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|image text=[[Leela]], [[Hermes]], [[Bender]], and [[Fry]] dressed as firefighters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comedycentral.com/press/images/futurama/718-the-inhuman-2.jpg|title=Comedy Central|accessdate=2013- | |image text=[[Leela]], [[Hermes]], [[Bender]], and [[Fry]] dressed as firefighters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comedycentral.com/press/images/futurama/718-the-inhuman-2.jpg|title=Comedy Central|accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> | ||
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"'''The Inhuman Torch'''" is the one hundred and thirty-second episode of ''[[Futurama]]'', the eighteenth of the [[Season 7|seventh production season]] and the fifth of the [[Broadcast season 10|tenth broadcast season]]. [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]] becomes a heroic firefighter.<ref name="CraveOnline">{{cite web|url=http://www.craveonline.com/tv/interviews/201471-david-x-cohen-on-futurama-season-7-and-beyond?start=1|title=David X Cohen on ‘Futurama’ Season 7 And Beyond!|author=Fred Topel|date=2012-12-11|site={{w|CraveOnline}}|accessdate=2012-12-22}}</ref> | "'''The Inhuman Torch'''" is the one hundred and thirty-second episode of ''[[Futurama]]'', the eighteenth of the [[Season 7|seventh production season]] and the fifth of the [[Broadcast season 10|tenth broadcast season]]. [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]] becomes a heroic firefighter.<ref name="CraveOnline">{{cite web|url=http://www.craveonline.com/tv/interviews/201471-david-x-cohen-on-futurama-season-7-and-beyond?start=1|title=David X Cohen on ‘Futurama’ Season 7 And Beyond!|author=Fred Topel|date=2012-12-11|site={{w|CraveOnline}}|accessdate=2012-12-22}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
[[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- | [[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={{w|MSN}}|accessdate=2013-06-08}}</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=2013-05-08|site=''{{w|Popular Mechanics}}''|accessdate=2013-05-08}}</ref> | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
[[File:The Inhuman Torch production script.jpg|thumb|225px|right| The cover of the episode's production script.]] | {{expansion}} | ||
On 17 January 2012, [[Eric Rogers]] revealed that the episode was being written.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/Kitchelfilms/status/167002832732565504|author=[[Eric Rogers]]|date=2012-01-17|title=Kitchelfilms|site= | [[File:The Inhuman Torch production script.jpg|thumb|225px|right| The cover of the episode's production script.<ref name="script"/>]] | ||
On 17 January 2012, [[Eric Rogers]] revealed that the episode was being written.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/Kitchelfilms/status/167002832732565504|author=[[Eric Rogers]]|date=2012-01-17|title=Kitchelfilms|site=Twitter|accessdate=2012-01-22}}</ref> On 7 February, an image of the episode's production script cover was posted to {{w|Twitter}}, revealing the episode's title.<ref name="script">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/cocoalikesthis/status/167002832732565504|author=cocoa j|date=2012-02-07|title=cocoalikesthis|site={{w|Twitter}}|accessdate=2012-02-08}}</ref> On 11 December, [[David X. Cohen]] revealed the episode's plot in an interview with {{w|Crave Online}}.<ref name="CraveOnline"/> | |||
=== Image Gallery === | === Image Gallery === | ||
<gallery perrow="4"> | <gallery perrow="4"> | ||
File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Solar Helium Mine.jpg|Promotional still of a [[solar helium mine]].{{ | File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Solar Helium Mine.jpg|Promotional still of a [[solar helium mine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/50438305715/countdown-to-futurama-solar-helium-mine-this|title=Countdown to Futurama: Solar Helium Mine|date=2013-05-14|site=[http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/ Comedy Central's Tumblr page]|accessdate=2013-07-03}}</ref> | ||
File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Fireman Bender.jpg|Bender as a firefighter.{{ | File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Fireman Bender.jpg|Bender as a firefighter.<ref name="countdown 2">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/50509887777/countdown-to-futurama-fireman-bender-professor|title=Countdown to Futurama: Fireman Bender, Professor Fire Chief & Fire Dalmatian Nibbler|date=2013-05-15|site=Comedy Central's Tumblr page|accessdate=2013-07-03}}</ref> | ||
