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[[Bender]] becomes a heroic firefighter but [[Planet Express crew|the crew]] suspect him of arson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.msn.com/tv/episode/futurama/the-inhuman-torch/|title=MSN TV episode information|date=|site=MSN|accessdate=2013-06-8}}</ref> | [[Bender]] becomes a heroic firefighter but [[Planet Express crew|the crew]] suspect him of arson;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.msn.com/tv/episode/futurama/the-inhuman-torch/|title=MSN TV episode information|date=|site=MSN|accessdate=2013-06-8}}</ref> people have begun mining helium from [[Sol|the sun]], thanks in part to the [[Professor Farnsworth|Professor]]'s antiheat technology.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/digital/fact-vs-fiction/producer-david-x-cohen-on-futuramas-final-final-season-15445588?click=pm_news|title=Producer David X. Cohen on Futurama's Final Final Season|date=2013-05-8|site=Popular Mechanics|accessdate=2013-05-8}}</ref> | ||
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| No. | 132 | ||||
| Production number | 7ACV18 | ||||
| Written by | Dan Vebber | ||||
| Directed by | Frank Marino | ||||
| Title caption | N/A | ||||
| First air date | 10 July, 2013 | ||||
| Broadcast number | S10E05 | ||||
| Title reference | The Human Torch | ||||
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"The Inhuman Torch" is the one hundred and thirty-second episode of Futurama, the eighteenth of the seventh production season and the fifth of the tenth broadcast season. Bender becomes a heroic firefighter.[2]
Plot
Bender becomes a heroic firefighter but the crew suspect him of arson;[3] people have begun mining helium from the sun, thanks in part to the Professor's antiheat technology.[4]
Production
On 17 January 2012, Eric Rogers revealed that the episode was being written.[5] On 7 February, an image of the episode's production script cover was posted to Twitter, revealing the episode's title.[6] On 11 December, David X. Cohen revealed the episode's plot in an interview with Crave Online.[2]
Image Gallery
Promotional still of a solar helium mine.[citation needed]
Bender as a firefighter.[citation needed]
Professor Farnsworth dressed as a fire chief.[citation needed]
Nibbler as a fire Dalmatian.[citation needed]
Fry, Bender and Leela covered in gold.[citation needed]
Promotional still of Bender carrying Fry.[citation needed]
Additional Info
Allusions
- Click here to see cultural mentions made in this episode.
- The episode's title may be a reference to either the Human Torch or the Inhuman Torch, both members of the fictional superhero team the Fantastic Four. It can also be a reference to the original Human Torch, who was actually a robot.
Appearances
Characters
Places
- The solar helium mine
- The sun
References
- ^ Comedy Central. Retrieved on 02 July 2013.
- ^ a b Fred Topel (11 December 2012). David X Cohen on ‘Futurama’ Season 7 And Beyond!. (CraveOnline.) Retrieved on 22 December 2012.
- ^ MSN TV episode information. (MSN.) Retrieved on 08 June 2013.
- ^ Producer David X. Cohen on Futurama's Final Final Season. (Popular Mechanics.) 08 May 2013. Retrieved on 08 May 2013.
- ^ Eric Rogers (17 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 22 January 2012.
- ^ cocoa j (07 February 2012). cocoalikesthis. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 08 February 2012.
- ^ a b c Comedy Central (01 July 2013). Helium Mine - Video Clip. Retrieved on 02 July 2013.
