Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread

MacLeod · February 11 2013, 09:54 PM

Hadn't noticed a thread but this week marks Red Dwarf's 25th Anniversary (15th Feb to be exact). It's had it's ups and downs over those years, but has managed some 10 series (61 episodes). And hopefully we'll get a Red Dwarf XI announcment on the actual anniversary.

Dave it would seem is doing a Red Dwarf weekend.

So which episodes have we enjoyed or not?

Ar-Pharazon · February 12 2013, 12:02 AM

I'm one of those who can enjoy any episode, just to varying degrees.

My favorites are in the S3-S6 range.

Hell, I've kept this AV longer than any others I've had.

MacLeod · February 12 2013, 01:29 AM

Red Dwarf V has to be one of the best the weakest episode of that season was "Demons and Angels."

The Wormhole · February 12 2013, 03:16 AM

Quarantine is certainly among and might very well be the best. Mr. Flibble rocks!

Also, hounourable mention goes to Stoke Me a Clipper just for that scene of Ace Rimmer riding the alligator as a surf board through the sky.

Finally, the oepning scene of The End really is great, with Lister complaining that the ship's repair drones should be doing repairs and Rimmer telling him their union won't allow it.

firehawk12 · February 12 2013, 06:44 AM

It's been ages since I've done a run of the show. It's too bad I don't have the DVDs with me though. I'm quite fond of 3-6, but I'd be okay with watching whatever episode really.

Tiberius · February 12 2013, 08:49 AM

Holy crap, 25?

MacLeod · February 12 2013, 12:36 PM

Queeg is good for a few laughs as well.

Lowdarzz · February 12 2013, 05:00 PM

Legion was the first episode of Red Dwarf I ever saw. PBS was doing a run through of the whole series before airing the new series seven.

I laughed all the way through and was immediately hooked.

The Mirrorball Man · February 12 2013, 05:04 PM

I have to confess that although it should be the kind of thing I'd enjoy, I've never seen a single episode of Red Dwarf I liked. I didn't find it funny, it just didn't appeal to me on any level.

MacLeod · February 13 2013, 12:44 AM

^Best not let Mr. Flibble hear you say that lest he fries you with his Hex Vision.

Red Dwarf like any show has it's good episodes and bad episodes, some episodes will have aged better over the 25 years it has been on (and off) the air.

Though like many shows, I suspect the creators didn't think it would still be going after 25 years, (True there is no announcement that a Red Dwarf XI has been commisioned but if reports are true Dave was happy with the ratings.)

Mr. Laser Beam · February 13 2013, 01:25 AM

I have never seen any of the new season's episodes. Are they any good? Better than Back to Earth?

Dick_Valentine · February 13 2013, 01:32 AM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

I have never seen any of the new season's episodes. Are they any good? Better than Back to Earth?

If you go into them with an open mind then they're quite good, yes.

Some people seem determined to be negative about them before they'd even aired but the general consensus is they're the best Dwarf since series 6.

The Wormhole · February 13 2013, 02:00 AM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

I have never seen any of the new season's episodes. Are they any good? Better than Back to Earth?

Season X's pretty damn good. Particularly the finale, that's Red Dwarf at its finest.

And yeah, the season as a whole is much better than Back to Earth.

MacLeod · February 13 2013, 02:01 AM

Red Dwarf X has it moments, and it's definatly better than BtE but then it would really have to try hard to be worse than BtE. Though is not quite as good as when RD was at it's hieght of quality.

Mr. Laser Beam · February 13 2013, 02:25 AM

Have the cast members aged well?

February 11 2013, 09:54 PM	#1
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Hadn't noticed a thread but this week marks Red Dwarf's 25th Anniversary (15th Feb to be exact). It's had it's ups and downs over those years, but has managed some 10 series (61 episodes). And hopefully we'll get a Red Dwarf XI announcment on the actual anniversary. Dave it would seem is doing a Red Dwarf weekend. So which episodes have we enjoyed or not? __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

February 12 2013, 12:02 AM	#2
Ar-Pharazon Admiral of the Rear	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread I'm one of those who can enjoy any episode, just to varying degrees. My favorites are in the S3-S6 range. Hell, I've kept this AV longer than any others I've had. __________________ Rimmer, on what period of history to live in- “Well, It’d be the 19th century for me, one of Napoleon’s marshals. The chance to march across Europe with the greatest general of all time and kill Belgians” - (White Hole).

February 12 2013, 01:29 AM	#3
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Red Dwarf V has to be one of the best the weakest episode of that season was "Demons and Angels." __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

February 12 2013, 03:16 AM	#4
The Wormhole Admiral	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Quarantine is certainly among and might very well be the best. Mr. Flibble rocks! Also, hounourable mention goes to Stoke Me a Clipper just for that scene of Ace Rimmer riding the alligator as a surf board through the sky. Finally, the oepning scene of The End really is great, with Lister complaining that the ship's repair drones should be doing repairs and Rimmer telling him their union won't allow it. __________________ "Internet message boards aren't as funny today as they were ten years ago. I've stopped reading new posts." -The Simpsons 20th anniversary special.

February 12 2013, 06:44 AM	#5
firehawk12 Fleet Admiral Location: EXILE + ATTON = GUUUUUUSH!!!! (pic by aimo)	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread It's been ages since I've done a run of the show. It's too bad I don't have the DVDs with me though. I'm quite fond of 3-6, but I'd be okay with watching whatever episode really. __________________ The best reason to watch Curling: Johnson Sisters! "How do you trust a nation that's invented Karate? They're standing there in their pajamas... then they kick you in the balls!"

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February 12 2013, 08:49 AM	#6
Tiberius Commodore	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Holy crap, 25? __________________ The Best of Both Worlds eBook \| Every episode of Trek in viewing order Tiberius

February 12 2013, 12:36 PM	#7
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Queeg is good for a few laughs as well. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

February 12 2013, 05:00 PM	#8
Lowdarzz Captain	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Legion was the first episode of Red Dwarf I ever saw. PBS was doing a run through of the whole series before airing the new series seven. I laughed all the way through and was immediately hooked.

February 12 2013, 05:04 PM	#9
The Mirrorball Man Vice Admiral Location: Switzerland	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread I have to confess that although it should be the kind of thing I'd enjoy, I've never seen a single episode of Red Dwarf I liked. I didn't find it funny, it just didn't appeal to me on any level. __________________ Check out my deviantArt gallery!

February 13 2013, 12:44 AM	#10
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread ^Best not let Mr. Flibble hear you say that lest he fries you with his Hex Vision. Red Dwarf like any show has it's good episodes and bad episodes, some episodes will have aged better over the 25 years it has been on (and off) the air. Though like many shows, I suspect the creators didn't think it would still be going after 25 years, (True there is no announcement that a Red Dwarf XI has been commisioned but if reports are true Dave was happy with the ratings.) __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

February 13 2013, 01:25 AM	#11
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread I have never seen any of the new season's episodes. Are they any good? Better than Back to Earth? __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

February 13 2013, 02:01 AM	#14
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Red Dwarf X has it moments, and it's definatly better than BtE but then it would really have to try hard to be worse than BtE. Though is not quite as good as when RD was at it's hieght of quality. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

February 13 2013, 02:25 AM	#15
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: Red Dwarf 25th Anniversary Thread Have the cast members aged well? __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.