Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

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Ended First aired 15/Feb/1988 United Kingdom English 13 season(s) 193 episode(s)
The definitive overview of the adventures of the legendary Boys from the Dwarf. This three-part series charts the origins, production and legacy of everything associated with the sci-fi comedy.

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Season 12 · Series XII
6 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Oct/2017
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S12E6
Skipper
Air date: 16/Nov/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

With the aid of a Quantum Skipper, Rimmer leaves the Red Dwarf to travel the multiverse in search of a dimension where he isn't such a loser.

Summary

With the aid of a Quantum Skipper, Rimmer leaves the Red Dwarf to travel the multiverse in search of a dimension where he isn't such a loser.

S12E4
Mechocracy
Air date: 02/Nov/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

The machines of Red Dwarf go on strike. Kryten and Rimmer campaign against each other for their votes in an election to represent them.

Summary

The machines of Red Dwarf go on strike. Kryten and Rimmer campaign against each other for their votes in an election to represent them.

S12E2
Siliconia
Air date: 19/Oct/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

A ship full of rogue androids that broke their programming want to help Kryten do the same. The MILF can only spell trouble for the remainder of the crew.

Summary

A ship full of rogue androids that broke their programming want to help Kryten do the same. The MILF can only spell trouble for the remainder of the crew.

Season 11 · Series XI
6 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Sep/2016
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S11E5
Krysis
Air date: 20/Oct/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

Kryten has a mid-life crisis and changes his body cover from mech grey to Ferrari red. The posse try to show him how much he's achieved in life by taking him to visit a mechanoid from his old fleet.

Summary

Kryten has a mid-life crisis and changes his body cover from mech grey to Ferrari red. The posse try to show him how much he's achieved in life by taking him to visit a mechanoid from his old fleet.

S11E4
Officer Rimmer
Air date: 13/Oct/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

After a scandalous piece of good fortune, Rimmer saves the life of a bio-printed captain and is promoted, fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming an officer. He immediately opens an officers' club, which is out of bounds to the lower orders, and uses the bio-printer to fill it with versions of himself.

Summary

After a scandalous piece of good fortune, Rimmer saves the life of a bio-printed captain and is promoted, fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming an officer. He immediately opens an officers' club, which is out of bounds to the lower orders, and uses the bio-printer to fill it with versions of himself.

S11E3
Give & Take
Air date: 06/Oct/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

After an altercation with a deranged droid, Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most self-absorbed creature in the universe, to donate one of his.

Summary

After an altercation with a deranged droid, Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most self-absorbed creature in the universe, to donate one of his.

S11E2
Samsara
Air date: 29/Sep/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

When the Dwarfers investigate a crashed ship at the bottom of an ocean moon, Lister and Cat become trapped together and Lister's nightmare begins. Meantime Rimmer and Kryten discover the ship is controlled by a dark force.

Summary

When the Dwarfers investigate a crashed ship at the bottom of an ocean moon, Lister and Cat become trapped together and Lister's nightmare begins. Meantime Rimmer and Kryten discover the ship is controlled by a dark force.

S11E1
Twentica
Air date: 22/Sep/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

The Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech-savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.

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The Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech-savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.

Season 10 · Series X
6 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Oct/2012
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Red Dwarf X, the tenth series of the British science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf, was broadcast on UK television channel Dave between 4 October 2012 and 8 November 2012. There are six episodes and it is the first full series of Red Dwarf since 1999.

Season Overview

Red Dwarf X, the tenth series of the British science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf, was broadcast on UK television channel Dave between 4 October 2012 and 8 November 2012. There are six episodes and it is the first full series of Red Dwarf since 1999.

S10E6
The Beginning
Air date: 08/Nov/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The series final episode finds the boys surrounded by a Simulant War Cruiser and its fleet of attack ships. Armed with only two forks and a pencil sharpener, the Dwarfers begin to wonder whether this is the beginning of the end. Only one man can save them. Unfortunately that man is Arnold J Rimmer.

Summary

The series final episode finds the boys surrounded by a Simulant War Cruiser and its fleet of attack ships. Armed with only two forks and a pencil sharpener, the Dwarfers begin to wonder whether this is the beginning of the end. Only one man can save them. Unfortunately that man is Arnold J Rimmer.

S10E1
Trojan
Air date: 04/Oct/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The Dwarfers' mining ship is still creaking through the wastelands of unchartered deep space, but the posse soon stumble upon the mysteriously abandoned SS Trojan. As they inspect the ship Rimmer receives an SOS distress call from an old foe, and is suddenly faced with the dilemma of his life.

Summary

The Dwarfers' mining ship is still creaking through the wastelands of unchartered deep space, but the posse soon stumble upon the mysteriously abandoned SS Trojan. As they inspect the ship Rimmer receives an SOS distress call from an old foe, and is suddenly faced with the dilemma of his life.

