Red Dwarf episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Lister and Rimmer, technicians on the spaceship Red Dwarf, clash over mundane tasks and Rimmer's authoritarian attitude. Lister's aspiration to retire to Fiji contrasts Rimmer's career ambitions. After Lister's pet cat leads to a choice between surrendering it or stasis, Lister chooses stasis. Awakening three million years later, he discovers the crew is dead from a radiation leak. Rimmer, resurrected as a hologram, blames Lister. They encounter The Cat, a stylish humanoid evolved from Lister's cat, and decide to return to an uncertain Earth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rimmer threaten to report Lister for?
Humming, clicking, and being quiet.
Why is Rimmer obsessed with maintenance tasks?
He believes it's vital for his career and the ship's well-being.
What causes friction between Lister and Rimmer in the Captain's office?
Lister's numerous offenses and Rimmer's strict adherence to rules.
How does George Mclntyre return after his funeral?
As a hologram.
What is Lister's dream?
To buy a farm on Fiji and breed horses.
How does Rimmer prepare for his engineering exam?
By writing notes all over his body.
What dilemma does Lister face with his cat?
Surrender the cat or go into stasis.
How long is Lister in stasis?
Three million years.
What is the consequence of the poorly repaired drive plate?
A lethal dose of cadmium 2 kills the crew.
How does Rimmer become a hologram?
He's resurrected as a hologram after his death.
What is The Cat's interest upon meeting Lister and Rimmer?
He is more concerned with his appearance.
How do Lister, Rimmer, and The Cat decide to proceed after meeting?
They form a crew and set a course for Earth.
Who blames Lister for the disaster on the ship?
Rimmer blames Lister for his death and the crew's demise.
What is the state of Earth when the crew decides to return?
It's unknown; they set a course with uncertainty.
How does Lister describe his plan to The Cat?
As a trip to Fiji, which he confuses with the Cat's religious belief in Fuchal.