Fox sure knows how to cancel popular animated shows not called The Simpsons only to have them live on with a cult following growing so large that they end up back on the air years later.
Maybe it’s some sort of master plan. But, I doubt it.
Either way, it worked out well for the ubiquitous Family Guy. And now Futurama has a second life on Comedy Central, with its first new, made-for-TV half-hour episodes produced since it was originally canceled back in 2003. If you missed this re-premiere back in July, come December 21st, you can own your copy.
Futurama: Volume 5 is actually the home version of the broadcast sixth season and it’s the first time you can catch Fry, Bender, Leela, and the rest of the crew in Blu-ray. Also available on DVD, the set will include 13 episodes along with hours of extras like deleted and extended scenes, audio commentaries, and some featurettes.
The 2-disc Blu-ray edition should go for $49.99 while the DVD will set you back $39.98.
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A greatness of this season is that, other than being widescreen, it fits seamlessly with the original Fox run, while taking advantage of Comedy Central's more, shall we say, relaxed attitude to more adult material. "Lethal Inspection" is easily as good as Futurama has ever been, perfectly blending the characters, comedy and genuine human emotion. Love it.
The movies were available on bluray.
Why is this the sixth season? There are 4 sets and 4 movies out, right? Is one set 2 seasons? Are the movies considered season 5?
Yes, the movies are considered season 5. And yes, unlike "Family Guy", "Futurama" delivered a comeback season just as good as the ones it had before cancellation.
im no family guy fan but to say that family guy has gotten worse since it has come back is just dumb.
Go back and watch the original episodes they are horrible and do not hold up at all.
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