‘Futurama’ Series Finales Ranked: All 6 of Them, From Worst to Best
Futurama has earned a distinctive place in television history for its unusual experience in writing series finale episodes. The latest episode, titled “Final Ending: The Last Conclusion,” marks the sixth occasion on which the show has produced what was intended to serve as a definitive series ending. However, despite its conclusive naming, Futurama is not actually concluding—three new animated specials are scheduled for release next year. Creator David X. Cohen reflected on this remarkable situation in an interview with Polygon, noting that the show takes pride in its repeated practice of crafting “last episodes ever.” This pattern stems from the series’ complicated production history, marked by multiple cancellations and subsequent revivals across different networks and formats. The article undertakes a comprehensive ranking of all six series finales, evaluating them based on their effectiveness as potential series conclusions rather than simply as standalone episodes. The ranking assesses which farewell moments best resonated with audiences and most successfully served the show’s complex legacy across its decades-long history of revivals and reinventions.