Season 9 · Back to Earth
3 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Apr/2009
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S9E3
Back to Earth (3)
Air date: 12/Apr/2009 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

When Lister's busy day of annoying Rimmer was interrupted by the discovery of a dimension-hopping leviathan in the ship's mile-deep water tank, transporting the crew back to Earth, all Lister's dreams appear to be coming true.

Summary

When Lister's busy day of annoying Rimmer was interrupted by the discovery of a dimension-hopping leviathan in the ship's mile-deep water tank, transporting the crew back to Earth, all Lister's dreams appear to be coming true.

S9E2
Back to Earth (2)
Air date: 11/Apr/2009 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Rimmer's replacement, Katerina, is determined to guide Lister back to his home planet. But Earth in 2009 is not everything the boys had expected, and Rimmer has no intention of being replaced.

Summary

Rimmer's replacement, Katerina, is determined to guide Lister back to his home planet. But Earth in 2009 is not everything the boys had expected, and Rimmer has no intention of being replaced.

S9E1
Back to Earth (1)
Air date: 10/Apr/2009 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Nine years later the Red Dwarf crew are older but still none the wiser. Lister's busy day of annoying Rimmer is interrupted by the discovery of a dimension-hopping leviathan in the ship's mile-deep water tank.

Summary

Nine years later the Red Dwarf crew are older but still none the wiser. Lister's busy day of annoying Rimmer is interrupted by the discovery of a dimension-hopping leviathan in the ship's mile-deep water tank.

Season 8 · Series VIII
8 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Feb/1999
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S8E7
Pete (2)
Air date: 01/Apr/1999 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

In an attempt to bring Pete the sparrow back to life, the Red Dwarfers inadvertently cause him to devolve into a tyrannosaur that stalks the ship.

Summary

In an attempt to bring Pete the sparrow back to life, the Red Dwarfers inadvertently cause him to devolve into a tyrannosaur that stalks the ship.

S8E4
Cassandra
Air date: 11/Mar/1999 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Lister thinks he's signing the gang up to sing in a prison choir but learns that he's enlisted them in an army of convicts used for suicide missions.

Summary

Lister thinks he's signing the gang up to sing in a prison choir but learns that he's enlisted them in an army of convicts used for suicide missions.

S8E3
Back in the Red (3)
Air date: 04/Mar/1999 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

After being slapped with a two-year prison sentence for committing crimes against the Space Corps, the Red Dwarfers are desperate to escape.

Summary

After being slapped with a two-year prison sentence for committing crimes against the Space Corps, the Red Dwarfers are desperate to escape.

Season 7 · Series VII
8 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Jan/1997
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S7E6
Beyond a Joke
Air date: 21/Feb/1997 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

The crew reluctantly explores the works of Jane Austen when Kristine Kochanski takes them on a virtual reality tour of Pride and Prejudice World.

Summary

The crew reluctantly explores the works of Jane Austen when Kristine Kochanski takes them on a virtual reality tour of Pride and Prejudice World.

S7E1
Tikka to Ride
Air date: 17/Jan/1997 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

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The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

Season 6 · Series VI
6 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Oct/1993
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S6E4
Emohawk: Polymorph II
Air date: 28/Oct/1993 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

When the Starbug crashes on a planet inhabited by a devastatingly ugly GELF tribe, Lister is forced to marry the chief's homely daughter.

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When the Starbug crashes on a planet inhabited by a devastatingly ugly GELF tribe, Lister is forced to marry the chief's homely daughter.

S6E2
Legion
Air date: 14/Oct/1993 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

With the Starbug running low on supplies, the crew goes hunting for rations and finds an abandoned spaceship with a wish-granting being on board.

Summary

With the Starbug running low on supplies, the crew goes hunting for rations and finds an abandoned spaceship with a wish-granting being on board.

Season 5 · Series V
6 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Feb/1992
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Season 4 · Series IV
6 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Feb/1991
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S4E6
Meltdown
Air date: 21/Mar/1991 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

When a matter transporter sends the crew to a theme park populated by wax androids that have overridden their programming, they get ensnared in a war.

Summary

When a matter transporter sends the crew to a theme park populated by wax androids that have overridden their programming, they get ensnared in a war.

S4E3
Justice
Air date: 28/Feb/1991 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

Not knowing if the stasis pod they've found contains a security guard or a homicidal criminal, the crew heads to the capsule's initial destination.

Summary

Not knowing if the stasis pod they've found contains a security guard or a homicidal criminal, the crew heads to the capsule's initial destination.

S4E2
D.N.A.
Air date: 21/Feb/1991 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

While investigating an abandoned alien vessel adrift in space, the crew discovers a device that can change organic life by altering an object's DNA.

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While investigating an abandoned alien vessel adrift in space, the crew discovers a device that can change organic life by altering an object's DNA.

Season 3 · Series III
6 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Nov/1989
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S3E6
The Last Day
Air date: 19/Dec/1989 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

When the Red Dwarf crew learns that Kryten has only 24 hours left to live, they band together to give the android the best night of his life.

