Animation · 1990s
Futurama
Xmas Story
Robot Santa judges everyone naughty, which feels fair after the Boxing Day trifle.
- American
- Family-safe
- Animated
Content note: Cartoon violence from a murderous Robot Santa; best for older kids and up
Fox
1999
First shown 19 Dec 1999
- First shown
- 19 December 1999
- Channel
- Fox
- Runtime
- 23 mins
- Genre
- Animation
Where to watch
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It is the year 3000 and Christmas is now called Xmas, which sounds a bit like someone has had a go at the telly guide. Fry gets homesick, upsets Leela, and sets out to say sorry on a night when a grumpy, wildly over-armed Robot Santa is out prowling for anyone who has been naughty. Which, to be fair, is everyone. It is a clever, funny and slightly dangerous festive favourite that works whether you know the show or have never seen a single episode. Perfect for a mid-afternoon sofa slump with a tin of Roses and a family that appreciates sci-fi silliness.
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