Had been you watching Futurama again in 2003? In that case, you’ve been ready 20 years for a sure plot-point decision. That mentioned, contemplating the present was off the air for 10 years earlier than its current Hulu return, even later-arriving followers have been questioning for a while about this one.
The dangling thread lastly comes again round in “Youngsters of a Lesser Lavatory,” subsequent week’s episode within the present’s long-awaited revival. The title offers it away: lastly, we’ll meet up with Amy (Lauren Tom) and Kif (Maurice LaMarche)’s offspring. They had been born to Kif (he’s an amphibian alien, and that’s not the one quirk of their conception; their “mom” is definitely Leela, voiced by Katey Segal, who unintentionally donated her DNA to the trigger) as tadpoles within the first episode of season 4, “Kif Will get Knocked Up a Notch.” On the time, Amy wasn’t positive she was able to be a mom, regardless that she loves Kif (his love for her is the explanation he was in a position to grow to be pregnant within the first place, as a result of… aliens!)—resulting in a prophetic line within the script, spoken in 2003, concerning the youngsters requiring 20 years to mature earlier than returning to land. And folks say that different Matt Groening sequence is the animated present that predicts the longer term!
Hulu has shared two temporary clips from the episode to tease what occurs subsequent for this offbeat household. Helpfully, should you didn’t see that 2003 episode (or, like even Amy herself, overlook WTF occurred), the present makes positive to fill within the particulars.
Right here’s the second clip, which takes place on Kif’s homeworld of Amphibios 9, and options Amy’s rich dad and mom in addition to the Grand Midwife, who’s wanting to money in on their generosity.
Okay, so Futurama doesn’t truly present the youngsters in these clips—however they’re a key a part of the episode, as this moderately lengthy abstract from Hulu confirms:
“The time has come… Amy and Kif’s infants are about to emerge from the swamp on Kif’s homeworld, Amphibios 9. The crew and family members collect for an historic ceremony, led by recurring character the Grand Midwife. Tons of of offspring try and make it out of the water alive, previous waves of predators. And three of them make it! Kif and Amy are dad and mom!
It’s great work for Amy and Kif, however they love their youngsters dearly and might handle it between the 2 of them. BUT THEN: Navy orders are available in from Zapp Brannigan. Kif is ordered to depart instantly on patrol, to verify on a scientific outpost that has misplaced communication.
Amy quickly turns into exhausted and overwhelmed, and Leela generously gives to assist out. She’s like an aunt who spoils the youngsters, and so they love her for it. The children have a pure affinity for Leela… one even has a single eye, like her. As a result of the youngsters have Leela’s DNA, Amy turns into frightened that they’re beginning to view Leela as their ‘actual’ mom. She ultimately blows up at Leela because the stress overwhelms her.
Zapp and Kif, in the meantime, land on a small world the place scientists examine area bears. Kif is determined to return dwelling, however the state of affairs is harmful. Kif should battle heroically to make it again to his household.
The Grand Midwife broadcasts there will likely be a ritual problem to Amy’s motherhood! For the reason that youngsters have DNA apart from Amy’s, historic custom requires a battery of checks to find out if Amy could actually lay declare to being the mom… or if that title ought to go to Leela, or another person. Amy is petrified. Because the alien ceremony begins to unfold, she hopes Kif could make it again in time to assist maintain their household collectively.”
Beware the area bears! Futurama episode “Youngsters of a Lesser Lavatory” premieres July 31 on Hulu.
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