As usual, Fox came in fourth for the night, while "Futurama" was the most-watched program on the Fox schedule.
- "JAG" (CBS) 10.7 rating, 17 share
- "Futurama" (Fox) 7.6, 11
- "The Hughleys" (ABC) 6.8, 10
- "NewsRadio" (NBC) 6.6, 10
- "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (WB) 4.3, 7
- "Moesha" (UPN) 3.8, 6
A "Futurama" repeat aired at 9:30:
- Movie "The Patty Duke Show" (CBS) 8.4, 13
- "Sports Night" (ABC) 7.7, 12
- "Futurama" (Fox) 6.1, 9
- "Everything's Relative" (NBC) 5.7, 9
- "Felicity" (WB) 4.7, 7
- "Clueless" (UPN) 3.0, 5
Mini-Review: Assuming that "Futurama" will be a big hit and last for several seasons (and it's sure looking like the show will be around for awhile), "A Fishful of Dollars" may become one of the all- time most beloved episodes for one simple reason: Mom. Yes, "The Simpsons" has its evil characters in Sideshow Bob and Mr. Burns, but for sheer maliciousness and hatefulness, they can't hold a candle to the evil that is Mom. With a grotesque character design and an evil voice courtesy of Tress MacNeille, Mom is a terrific villain. Here's hoping we see more of her.
"Fishful" was very funny, but, happily, that's become par for the course. It was the introduction of this new villain that made this episode a standout in an already excellent first season. "Futurama" is exceeding my high expectations for the show. A-.