Summary

When the Red Dwarf crew learns that Kryten has only 24 hours left to live, they band together to give the android the best night of his life.

S3E5
Timeslides
Air date: 12/Dec/1989 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

Kryten's discovery of a liquid that transforms photographs into interactive portals sends the Red Dwarf crew on a series of misadventures.

Summary

Kryten's discovery of a liquid that transforms photographs into interactive portals sends the Red Dwarf crew on a series of misadventures.

S3E2
Marooned
Air date: 21/Nov/1989 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

As the Red Dwarf approaches a minefield of black holes, the crew must evacuate, throwing Lister and Rimmer together on a frozen planet.

Summary

As the Red Dwarf approaches a minefield of black holes, the crew must evacuate, throwing Lister and Rimmer together on a frozen planet.

S3E1
Backwards
Air date: 14/Nov/1989 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

Under Rimmer’s supervision, Kryten takes a driving lesson at the wheel of Starbug, Red Dwarf's newly-revealed scout ship. A chance meeting with a wormhole, however, sends student and teacher to a world that literally has everything backwards.

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Under Rimmer’s supervision, Kryten takes a driving lesson at the wheel of Starbug, Red Dwarf's newly-revealed scout ship. A chance meeting with a wormhole, however, sends student and teacher to a world that literally has everything backwards.

Season 2 · Series II
6 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Sep/1988
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S2E6
Parallel Universe
Air date: 11/Oct/1988 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

After testing Holly's latest invention, the crew ends up in a parallel universe where they encounter opposite versions of themselves.

Summary

After testing Holly's latest invention, the crew ends up in a parallel universe where they encounter opposite versions of themselves.

S2E2
Better Than Life
Air date: 13/Sep/1988 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Rimmer learns that his father has passed away but isn't sure which is sadder: his father's death or that he is now encumbered with an £8,500 tax bill.

Summary

Rimmer learns that his father has passed away but isn't sure which is sadder: his father's death or that he is now encumbered with an £8,500 tax bill.

Season 1 · Series I
6 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Feb/1988
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S1E6
Me²
Air date: 21/Mar/1988 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Tired of sharing space with Lister, Rimmer begins a blissful new relationship with the ultimate roommate: a holographic replica of himself.

Summary

Tired of sharing space with Lister, Rimmer begins a blissful new relationship with the ultimate roommate: a holographic replica of himself.

S1E3
Balance of Power
Air date: 29/Feb/1988 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Fed up with Rimmer always pulling rank, Lister decides to take the chef's exam to become his superior -- which doesn't sit well with Rimmer.

Summary

Fed up with Rimmer always pulling rank, Lister decides to take the chef's exam to become his superior -- which doesn't sit well with Rimmer.

S1E2
Future Echoes
Air date: 22/Feb/1988 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

The members of the Red Dwarf crew get a glimpse of their respective futures when the ship goes into light speed, and time begins to dilate.

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The members of the Red Dwarf crew get a glimpse of their respective futures when the ship goes into light speed, and time begins to dilate.

Season 0 · Specials
120 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Nov/1994
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S0E161
Unaired US Pilot 2
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 15 min
Summary

The second and shorter attempt at a US pilot of Red Dwarf comes across as more of a promotional video than a pilot episode due to it's clips from the British version of the show. Features Terry Farrell as the Cat and script concepts from Backwards, Terrorform and Parallel Universe.

Summary

The second and shorter attempt at a US pilot of Red Dwarf comes across as more of a promotional video than a pilot episode due to it's clips from the British version of the show. Features Terry Farrell as the Cat and script concepts from Backwards, Terrorform and Parallel Universe.

S0E160
Unaired US Pilot 1
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

This was a failed attempt in 1992 to make an "Americanised" version of the hit British sci-fi comedy. Two pilots were filmed after the producers replaced the actors playing Rimmer and Cat, but the series was never picked up, even with the involvement of the original creators, Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. The story was an amalgam of several episodes but pretty much followed the original British pilot episode The End, except that Kryten is aboard the Red Dwarf from the start and the Cat is now a woman. The official Red Dwarf site (www.reddwarf.co.uk) has a complete article about the fate of Red Dwarf USA in their 'DownTime' section; and a documentary on the entire American experience is included on the Series V DVD.

Summary

This was a failed attempt in 1992 to make an "Americanised" version of the hit British sci-fi comedy. Two pilots were filmed after the producers replaced the actors playing Rimmer and Cat, but the series was never picked up, even with the involvement of the original creators, Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. The story was an amalgam of several episodes but pretty much followed the original British pilot episode The End, except that Kryten is aboard the Red Dwarf from the start and the Cat is now a woman. The official Red Dwarf site (www.reddwarf.co.uk) has a complete article about the fate of Red Dwarf USA in their 'DownTime' section; and a documentary on the entire American experience is included on the Series V DVD.

