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1. Smeg Ups

Episode 1 · 7 Nov 1994 · 30 min

Kryten, the 4,000 series sanitation mechanoid takes you on a journey into a dimension of fluffs, bloopers, hitches and smeg ups that lead to one inevitable response: "cut"!

2. Smeg Outs

Episode 2 · 6 Nov 1995 · 30 min

The hilarious sequel to Smeg Ups. In Space No-One Can Hear You Scream "Cut"! Join Kryten and Lister as they take you on a journey into a plane of reality no humanoid has previously been allowed to see, a dimension of cosmic cock-ups and ballistic blunders where no-one can remember their lines and nothing goes right - ever.

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3. Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg

Episode 3 · 14 Feb 1998 · 30 min · ★ 7.0

The crew of Starbug is transported to the Can't Cook, Won't Cook studio to see who can cook a better vindaloo. It's Lister and Kryten v. Rimmer and Cat. Well it should have been Cat, but he was worried he would mess up his suit (really he just didn't want to work with Rimmer), so Duane Dibbley took his place. This left Kochanski as the taster (God help her). It's not her fault, she lost the "ippy-dippy"! The show was total, hillarious chaos. Ainsley Harriott (now known as AH – which has a completley different meaning) was run all over the place.

6. The Smeg Ups

Episode 6 · 14 Feb 1998 · 30 min

Part 2 of the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Red Dwarf. Host by Patrick Stewart.

7. Universe Challenge

Episode 7 · 14 Feb 1998 · 30 min

The cast of Red Dwarf compete with the fans in a quiz about the show, based on the format of "University Challenge".

9. Red Dwarf A-Z

Episode 9 · 14 Feb 1998 · 30 min

An alphabet-based compilation of clips from "Red Dwarf" (1988) with celebrities discussing their favorite characters and moments.

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10. Children in Need sketch

Episode 10 · 13 Nov 1998 · 4 min

The crew of Blue Midget pick up a transmission from 1998's Children in Need, with Terry Wogan encouraging people to make donations. After some talk over what to do, Rimmer decides he will help humanity by breaking Lister's guitar!

11. The Beginning

Episode 11 · 12 Nov 2007 · 70 min

Documentary looking back at Series I of Red Dwarf.

12. It's Cold Outside

Episode 12 · 12 Nov 2007 · 70 min

Documentary looking back at Series II of Red Dwarf.

13. All Change

Episode 13 · 3 Nov 2003

Documentary looking back at Series III of Red Dwarf.

14. Back from the Dead

Episode 14 · 7 Nov 2005 · 89 min

A documentary about the seventh series. The contributors are refreshingly frank and fair about the various problems the production faced. They treat subjects like Rob's departure, Chris's departure, the introduction of Kochanski, the various visual effects crises, the guest writers and the lack of audience with honesty and clarity, and all sides of the story are represented.

15. Identity Within

Episode 15 · 7 Nov 2005 · 30 min · ★ 7.0

The "lost" episode of "Red Dwarf" (1988), presented in storyboard form. The Cat is dying, and is forced to have sex in order to stay alive. This script was originally written as an episode of the seventh series of "Red Dwarf" (1988), but was dropped because the budget wouldn't stretch to the story; it was later replaced with the significantly less expensive "Red Dwarf: Duct Soup" (1997). For the DVD release of the seventh series, it was included as an extra feature in order to show what might have been. The first draft of the script, considered the best, was performed by Chris Barrie (Rimmer), then edited by Jem Whippey and set to a series of images drawn by Neil Maguire, in order to get as close to the original concept as possible.

16. Bodysnatcher

Episode 16 · 12 Nov 2007 · 30 min · ★ 8.0

Bodysnatcher was a partly finished script that was written but unused for the first series of the BBC sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf. To headline the release of Red Dwarf Remastered on DVD in Autumn 2007, the same audio story board process used in recreating the lost episode of Series VII, Identity Within, has been used to create the Bodysnatcher episode. When the script was retrieved from the vaults of Grant Naylor offices, it was found to be without an ending. The writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, who went their separate ways during pre-production on the ITV series The 10%ers in 1996, collaborated on bringing the script into line with the series' continuity and giving it an end.

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17. The Making of Back to Earth

Episode 17 · 12 Apr 2009 · 24 min

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of new three-part series Back to Earth, which reunited the cult sci-fi comedy's original cast.

