathematician Ken Keeler to explain a plot twist.}}</ref> | A revolutionary invention allows the crew members to exchange minds, but it goes haywire and it's up to [[Farnsworth]] and the [[Globetrotters]] to fix it. According to [[David X. Cohen]], writer [[Ken Keeler]] penned a theorem (and proof thereof) based on group theory, then used it to explain a plot twist in this episode.<ref name="aps-position">{{cite web |url=http://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201005/profiles.cfm |title=Profiles in Versatility: |publisher=American Physics Society |author=Levine, Alaina G. |accessdate=2010-05-15 |quote=In an ''APS News'' exclusive, Cohen reveals for the first time that in the 10th episode of the upcoming season, tentatively entitled "The Prisoner of Benda", a theorem based on group theory was specifically written (and proven!) by staffer/PhD mathematician Ken Keeler to explain a plot twist.}}</ref> | ||
== Production == | == Additional Info == | ||
=== Production === | |||
Writer [[Eric Rogers]] calls ''The Prisoner of Benda'' his favorite Futurama episode alongside "[[Jurassic Bark]]", "because it may be the epitome of what this series attempts to do every week: the perfect blend of science fiction and bust-a-gut humor".<ref>[http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/Articles/Eric_Rogers_Interview.dhtml CGEF Interview with | Writer [[Eric Rogers]] calls ''The Prisoner of Benda'' his favorite Futurama episode alongside "[[Jurassic Bark]]", "because it may be the epitome of what this series attempts to do every week: the perfect blend of science fiction and bust-a-gut humor".<ref>[http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/Articles/Eric_Rogers_Interview.dhtml CGEF Interview with | ||
Eric Rogers]</ref> | Eric Rogers]</ref> | ||
=== Characters === | |||
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*'''Debut''': [[Wash Bucket]] | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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 Fry and Leela in Zoidberg's and Farnsworth's bodies. | |||||
| No. | 98 | ||||
| Production number | 6ACV10 | ||||
| Written by | Ken Keeler | ||||
| Directed by | Stephen Sandoval | ||||
| Title caption | What happens on Cygnus X-1 Stays on Cygnux X-1 | ||||
| First air date | 19 August, 2010 | ||||
| Broadcast number | S07E10 | ||||
| Title reference | The Prisoner of Zenda | ||||
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"The Prisoner of Benda" is the ninety-eighth episode of Futurama, the tenth of the sixth production season and the seventh broadcast season.
The story
A revolutionary invention allows the crew members to exchange minds, but it goes haywire and it's up to Farnsworth and the Globetrotters to fix it. According to David X. Cohen, writer Ken Keeler penned a theorem (and proof thereof) based on group theory, then used it to explain a plot twist in this episode.[1]
Additional Info
Production
Writer Eric Rogers calls The Prisoner of Benda his favorite Futurama episode alongside "Jurassic Bark", "because it may be the epitome of what this series attempts to do every week: the perfect blend of science fiction and bust-a-gut humor".[2]
Characters
- Debut: Wash Bucket
References
- ^ "In an APS News exclusive, Cohen reveals for the first time that in the 10th episode of the upcoming season, tentatively entitled "The Prisoner of Benda", a theorem based on group theory was specifically written (and proven!) by staffer/PhD mathematician Ken Keeler to explain a plot twist."
Levine, Alaina G.. "Profiles in Versatility:". American Physics Society. Retrieved on 15 May 2010. - ^ [http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/Articles/Eric_Rogers_Interview.dhtml CGEF Interview with Eric Rogers]