S0E159
Shaggy Dog Story - Cricket (Extended)
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 3 min
Summary

A short story for Children in Need 1999, this slightly extended version was never aired. Shaggy Dog Story featured various comedians and comic actors (some in character, others as themselves) telling a long-winded shaggy dog story or yarn, beginning with Ronnie Corbett in his infamous chair. Blink and you'll miss Lister and Rimmer from The Tank!

Summary

A short story for Children in Need 1999, this slightly extended version was never aired. Shaggy Dog Story featured various comedians and comic actors (some in character, others as themselves) telling a long-winded shaggy dog story or yarn, beginning with Ronnie Corbett in his infamous chair. Blink and you'll miss Lister and Rimmer from The Tank!

S0E158
Shaggy Dog Story - Cricket
Air date: 25/Dec/1999 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 3 min
Summary

A short story for Children in Need 1999, and first aired on Christmas Day, Shaggy Dog Story featured various comedians and comic actors (some in character, others as themselves) telling a long-winded shaggy dog story or yarn, beginning with Ronnie Corbett in his infamous chair. Blink and you'll miss Lister and Rimmer from The Tank!

Summary

A short story for Children in Need 1999, and first aired on Christmas Day, Shaggy Dog Story featured various comedians and comic actors (some in character, others as themselves) telling a long-winded shaggy dog story or yarn, beginning with Ronnie Corbett in his infamous chair. Blink and you'll miss Lister and Rimmer from The Tank!

S0E154
Hattie's DJ Diary
Air date: 03/Nov/2003 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Hattie Hayridge records her experiences at the tenth annual Red Dwarf convention, Dimension Jump. This features some great footage of Robert, Chloe and Danny messing about, as well as some good links performed by Hattie. There's also some fancy dress stuff, and footage of Chairman Jane's excellent tattoo.

Summary

Hattie Hayridge records her experiences at the tenth annual Red Dwarf convention, Dimension Jump. This features some great footage of Robert, Chloe and Danny messing about, as well as some good links performed by Hattie. There's also some fancy dress stuff, and footage of Chairman Jane's excellent tattoo.

S0E153
Building a Better Universe: A Tribute to Mel Bibby
Air date: 03/Nov/2003 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

A tribute to the late Mel Bibby and his contributions to Red Dwarf as production designer. This is a touching and well-deserved tribute to the man who managed to completely revolutionise the look of the show, despite not having a great deal more money than his predecessor. After six or seven minutes of lovely tributes from interviewees, we get a real gem. According to the caption, it's the only known footage of Mel talking about his work on the series. It's hard to tell where it came from, or when it was recorded, but he talks about the moody, industrial sets contrasting with the cleaner, more conventional sci-fi sets.

Summary

A tribute to the late Mel Bibby and his contributions to Red Dwarf as production designer. This is a touching and well-deserved tribute to the man who managed to completely revolutionise the look of the show, despite not having a great deal more money than his predecessor. After six or seven minutes of lovely tributes from interviewees, we get a real gem. According to the caption, it's the only known footage of Mel talking about his work on the series. It's hard to tell where it came from, or when it was recorded, but he talks about the moody, industrial sets contrasting with the cleaner, more conventional sci-fi sets.

S0E152
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land
Air date: 09/Apr/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 87 min
Summary

The posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister as their God. Lister vows to help them as they're being hunted by Rodon, the ruthless feral cat leader who has vowed to wipe out all cats who worship anyone but him.

Summary

The posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister as their God. Lister vows to help them as they're being hunted by Rodon, the ruthless feral cat leader who has vowed to wipe out all cats who worship anyone but him.

S0E151
Tikka to Rise: Xtended & Remastered
Air date: 07/Nov/2005 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 37 min
Summary

The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

Summary

The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

S0E150
Tikka to Ride: Remastered
Air date: 17/Nov/2005 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

Summary

The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

S0E149
The End: Japanese Dub
Air date: 04/Nov/2002 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Japanese Version of the pilot episode. Dave Lister emerges from 3 million years of suspended animation to find that he's the only surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf.

Summary

Japanese Version of the pilot episode. Dave Lister emerges from 3 million years of suspended animation to find that he's the only surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf.

S0E148
The Last Day: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

When the Red Dwarf crew learns that Kryten has only 24 hours left to live, they band together to give the android the best night of his life.

Summary

When the Red Dwarf crew learns that Kryten has only 24 hours left to live, they band together to give the android the best night of his life.

S0E147
Timeslides: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

Kryten's discovery of a liquid that transforms photographs into interactive portals sends the Red Dwarf crew on a series of misadventures.

Summary

Kryten's discovery of a liquid that transforms photographs into interactive portals sends the Red Dwarf crew on a series of misadventures.

S0E146
Bodyswap: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

When a haywire scutter meddles with the circuitry on the Red Dwarf, Lister accidentally throws the ship into self-destruct mode.

