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File:Futurama Fry and Leela's Big Fling Dr. Banjo Returns.jpg|Promotional picture revealing [[Dr. Banjo]] and [[Guenter]] returning in this episode.{{citation needed}} | File:Futurama Fry and Leela's Big Fling Dr. Banjo Returns.jpg|Promotional picture revealing [[Dr. Banjo]] and [[Guenter]] returning in this episode.{{citation needed}} | ||
File:Futurama Fry and Leela's Big Fling Amy in Marmoset PJ's.jpg|[[Amy]] wearing {{w|Marmoset}} pajamas.{{citation needed}} | File:Futurama Fry and Leela's Big Fling Amy in Marmoset PJ's.jpg|[[Amy]] wearing {{w|Marmoset}} pajamas.{{citation needed}} | ||
File:Futurama Fry and Leela's Big Fling CEO Edwards.jpg|Concept art for a new character known as [[ | File:Futurama Fry and Leela's Big Fling CEO Edwards.jpg|[[Concept art]] for a new character known as [[Edwards]].{{citation needed}} | ||
File:Fry and Leela's Big Fling screenshot.png|Screenshot from a preview clip featuring Fry, Leela, and Leela's old boyfriend [[Sean]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/53293164834/countdown-to-futurama-i-want-my-dollar-at-long|title=Countdown to Futurama: I Want My Dollar|date=2013-06-18|site=[http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/ Comedy Central's Tumblr page]|accessdate=2013-06-18}}</ref> | File:Fry and Leela's Big Fling screenshot.png|Screenshot from a preview clip featuring Fry, Leela, and Leela's old boyfriend [[Sean]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/53293164834/countdown-to-futurama-i-want-my-dollar-at-long|title=Countdown to Futurama: I Want My Dollar|date=2013-06-18|site=[http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/ Comedy Central's Tumblr page]|accessdate=2013-06-18}}</ref> | ||
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*Fry and Leela order two giant ants in [[Elzar's]]. Outside on the sign it says "THEM! ANY STYLE". This is a reference to the [[1954]] {{cat|monster}} film ''{{w|Them!}}''. | *Fry and Leela order two giant ants in [[Elzar's]]. Outside on the sign it says "THEM! ANY STYLE". This is a reference to the [[1954]] {{cat|monster}} film ''{{w|Them!}}''. | ||
*On [[Simian 7]], there is an advertisement for Blue Ass Group, a reference to the | *On [[Simian 7]], there is an advertisement for Blue Ass Group, a reference to the {{cat|s=no|music}}al ensemble {{w|Blue Man Group}}. | ||
*[[Colobus Circle]] is a parody of [[Manhattan]]'s {{w|Columbus Circle}}. | *[[Colobus Circle]] is a parody of [[Manhattan]]'s {{w|Columbus Circle}}. | ||
*The name "[[Smithsimian Art Gallery|Smithsimian]]" is a play on the words "{{w|Smithsonian Institute|Smithsonian}}" and "{{w|simian}}". | *The name "[[Smithsimian Art Gallery|Smithsimian]]" is a play on the words "{{w|Smithsonian Institute|Smithsonian}}" and "{{w|simian}}". | ||
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*The [[Awesome Express]] uniforms{{er|3ACV12}} appear once again. | *The [[Awesome Express]] uniforms{{er|3ACV12}} appear once again. | ||
*Zoidberg previously referred to Fry as "the Fry" in "[[The Prisoner of Benda]]". | *Zoidberg previously referred to Fry as "the Fry" in "[[The Prisoner of Benda]]". | ||
*Zoidberg describes Fry as the one with "the cool red jacket and the walking on sunshine", referencing his trademark look and his tendency to sing "[[Walking on Sunshine]]" (which Fry hasn't sung since "[[Jurassic Bark]]"). | |||
*Fry previously performed karate in "[[Attack of the Killer App]]" and "[[2-D Blacktop]]". | *Fry previously performed karate in "[[Attack of the Killer App]]" and "[[2-D Blacktop]]". | ||
*[[Bender]] previosuly said "oh, your [[God]]" in "[[Amazon Women in the Mood]]". He has also said "as your god is my witness", in "[[Brannigan, Begin Again]]". | *[[Bender]] previosuly said "oh, your [[God]]" in "[[Amazon Women in the Mood]]". He has also said "as your god is my witness", in "[[Brannigan, Begin Again]]". | ||
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| No. | 131 | ||||
| Production number | 7ACV17 | ||||
| Written by | Eric Rogers | ||||
| Directed by | Edmund Fong | ||||
| Title caption | WATCH IT OR DIE TRYING | ||||
| First air date | 19 June, 2013 | ||||
| Broadcast number | S10E02 | ||||
| Title reference | N/A | ||||
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"Fry and Leela's Big Fling" is the one hundred and thirty-first episode of Futurama, the seventeenth of the seventh production season and the second of the tenth broadcast season. It aired on 19 June, 2013, on Comedy Central. Fry and Leela's romantic vacation goes disturbingly wrong.