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18. Back to Earth: The Director's Cut

Episode 18 · 12 Apr 2009 · 70 min · ★ 8.0

The Director's Cut of Back to Earth is not an extended version with new scenes, but rather a re-edited, condensed feature that improves pacing by removing filler and structural elements designed for television. It adds no new scenes or dialogue but rather removes what is considered inconsequential material to create a tighter narrative. A key cut is Rimmer's line complaining that the story is a "three-parter," despite other references to such remaining in. The only addition is at the very end: after the extended credits, the words "The End" are typed on a typewriter, reinforcing the meta-fictional theme.

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19. Series I Deleted Scenes

Episode 19 · 4 Nov 2002 · 20 min

20. Launching Red Dwarf

Episode 20 · 4 Nov 2002 · 25 min

21. The Doug Naylor Interview

Episode 21 · 10 Feb 2003 · 17 min

22. Series II Smeg Ups

Episode 22 · 10 Feb 2003 · 7 min
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23. Series II Deleted Scenes

Episode 23 · 10 Feb 2003 · 18 min

24. Fan Films

Episode 24 · 10 Feb 2003
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26. Tongue Tied: The Uncut Version

Episode 26 · 10 Feb 2003 · 3 min

27. Re-Dwarf

Episode 27 · 12 Nov 2007 · 21 min

Following the creation and reception of the remastered shows.

28. Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 1 - The Boys From The Dwarf

Episode 28 · 15 Aug 2020 · 30 min

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

29. Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 2 - In Studio Space No One Can Hear You Scream

Episode 29 · 15 Aug 2020 · 30 min

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

30. Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 3 - Playing Pool With Planets

Episode 30 · 15 Aug 2020 · 30 min

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.

31. Series III Smeg Ups

Episode 31 · 3 Nov 2003
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32. Backwards: Forwards

Episode 32 · 3 Nov 2003 · 27 min

Episode 1 of series 3, 'Backwards', played entirely in reverse, revealing a few verbal gems only heard in reverse in the normal version.

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34. Series III Deleted Scenes

Episode 34 · 3 Nov 2003

35. Bodyswap: Extended Workout

Episode 35 · 3 Nov 2003

36. Behind the Scenes: Special Effects

Episode 36 · 3 Nov 2003

37. Animated Discussion: Polymorph

Episode 37 · 3 Nov 2003 · 11 min

A short animated discussion between Rob Grant, Doug Naylor and Ed Bye about the Red Dwarf series 3 episode "Polymorph".

38. Dad: Episode Reconstruction

Episode 38 · 12 Nov 2007 · 8 min

"Dad" was intended to bridge the last episode of Series II and the first episode of Series III, expanding on the events happening in-between that were only otherwise briefly mentioned in the show, and detailed in a very fast, Star Wars-like opening scrawl at the beginning of the first episode of Series III.

39. The End: The Original Assembly

Episode 39 · 12 Nov 2007 · 32 min

40. Series IV Smeg Ups

Episode 40 · 3 Feb 2004
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41. Series IV Deleted Scenes

Episode 41 · 3 Feb 2004

42. Built to Last

Episode 42 · 3 Feb 2004 · 74 min

Documentary looking back at Series IV of Red Dwarf.

49. Series I Smeg Ups

Episode 49 · 4 Nov 2002 · 3 min

50. Series V Smeg Ups

Episode 50 · 8 Nov 2004

51. Heavy Science

Episode 51 · 8 Nov 2004 · 77 min

Documentary looking back at Series V of Red Dwarf.

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52. Series V Deleted Scenes

Episode 52 · 8 Nov 2004

53. The SFX of Series V

Episode 53 · 8 Nov 2004

54. Dwarfing USA

Episode 54 · 8 Nov 2004 · 28 min
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55. Red Dwarf Log

Episode 55 · Date abhi tay nahi · 1 min

In the form of a vlog, Lister announces the top five favourite episodes voted for by viewers, although most popular isn't announced as DVD extra probably configured to play episode after this video.

60. Series VI Smeg Ups

Episode 60 · 21 Feb 2005

61. The Starbuggers

Episode 61 · 21 Feb 2005 · 75 min

Documentary looking back at Series VI of Red Dwarf.

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62. Series VI Deleted Scenes

Episode 62 · 21 Feb 2005

63. Danny's Video Diary

Episode 63 · 21 Feb 2005

Behind the scenes video diary filmed by Danny John-Jules

64. Return to Laredo

Episode 64 · 21 Feb 2005

65. Howard Goodall: Settling the Score

Episode 65 · 7 Nov 2005
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70. Series VII Deleted Scenes

Episode 70 · 7 Nov 2005

71. Series VII Smeg Ups

Episode 71 · 7 Nov 2005

72. Robert Llewellyn's Video Diary

Episode 72 · 7 Nov 2005

Robert's Series 7 Video Diary

73. Chloë Annett's Audition

Episode 73 · 7 Nov 2005
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74. Identity Within (Unmade Episode)

Episode 74 · Date abhi tay nahi · 44 min

With black and white drawings to suggest how the episode could have looked, the script is read by Chris Barrie, including portrayal of each of the characters.

