Ep 3. The Cryonic Woman
- TV14
- December 3, 2000
- 22 min
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7.4 (2,823)
In Futurama season 3 episode 3, titled "The Cryonic Woman," Fry encounters his old girlfriend from the 20th century, Michelle, who was also cryogenically frozen and thawed out in the future. Michelle initially does not recognize Fry and begins dating Bender, which upsets Fry greatly. Fry tries everything he can think of to win Michelle back, but she remains uninterested. Meanwhile, Bender discovers that Michelle has a considerable amount of money saved up from the past and tries to scheme a way to steal it from her.
With Fry's heartache and Bender's greed, the group gets into some troublesome situations. However, the storyline takes a surprise turn when they all end up sitting on a large sum of money that they can use for good in the future. In the end, Fry finds closure with Michelle and is able to move on with his life in the future.
Throughout the episode, viewers get to see the unique and humorous aspects of cryonics in the Futurama world. From the outdated 20th-century freezes to the futuristic thawing process, the show explores the implications and consequences of cryonic preservation. The writers also include several nods to pop culture and societal changes between the 20th and 31st centuries.
Overall, "The Cryonic Woman" is a fun and entertaining episode that delves into the complexities of relationships and money in a futuristic world.