The following contains spoilers for Futurama season 12 episode 8, "Cuteness Overload," now streaming on HuluFuturama season 12 brought back one of the show's most underutilized characters, which should hopefully convince the creatives behind the animated comedy to use her more often going forward. The 31st century is a perfect comical setting for Futurama, allowing the series to shift focus and setting from episode to episode. The Planet Express Crew can visit several different worlds in a single episode, shifting tone along the way.

That's to say nothing of Futurama's expansive supporting cast, who help flesh out the universe in entertaining and colorful ways. Many of these minor characters have gotten multiple showcases, even while they largely flesh out the sidelines of the setting. One particularly memorable minor character who was introduced in 2001 was barely used after her debut. She plays an important role in one of Futurama season 12's episodes and...