Ep 19. Mother's Day
- TV14
- May 14, 2000
- 22 min
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7.8 (2,860)
In Futurama season 2 episode 19, titled "Mother's Day," the Planet Express crew celebrates Mother's Day in the 31st century. The episode begins with the introduction of Mom, an elderly but high-tech woman who runs MomCorp, a massive corporation that controls a variety of industries including robot manufacturing, weaponry, and spacecrafts. As the episode progresses, it is revealed that Mom is not only a successful businesswoman but she is also the mother of the Robot Mafia leader, Donbot, and the owner of an army of killer robots who terrorize the streets of New New York.
The plot thickens when Mom declares war on Earth, using her army of killer robots to wreak havoc on the citizens of the city. As the Planet Express crew attempts to stop Mom and her robot army, they discover that her actions are rooted in a deep-seated resentment towards her children, whom she feels have not appreciated her enough on Mother's Day. In an effort to earn her love and respect, the Donbot and his henchmen join forces with the Planet Express crew to take down Mom and her robots.
As the battle rages on, the crew discovers that Mom's army is being controlled by a powerful Mother's Day card, which contains a message from her children expressing their love and appreciation for her. With the card destroyed, Mom realizes that her children do care for her and she calls off the attack, bringing peace back to the city. The episode ends with a heartwarming moment between the Donbot and his mother, as he gives her a long-overdue hug and expresses his love for her.
Overall, "Mother's Day" is a humorous and touching episode that explores the complicated and sometimes contentious relationships between mothers and their children. It also showcases the show's signature blend of science fiction, satire, and heart, making it a standout episode in the series.