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Buktu The Future is the one hundred and sixty-sixth episode of Ben 10.

Synopsis[]

After Tim Buktu's live stream is mysterious cut short, Team Tennyson must attempt a rescue mission and break inside the highly confidential Area 55 in order to save him.

Plot[]

Ben and Gwen are seen playing Sumo Slammers, with the former coming out on top. Gwen then decides to watch a Tim Buktu livestream, which Ben has qualms about considering their previous encounters, during which Gwen reveals she hosts a podcast with Tim, during which Max was a special guest.

Tim's stream reveals he has entered an area known as Area 55 and the livestream is cut short after he is seemingly kidnapped by something, after which the Tennysons decide to go investigate (despite Ben's unwillingness to do so).

As Jetray, Ben easily finds Area 55 but is shot down by a shadowy figure using a missile launcher and reverted. The Tennysons sneak inside the area until Ben discovers a computer room, followed by Gwen, who accidentally activates it out of curiosity, causing Phil Jr. to appear (with Max noting the A.I.'s voice being similar to Phil's). He reveals to have mechanized Tim, now dubbed the "Tim-Machine", who demonstrates his power (to fast forward in time a single second).

Phil Jr. then describes his plan to destroy all off humanity and forces Tim to attack the trio, with Ben fighting him as Heatblast but eventually timing out. Just when Tim was about to win, Phil accidentally knocks him out by crashing into him twice.

Dragging the unconscious Tim into a pipe, Ben, Gwen, Max and Phil learn about Phil Jr.'s creation and devise a plan to take Phil Jr. out by shutting him down. Ben turns into Slapback and battles Phil Jr. to stall for time, taking advantage of getting caught in a tentacle to go Omni-Kix. Phil then disables Tim's suit as it falls into pieces, after which Slapback taunts him before accidentally activating his duplication powers, and as quarters carry away the armor (and presumably recombining and reverting off-screen).

However, Tim was shown to have faked passing out earlier and Phil Jr. attempts to stop himself from being shut down, but an unwilling Phil turns him off and stores him in a hard drive. Phil then kicks Tim out of Area 55 for messing with Phil Jr. (who he has kept away). Tim then heads off after a quick chat with Gwen over the next week's podcast.

Noteworthy Events[]

Major Events[]

  • It is revealed that Phil created a program called Phil Jr. to make the world a better place.

Minor Events[]

  • Gwen and Tim are revealed to host a podcast together.

Character Debuts[]

Characters[]

Neutral[]

Villains[]

Cameo Characters[]

Aliens Used[]

Naming and Translations[]

Language Name Origin
Spanish (HA) Tim Buktu al Futuro Tim Buktu to the Future

Cast[]

Voice Actor Role(s)
Tara Strong Ben Tennyson
Montserrat Hernandez Gwen Tennyson
David Kaye Max Tennyson
Travis Willingham Tim Buktu
Todd Haberkorn Slapback
Omni-Kix Slapback
Daryl Sabara Heatblast
Dee Bradley Baker Jetray
John DiMaggio Phil Billings
Phil Jr.


Allusions[]

  • The title of the episode is a play on the Back to the Future movie franchise.
  • The style of the Sumo Slammers video game resembles Street Fighter.
  • Phil Jr. is somewhat similar to 2001:A Space Odyssey 's HAL 9000, being sentient computers who have no ill will but come to life intending to destroy humanity.
  • Phil Jr. could also be a referance to the AM supercomputer from the book and the video game 'I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream', as both despise humanity and want the destruction of it. Phil Jr.'s last words are also very similiar to AM's 'Hate Quote'.

Trivia[]

  • The plot point of Tim and Gwen hosting a podcast together was added into the episode as the 'least creepy' explanation as to why Gwen has Tim's phone number.[KT 1]
  • Originally, the scene where Team Tennyson and Phil drag an unconscious Tim through the vents had Tim muttering in his sleep about joining a multi-level marketing business, claiming people have to buy essential oils, under the premise that they are essential. The joke was ultimately cut as they did not believe kids would get the joke.[KT 2] In the final episode, Tim merely groans as he is dragged along.
  • This marked the last episode in the standalone 11 minute format in the reboot.
  • Ben's middle name is revealed to be Kirby, just like his Classic counterpart.
  • This episode in a way counts as a season finale since Ben 10 Versus the Universe is marketed between Seasons 4 and 5.
    • This in a way counts as the first and only season finale to not to be a multi-part episode.

