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'''Loose ends''', '''plot holes''' and '''unanswered questions''' are issues in the [[Themes|overall plotline]] of ''[[Futurama]]'' which are not described. However, some of these may be intended.
'''Loose ends''', '''plot holes''' and '''unanswered questions''' are issues in the [[Themes|overall plotline]] of ''[[Futurama]]'' which are not described. However, some of these may be intended. Since the show was cancelled, a lot of questions remained somewhat unanswered, but some were later answered with the [[Season 5|direct-to-video films]] and others are hopefully to be answered in the [[second run]].
 
Since the show was cancelled, a lot of questions remained somewhat unanswered.  However with the return of the show on DVDs, questions, plot holes and loose ends may be answered.


== List ==
== List ==
''This list is incomplete.''
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*{{e|2ACV15}}
**If 198 billion [[Popplers]] were eaten, then [[Planet Express]] would have made over $16 billion worth of profit. What happened to this money is unknown.
***[[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|The Professor]]'s incompetence as a CEO could explain the missing profits. It is possible that he squandered the money, is hoarding it, or was so senile that he forgot to sign a contract before selling [[Fishy Joe]] the Popplers.
***He also has to pay for numerous repairs to the Planet Express [[Planet Express ship|ship]] {{et|2ACV12}} and [[Planet Express headquarters|building]] {{et|2ACV19}}.
*{{e|2ACV17}}
** The word-triggered bomb inside [[Bender]] detonates at the end of the episode, and no explanation is given as to how he might have survived. Furthermore, the bomb was supposedly powerful enough to destroy an entire planet.
***Then again, Zoidberg was the one who put it in, so he may have messed it up.
*{{e|2ACV19}}
** At the end of the episode, Fry is ejected from the [[Planet Express ship|ship]] after asking if he can have his job back.
***It is unquestionable that [[Fry]] tried to re-apply again, and was rehired due to the Professor's senility.
*{{e|3ACV14}}
*{{e|3ACV14}}
**The atomic supermen are suddenly gone after the basketball game and they are never seen or heard of again.
**The [[Mutant Atomic Supermen]] are suddenly gone after the basketball game and they are never seen or heard from again.
*{{e|4ACV10}}
*{{e|4ACV10}}
**In this episode [[Nibbler]] states ''maybe she is [[the other]]'' in reference to [[Turanga Leela|Leela]], however nothing more about this statement is explained. It is likely it is a reference to [[starwars:Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]] where [[starwars:Yoda|Yoda]] mentions that ''there is another'' which too is never explained. While never explained, it is likely to assume he is referring to [[starwars:Leia Organa Solo|Princess Leia]], however, it is doubtful that the writers of ''Futurama'' are trying to suggest that [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] and Leela are siblings.
**[[Nibbler]] states ''maybe she is [[the other]]'' in reference to [[Turanga Leela|Leela]], however nothing more about this statement can be explained. It is likely a reference to ''[[Star Wars]] {{sw|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|Episode VI: Return of the Jedi}}'' where {{sw|Yoda}} mentions that ''there is another'' which too is never explained. While never explicitly explained, it is generally assumed by fans that he is referring to {{sw|Leia Organa Solo|Princess Leia}}. However, it is doubtful that the writers of ''Futurama'' are trying to suggest that [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] and Leela are siblings.
*{{e|4ACV18}}
*{{e|4ACV18}}
**It is never stated how [[Turanga Leela| Leela]] got her hearing back after being deafened by the [[Robot Devil]].
**It is never stated how Leela got her hearing back after being deafened by the [[Robot Devil]].
*{{f|2}}
*{{f|2}}
**[[Amy Wong|Amy]] and [[Kif Kroker|Kif]] appear to have broken up after Amy slept with [[Zapp Brannigan|Zapp]] and do not seem to have formally reconciled.
**[[Amy Wong|Amy]] and [[Kif Kroker|Kif]] appear to have broken up after Amy slept with [[Zapp Brannigan|Zapp]] and do not seem to have formally reconciled.
**Fry and Leela seem to have gone back to their just-friends relationship, though it was never explained why despite the events of [[Bender's Big Score|the previous film]].  
***Given the amount of time between the film and when we next see Kif and Amy together, it is very likely that they just made up off-screen.
**Fry and Leela seem to have gone back to their just-friends relationship, though it was never explained why despite the events of ''[[Bender's Big Score]]''.  
***Leela mentions at the end of the film that Fry forgot her as soon as he met [[Colleen O'Hallahan|Colleen]]. Why Fry was with Colleen instead of Leela is another question, however.
***Leela mentions at the end of the film that Fry forgot her as soon as he met [[Colleen O'Hallahan|Colleen]]. Why Fry was with Colleen instead of Leela is another question, however.
*{{f|3}}  
*{{f|3}}  
**Nibbler seems to have returned after he ate himself, without an explanation or questions being asked.  
**Nibbler seems to have returned after he ate himself to escape [[Universe Γ|the universe]] in ''Bender's Big Score'', without an explanation or questions being asked.
*{{e|6ACV01}}
**{{the crew|The crew's}} fugitive status is never officially resolved.
***On the other hand, they did [[birthing machine|revive]] Zapp as well, so he might have cleared their fugitive status.
*{{e|6ACV08}}
**It is said that the Cats invented the pyramids. In an earlier episode it is said that another planet similar to ancient Egypt created/inspired them.
*{{e|6ACV09}}
**[[Earth]] was spinning in the wrong direction at the end of "[[That Darn Katz!]]", but in this episode it is spinning in the correct direction again. No explanation is given.
***More of a continuity error than a plot hole.
*{{e|6ACV21}}
**Scruffy switched genders in "[[Neutopia]]", but in this episode he is back to normal. No explanation is given.
*{{e|7ACV12}}
**[[Mars]] was blown out of orbit in "[[A Farewell to Arms]]", but in this episode it appears to be in perfect condition. No explanation is given, though the [[commentary]] reveals that one was planned before being cut for time.
*{{e|7ACV25}}
**[[Roberto]] was executed in "[[The Six Million Dollar Mon]]", but in this episode he returns. No explanation is given.
*{{clink|US#X04|The Read Menace!}}
*{{clink|US#X04|The Read Menace!}}
**At the end of this comic, [[Mom]] is revealed to possess a clone of {{w|Mr. Burns}}.
**At the end, [[Mom]] is revealed to possess a clone of {{s|Mr. Burns}}.


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Revision as of 09:16, 21 May 2015

Loose ends, plot holes and unanswered questions are issues in the overall plotline of Futurama which are not described. However, some of these may be intended. Since the show was cancelled, a lot of questions remained somewhat unanswered, but some were later answered with the direct-to-video films and others are hopefully to be answered in the second run.

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