In the next episode of Hulu’s reanimated Futurama, one of the 31st century’s cutest couples will finally take the next step in their relationship: Parenthood! Two new clips from Season 11, Episode 2: “Children of a Lesser Bog” set up the reunion between Kif and Amy and their beloved spawn — 20 years since they were birthed.
In episode 4.01, broadcast in 2003, amphibian alien Kif (Maurice LaMarche) and Planet Express employee Amy (Lauren Tom) have become a couple. Kif becomes pregnant when, triggered hormonally by love for Amy, he happens to absorb DNA from Leela (Katey Segal). Amy is not emotionally ready to be a mother –luckily for her, the babies are born as tadpoles that swim off into a lake. Kif says they will return to land “in 20 years.” Amy says, “I’ll be ready then.” Now, she’ll finally have to step up!
“Children of a Lesser Bog” will land on Hulu on Monday, July 31. New episodes of Futurama S11 premiere weekly on Mondays.
Spoiler Alert! Full episode synopsis follows the clips.
Episode Synopsis: The time has come… Amy and Kif’s babies are about to emerge from the swamp on Kif’s homeworld, Amphibios 9. The crew and loved ones gather for an ancient ceremony, led by recurring character The Grand Midwife (Tress MacNeille). Hundreds of offspring attempt to make it out of the water alive, past waves of predators. And three of them make it! Kif and Amy are parents!
It’s tremendous work for Amy and Kif, but they love their kids dearly and can manage it between the two of them. BUT THEN: Military orders come in from Zapp Brannigan (Billy West). Kif is ordered to leave immediately on patrol, to check on a scientific outpost that has lost communication.
Amy soon becomes exhausted and overwhelmed, and Leela generously offers to help out. She’s like an aunt who spoils the kids, and they love her for it. The kids have a natural affinity for Leela… one even has a single eye, like her. Because the kids have Leela’s DNA, Amy becomes worried that they are starting to view Leela as their “real” mother. She eventually blows up at Leela as the stress overwhelms her.
Zapp and Kif, meanwhile, land on a small world where scientists study space bears. Kif is desperate to return home, but the situation is dangerous. Kif must battle heroically to make it back to his family.
The Grand Midwife announces there will be a ritual challenge to Amy’s motherhood! Since the kids have DNA other than Amy’s, ancient tradition calls for a battery of tests to determine if Amy may truly lay claim to being the mother… or if that title should go to Leela, or someone else. Amy is petrified. As the alien ceremony begins to unfold, she hopes Kif can make it back in time to help keep their family together.
