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Red Dwarf: Specials

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120 episodes · first aired Nov 7, 1994

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  1. 1 Smeg Ups Nov 7, 1994 · 30m 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. 2 Smeg Outs Nov 6, 1995 · 30m 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…
  3. 3 Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg Feb 14, 1998 · 30m 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…
  4. 6 The Smeg Ups Feb 14, 1998 · 30m Part 2 of the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Red Dwarf. Host by Patrick Stewart.
  5. 7 Universe Challenge Feb 14, 1998 · 30m The cast of Red Dwarf compete with the fans in a quiz about the show, based on the format of "University Challenge".
  6. 9 Red Dwarf A-Z Feb 14, 1998 · 30m An alphabet-based compilation of clips from "Red Dwarf" (1988) with celebrities discussing their favorite characters and moments.
  7. 10 Children in Need sketch Nov 13, 1998 · 4m 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…
  8. 11 The Beginning Nov 12, 2007 · 1h 10m Documentary looking back at Series I of Red Dwarf.
  9. 12 It's Cold Outside Nov 12, 2007 · 1h 10m Documentary looking back at Series II of Red Dwarf.
  10. 13 All Change Nov 3, 2003 Documentary looking back at Series III of Red Dwarf.
  11. 14 Back from the Dead Nov 7, 2005 · 1h 29m 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…
  12. 15 Identity Within Nov 7, 2005 · 30m 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…
  13. 16 Bodysnatcher Nov 12, 2007 · 30m 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…
  14. 17 The Making of Back to Earth Apr 12, 2009 · 24m 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.
  15. 18 Back to Earth: The Director's Cut Apr 12, 2009 · 1h 10m 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…
  16. 19 Series I Deleted Scenes Nov 4, 2002 · 20m
  17. 20 Launching Red Dwarf Nov 4, 2002 · 25m
  18. 21 The Doug Naylor Interview Feb 10, 2003 · 17m
  19. 22 Series II Smeg Ups Feb 10, 2003 · 7m
  20. 23 Series II Deleted Scenes Feb 10, 2003 · 18m
  21. 24 Fan Films Feb 10, 2003
  22. 26 Tongue Tied: The Uncut Version Feb 10, 2003 · 3m
  23. 27 Re-Dwarf Nov 12, 2007 · 21m Following the creation and reception of the remastered shows.
  24. 28 Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 1 - The Boys From The Dwarf Aug 15, 2020 · 30m A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.
  25. 29 Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 2 - In Studio Space No One Can Hear You Scream Aug 15, 2020 · 30m A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.
  26. 30 Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years - Part 3 - Playing Pool With Planets Aug 15, 2020 · 30m A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever.
  27. 31 Series III Smeg Ups Nov 3, 2003
  28. 32 Backwards: Forwards Nov 3, 2003 · 27m Episode 1 of series 3, 'Backwards', played entirely in reverse, revealing a few verbal gems only heard in reverse in the normal version.
  29. 34 Series III Deleted Scenes Nov 3, 2003
  30. 35 Bodyswap: Extended Workout Nov 3, 2003
  31. 36 Behind the Scenes: Special Effects Nov 3, 2003
  32. 37 Animated Discussion: Polymorph Nov 3, 2003 · 11m A short animated discussion between Rob Grant, Doug Naylor and Ed Bye about the Red Dwarf series 3 episode "Polymorph".
  33. 38 Dad: Episode Reconstruction Nov 12, 2007 · 8m "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…
  34. 39 The End: The Original Assembly Nov 12, 2007 · 32m
  35. 40 Series IV Smeg Ups Feb 3, 2004
  36. 41 Series IV Deleted Scenes Feb 3, 2004
  37. 42 Built to Last Feb 3, 2004 · 1h 14m Documentary looking back at Series IV of Red Dwarf.
  38. 49 Series I Smeg Ups Nov 4, 2002 · 3m
  39. 50 Series V Smeg Ups Nov 8, 2004
  40. 51 Heavy Science Nov 8, 2004 · 1h 17m Documentary looking back at Series V of Red Dwarf.
