Red Dwarf episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Dave Lister, surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf, stumbles upon a tribute video of Arnold Rimmer's death. The two roommates, Lister and hologram Rimmer, clash over past grievances, leading Rimmer to move out and live with a holographic double of himself. The two Rimmers soon find themselves at odds, mirroring Rimmer's conflict with Lister. Lister discovers Rimmer's embarrassing gazpacho soup incident, believed to have ruined his career. The episode culminates in the deletion of one Rimmer hologram and a truce over the soup incident.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the main characters in the mining ship Red Dwarf?
Dave Lister, his pregnant cat, Arnold Rimmer (a hologram), and Cat (evolved from Lister's cat).
What is the "Arnold J Rimmer - A Tribute" video?
It's a recording of Rimmer's death, made by the ship's computer, Holly.
Why did Rimmer decide to move out from sharing a room with Lister?
He was fed up with Lister's habits and believed Lister hindered his success.
Who does Rimmer choose to live with after moving out?
A hologram version of himself.
How does Lister react to living alone?
He enjoys his freedom and engages in behaviors that Rimmer found annoying.
What conflicts arise between Rimmer and his hologram double?
They argue and have disagreements similar to those Rimmer had with Lister.
What is significant about the gazpacho soup in Rimmer's past?
Rimmer embarrassed himself by not knowing gazpacho soup is served cold, which he believes ruined his career.
How does Lister find out about the gazpacho soup incident?
He watches Rimmer's death video and later finds an entry about it in Rimmer's diary.
What leads to one of the Rimmer holograms being deleted?
The escalating conflict between the two Rimmers.
How does the episode end?
Lister swears never to mention the gazpacho soup incident again, and they agree to have another drink together.