References[]

Crew Statements[]

Kelly Turnbull[]

Ben 10 Episodes

Season 1 WaterfilterThe FilthClown CollegeThe Ring LeaderTake 10Ben 24hrsFreaky Gwen BenRustbucket RIPThe ClocktopusGrowing PainsVillain TimeSomething I AteDon't Let the Bass DropCutting CornersAnimo FarmRiding the Storm OutNeed for SpeedBrief Career of Lucky GirlForgetiShhh!Bright Lights, Black HeartsAdventures in BabysittingSteam is the WordRecipe for DisasterAll WetStory, BoredXingoDrive You CrazyScared SillyHole in 10The Beast InsideTomorrow TodayBad PennyMax to the MaxZombozo-LandDon't Laze Me, BroOmni-Tricked: Part 1Omni-Tricked: Part 2Omni-Tricked: Part 3Omni-Tricked: Part 4
Season 2 Out to LaunchCan I Keep It?Battle at Biggie BoxBon VoyageThe 11th Alien: Part 1The 11th Alien: Part 2Mayhem in MascotScreamcatcherVote ZombozoAnimorphosisHigh Stress ExpressCreature FeatureDrone OnSafari Sa'BadThe Nature of ThingsAssault on Pancake PalaceBomzobo LivesThe Sound and the FurryKing KoilReststop RoustaboutThat's The StuffHalf-SiesXingo's BackBounty BallFear The FoggThe Charm OffensiveSuper-Villain Team-UpThe FeelsChicken Nuggets of WisdomPast Aliens PresentDouble HexYe Olde Laser DuelBen Again and AgainAll Koiled UpDreamtimeInnervasion Part 1: Message in a BoxcarInnervasion Part 2: Call the Dream PoliceInnervasion Part 3: Strange BedfellowsInnervasion Part 4: Mind Over Alien MatterInnervasion Part 5: High Override
Season 3 Omni-CoppedThis One Goes to 11Moor FoggRath of ConKing of the CastleSpeechless on the SeinePoles ApartShow Don't TellDon't TouchBig in JapanWelcome to Zombozo-Zone!Bridge OutCyber SlammersBig Ben 10Beach HeadsLaGrange MurailleCharm School's OutBilly BajillionsFranken-FightBuggin' the BuggsWhich WatchBaby BuktuThem's Fightin' Words!Lickety SplitMutiny for the BountyThe Chupaca-broBuggy OutIntroducing Kevin 11Four by FourCirque UsForever RoadThe BentathlonBeware the Scare-CrowThe Night Ben Tennyson Came to TownThe Claws of the CatPrey or PlayAnd Xingo Was His Name-OFear in the FamilyRoundabout: Part 1Roundabout: Part 2
Season 3 Extra Xingo NationHeads of the FamilyMy BodyguardWheels of FortuneHeat of the MomentVin DiagramA Sticky SituationWhat Rhymes with Omnitrix?You Remind Me of SomeoneAdrenaland Jr.Steam Fight at the OK CorralI Don't Like You
Season 4 Gentle BenFunhouseSummer BreakersThe Monsters in Your HeadTokyo Fun, Part 1: Big Bugg BashTokyo Fun, Part 2: Slamming It UpQueen of BeesFalls, Falls, FallsThe Greatest LakeMud on the RunChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 1: Pyramid SchemeChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 2: The Wages of FearIt's Story TimeCosplay DayBottomless BenTales from the OmnitrixBen in Rome, Part 1: A Slice of LifeBen in Rome, Part 2: The Bee's KneesParty PoopersWind Some, Lose SomeDigital QualityTim Buk-TVGrowing Up Is Hard to DoThe Hex FactorSweet ToothMedieval UpheavalSpeed of SoundXingo's WorldTummy AchePlayers of the Lost ParkDe-Fanged!Mock 10RekoilBuktu The Future
Season 4 Movie Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie
Season 5 Specials Ben 10,010Ben Gen 10Alien X-Tinction
Specials Crossover Nexus

