Red Dwarf: S05E06: Back to Reality
I can’t think of any science fiction TV show as funny or as innovative. For me, it was perfect!
Read moreI can’t think of any science fiction TV show as funny or as innovative. For me, it was perfect!
Read moreThe first episode or the new series was a cracker! They had a lot to live up to after the perfection of the last episode of Season 5 and they really did a great job. Sex (or at least the kiss of all kisses!), violence and some GREAT one-liners produced an episode that would live in our memories forever.
Read moreThis episode is my favourite Red Dwarf episode (yep, another perfect score incoming!). It’s the story of a meeting with a Gestalt Entity – a composite of the Red Dwarf crew!
Read moreThis GREAT show opened with Rimmer playing a Sam Spade character in an AR computer simulation game. Little did he know that later in the day, he would have to play a cowboy game to stay alive!
Read moreLister marries a Gelf but then ‘does a runner’. The Gelf’s family take revenge on the Red Dwarf crew by afflicting them with an Emohawk
Read moreKryten is at the end of his warranty period. What will he do? This was the last episode of season 3 and by this time most of us were confirmed Red Dwarf addicts – deservedly so!
Read moreVery poignant, clever and fun show. This is the love interest episode where the crew meet their ideal partners – actually played by their real life partners (excepts Cat’s of course).
Read moreA marvellous episode in which Kryten gets a chance to be human. Although his spare heads seem less that comfortable with the idea (especially the one with Droid Rot).
Read moreAnother classic episode in which Rimmer is accused of manslaughter and heroically defended by Kryten.
Read moreScience, comedy, concept – all awesome. A near perfect score for a near perfect example of good science fiction comedy!
Read moreIn this episode we are introduced to Ace, a heroic Rimmer what a guy!) and that immortal phrase, “Smoke me a Kipper, I’ll be back for breakfast.” The character is sooooo cheesy that you just can’t help warm to him.
Read moreKryten discovers a matter transporter paddle in the research lab of Red Dwarf and our intrepid heroes transport themselves to a planet of their idols and worst nightmares….
Read moreThis was a great show and our first introduction to Polymorphs and boy was it fun! I love the whole concept and science behind the idea. They would appear again in the next series.
Read moreIt made a change for Rimmer to get one over on his fellow crewmembers for a change. His character is developing nicely. Though he is just the sort of person we all love to hate, it seems clear that this is because of his upbringing and other circumstances outside his control (or that he refused to control).
Read moreAnd there the show ends. This playing with time stuff soon becomes a key feature of the Red Dwarf series, and although the science behind it can be a little ropy, you have to be impressed by the writers understanding – and their comic genius of course.
Read moreEarly on, Red Dwarf established itself as a sci fi comedy show that wasn’t afraid to poke a stick at the whole Time Travel shtick.
Read moreLister tries to prove that he is more than a pile of smeg to ensure that he is not bossed around by Rimmer.
Read moreThe History of the Cats and how they evolved over millions of years…. And how Dave Lister was their God!
Read more“I just love that accent, it makes me go all wibbly wobbly” or “Isn’t that a urine stain on your trousers?” Fun with Listers personality.
Read moreThis was nicely crafted. We are now starting to see the characters interact a little better with each other. And the Holly Joke was just wonderful! The next series would be even better!
Read moreThe original Kryten!
Read moreThis was break-neck stuff. It was hard to keep up, especially near the end, but oh! The science was amazing – truly, computer games were just beginning to get more advanced and 3d gaming had only just started. Despite the limitations of the BBC graphics department this was cutting edge Science Fiction and the comedy was immaculate.
Read moreRimmer doesn’t have any fun and wacky memories – especially of girlfriends. Lister feels sorry for Rimmer and gives him some. It doesn’t end well!
Read moreRimmer to Rimmer: “Look, we’ve found a stasis leak on floor sixteen. I’m dead now and you’re not. But if I save you, you won’t die so I won’t die. And you won’t be dead, and neither will I!”
Read moreThe awesome Charles Augins played the Holly computer replacement. Queeg is ruthless and determined to get a more regimented routine into the Red Dwarf lifestyle.
Read moreA near perfect score for a terrific episode! Finally the crew of Red Dwarf meet some females, not just any females, but females that are just like them (except for Cat of course!)
Read moreThe crew of Red Dwarf find a reality that is backwards after going forwards through a Time Hole. Confused? Don’t be, it’s just another Red Dwarf epsiode….
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