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75. Kryten Introductions

Episode 75 · Date abhi tay nahi · 4 min

Special introductions by Kryten (some featuring Rimmer and/or Lister) for Series VII DVD Director's Cut, Xtended episodes and Smeg-Up compilations.

80. Series VIII Smeg Ups

Episode 80 · 27 Mar 2006 · 11 min
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81. Series VIII Deleted Scenes

Episode 81 · 27 Mar 2006 · 67 min

82. The Tank

Episode 82 · 27 Mar 2006 · 98 min

Documentary looking back at Series VIII of Red Dwarf.

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83. PBS Sketches and Idents

Episode 83 · Date abhi tay nahi · 11 min

Numerous short sketches encouraging American viewers of PBS to contribute to the channel, including mocking Americans and suggestion that at some point after the 20th century the US will purchase Europe.

90. Back to Earth Featurette: Carbug

Episode 90 · 31 Aug 2009 · 30 min

91. Back to Earth Featurette: Lister on the Street

Episode 91 · 31 Aug 2009 · 30 min

92. Back to Earth Featurette: Cat Always Lands on his Feet

Episode 92 · 31 Aug 2009 · 30 min

93. Back to Earth Featurette: Robot on a Wire

Episode 93 · 31 Aug 2009 · 30 min

94. Back to Earth Smeg Ups

Episode 94 · 31 Aug 2009

95. The SFX of Back to Earth

Episode 95 · 31 Aug 2009

96. Back to Earth Premiere

Episode 96 · 31 Aug 2009

97. Back to Earth: Deleted Scenes

Episode 97 · 31 Aug 2009
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100. Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (1)

Episode 100 · 9 Apr 2020 · 46 min · ★ 4.5

In part one of this special, the posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister. Lister vows to help them as they are being hunted by a feral cat leader known as Rodon.

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101. Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2)

Episode 101 · 9 Apr 2020 · 43 min · ★ 8.0

In the second part of this special, the crew are on the run from Rodon, a feral cat leader who wants to wipe out cats who worship anyone but him.

102. The Promised Doc

Episode 102 · 9 Apr 2020 · 28 min

Go behind the scenes of Red Dwarf: The Promised Land with this UKTV Play exclusive

103. The Promised Land: Deleted Scenes

Episode 103 · 1 Jun 2020 · 30 min

Deleted scenes from the special episode : The Promised Land

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104. The Promised Land: Smeg Ups

Episode 104 · 1 Jun 2020 · 30 min

Bloopers from the special episode : The Promised Land

105. Through an Audience's Eyes

Episode 105 · 1 Jun 2020 · 14 min

106. Series X Deleted Scenes

Episode 106 · 19 Nov 2012 · 28 min

107. Series X Smeg Ups

Episode 107 · 19 Nov 2012 · 12 min

108. Series X Featurette: We're Smegged

Episode 108 · 19 Nov 2012 · 117 min

110. Series XI Smeg Ups

Episode 110 · 8 Nov 2016 · 6 min

111. Series XI Deleted Scenes

Episode 111 · 8 Nov 2016 · 14 min

112. Series XI Featurette: Behind the Scenes

Episode 112 · 8 Nov 2016 · 52 min

120. Series XII Smeg Ups

Episode 120 · 20 Nov 2017 · 5 min

121. Series XII Deleted Scenes

Episode 121 · 20 Nov 2017 · 8 min

122. Series XII Featurette: Behind the Scenes

Episode 122 · 20 Nov 2017 · 56 min

123. The Speed of Dark: Lighting Red Dwarf

Episode 123 · 20 Nov 2017 · 18 min

124. Lighting Red Dwarf: Then and Now

Episode 124 · 20 Nov 2017 · 24 min

125. A New Model Army

Episode 125 · 20 Nov 2017 · 18 min
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126. Tikka to Ride: Xtended

Episode 126 · 3 Nov 1997 · 37 min

Reinstated deleted scenes and newly filmed material, including enhanced visual effects, and the omission of the audience laugh track for a more continuous, cinematic flow, it is 8 minutes and 32 seconds longer, with the most notable addition being an alternate ending. Set three weeks after the crew's return, Lister uses the Time Drive to retrieve curry supplies, so Rimmer, resenting Lister's gluttony, rigs the ship to detach its rear section, stranding Lister adrift with his hoard of curries.

