Writing the material took about six months, and recording the episode took about seventeen years in the studio to finish. Also Bug becomes a titan of industry.
According to a 1998 interview, the episode is based on Clay's frequent nightmares. The birds heard in Hemispheres were recorded outside near Ben Jones' Studios near the YMCA. Also Bug enjoys the serenity of a playground.
The show’s producers didn’t want them to do another “concept” episode. They ignored that advice and found large commercial success which allowed them to chart their own course moving forward. Also Bug opens his mind.
Based in the future, a galaxy wide war results in the union of all planets under the rule of the Cheeseburger Island. Also Bug masters the culinary arts.
It's summer; the guys go skinny-dipping and create a whirlpool. Clay's sweat turns him into a sticky monster. Barf has to eat his hot dog outside, which has out-of-this-world consequences.
After being reprimanded by Dottie, the guys commit to one last prank before going straight. The situation quickly escalates out of control but no one knows why.