Red Dwarf 1988
“Smeg Head!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- February 15, 1988
- Last Aired
- November 16, 2017
- Format
- 12 seasons · 73 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~36.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E5 "Queeg" (★ 8.4/10)
- Created By
- Doug Naylor, Rob Grant
- Networks
- BBC Two, U&Dave
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is Red Dwarf?
Red Dwarf is a British science fiction sitcom that follows the misadventures of the last human alive and his companions, who are stranded three million years into deep space aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf. The series was created by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor and originally aired on BBC Two from 1988 to 1999, later returning for additional episodes on Dave between 2009 and 2020.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 73
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 15, 1988
- Last aired
- Nov 16, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two, U&Dave
- Genres
- Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 445 votes
- Format
- 12 seasons · 73 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- BBC Two, U&Dave
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Overview
Red Dwarf is a British science fiction sitcom that follows the misadventures of the last human alive and his companions, who are stranded three million years into deep space aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf. The series was created by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor and originally aired on BBC Two from 1988 to 1999, later returning for additional episodes on Dave between 2009 and 2020. It stars Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, and Robert Llewellyn, and was directed by Ed Bye. The show gained a cult following over time and has been broadcast internationally. The series explores themes of isolation, friendship, and survival through comedic storytelling set against the backdrop of deep space. Episodes can be found through various streaming platforms including Plex.
Should you watch it?
“The last human alive wanders deep space aboard a mining ship with his unlikely companions.”
- unique premise
- character-driven humor
- limited setting
Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories centered on the last human in the universe.
The series features themes of isolation and space exploration.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The End Mytharc Feb 15, 1988
- E2 Future Echoes Core Feb 22, 1988
- E3 Balance of Power Core Feb 29, 1988
- E4 Waiting for God Core Mar 7, 1988
- E5 Confidence & Paranoia Mytharc Mar 14, 1988
- E6 Me² Mytharc Mar 21, 1988
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kryten Mytharc Sep 6, 1988
- E2 Better Than Life Core Sep 13, 1988
- E3 Thanks for the Memory Core Sep 20, 1988
- E4 Stasis Leak Core Sep 27, 1988
- E5 Queeg Mytharc Oct 4, 1988
- E6 Parallel Universe Mytharc Oct 11, 1988
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Backwards Mytharc Nov 14, 1989
- E2 Marooned Core Nov 21, 1989
- E3 Polymorph Core Nov 28, 1989
- E4 Bodyswap Core Dec 5, 1989
- E5 Timeslides Mytharc Dec 12, 1989
- E6 The Last Day Mytharc Dec 19, 1989
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Camille Mytharc Feb 14, 1991
- E2 D.N.A. Core Feb 21, 1991
- E3 Justice Core Feb 28, 1991
- E4 White Hole Core Mar 7, 1991
- E5 Dimension Jump Mytharc Mar 14, 1991
- E6 Meltdown Mytharc Mar 21, 1991
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Holoship Mytharc Feb 20, 1992
- E2 The Inquisitor Core Feb 27, 1992
- E3 Terrorform Core Mar 5, 1992
- E4 Quarantine Core Mar 12, 1992
- E5 Demons & Angels Mytharc Mar 19, 1992
- E6 Back to Reality Mytharc Mar 26, 1992
Season 6 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Psirens Mytharc Oct 7, 1993
- E2 Legion Core Oct 14, 1993
- E3 Gunmen of the Apocalypse Core Oct 21, 1993
- E4 Emohawk: Polymorph II Core Oct 28, 1993
- E5 Rimmerworld Mytharc Nov 4, 1993
- E6 Out of Time Mytharc Nov 11, 1993
Season 7 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tikka to Ride Mytharc Jan 17, 1997
- E2 Stoke Me a Clipper Core Jan 24, 1997
- E3 Ouroboros Core Jan 31, 1997
- E4 Duct Soup Core Feb 7, 1997
- E5 Blue Core Feb 14, 1997
- E6 Beyond a Joke Core Feb 21, 1997
- E7 Epideme Mytharc Feb 28, 1997
- E8 Nanarchy Mytharc Mar 7, 1997
Season 8 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Back in the Red (1) Mytharc Feb 18, 1999
- E2 Back in the Red (2) Core Feb 25, 1999
- E3 Back in the Red (3) Core Mar 4, 1999
- E4 Cassandra Core Mar 11, 1999
- E5 Krytie TV Core Mar 18, 1999
- E6 Pete (1) Core Mar 25, 1999
- E7 Pete (2) Mytharc Apr 1, 1999
- E8 Only the Good... Mytharc Apr 5, 1999
Season 9 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Back to Earth (1) Mytharc Apr 10, 2009
- E2 Back to Earth (2) Core Apr 11, 2009
- E3 Back to Earth (3) Mytharc Apr 12, 2009
Season 10 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Trojan Mytharc Oct 4, 2012
- E2 Fathers & Suns Core Oct 11, 2012
- E3 Lemons Core Oct 18, 2012
- E4 Entangled Core Oct 25, 2012
- E5 Dear Dave Mytharc Nov 1, 2012
- E6 The Beginning Mytharc Nov 8, 2012
Season 11 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Twentica Mytharc Sep 22, 2016
- E2 Samsara Core Sep 29, 2016
- E3 Give & Take Core Oct 6, 2016
- E4 Officer Rimmer Core Oct 13, 2016
- E5 Krysis Mytharc Oct 20, 2016
- E6 Can of Worms Mytharc Oct 27, 2016
Season 12 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cured Mytharc Oct 12, 2017
- E2 Siliconia Core Oct 19, 2017
- E3 Timewave Core Oct 26, 2017
- E4 Mechocracy Core Nov 2, 2017
- E5 M-Corp Mytharc Nov 9, 2017
- E6 Skipper Mytharc Nov 16, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the last human alive and his friends stranded in deep space.
Where does the show take place?
The story is set on a mining ship called Red Dwarf.
How far into the future is the show set?
The characters are stranded three million years into deep space.
Who are the characters?
The show focuses on the last human alive and his friends.
What is the genre?
It is a science fiction series featuring adventures in deep space.
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