Summary

When a haywire scutter meddles with the circuitry on the Red Dwarf, Lister accidentally throws the ship into self-destruct mode.

S0E145
Polymorph: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

Terror reigns on the Red Dwarf when a shape-shifting genetic mutant climbs aboard and subjects the crew to its menacing slobber.

Summary

Terror reigns on the Red Dwarf when a shape-shifting genetic mutant climbs aboard and subjects the crew to its menacing slobber.

S0E144
Marooned: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

As the Red Dwarf approaches a minefield of black holes, the crew must evacuate, throwing Lister and Rimmer together on a frozen planet.

Summary

As the Red Dwarf approaches a minefield of black holes, the crew must evacuate, throwing Lister and Rimmer together on a frozen planet.

S0E143
Backwards: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

Under Rimmer’s supervision, Kryten takes a driving lesson at the wheel of Starbug, Red Dwarf's newly-revealed scout ship. A chance meeting with a wormhole, however, sends student and teacher to a world that literally has everything backwards.

Summary

Under Rimmer’s supervision, Kryten takes a driving lesson at the wheel of Starbug, Red Dwarf's newly-revealed scout ship. A chance meeting with a wormhole, however, sends student and teacher to a world that literally has everything backwards.

S0E142
Parallel Univese: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

After testing Holly's latest invention, the crew ends up in a parallel universe where they encounter opposite versions of themselves.

Summary

After testing Holly's latest invention, the crew ends up in a parallel universe where they encounter opposite versions of themselves.

S0E141
Queeg: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

With Holly on the fritz, the ship's backup computer, Queeg 500, steps in to command the Red Dwarf and its crew of misfits.

Summary

With Holly on the fritz, the ship's backup computer, Queeg 500, steps in to command the Red Dwarf and its crew of misfits.

S0E140
Stasis Leak: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

A wrinkle in time takes the crew 3 million years into the past, before the radiation leak killed everyone aboard except Lister.

Summary

A wrinkle in time takes the crew 3 million years into the past, before the radiation leak killed everyone aboard except Lister.

S0E138
Better Than Life: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Rimmer learns that his father has passed away but isn't sure which is sadder: his father's death or that he is now encumbered with an £8,500 tax bill.

Summary

Rimmer learns that his father has passed away but isn't sure which is sadder: his father's death or that he is now encumbered with an £8,500 tax bill.

S0E136
Me²: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

Tired of sharing space with Lister, Rimmer begins a blissful new relationship with the ultimate roommate: a holographic replica of himself.

Summary

Tired of sharing space with Lister, Rimmer begins a blissful new relationship with the ultimate roommate: a holographic replica of himself.

S0E134
Waiting for God: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

When Holly, the ship's computer, reports a mysterious pod floating in space, Rimmer insists on capturing the capsule.

Summary

When Holly, the ship's computer, reports a mysterious pod floating in space, Rimmer insists on capturing the capsule.

S0E133
Balance of Power: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Fed up with Rimmer always pulling rank, Lister decides to take the chef's exam to become his superior -- which doesn't sit well with Rimmer.

Summary

Fed up with Rimmer always pulling rank, Lister decides to take the chef's exam to become his superior -- which doesn't sit well with Rimmer.

S0E132
Future Echoes: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

The members of the Red Dwarf crew get a glimpse of their respective futures when the ship goes into light speed, and time begins to dilate.

Summary

The members of the Red Dwarf crew get a glimpse of their respective futures when the ship goes into light speed, and time begins to dilate.

S0E131
The End: Remastered
Air date: 02/Mar/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Dave Lister emerges from 3 million years of suspended animation to find that he's the only surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf.

Summary

Dave Lister emerges from 3 million years of suspended animation to find that he's the only surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf.

S0E130
Pete: Feature-Length
Air date: 27/Mar/2006 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 52 min
Summary

A single, feature-length episode includes no additional scenes but features reordered scenes for better flow and removal of title cards between parts.

Summary

A single, feature-length episode includes no additional scenes but features reordered scenes for better flow and removal of title cards between parts.

S0E129
Back in the Red: Xtended
Air date: 27/Mar/2006 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 82 min
Summary

The combining of all three broadcast parts into a single, feature-length episode. Features minor technical differences in the opening sequence. Includes additional scenes cut from the original airing due to time constraints, such as Holly's humorous monologue about squashing deaths during Starbug’s vent traversal, and additional banter after Starbug crashes, including Kryten’s sandwich joke and Lister’s inappropriate "kiss of life" remark to Kochanski. Omitted from the feature-length episode are the two video reports by Captain Hollister, which include his confession about being Dennis the doughnut boy!

