Red Dwarf season 3 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Bored with their monotonous life on Red Dwarf, Lister and Rimmer try to find new ways to pass time. During Kryten's birthday, Lister expresses his frustration with their futile existence. Kryten discovers a mutated developing fluid that brings photos to life, allowing them to interact with the past. Lister attempts to change his history by advising his younger self to patent the tension sheet, but fails. Rimmer tries the same, also failing, but unexpectedly becomes human again, only to return to their usual life on Red Dwarf.
Full Episode S03E05 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Red Dwarf crew bored?
They are tired of their mundane activities on the ship.
What game are Lister and Rimmer playing at the start?
They are playing table golf.
What is the significance of Kryten's birthday?
It is a rare occasion of celebration for the crew, though Lister is still unhappy.
Who is Fred Holden?
Rimmer's schoolmate who became a millionaire despite being considered unintelligent.
What discovery does Kryten make in the photo lab?
A mutated developing fluid can bring photographs to life.
Can the crew interact with people in the photographs?
Yes, they can interact and even alter events within the photographs.
What is Lister's plan to change his past?
He intends to give his younger self the design for the tension sheet.
How does young Lister react to his older self's advice?
He refuses to take the advice, choosing to focus on his music career.
What does Rimmer attempt to do in his past?
He tries to give his younger self the idea for the tension sheet.
What is the outcome of Rimmer's attempt?
He fails to change his past and inadvertently restores the original timeline.
What unusual change happens to Rimmer after his attempt?
He becomes a living human instead of a hologram.
How does the crew react to the restored timeline?
They return to their usual life on Red Dwarf, with Rimmer momentarily ecstatic about being alive.