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In January 2012, Eric Rogers made two revelations concerning the episode. On 17 January, he revealed that he was the author of the episode.[1] On 23 January, he revealed that the animatic for the episode would be screened two days later.[2]
On 5 February, 2013, Vulture.com released a preview clip for the tenth broadcast season,[3] which contained footage from the episode.
Image Gallery
Promotional picture of Leela and Fry in the Planet Express hangar.[citation needed]
Leela's often-mentioned ex-boyfriend Sean,[citation needed] who has his first on-screen appearance in this episode.
Promotional picture revealing Dr. Banjo and Guenter returning in this episode.[citation needed]
Amy wearing Marmoset pajamas.[citation needed]
Concept art for a new character known as Edwards.[citation needed]
Additional Information
Trivia
- The resort's name is Casa Isolada Eco Resort. "Casa isolada" is Portuguese for "isolated house".
- Fry and Leela play the Marco Polo game. Marco Polo was an Italian traveller whose journey inspired Christopher Columbus, another Italian traveller. Columbus is parodied in this episode.
- Prairie elephants are a mix of elephants and prairie dogs.
- Zoidberg tells Bender to "listen to Sparkles", referring to Amy. In "The Problem with Popplers", Zoidberg says "listen to the father", also referring to Amy.
Goofs
- Leela claims it's impossible to remove her wristlojackimator without cutting off her arm, but in previous episodes[citation needed] she could remove it like a bracelet.
- When Darlene walks in while Fry and Sean are fighting, Fry's pants are layered over his right arm for a second.
Allusions
- Click here to see cultural mentions made in this episode.
- Fry and Leela order two giant ants in Elzar's. Outside on the sign it says "THEM! ANY STYLE". This is a reference to the 1954 monster film Them!.
- On Simian 7, there is an advertisement for Blue Ass Group, a reference to the musical ensemble Blue Man Group.
- Colobus Circle is a parody of Manhattan's Columbus Circle.
- The name "Smithsimian" is a play on the words "Smithsonian" and "simian".
Continuity
- The Awesome Express uniforms[3ACV12] appear once again.
- Zoidberg previously referred to Fry as "the Fry" in "The Prisoner of Benda".
- Zoidberg describes Fry as the one with "the cool red jacket and the walking on sunshine", referencing his trademark look and his tendency to sing "Walking on Sunshine" (which Fry hasn't sung since "Jurassic Bark").
- Fry previously performed karate in "Attack of the Killer App" and "2-D Blacktop".
- Bender previosuly said "oh, your God" in "Amazon Women in the Mood". He has also said "as your god is my witness", in "Brannigan, Begin Again".
- Fry and Leela previously had sex in "The Prisoner of Benda".
- Bone vampires[6ACV22] and a Cyclophage[6ACV01] are kept as exhibits in the City Zoo on Simian 7. Pictures of them can also be seen in Dr. Banjo's office.
- It is interesting to note that both of these creatures are endangered/extinct.
- The moon worm, which Al Gore's head claimed that he had ridden,[4ACV08] is finally seen.
Quotes
Leela: Sean, I'd like you to meet Fry, he and I are... What would you say we are, Fry?
Fry: Nude and interrupted.
[Amy approaches Zoidberg whilst dressed like a marmoset.]
Amy: I'm not sure this marmoset disguise is working...
Zoidberg: I'm not sure either. We better ask Amy!
Fry: An-and... the robot hands would make you a strawberry shortcake any time of day. Four, seven, any time!
Hermes: No way!
Fry: I'm not lyin'!
Bender: You were in a zoo!
Appearances
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Characters
Places
- Debut: Bonobo & Associates
- Central Park
- Debut: City Zoo
- Debut: Colobus Circle
- Elzar's Fine Cuisine
- Leela's apartment
- Debut: Pick-N-Eat
- Planet Express hangar
- Debut: Simian 7
- Debut: Smithsimian Art Gallery
References
- ^ Eric Rogers (17 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 22 January 2012.
- ^ Eric Rogers (23 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 24 January 2012.
- ^ Jesse David Fox (05 February 2013). Watch a Preview of Futurama’s Seventh Season. (Vulture.com.) Retrieved on 17 August 2013.
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: I Want My Dollar. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 18 June 2013. Retrieved on 18 June 2013.
- ^ Eric Rogers (24 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 24 January 2012.