Summary

The combining of all three broadcast parts into a single, feature-length episode. Features minor technical differences in the opening sequence. Includes additional scenes cut from the original airing due to time constraints, such as Holly's humorous monologue about squashing deaths during Starbug’s vent traversal, and additional banter after Starbug crashes, including Kryten’s sandwich joke and Lister’s inappropriate "kiss of life" remark to Kochanski. Omitted from the feature-length episode are the two video reports by Captain Hollister, which include his confession about being Dennis the doughnut boy!

S0E128
Duct Soup: Xtended
Air date: 03/Nov/1997 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 33 min
Summary

Includes significant additional material not seen in original broadcast, primarily due to time constraints. Laugh track removed. Reinstated opening titles, though they retain distinct video look rather than film-like treatment used in other episodes. Major addition in the ducts, where Lister recounts a childhood memory of a classmate named Squeaky Gibson whose bed squeaked uncontrollably, leading to a chaotic shoe-throwing incident that accidentally saved him from an epileptic fit. Also additional backstory of Kochanski's upbringing in cyber-school.

Summary

Includes significant additional material not seen in original broadcast, primarily due to time constraints. Laugh track removed. Reinstated opening titles, though they retain distinct video look rather than film-like treatment used in other episodes. Major addition in the ducts, where Lister recounts a childhood memory of a classmate named Squeaky Gibson whose bed squeaked uncontrollably, leading to a chaotic shoe-throwing incident that accidentally saved him from an epileptic fit. Also additional backstory of Kochanski's upbringing in cyber-school.

S0E127
Ouroboros: Xtended
Air date: 03/Nov/1997 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Although applying film effect consistently, the reinstated opening titles sequence (omitted from the regular broadcast due to time constraints) is in an untreated, video-look format. The alternate dimensions interactions contain additional dialogue and character moments, deepening the contrast between the two crews, and a longer scene when requesting a sperm donation. The flashback of Lister and Kochanski includes more nuanced exchanges, such as Kochanski’s line “I’m serious” with a different take.

Summary

Although applying film effect consistently, the reinstated opening titles sequence (omitted from the regular broadcast due to time constraints) is in an untreated, video-look format. The alternate dimensions interactions contain additional dialogue and character moments, deepening the contrast between the two crews, and a longer scene when requesting a sperm donation. The flashback of Lister and Kochanski includes more nuanced exchanges, such as Kochanski’s line “I’m serious” with a different take.

S0E126
Tikka to Ride: Xtended
Air date: 03/Nov/1997 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 37 min
Summary

Reinstated deleted scenes and newly filmed material, including enhanced visual effects, and the omission of the audience laugh track for a more continuous, cinematic flow, it is 8 minutes and 32 seconds longer, with the most notable addition being an alternate ending. Set three weeks after the crew's return, Lister uses the Time Drive to retrieve curry supplies, so Rimmer, resenting Lister's gluttony, rigs the ship to detach its rear section, stranding Lister adrift with his hoard of curries.

Summary

Reinstated deleted scenes and newly filmed material, including enhanced visual effects, and the omission of the audience laugh track for a more continuous, cinematic flow, it is 8 minutes and 32 seconds longer, with the most notable addition being an alternate ending. Set three weeks after the crew's return, Lister uses the Time Drive to retrieve curry supplies, so Rimmer, resenting Lister's gluttony, rigs the ship to detach its rear section, stranding Lister adrift with his hoard of curries.

S0E101
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2)
Air date: 09/Apr/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
Summary

In the second part of this special, the crew are on the run from Rodon, a feral cat leader who wants to wipe out cats who worship anyone but him.

Summary

In the second part of this special, the crew are on the run from Rodon, a feral cat leader who wants to wipe out cats who worship anyone but him.

S0E100
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (1)
Air date: 09/Apr/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
Summary

In part one of this special, the posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister. Lister vows to help them as they are being hunted by a feral cat leader known as Rodon.

Summary

In part one of this special, the posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister. Lister vows to help them as they are being hunted by a feral cat leader known as Rodon.

S0E83
PBS Sketches and Idents
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 11 min
Summary

Numerous short sketches encouraging American viewers of PBS to contribute to the channel, including mocking Americans and suggestion that at some point after the 20th century the US will purchase Europe.

Summary

Numerous short sketches encouraging American viewers of PBS to contribute to the channel, including mocking Americans and suggestion that at some point after the 20th century the US will purchase Europe.

S0E75
Kryten Introductions
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 4 min
Summary

Special introductions by Kryten (some featuring Rimmer and/or Lister) for Series VII DVD Director's Cut, Xtended episodes and Smeg-Up compilations.

Summary

Special introductions by Kryten (some featuring Rimmer and/or Lister) for Series VII DVD Director's Cut, Xtended episodes and Smeg-Up compilations.

S0E74
Identity Within (Unmade Episode)
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 44 min
Summary

With black and white drawings to suggest how the episode could have looked, the script is read by Chris Barrie, including portrayal of each of the characters.

Summary

With black and white drawings to suggest how the episode could have looked, the script is read by Chris Barrie, including portrayal of each of the characters.

