: The episode was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2003 and is frequently ranked by fans and critics as the best episode of the series . The Real-Life "Jurassic Bark": The Wollemi Pine

Often cited as the saddest episode in animated television history, this story centers on Fry’s discovery of the fossilized remains of his dog, , in the 31st century.

: The episode was originally conceived with Fry finding his fossilized mother instead of a dog. The writers changed it to a pet because the original idea was considered too upsetting for the audience.