Season 1 The FilthWaterfilterThe Ring LeaderRiding the Storm OutThe ClocktopusTake 10Growing PainsShhh!Brief Career of Lucky GirlAnimo FarmClown CollegeAdventures in BabysittingSomething I AteSteam is the WordThe Beast InsideAll WetVillain TimeDrive You CrazyTomorrow TodayStory, BoredHole in 10Recipe for DisasterRustbucket RIPFreaky Gwen BenBen 24hrsBright Lights, Black HeartsDon't Laze Me, BroDon't Let the Bass DropBad PennyZombozo-LandForgetiMax to the MaxCutting CornersXingoScared SillyNeed for SpeedOmni-Tricked: Part 1Omni-Tricked: Part 2Omni-Tricked: Part 3Omni-Tricked: Part 4
Season 2 Out to LaunchBattle at Biggie BoxBon VoyageMayhem in MascotScreamcatcherCreature FeatureBomzobo LivesAnimorphosisAssault on Pancake PalaceHigh Stress ExpressThe 11th Alien: Part 1The 11th Alien: Part 2Half-SiesXingo's BackBounty BallFear The FoggSuper-Villain Team-UpCan I Keep It?Chicken Nuggets of WisdomAll Koiled UpKing KoilThe Charm OffensiveDouble HexYe Olde Laser DuelBen Again and AgainVote ZombozoDrone OnSafari Sa'BadThe Nature of ThingsThe Sound and the FurryReststop RoustaboutThat's The StuffThe FeelsPast Aliens PresentDreamtimeInnervasion Part 1: Message in a BoxcarInnervasion Part 2: Call the Dream PoliceInnervasion Part 3: Strange BedfellowsInnervasion Part 4: Mind Over Alien MatterInnervasion Part 5: High Override
Season 3 Omni-CoppedThis One Goes to 11Rath of ConPoles ApartShow Don't TellWelcome to Zombozo-Zone!Bridge OutBeach HeadsCharm School's OutBilly BajillionsFranken-FightBuggin' the BuggsWhich WatchBaby BuktuThem's Fightin' Words!Mutiny for the BountyThe Chupaca-broBuggy OutIntroducing Kevin 11Four by FourMoor FoggKing of the CastleSpeechless on the SeineDon't TouchBig in JapanCyber SlammersBig Ben 10LaGrange MurailleLickety SplitThe Claws of the CatRoundabout: Part 1Roundabout: Part 2Cirque UsForever RoadThe BentathlonPrey or PlayBeware the Scare-CrowThe Night Ben Tennyson Came to TownAnd Xingo Was His Name-OFear in the Family
Season 3 Extra Xingo NationHeads of the FamilyMy BodyguardWheels of FortuneHeat of the MomentVin DiagramA Sticky SituationWhat Rhymes with Omnitrix?You Remind Me of SomeoneAdrenaland Jr.Steam Fight at the OK CorralI Don't Like You
Season 4 Chicken In Chichen Itza, Part 1: Pyramid SchemeChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 2: The Wages of FearBen in Rome, Part 1: A Slice of LifeBen in Rome, Part 2: The Bee's KneesGentle BenFunhouseSummer BreakersThe Monsters in Your HeadQueen of BeesFalls, Falls, FallsThe Greatest LakeMud on the RunIt's Story TimeCosplay DayBottomless BenTales from the OmnitrixParty PoopersWind Some, Lose SomeDigital QualityTim Buk-TVTokyo Fun, Part 1: Big Bugg BashTokyo Fun, Part 2: Slamming It UpGrowing Up Is Hard to DoThe Hex FactorSweet ToothMedieval UpheavalSpeed of SoundXingo's WorldTummy AchePlayers of the Lost ParkDe-Fanged!Mock 10RekoilBuktu The Future
Season 4 Movie Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie
Season 5 Specials Ben 10,010Ben Gen 10Alien X-Tinction
Specials Crossover Nexus

