Red Dwarf season 6 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The crew of Starbug faces low morale and mundane space life. A stellar fog encounter reveals Lister is actually a droid, causing shock and identity crises. They find a time machine on a derelict ship but can't return to Earth with it. Their future selves arrive, seeking to repair their time drive, but reveal morally questionable lifestyles, leading to conflict. The present crew battles their future selves, refusing to aid them, resulting in a critical situation with unresolved outcomes.
Full Episode S06E06 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is morale low among the Starbug crew?
They've lost trace of Red Dwarf, supplies are low, and life has become mundane and repetitive.
What role does Rimmer assign himself?
Rimmer appoints himself as the morale officer.
What discovery is made about Lister?
Lister is found to be a droid, not a human.
How does the crew react to Lister being a droid?
They are shocked and confused about his true nature and purpose.
What challenges does the crew face in the stellar fog?
They deal with limited visibility and encounter unreality pockets causing bizarre occurrences.
What do they find that's capable of time travel?
A 28th-century derelict spacecraft.
Why can't the time machine help them return to Earth?
It can travel through time but not space.
Who are the future selves that the crew encounters?
They are the crew's future versions from 15 years ahead.
How have the future selves changed?
They lead luxurious lives but have lost their moral compass and are physically altered.
What causes the conflict between the present and future crews?
The present crew is appalled by their future selves' immoral lifestyles.
What do the future selves want from the present crew?
They want to copy components from the present crew's time drive.
How does the present crew respond to the future selves' threat?
They refuse to help and engage in a battle.
What is the outcome of the battle?
The episode ends with the present crew in a critical situation, facing casualties.
Does the episode provide a resolution to the conflict?
No, the episode ends on a cliffhanger without resolving the conflict.
What overarching theme is explored in this episode?
The episode explores themes of morality, identity, and the consequences of time travel.