Futurama

Futurama has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu and fuboTV. 11 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 3,789 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Billy West is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Futurama earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Futurama from the crowd. The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century. Between them, Billy West and Katey Sagal carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Across 11 seasons (1999–2025), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Futurama holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Futurama respects your intelligence. Fans of Other Space will recognise the sensibility here immediately. The 11-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Billy West sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Futurama is currently airing new episodes, created by Matt Groening — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.