Futurama was created by Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons.
The first episode of Futurama aired on Fox, introducing audiences to Fry and the world of the 31st century.
Fox cancelled Futurama after four seasons, due to ratings and scheduling issues.
Four direct-to-DVD Futurama movies were released between 2007 and 2009, reviving interest in the show.
Comedy Central revived Futurama for new seasons airing from 2010 to 2013.
Announcement of a new batch of Futurama episodes to be released on Hulu.
Philip J. Fry, the main protagonist, is born in New York City.
Professor Farnsworth creates the Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster and establishes 100 years later his influence on science and technology.
Fry accidentally falls into a cryogenic freezing chamber on December 31, 2999 and is frozen for 1000 years.
Fry wakes up from cryogenic freezing on December 31, 2999, beginning his adventures in the 31st century.
Professor Farnsworth starts the interplanetary delivery company Planet Express, which becomes central to the show's plot.
Turanga Leela becomes the Planet Express ship's captain and one of Fry's closest friends.
Bender Bending Rodriguez becomes Fry's best friend and joins the crew of Planet Express.
The Planet Express crew embarks on their first delivery mission.