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127. Ouroboros: Xtended

Episode 127 · 3 Nov 1997 · 30 min

Although applying film effect consistently, the reinstated opening titles sequence (omitted from the regular broadcast due to time constraints) is in an untreated, video-look format. The alternate dimensions interactions contain additional dialogue and character moments, deepening the contrast between the two crews, and a longer scene when requesting a sperm donation. The flashback of Lister and Kochanski includes more nuanced exchanges, such as Kochanski’s line “I’m serious” with a different take.

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128. Duct Soup: Xtended

Episode 128 · 3 Nov 1997 · 33 min

Includes significant additional material not seen in original broadcast, primarily due to time constraints. Laugh track removed. Reinstated opening titles, though they retain distinct video look rather than film-like treatment used in other episodes. Major addition in the ducts, where Lister recounts a childhood memory of a classmate named Squeaky Gibson whose bed squeaked uncontrollably, leading to a chaotic shoe-throwing incident that accidentally saved him from an epileptic fit. Also additional backstory of Kochanski's upbringing in cyber-school.

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129. Back in the Red: Xtended

Episode 129 · 27 Mar 2006 · 82 min

The combining of all three broadcast parts into a single, feature-length episode. Features minor technical differences in the opening sequence. Includes additional scenes cut from the original airing due to time constraints, such as Holly's humorous monologue about squashing deaths during Starbug’s vent traversal, and additional banter after Starbug crashes, including Kryten’s sandwich joke and Lister’s inappropriate "kiss of life" remark to Kochanski. Omitted from the feature-length episode are the two video reports by Captain Hollister, which include his confession about being Dennis the doughnut boy!

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130. Pete: Feature-Length

Episode 130 · 27 Mar 2006 · 52 min

A single, feature-length episode includes no additional scenes but features reordered scenes for better flow and removal of title cards between parts.

131. The End: Remastered

Episode 131 · 2 Mar 1998 · 30 min

Dave Lister emerges from 3 million years of suspended animation to find that he's the only surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf.

132. Future Echoes: Remastered

Episode 132 · 2 Mar 1998 · 29 min

The members of the Red Dwarf crew get a glimpse of their respective futures when the ship goes into light speed, and time begins to dilate.

133. Balance of Power: Remastered

Episode 133 · 2 Mar 1998 · 30 min

Fed up with Rimmer always pulling rank, Lister decides to take the chef's exam to become his superior -- which doesn't sit well with Rimmer.

134. Waiting for God: Remastered

Episode 134 · 2 Mar 1998 · 28 min

When Holly, the ship's computer, reports a mysterious pod floating in space, Rimmer insists on capturing the capsule.

135. Confidence & Paranoia: Remastered

Episode 135 · 2 Mar 1998 · 30 min

Plagued by a nasty case of space pneumonia, Lister begins to hallucinate.

136. Me²: Remastered

Episode 136 · 2 Mar 1998 · 29 min

Tired of sharing space with Lister, Rimmer begins a blissful new relationship with the ultimate roommate: a holographic replica of himself.

137. Kryten: Remastered

Episode 137 · 2 Mar 1998 · 28 min

A distress signal draws the ship's crew to the site of a space shuttle crash.

138. Better Than Life: Remastered

Episode 138 · 2 Mar 1998 · 29 min

Rimmer learns that his father has passed away but isn't sure which is sadder: his father's death or that he is now encumbered with an £8,500 tax bill.

139. Thanks for the Memory: Remastered

Episode 139 · 2 Mar 1998 · 28 min

When Lister awakens after a night of revelry, he's at a loss to explain how he and Cat broke their legs.

140. Stasis Leak: Remastered

Episode 140 · 2 Mar 1998 · 30 min

A wrinkle in time takes the crew 3 million years into the past, before the radiation leak killed everyone aboard except Lister.

141. Queeg: Remastered

Episode 141 · 2 Mar 1998 · 30 min

With Holly on the fritz, the ship's backup computer, Queeg 500, steps in to command the Red Dwarf and its crew of misfits.

142. Parallel Univese: Remastered

Episode 142 · 2 Mar 1998 · 28 min

After testing Holly's latest invention, the crew ends up in a parallel universe where they encounter opposite versions of themselves.

143. Backwards: Remastered

Episode 143 · 2 Mar 1998 · 27 min

Under Rimmer’s supervision, Kryten takes a driving lesson at the wheel of Starbug, Red Dwarf's newly-revealed scout ship. A chance meeting with a wormhole, however, sends student and teacher to a world that literally has everything backwards.