File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Professor Fire Chief.jpg|[[Professor Farnsworth]] dressed as a fire chief. | File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Professor Fire Chief.jpg|[[Professor Farnsworth]] dressed as a fire chief.<ref name="countdown 2"/> | ||
File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Fire Dalmatian Nibbler.jpg|[[Nibbler]] as a fire {{w|Dalmatian}}. | File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Fire Dalmatian Nibbler.jpg|[[Nibbler]] as a fire {{w|Dalmatian}}.<ref name="countdown 2"/> | ||
File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Gold Fry, Bender and Leela.jpg|Fry, Bender and Leela covered in gold.{{ | File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Gold Fry, Bender and Leela.jpg|Fry, Bender and Leela covered in gold.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/50597444081/countdown-to-futurama-gold-fry-bender-and-leela|title=Countdown to Futurama: Gold Fry, Bender and Leela|date=2013-05-16|site=Comedy Central's Tumblr page|accessdate=2013-07-03}}</ref> | ||
File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Bender Saves Fry.jpg|Promotional still of Bender carrying Fry.{{ | File:Futurama The Inhuman Torch Bender Saves Fry.jpg|Promotional still of Bender carrying Fry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/50651801358/countdown-to-futurama-bender-saves-fry-this|title=Countdown to Futurama: Bender Saves Fry|date=2013-05-17|site=Comedy Central's Tumblr page|accessdate=2013-07-03}}</ref> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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=== Allusions === | === Allusions === | ||
{{cultural mentions}} | {{cultural mentions}} | ||
*The episode's title may be a reference to either the {{w|Human Torch}} or the {{w|Kristoff Vernard|Inhuman Torch}}, both members of the fictional superhero team the {{w|Fantastic Four}}. It can also be a reference to the {{w|Human Torch (android)|original Human Torch}}, who was actually a robot. | *The episode's title may be a reference to either the {{w|Human Torch}} or the {{w|Kristoff Vernard|Inhuman Torch}}, both members of the fictional superhero team the {{w|Fantastic Four}}. It can also be a reference to the {{w|Human Torch (android)|original Human Torch}}, who was actually a [[robot]]. | ||
=== Appearances === | === Appearances === | ||
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*[[Professor Farnsworth]] | *[[Professor Farnsworth]] | ||
*[[Fry]] | *[[Fry]] | ||
*'''Debut''': The [[helium miners]]<ref name="preview clip">{{cite web|url=http://www.comedycentral.com/video-clips/7tx1wt/futurama-helium-mine|title=Helium Mine - Video Clip|author=[[Comedy Central]]|date=2013- | *'''Debut''': The [[helium miners]]<ref name="preview clip">{{cite web|url=http://www.comedycentral.com/video-clips/7tx1wt/futurama-helium-mine|title=Helium Mine - Video Clip|author=[[Comedy Central]]|date=2013-07-01|accessdate=2013-07-02}}</ref> | ||
*[[Hermes]] | *[[Hermes]] | ||
*[[Leela]] | *[[Leela]] | ||
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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 | See here | ||||
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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
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The cover of the episode's production script.[5]
On 17 January 2012, Eric Rogers revealed that the episode was being written.[6] On 7 February, an image of the episode's production script cover was posted to Twitter, revealing the episode's title.[5] 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.[7]
Bender as a firefighter.[8]
Professor Farnsworth dressed as a fire chief.[8]
Fry, Bender and Leela covered in gold.[9]
Promotional still of Bender carrying Fry.[10]
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.
- ^ a b cocoa j (07 February 2012). cocoalikesthis. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 08 February 2012.
- ^ Eric Rogers (17 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 22 January 2012.
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: Solar Helium Mine. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 14 May 2013. Retrieved on 03 July 2013.
- ^ a b c Countdown to Futurama: Fireman Bender, Professor Fire Chief & Fire Dalmatian Nibbler. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 15 May 2013. Retrieved on 03 July 2013.
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: Gold Fry, Bender and Leela. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 16 May 2013. Retrieved on 03 July 2013.
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: Bender Saves Fry. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 17 May 2013. Retrieved on 03 July 2013.
- ^ a b c Comedy Central (01 July 2013). Helium Mine - Video Clip. Retrieved on 02 July 2013.
