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* [[Tara Strong]] as Elena Fry, Tanya

* [[Tara Strong]] as Elena Fry, Tanya

* [[David Herman]] as Scruffy, Dr. Ben Beeler, Leg Mutant, Turanga Morris, Larry, Josh Gedgie, Frank, Number Nine Man, Dr. Ogden Wernstrom, Dwayne, Warden Vogel, Malfunctioning Eddie

* [[David Herman]] as Scruffy, Dr. Ben Beeler, Leg Mutant, Turanga Morris, Larry, Josh Gedgie, Frank, Number Nine Man, Dr. Ogden Wernstrom, Dwayne, Warden Vogel, Malfunctioning Eddie

* [[Kath Soucie]] as Cubert Farnsworth

* [[Feodor Chin]] as Leo Wong

* [[Dawnn Lewis]] as LaBarbara Conrad

* [[Tom Kenny]] as Yancy Fry, Jr.

===Recurring===

===Recurring===

9th season of Futurama

Season of television series

Futurama

Promotional poster
No. of episodes 10
Original network Hulu
Original release July 29 (2024-07-29) –
September 30, 2024 (2024-09-30)
List of episodes

The ninth season of Futurama consisted of ten episodes. It premiered on Hulu in the United States on July 29, 2024.

This season has alternatively been titled the ninth season (production) and the twelfth season (broadcast). This list follows the previous season box sets, which feature the episodes in the original, intended production season order, ignoring the order of broadcast.

Cast and characters

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  • Billy West as Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, Smitty, Judge Ron Whitey, Gus
  • Katey Sagal as Turanga Leela Fry
  • John DiMaggio as Bender, Yancy Fry, Sr., Sal, Igner, Elzar, Randy
  • Tress MacNeille as Mom, Mrs. Astor, Sherri Fry, Vyolet, Dr. Lauren Cahill, Hattie MacDoogal, Petunia, Gypsy-bot, Turanga Munda, Leela’s Grandmother, Ndnd, Linda, Monique, Gladys Lenox
  • Maurice LaMarche as Kif Kroker, Lrrr, Axl Kroker, The Hyperchicken, Walt, Don Cunningham, H.G. Blob, Morbo, Hedonismbot, Calculon, Dandy Jim
  • Lauren Tom as Amy Kroker (née Wong), Mandy and Newt Kroker, Inez Wong
  • Phil LaMarr as Hermes Conrad, Dwight Conrad, Billionaire Bot, Bubblegum Tate
  • Tara Strong as Elena Fry, Tanya
  • David Herman as Scruffy, Dr. Ben Beeler, Leg Mutant, Turanga Morris, Larry, Josh Gedgie, Frank, Number Nine Man, Dr. Ogden Wernstrom, Dwayne, Warden Vogel, Malfunctioning Eddie

Special guest stars

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In February 2022, Hulu revived the series with a 20-episode order expected to premiere in 2023.[3] By November 2022, the production team was aiming to complete the episodes by the end of the year.[4]

Guest stars for the season were unveiled at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con panel.[5]

The season premiered on July 29, 2024, on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally on the same day, with new episodes dropping every Monday.[6]

Whip Media‘s viewership tracking app, TV Time, which tracks data from over 25 million users worldwide, reported that Futurama ranked among the top five most-streamed original series in the U.S. from the week ending August 4 to the week ending September 8.[7] Whip Media subsequently revealed that Futurama remained in the top ten most-streamed original series in the U.S. from the week ending September 22 to the week ending October 6.[8][9]

Nielsen Media Research, which records streaming viewership on some U.S. television screens, calculated that Futurama was viewed for 320 million minutes from July 29 to August 4, ranking as the seventh most-streamed original series.[10][11] The following week, August 5–11, it recorded 348 million minutes, placing eighth among original series.[12][13] From August 12–18, the series garnered 346 million minutes, ranking seventh again.[14][15] It recorded 369 million minutes of watch time from August 19–25, placing ninth.[16][17] Between August 26 and September 1, Futurama was streamed for 360 million minutes, placing seventh among original series.[18][19] From September 2–8, it garnered 356 million minutes, ranking ninth.[20][21] Futurama was viewed for 322 million minutes from September 9–15, ranking as the tenth most-streamed original series.[22][23] Nielsen Media Research later announced that Futurama was the sixth most-streamed original series of 2024, with a total of 11.75 billion minutes of watch time.[24][25][26]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 10 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.40/10.[27]

Cheryl Eddy of Gizmodo asserted that the new season successfully delivers what fans expect, citing classic 31st-century antics and clever cultural commentary, including takes on NFTs, chatbots, and fast fashion. Eddy found that the season retains the show’s signature humor and features a strong voice cast, including John DiMaggio and Billy West. They added that while no new ground is broken, the episodes offer the familiar mix of weird humor, puns, and oddball references that define Futurama.[28] Robert Brian Taylor of Collider noted that the season premiere of Futurama aptly describes itself as “Your TV Friend,” saying it reflects its enduring charm and reliability across its four revivals. Taylor stated that despite a decade-long hiatus and publicized contract negotiations, the series has returned in a more subdued manner but remains a standout blend of science fiction and comedy. They concluded that while Futurama may not be as strong as in its original Fox years, it continues to age well.[29]