S0E55
Red Dwarf Log
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 1 min
Summary

In the form of a vlog, Lister announces the top five favourite episodes voted for by viewers, although most popular isn't announced as DVD extra probably configured to play episode after this video.

Summary

In the form of a vlog, Lister announces the top five favourite episodes voted for by viewers, although most popular isn't announced as DVD extra probably configured to play episode after this video.

S0E38
Dad: Episode Reconstruction
Air date: 12/Nov/2007 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 8 min
Summary

"Dad" was intended to bridge the last episode of Series II and the first episode of Series III, expanding on the events happening in-between that were only otherwise briefly mentioned in the show, and detailed in a very fast, Star Wars-like opening scrawl at the beginning of the first episode of Series III.

Summary

"Dad" was intended to bridge the last episode of Series II and the first episode of Series III, expanding on the events happening in-between that were only otherwise briefly mentioned in the show, and detailed in a very fast, Star Wars-like opening scrawl at the beginning of the first episode of Series III.

S0E37
Animated Discussion: Polymorph
Air date: 03/Nov/2003 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 11 min
Summary

A short animated discussion between Rob Grant, Doug Naylor and Ed Bye about the Red Dwarf series 3 episode "Polymorph".

Summary

A short animated discussion between Rob Grant, Doug Naylor and Ed Bye about the Red Dwarf series 3 episode "Polymorph".

S0E32
Backwards: Forwards
Air date: 03/Nov/2003 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 27 min
Summary

Episode 1 of series 3, 'Backwards', played entirely in reverse, revealing a few verbal gems only heard in reverse in the normal version.

Summary

Episode 1 of series 3, 'Backwards', played entirely in reverse, revealing a few verbal gems only heard in reverse in the normal version.

S0E30
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 3 - Playing Pool With Planets
Air date: 15/Aug/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

Summary

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

S0E29
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 2 - In Studio Space No One Can Hear You Scream
Air date: 15/Aug/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

Summary

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

S0E28
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 1 - The Boys From The Dwarf
Air date: 15/Aug/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

Summary

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

S0E18
Back to Earth: The Director's Cut
Air date: 12/Apr/2009 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 70 min
Summary

The Director's Cut of Back to Earth is not an extended version with new scenes, but rather a re-edited, condensed feature that improves pacing by removing filler and structural elements designed for television. It adds no new scenes or dialogue but rather removes what is considered inconsequential material to create a tighter narrative. A key cut is Rimmer's line complaining that the story is a "three-parter," despite other references to such remaining in. The only addition is at the very end: after the extended credits, the words "The End" are typed on a typewriter, reinforcing the meta-fictional theme.

Summary

The Director's Cut of Back to Earth is not an extended version with new scenes, but rather a re-edited, condensed feature that improves pacing by removing filler and structural elements designed for television. It adds no new scenes or dialogue but rather removes what is considered inconsequential material to create a tighter narrative. A key cut is Rimmer's line complaining that the story is a "three-parter," despite other references to such remaining in. The only addition is at the very end: after the extended credits, the words "The End" are typed on a typewriter, reinforcing the meta-fictional theme.

S0E17
The Making of Back to Earth
Air date: 12/Apr/2009 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of new three-part series Back to Earth, which reunited the cult sci-fi comedy's original cast.

Summary

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of new three-part series Back to Earth, which reunited the cult sci-fi comedy's original cast.

S0E16
Bodysnatcher
Air date: 12/Nov/2007 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Bodysnatcher was a partly finished script that was written but unused for the first series of the BBC sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf. To headline the release of Red Dwarf Remastered on DVD in Autumn 2007, the same audio story board process used in recreating the lost episode of Series VII, Identity Within, has been used to create the Bodysnatcher episode. When the script was retrieved from the vaults of Grant Naylor offices, it was found to be without an ending. The writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, who went their separate ways during pre-production on the ITV series The 10%ers in 1996, collaborated on bringing the script into line with the series' continuity and giving it an end.

Summary

Bodysnatcher was a partly finished script that was written but unused for the first series of the BBC sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf. To headline the release of Red Dwarf Remastered on DVD in Autumn 2007, the same audio story board process used in recreating the lost episode of Series VII, Identity Within, has been used to create the Bodysnatcher episode. When the script was retrieved from the vaults of Grant Naylor offices, it was found to be without an ending. The writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, who went their separate ways during pre-production on the ITV series The 10%ers in 1996, collaborated on bringing the script into line with the series' continuity and giving it an end.

S0E15
Identity Within
Air date: 07/Nov/2005 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The "lost" episode of "Red Dwarf" (1988), presented in storyboard form. The Cat is dying, and is forced to have sex in order to stay alive. This script was originally written as an episode of the seventh series of "Red Dwarf" (1988), but was dropped because the budget wouldn't stretch to the story; it was later replaced with the significantly less expensive "Red Dwarf: Duct Soup" (1997). For the DVD release of the seventh series, it was included as an extra feature in order to show what might have been. The first draft of the script, considered the best, was performed by Chris Barrie (Rimmer), then edited by Jem Whippey and set to a series of images drawn by Neil Maguire, in order to get as close to the original concept as possible.

