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S8.E1 ∙ Back in the Red: Part 1

Wed, Feb 17, 1999

After crashing Starbug on the Red Dwarf, the crew are shocked to discover that the Nanobots have also revived the original crew, notably Captain Hollister who treats them as criminals. Lister is forced to turn to a revived Rimmer for help.

7.5 /10

S8.E2 ∙ Back in the Red: Part 2

Wed, Feb 24, 1999

Rimmer uses the confidential reports provided by Holly to get into Captain Hollister's good graces but he soon forgets about his agreement of helping Lister. Meanwhile Lister, Cat, Kochanski and Kryten attempt a daring escape.

7.5 /10

S8.E3 ∙ Back in the Red: Part 3

Wed, Mar 03, 1999

As the crew seemingly escape Red Dwarf on a Blue Midget, Rimmer attempts to hide evidence of his crimes but inadvertently reveals to the crew that they are in a simulation. Meanwhile Captain Hollister observes them all and passes judgment.

7.2 /10

S8.E4 ∙ Cassandra

Wed, Mar 10, 1999

Lister volunteers himself, Rimmer and the rest of the crew for the Canaries, believing it to be the prison choir. They are instead sent on a suicide mission to an ocean moon where they find Cassandra, an AI computer who can see the future.

7.9 /10

S8.E5 ∙ Krytie TV

Wed, Mar 17, 1999

Kryten struggles to come to terms with being classified as a woman and having to shower with the female prisoners. The male prisoners take advantage and reprogram Kryten into broadcasting Shower Night live, endangering Lister's appeal.

7.3 /10

S8.E6 ∙ Pete: Part 1

Wed, Mar 24, 1999

Attempting to cheat their way out of punishment after playing a prank on Ackerman, Lister and Rimmer are sentenced to two months in The Hole. Meanwhile Kochanski, Cat and Kryten discover a device that can control time on a Canary mission.

7 /10

S8.E7 ∙ Pete: Part 2

Wed, Mar 31, 1999

Kryten uses the time wand to resurrect Birdman's pet sparrow Pete but accidentally de-evolves him into a T. Rex that rampages through the ship. Lister and Rimmer are brought before Captain Hollister who orders them to change Pete back.

6.8 /10

S8.E8 ∙ Only the Good...

Sun, Apr 04, 1999

An escape pod arrives on the Red Dwarf containing a Chameleonic Microbe which begins eating away at the ship. Left to die by the ship's crew who have escaped, Lister and his friends send Rimmer into a mirror dimension to find an antidote.

7.2 /10