  41. 52 Series V Deleted Scenes Nov 8, 2004
  42. 53 The SFX of Series V Nov 8, 2004
  43. 54 Dwarfing USA Nov 8, 2004 · 28m
  44. 55 Red Dwarf Log 1m 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…
  45. 60 Series VI Smeg Ups Feb 21, 2005
  46. 61 The Starbuggers Feb 21, 2005 · 1h 15m Documentary looking back at Series VI of Red Dwarf.
  47. 62 Series VI Deleted Scenes Feb 21, 2005
  48. 63 Danny's Video Diary Feb 21, 2005 Behind the scenes video diary filmed by Danny John-Jules
  49. 64 Return to Laredo Feb 21, 2005
  50. 65 Howard Goodall: Settling the Score Nov 7, 2005
  51. 70 Series VII Deleted Scenes Nov 7, 2005
  52. 71 Series VII Smeg Ups Nov 7, 2005
  53. 72 Robert Llewellyn's Video Diary Nov 7, 2005 Robert's Series 7 Video Diary
  54. 73 Chloë Annett's Audition Nov 7, 2005
  55. 74 Identity Within (Unmade Episode) 44m 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.
  56. 75 Kryten Introductions 4m Special introductions by Kryten (some featuring Rimmer and/or Lister) for Series VII DVD Director's Cut, Xtended episodes and Smeg-Up compilations.
  57. 80 Series VIII Smeg Ups Mar 27, 2006 · 11m
  58. 81 Series VIII Deleted Scenes Mar 27, 2006 · 1h 7m
  59. 82 The Tank Mar 27, 2006 · 1h 38m Documentary looking back at Series VIII of Red Dwarf.
  60. 83 PBS Sketches and Idents 11m 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…
  61. 90 Back to Earth Featurette: Carbug Aug 31, 2009 · 30m
  62. 91 Back to Earth Featurette: Lister on the Street Aug 31, 2009 · 30m
  63. 92 Back to Earth Featurette: Cat Always Lands on his Feet Aug 31, 2009 · 30m
  64. 93 Back to Earth Featurette: Robot on a Wire Aug 31, 2009 · 30m
  65. 94 Back to Earth Smeg Ups Aug 31, 2009
  66. 95 The SFX of Back to Earth Aug 31, 2009
  67. 96 Back to Earth Premiere Aug 31, 2009
  68. 97 Back to Earth: Deleted Scenes Aug 31, 2009
  69. 100 Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (1) Apr 9, 2020 · 46m 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.
  70. 101 Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2) Apr 9, 2020 · 43m 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.
  71. 102 The Promised Doc Apr 9, 2020 · 28m Go behind the scenes of Red Dwarf: The Promised Land with this UKTV Play exclusive
  72. 103 The Promised Land: Deleted Scenes Jun 1, 2020 · 30m Deleted scenes from the special episode : The Promised Land
  73. 104 The Promised Land: Smeg Ups Jun 1, 2020 · 30m Bloopers from the special episode : The Promised Land
  74. 105 Through an Audience's Eyes Jun 1, 2020 · 14m
  75. 106 Series X Deleted Scenes Nov 19, 2012 · 28m
  76. 107 Series X Smeg Ups Nov 19, 2012 · 12m
  77. 108 Series X Featurette: We're Smegged Nov 19, 2012 · 1h 57m
  78. 110 Series XI Smeg Ups Nov 8, 2016 · 6m
  79. 111 Series XI Deleted Scenes Nov 8, 2016 · 14m
  80. 112 Series XI Featurette: Behind the Scenes Nov 8, 2016 · 52m
  81. 120 Series XII Smeg Ups Nov 20, 2017 · 5m
  82. 121 Series XII Deleted Scenes Nov 20, 2017 · 8m
  83. 122 Series XII Featurette: Behind the Scenes Nov 20, 2017 · 56m
  84. 123 The Speed of Dark: Lighting Red Dwarf Nov 20, 2017 · 18m
  85. 124 Lighting Red Dwarf: Then and Now Nov 20, 2017 · 24m
  86. 125 A New Model Army Nov 20, 2017 · 18m
  87. 126 Tikka to Ride: Xtended Nov 3, 1997 · 37m 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…
  88. 127 Ouroboros: Xtended Nov 3, 1997 · 30m 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…
  89. 128 Duct Soup: Xtended Nov 3, 1997 · 33m Includes significant additional material not seen in original broadcast, primarily due to time constraints. Laugh track removed. Reinstated opening titles, though they retain distinct…
  90. 129 Back in the Red: Xtended Mar 27, 2006 · 1h 22m 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…
  91. 130 Pete: Feature-Length Mar 27, 2006 · 52m A single, feature-length episode includes no additional scenes but features reordered scenes for better flow and removal of title cards between parts.
