Futurama: Bender’s Big Score

A well-meaning yet impulsive delivery boy whose tattoo sets off the time-travel scheme. His curiosity drags him through eras, and his actions—directly or indirectly—shape the fate of his crew. He forms a complicated dynamic with Leela and confronts the implications of duplicates and paradoxes.

The strong-willed captain of Planet Express who anchors the crew amid chaos. She navigates romantic tensions and strategic decisions with pragmatism and courage. Leela's leadership is tested by time shifts and the crew's intertwined fates.

A sarcastic, self-serving robot whose antics fuel the plot and complicate attempts at heroism. Bender's actions catalyze the time-travel sequence, and his duplications become a central element of the conflict. Despite his flaws, he remains crucial to the crew's survival.

The brilliant but eccentric scientist whose pursuit of archaic tech and doomsday devices drives much of the danger. He embodies the archetype of a genius whose inventions attract trouble and require crisis management. Farnsworth's schemes are pivotal to the international and intertemporal chaos.

Overworked, fast-talking bureaucrat whose life is disrupted when his head is decapitated and placed in a jar. He adapts with resilience, later lending his brain to a ship's computer to help fight back. Hermes' resilience and humor provide emotional grounding amid the sci-fi chaos.

A mysterious, wise alien pet whose warnings about the time code belie his small size. Nibbler's actions are instrumental in guiding the crew through peril, and his involvement signals deeper stakes for the universe. He embodies the quirky yet pivotal role of a seemingly cute ally.

A notorious political figure entangled in the scammers' plot to seize Earth. His maneuvers contribute to the escalating crisis and interplanetary political tension. Nixon's appearance adds a satirical historical layer to the space saga.

One of the three alien scammers who exploit the crew's data and weaponize a time-virus to control Bender. His scheming sets off a chain of dangerous events that threaten Earth and the crew’s safety.

One of the scammers' underlings (and a recurring side character) who participates in the loot-and-betrayal plot. Schlump embodies the bumbling yet dangerous archetype that accelerates the conflict.