The fourth season of Futurama began airing on February 10, 2002 and concluded after 18 episodes on August 10, 2003.
The complete 18 episodes of the season have been released on a box set called Futurama: Volume Four, on DVD and VHS. It was first released in Region 2 on November 24, 2003, with releases in other regions following in 2004. The season was re-released as Futurama: Volume 4, with entirely different packaging to match the newer season releases on July 17, 2012.
This is the last season that composer, Christopher Tyng, used a live orchestra before switching to a produced score, starting with Season 5. This is also the last season of the show to air on Fox, and the last season of the show's original run.
Cast and characters
Regular Billy West as Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, Leo Wong, Zookeeper, Richard Nixon's Head, Smitty, Humorbot 5.0, Judge Ron Whitey, Gus Katey Sagal as Turanga Leela John DiMaggio as Bender, Elzar, Randy, Sal, Mr. Panucci, Yancy Fry, Sr., Chain Smoker, URL, Barbados Slim, Igner Tress MacNeille as The Grand Midwife, Vyolet, Turanga Munda, Ndnd, Andrew, Petunia, Linda, Monique, Tinny Tim, Brett Blob, Mrs. Fry, Spotty Teen Robot, Mandy, Mom Maurice LaMarche as Kif Kroker, Raoul Inglis, Lrrr, Πkea Robot, Morbo, The Hyperchicken, Calculon, The Crushinator, Headless Clone of Agnew, Hedonismbot, Dandy Jim, Human-horn dealer Lauren Tom as Amy Wong, Inez Wong, Heather Phil LaMarr as Hermes Conrad, Dwight Conrad, Hugh Man, Antonio Calculon, Jr., Preacherbot, Robot 1-X David Herman as Scruffy, Warden Vogel, Dwayne, Leg Mutant, Turanga Morris, Mugger, Mayor Poopenmeyer, Ambassador Moivin, Scoop Chang, Dr. Wernstrom, Malfunctioning Eddie, Moose, Father Changstein el-Gamahl, Terry, Roberto, Fatbot, Whale Biologist, Dr. Ben Beeler
Recurring Dawnn Lewis as LaBarbara Conrad Bumper Robinson as Dwight Conrad Kath Soucie as Cubert Farnsworth Frank Welker as Nibbler, Seymour, Various Animals
Special guest stars Sigourney Weaver as Planet Express Ship (female) Lucy Liu as herself Phil Hendrie as Old Man Waterfall, Frida Waterfall Tom Kenny as Yancy Fry Jr. Al Gore as himself Bob Odenkirk as Chaz Jonathan Frakes as himself Walter Koenig as himself Nichelle Nichols as herself Leonard Nimoy as himself William Shatner as himself George Takei as himself Roseanne Barr as herself Dan Castellaneta as The Robot Devil
Episodes
Reception The fourth season was met with critical acclaim and remains popular among the show's fanbase. Andy Patrizio of IGN wrote a positive review of the season, giving it a score of 8 out of 10.
Home releases
Futurama: Volume Four Set detailsSpecial Features 18 episodes 4-disc set (DVD) 1.33:1 aspect ratio Languages: English (Dolby Surround) Subtitles: English SDH French Spanish Optional full-length commentaries on all 18 episodes, plus one bonus commentary featuring Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, and the writers on "Jurassic Bark". Deleted scenes from 16 episodes Storyboards for "Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch" Concept art still gallery "How to draw Professor Farnsworth and Bender" featurette International clips Animatic and 3D models Hidden feature with David Goodman and John DiMaggio easter egg Hidden script table read Easter egg (media) Hidden unused title captions Easter egg (media) Hidden poster in alien writing Easter egg (media) DVD/VHS release dates Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 August 24, 2004 November 24, 2003 February 18, 2004
Futurama: Volume 4 Set detailsSpecial Features 18 episodes 4-disc set 1.33:1 aspect ratio Languages: English (Dolby Surround) Subtitles: English SDH French Spanish Optional full-length commentaries on all 18 episodes Deleted scenes from 16 episodes Storyboards for "Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch" Concept art still gallery "How to draw Professor Farnsworth and Bender" featurette International clips Animatic and 3D models Hidden feature with David Goodman and John DiMaggio easter egg Hidden script table read easter egg Hidden unused title captions easter egg Hidden poster in alien writing easter egg DVD release dates Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 July 17, 2012 March 13, 2013
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