15 Best Futurama Episodes

4. The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings (Season 4, Episode 18)

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Before being picked up for its long-awaited revival over on Comedy Central, The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings was Futurama's original series finale, tying up the show's numerous loose ends with poignant efficiency.

In hopes of finally winning Leela's heart, Fry tries to learn how to play the holophonor - the universe's most difficult instrument - and fails. After tricking a deal with the Robot Devil, though, he gains the robot's hands and musical ability, making him a famous artist who uses his skills to write an opera about Leela's life.

Oh, and Bender gets an airhorn attached to his face.

Dialling back the show's typical absurdity to focus more on the relationship of Fry and Leela, which has dominated the series since its first episode, The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings ends the Planet Express crew's journey with high marks all-round, and a final shot that's guaranteed to stay with you.

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