Red Dwarf season 8 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Lister and Rimmer play a prank on Mr. Ackerman, causing him to publicly admit an affair while dressed as Batman. Punished with a basketball game against guards, they spike the guards' drinks with a virility drug, which backfires. Later, they find a time wand that regresses their appearances and freezes time. They plan to use it to shorten their prison terms, but accidentally turn Birdman's pet sparrow, Pete, into a dinosaur, leading to chaos and a frantic escape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What prank did Lister and Rimmer play on Mr. Ackerman?
They put a truth serum in his aspirin inhaler.
What was the result of the prank on Mr. Ackerman?
Ackerman publicly admitted an affair while in a Batman outfit.
What punishment did Lister and Rimmer receive for the prank?
They were forced to play basketball against the guards.
How did Lister and Rimmer plan to win the basketball game?
By spiking the guards' drinks with a virility enhancement drug.
What unexpected effect did the virility drug have on the guards?
It caused physical discomfort, impeding their movement.
What task were Lister and Rimmer assigned as further punishment?
Peeling potatoes.
What device did the crew discover in this episode?
A time wand capable of manipulating time.
What happened when the time wand was used on the crew?
It regressed their appearances and froze time around them.
What was Lister and Rimmer's plan with the time wand?
To use it to make their prison sentence pass instantly.
Who is Birdman, and what is unique about his pet?
Birdman is an inmate with a pet sparrow named Pete.
How did Pete the sparrow transform?
The time wand turned Pete into a dinosaur.
What was the crew's reaction to Pete's transformation?
They were shocked and frightened by the giant dinosaur.
Did Birdman manage to control Pete after the transformation?
No, Pete did not respond to Birdman's attempts to calm him.
How did the episode end?
With the crew fleeing from the dinosaur.
What is the theme song of "Red Dwarf"?
The "Red Dwarf" theme song, known for its catchy tune.