Andrew Webster of The Verge stated that the new season struggles with its focus on NFTs, particularly in the debut episode, which fails to provide meaningful jokes or insightful commentary. Webster found that the show’s attempt to blend contemporary issues with its sci-fi setting was uneven, with later episodes faring slightly better but still missing the show’s original charm. Webster noted that the season’s emphasis on topical humor often overshadows the humor and warmth that made the show special, suggesting that the series would have benefited from leaving current trends behind.[30] A. A. Dowd of IGN said that Futurama’s new season, despite its unexpected continuation, is not operating at its best. Dowd found the first six episodes to be uneven, featuring more forgettable content than significant humor, though there is a notable late parody of the Fyre Festival. Dowd speculated that the series might reserve its strongest material for later in the season.[31]

Futurama was nominated for Scripted – Animated Series at the 2025 Rockie Awards.[32][33]

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  8. ^ Prange, Stephanie (September 25, 2024). “‘Only Murders in the Building’ Again Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart Through Sept. 22″. Media Play News. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Prange, Stephanie (October 8, 2024). “‘Only Murders in the Building’ Again Tops Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Originals Chart Through Oct. 6″. Media Play News. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. ^ Gruenwedel, Erik (August 29, 2024). “Nielsen: Paris Olympics Overshadowed Weekly Household TV Streaming Through Aug. 4”. Media Play News. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  11. ^ Porter, Rick (August 29, 2024). “Streaming Ratings: No Originals Make Overall Top 10 for First Time Ever”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  12. ^ Gruenwedel, Erik (September 5, 2024). “Nielsen: ‘Prison Break’ Reruns Top Weekly Household TV Streaming Through Aug. 11”. Media Play News. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Porter, Rick (September 5, 2024). “Streaming Ratings: ‘Prison Break’ Absconds With No. 1 Overall Ranking”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (September 12, 2024). “Streaming Ratings: ‘Emily in Paris’ Opens Lower With Half-Season Release”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  15. ^ Hailu, Selome (August 29, 2024). “Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘The Union’ Debuts as No. 3 Most-Streamed Title of the Week”. Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  16. ^ Gruenwedel, Erik (September 20, 2024). “Nielsen: ‘Prison Break’ Reruns Dominated Weekly Household TV Streaming Through Aug. 25”. Media Play News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  17. ^ Porter, Rick (September 19, 2024). “Streaming Ratings: AMC Shows ‘Dark Winds,’ ‘A Discovery of Witches’ Get Netflix Boost”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  18. ^ Porter, Rick (September 26, 2024). “Streaming Ratings: ‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Opens Lower (But Still Big)”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  19. ^ Hailu, Selome (September 26, 2024). “Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘Rings of Power’ Takes Second Place With 1.2 Billion Minutes Watched as ‘Prison Break’ Holds No. 1”. Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  20. ^ Campione, Katie (October 3, 2024). “‘The Perfect Couple’ Tops Nielsen Streaming Charts In Debut Week; ‘Beetlejuice’ Interest Piques With Sequel’s Release”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  21. ^ Porter, Rick (October 3, 2024). “Streaming Ratings: ‘The Perfect Couple’ Opens on Top With Big Premiere Week”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  22. ^ Schneider, Michael (October 10, 2024). “Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘The Perfect Couple’ Repeats No. 1 While ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Comes On Strong and ‘Kaos’ Falls”. Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  23. ^ Porter, Rick (October 10, 2024). “Streaming Ratings: ‘Perfect Couple’ Repeats at No. 1, ‘Mormon Wives’ Grows”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  24. ^ “Animation Dominated the 2024 Streaming Charts with ‘Bluey’ & ‘Moana’ in Top Spots”. Animation Magazine. January 27, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  25. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (January 27, 2025). “2024’s Most-Streamed Series Revealed: ‘Bluey,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Family Guy’ and More”. Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  26. ^ Porter, Rick (January 27, 2025). “The Year of ‘Bluey’: Kids’ Favorite Dominates 2024 Year-End Streaming Chart”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
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  28. ^ Eddy, Cheryl (July 27, 2024). “Futurama Season 12 Review: The Futurama You Know and Love”. Gizmodo. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  29. ^ Taylor, Robert Brian (July 27, 2024). “‘Futurama’ Season 12 Review: Good News, Everyone! This Show Is Still Sci-Fi Comedy Gold”. Collider. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  30. ^ Webster, Andrew (July 27, 2024). “Futurama’s new season struggles to make NFTs and AI funny”. The Verge. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  31. ^ Dowd, A. A. (July 27, 2024). “Futurama Season 12 Review”. IGN. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  32. ^ “Rockie Awards ★ 2025 Winners & Nominees ★”. Rockie Awards. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  33. ^ Schneider, Michael (March 19, 2025). “BBC Leads Nominations for Banff’s Rockie Awards International Program Competiton, Which Will Merge With Gala Honors at This Year’s Festival”. Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2025.

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