5x08 The Why of Fry - Futurama Episode Guide

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- Episode 05x08

Episode: 05x08
Title: The Why of Fry
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 4ACV10
First Aired: Apr. 06, 2003

Season 5 » Episode #08 - The Why of Fry

Summary: When Leela gets swept off her feet by Chaz, an aide to the Mayor, Fry falls into a deep funk thinking that she could never like a non-important guy. Adding to Fry's funk, a bizarre genetic abnormality is discovered that qualifies him for a mission to save the universe. While on this mission, we learn what really happened on Dec. 31, 1999, the night Fry was frozen. Meanwhile, Chaz leaves a bad impression while on a skating date with Leela, causing her to realize that Fry means much more to her than she ever knew.

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The Present or The Future (02:19)

Fry Is Really Important (01:02)

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Additional Voices	voiced by Billy West (II)
Ken	voiced by Billy West (II)
Additional Voices	voiced by John Di Maggio
Mr. Panucci	voiced by John Di Maggio
Elzar	voiced by John Di Maggio
URL	voiced by John Di Maggio
Fiona	voiced by Tress MacNeille
Trash Can	voiced by Tress MacNeille
Computer Voice	voiced by Tress MacNeille

	Season 5 / Episode 8: - The Why of Fry Fry: [discussing Fry being his own grandfather as a result of going back in time and getting with his grandmother] I did do the nasty in the past-y. Nibbler: Verily. And that past nastification is what shields you from the brains!
	Season 5 / Episode 8: - The Why of Fry The Big Brain: Well, here we are. Trapped for eternity. Giant Brain #1: We could sing 'American Pie'. Fry: Go ahead. I deserve it.