Summary

The "lost" episode of "Red Dwarf" (1988), presented in storyboard form. The Cat is dying, and is forced to have sex in order to stay alive. This script was originally written as an episode of the seventh series of "Red Dwarf" (1988), but was dropped because the budget wouldn't stretch to the story; it was later replaced with the significantly less expensive "Red Dwarf: Duct Soup" (1997). For the DVD release of the seventh series, it was included as an extra feature in order to show what might have been. The first draft of the script, considered the best, was performed by Chris Barrie (Rimmer), then edited by Jem Whippey and set to a series of images drawn by Neil Maguire, in order to get as close to the original concept as possible.

S0E14
Back from the Dead
Air date: 07/Nov/2005 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 89 min
Summary

A documentary about the seventh series. The contributors are refreshingly frank and fair about the various problems the production faced. They treat subjects like Rob's departure, Chris's departure, the introduction of Kochanski, the various visual effects crises, the guest writers and the lack of audience with honesty and clarity, and all sides of the story are represented.

Summary

A documentary about the seventh series. The contributors are refreshingly frank and fair about the various problems the production faced. They treat subjects like Rob's departure, Chris's departure, the introduction of Kochanski, the various visual effects crises, the guest writers and the lack of audience with honesty and clarity, and all sides of the story are represented.

S0E10
Children in Need sketch
Air date: 13/Nov/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 4 min
Summary

The crew of Blue Midget pick up a transmission from 1998's Children in Need, with Terry Wogan encouraging people to make donations. After some talk over what to do, Rimmer decides he will help humanity by breaking Lister's guitar!

Summary

The crew of Blue Midget pick up a transmission from 1998's Children in Need, with Terry Wogan encouraging people to make donations. After some talk over what to do, Rimmer decides he will help humanity by breaking Lister's guitar!

S0E9
Red Dwarf A-Z
Air date: 14/Feb/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

An alphabet-based compilation of clips from "Red Dwarf" (1988) with celebrities discussing their favorite characters and moments.

Summary

An alphabet-based compilation of clips from "Red Dwarf" (1988) with celebrities discussing their favorite characters and moments.

S0E7
Universe Challenge
Air date: 14/Feb/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The cast of Red Dwarf compete with the fans in a quiz about the show, based on the format of "University Challenge".

Summary

The cast of Red Dwarf compete with the fans in a quiz about the show, based on the format of "University Challenge".

S0E3
Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg
Air date: 14/Feb/1998 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The crew of Starbug is transported to the Can't Cook, Won't Cook studio to see who can cook a better vindaloo. It's Lister and Kryten v. Rimmer and Cat. Well it should have been Cat, but he was worried he would mess up his suit (really he just didn't want to work with Rimmer), so Duane Dibbley took his place. This left Kochanski as the taster (God help her). It's not her fault, she lost the "ippy-dippy"! The show was total, hillarious chaos. Ainsley Harriott (now known as AH – which has a completley different meaning) was run all over the place.

Summary

The crew of Starbug is transported to the Can't Cook, Won't Cook studio to see who can cook a better vindaloo. It's Lister and Kryten v. Rimmer and Cat. Well it should have been Cat, but he was worried he would mess up his suit (really he just didn't want to work with Rimmer), so Duane Dibbley took his place. This left Kochanski as the taster (God help her). It's not her fault, she lost the "ippy-dippy"! The show was total, hillarious chaos. Ainsley Harriott (now known as AH – which has a completley different meaning) was run all over the place.

S0E2
Smeg Outs
Air date: 06/Nov/1995 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

The hilarious sequel to Smeg Ups. In Space No-One Can Hear You Scream "Cut"! Join Kryten and Lister as they take you on a journey into a plane of reality no humanoid has previously been allowed to see, a dimension of cosmic cock-ups and ballistic blunders where no-one can remember their lines and nothing goes right - ever.

Summary

The hilarious sequel to Smeg Ups. In Space No-One Can Hear You Scream "Cut"! Join Kryten and Lister as they take you on a journey into a plane of reality no humanoid has previously been allowed to see, a dimension of cosmic cock-ups and ballistic blunders where no-one can remember their lines and nothing goes right - ever.

S0E1
Smeg Ups
Air date: 07/Nov/1994 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Kryten, the 4,000 series sanitation mechanoid takes you on a journey into a dimension of fluffs, bloopers, hitches and smeg ups that lead to one inevitable response: "cut"!

Summary

Kryten, the 4,000 series sanitation mechanoid takes you on a journey into a dimension of fluffs, bloopers, hitches and smeg ups that lead to one inevitable response: "cut"!

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