  92. 131 The End: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 30m Dave Lister emerges from 3 million years of suspended animation to find that he's the only surviving crew member of the Red Dwarf.
  93. 132 Future Echoes: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 29m 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.
  94. 133 Balance of Power: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 30m 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.
  95. 134 Waiting for God: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 28m When Holly, the ship's computer, reports a mysterious pod floating in space, Rimmer insists on capturing the capsule.
  96. 135 Confidence & Paranoia: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 30m Plagued by a nasty case of space pneumonia, Lister begins to hallucinate.
  97. 136 Me²: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 29m Tired of sharing space with Lister, Rimmer begins a blissful new relationship with the ultimate roommate: a holographic replica of himself.
  98. 137 Kryten: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 28m A distress signal draws the ship's crew to the site of a space shuttle crash.
  99. 138 Better Than Life: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 29m 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.
  100. 139 Thanks for the Memory: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 28m When Lister awakens after a night of revelry, he's at a loss to explain how he and Cat broke their legs.
  101. 140 Stasis Leak: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 30m A wrinkle in time takes the crew 3 million years into the past, before the radiation leak killed everyone aboard except Lister.
  102. 141 Queeg: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 30m With Holly on the fritz, the ship's backup computer, Queeg 500, steps in to command the Red Dwarf and its crew of misfits.
  103. 142 Parallel Univese: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 28m After testing Holly's latest invention, the crew ends up in a parallel universe where they encounter opposite versions of themselves.
  104. 143 Backwards: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 27m 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…
  105. 144 Marooned: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 29m As the Red Dwarf approaches a minefield of black holes, the crew must evacuate, throwing Lister and Rimmer together on a frozen planet.
  106. 145 Polymorph: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 27m Terror reigns on the Red Dwarf when a shape-shifting genetic mutant climbs aboard and subjects the crew to its menacing slobber.
  107. 146 Bodyswap: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 27m When a haywire scutter meddles with the circuitry on the Red Dwarf, Lister accidentally throws the ship into self-destruct mode.
  108. 147 Timeslides: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 28m Kryten's discovery of a liquid that transforms photographs into interactive portals sends the Red Dwarf crew on a series of misadventures.
  109. 148 The Last Day: Remastered Mar 2, 1998 · 27m 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.
  110. 149 The End: Japanese Dub Nov 4, 2002 · 25m 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.
  111. 150 Tikka to Ride: Remastered Nov 17, 2005 · 28m The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.
  112. 151 Tikka to Rise: Xtended & Remastered Nov 7, 2005 · 37m The crew goes back in time to get food but inadvertently lands in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated.
  113. 152 Red Dwarf: The Promised Land Apr 9, 2020 · 1h 27m 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…
  114. 153 Building a Better Universe: A Tribute to Mel Bibby Nov 3, 2003 · 30m 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…
  115. 154 Hattie's DJ Diary Nov 3, 2003 · 30m 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…
  116. 155 Comedy Connections Aug 30, 2004 · 30m Comedy Connections focusing on Red Dwarf
  117. 158 Shaggy Dog Story - Cricket Dec 25, 1999 · 3m 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…
  118. 159 Shaggy Dog Story - Cricket (Extended) 3m 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…
  119. 160 Unaired US Pilot 1 26m 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…
  120. 161 Unaired US Pilot 2 15m 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…