144. Marooned: Remastered

Episode 144 · 2 Mar 1998 · 29 min

As the Red Dwarf approaches a minefield of black holes, the crew must evacuate, throwing Lister and Rimmer together on a frozen planet.

145. Polymorph: Remastered

Episode 145 · 2 Mar 1998 · 27 min

Terror reigns on the Red Dwarf when a shape-shifting genetic mutant climbs aboard and subjects the crew to its menacing slobber.

146. Bodyswap: Remastered

Episode 146 · 2 Mar 1998 · 27 min

When a haywire scutter meddles with the circuitry on the Red Dwarf, Lister accidentally throws the ship into self-destruct mode.

147. Timeslides: Remastered

Episode 147 · 2 Mar 1998 · 28 min

Kryten's discovery of a liquid that transforms photographs into interactive portals sends the Red Dwarf crew on a series of misadventures.

148. The Last Day: Remastered

Episode 148 · 2 Mar 1998 · 27 min

When the Red Dwarf crew learns that Kryten has only 24 hours left to live, they band together to give the android the best night of his life.

149. The End: Japanese Dub

Episode 149 · 4 Nov 2002 · 25 min

Japanese Version of the pilot episode. Dave Lister emerges from 3 million years of suspended animation to find that he's the only surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf.

150. Tikka to Ride: Remastered

Episode 150 · 17 Nov 2005 · 28 min

The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

151. Tikka to Rise: Xtended & Remastered

Episode 151 · 7 Nov 2005 · 37 min

The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.

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152. Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

Episode 152 · 9 Apr 2020 · 87 min · ★ 8.0

The posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister as their God. Lister vows to help them as they're being hunted by Rodon, the ruthless feral cat leader who has vowed to wipe out all cats who worship anyone but him.

153. Building a Better Universe: A Tribute to Mel Bibby

Episode 153 · 3 Nov 2003 · 30 min

A tribute to the late Mel Bibby and his contributions to Red Dwarf as production designer. This is a touching and well-deserved tribute to the man who managed to completely revolutionise the look of the show, despite not having a great deal more money than his predecessor. After six or seven minutes of lovely tributes from interviewees, we get a real gem. According to the caption, it's the only known footage of Mel talking about his work on the series. It's hard to tell where it came from, or when it was recorded, but he talks about the moody, industrial sets contrasting with the cleaner, more conventional sci-fi sets.

154. Hattie's DJ Diary

Episode 154 · 3 Nov 2003 · 30 min

Hattie Hayridge records her experiences at the tenth annual Red Dwarf convention, Dimension Jump. This features some great footage of Robert, Chloe and Danny messing about, as well as some good links performed by Hattie. There's also some fancy dress stuff, and footage of Chairman Jane's excellent tattoo.

155. Comedy Connections

Episode 155 · 30 Aug 2004 · 30 min

Comedy Connections focusing on Red Dwarf

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158. Shaggy Dog Story - Cricket

Episode 158 · 25 Dec 1999 · 3 min

A short story for Children in Need 1999, and first aired on Christmas Day, Shaggy Dog Story featured various comedians and comic actors (some in character, others as themselves) telling a long-winded shaggy dog story or yarn, beginning with Ronnie Corbett in his infamous chair. Blink and you'll miss Lister and Rimmer from The Tank!

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159. Shaggy Dog Story - Cricket (Extended)

Episode 159 · Date abhi tay nahi · 3 min

A short story for Children in Need 1999, this slightly extended version was never aired. Shaggy Dog Story featured various comedians and comic actors (some in character, others as themselves) telling a long-winded shaggy dog story or yarn, beginning with Ronnie Corbett in his infamous chair. Blink and you'll miss Lister and Rimmer from The Tank!

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160. Unaired US Pilot 1

Episode 160 · Date abhi tay nahi · 26 min

This was a failed attempt in 1992 to make an "Americanised" version of the hit British sci-fi comedy. Two pilots were filmed after the producers replaced the actors playing Rimmer and Cat, but the series was never picked up, even with the involvement of the original creators, Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. The story was an amalgam of several episodes but pretty much followed the original British pilot episode The End, except that Kryten is aboard the Red Dwarf from the start and the Cat is now a woman. The official Red Dwarf site (www.reddwarf.co.uk) has a complete article about the fate of Red Dwarf USA in their 'DownTime' section; and a documentary on the entire American experience is included on the Series V DVD.

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161. Unaired US Pilot 2

Episode 161 · Date abhi tay nahi · 15 min

The second and shorter attempt at a US pilot of Red Dwarf comes across as more of a promotional video than a pilot episode due to it's clips from the British version of the show. Features Terry Farrell as the Cat and script concepts from Backwards, Terrorform and Parallel Universe.