Season 1 WaterfilterThe Ring LeaderThe FilthFreaky Gwen BenTake 10Animo FarmClown CollegeSomething I AteRustbucket RIPBen 24hrsRiding the Storm OutThe ClocktopusGrowing PainsShhh!Brief Career of Lucky GirlAdventures in BabysittingSteam is the WordNeed for SpeedCutting CornersDon't Let the Bass DropVillain TimeBright Lights, Black HeartsRecipe for DisasterAll WetStory, BoredXingoDrive You CrazyHole in 10The Beast InsideTomorrow TodayForgetiScared SillyBad PennyMax to the MaxZombozo-LandDon't Laze Me, BroOmni-Tricked: Part 1Omni-Tricked: Part 2Omni-Tricked: Part 3Omni-Tricked: Part 4
Season 2 Out to LaunchCan I Keep It?Battle at Biggie BoxBon VoyageMayhem in MascotScreamcatcherVote ZombozoAnimorphosisThe 11th Alien: Part 1The 11th Alien: Part 2High Stress ExpressCreature FeatureDrone OnSafari Sa'BadThe Nature of ThingsAssault on Pancake PalaceBomzobo LivesThe Sound and the FurryKing KoilReststop RoustaboutThat's The StuffHalf-SiesXingo's BackBounty BallFear The FoggThe Charm OffensiveSuper-Villain Team-UpThe FeelsChicken Nuggets of WisdomPast Aliens PresentDouble HexYe Olde Laser DuelAll Koiled UpBen Again and AgainDreamtimeInnervasion Part 1: Message in a BoxcarInnervasion Part 2: Call the Dream PoliceInnervasion Part 3: Strange BedfellowsInnervasion Part 4: Mind Over Alien MatterInnervasion Part 5: High Override
Season 3 Omni-CoppedThis One Goes to 11Moor FoggRath of ConKing of the CastleSpeechless on the SeinePoles ApartShow Don't TellDon't TouchBig in JapanWelcome to Zombozo-Zone!Bridge OutCyber SlammersBig Ben 10Beach HeadsLaGrange MurailleCharm School's OutBilly BajillionsFranken-FightBuggin' the BuggsWhich WatchBaby BuktuThem's Fightin' Words!Lickety SplitMutiny for the BountyThe Chupaca-broBuggy OutIntroducing Kevin 11Four by FourCirque UsForever RoadThe BentathlonBeware the Scare-CrowAnd Xingo Was His Name-OThe Night Ben Tennyson Came to TownThe Claws of the CatPrey or PlayFear in the FamilyRoundabout: Part 1Roundabout: Part 2
Season 3 Extra Xingo NationHeads of the FamilyMy BodyguardWheels of FortuneHeat of the MomentVin DiagramA Sticky SituationWhat Rhymes with Omnitrix?You Remind Me of SomeoneAdrenaland Jr.Steam Fight at the OK CorralI Don't Like You
Season 4 Summer BreakersGentle BenFunhouseThe Monsters in Your HeadTokyo Fun, Part 1: Big Bugg BashTokyo Fun, Part 2: Slamming It UpQueen of BeesFalls, Falls, FallsThe Greatest LakeMud on the RunChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 1: Pyramid SchemeChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 2: The Wages of FearIt's Story TimeCosplay DayTales from the OmnitrixBottomless BenBen in Rome, Part 1: A Slice of LifeBen in Rome, Part 2: The Bee's KneesParty PoopersWind Some, Lose SomeDigital QualityTim Buk-TVGrowing Up Is Hard to DoThe Hex FactorSweet ToothMedieval UpheavalSpeed of SoundXingo's WorldTummy AchePlayers of the Lost ParkDe-Fanged!Mock 10RekoilBuktu The Future
Season 4 Movie Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie
Season 5 Specials Ben 10,010Ben Gen 10Alien X-Tinction
Specials Crossover Nexus

Bentuition Bentuition: Upgrade 01Bentuition: Wildvine 01Bentuition: Diamondhead 01Bentuition: Cannonbolt 01Bentuition: Four Arms 01Bentuition: Heatblast 01Bentuition: XLR8 01Bentuition: Overflow 01Bentuition: Grey Matter 01Bentuition: Stinkfly 01Bentuition: Wildvine 02Bentuition: Overflow 02Bentuition: Upgrade 02Bentuition: Four Arms 02Bentuition: XLR8 02Bentuition: Diamondhead 02Bentuition: Cannonbolt 02Bentuition: Heatblast 02Bentuition: Stinkfly 02Bentuition: Grey Matter 02
Alien Worlds Four Arms AW1: The Overlordess GamesDiamondhead AW1: Great Petropian Civil War, Part IHeatblast AW1: Extreme SeasonXLR8 AW1: Gauntlet of GlidersGrey Matter AW1: The ArchivistsUpgrade AW1: Crisis on Galvan BCannonbolt AW1: Beach BallersWildvine AW1: Wild SidersOverflow AW1: The Pirates of CascareauStinkfly AW1: The Silent Circle
Alien Worlds 2 Diamondhead AW2: Great Petropian Civil War, Part IIFour Arms AW2: The WarspearHeatblast AW2: Cold SnapXLR8 AW2: Speed RoundGrey Matter AW2: Lights Out!Overflow AW2: Sentries of CascareauShock Rock AW2: Fulmanian ConquestWildvine AW2: The WorldtreeStinkfly AW2: The Sweet Smell of SurvivalCannonbolt AW2: When Mega-Shark Attack!
Alien Worlds 3 Four Arms AW3: The Stenching ComethDiamondhead AW3: Enemies UniteHumungousaur AW3: Planetary PinHeatblast AW3: The Fast and the FieryRath AW3: Endless Party PlanetXLR8 AW3: The Slow AgeSlapback AW3: Population OverrideShock Rock AW3: Spaceships in the NightCannonbolt AW3: Beach Bro BrouhahaStinkfly AW3: Strange Snow
Four Arms, One Liners Four Arms, One Liners: Finn and Jake!Four Arms, One Liners: Garnet!

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