Episode guide

S1·E3 Balance of Power

Name: Balance of Power
Released: 1988-02-29
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Clare Grogan, Paul Bradley, Tony Hawks, Mark Williams, Rupert Bates

Core Aired February 29, 1988 30 min ★ 7.2/10 · 12 TMDB votes

Synopsis

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.

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Director & writers

Rob GrantWriterEd ByeDirectorDoug NaylorWriter

Guest stars

Clare GroganKochanski

Paul BradleyChen

Tony HawksDispensing Machine (voice)

Mark WilliamsOlaf Petersen

Rupert BatesTrout a la Creme / Chef (voice)

David GillespieSelby

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 3 of Red Dwarf air?

Season 1, Episode 3 ('Balance of Power') originally aired on February 29, 1988.

How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('Balance of Power')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in Red Dwarf Season 1 Episode 3?

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....

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