The first episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2, captivating a somewhat bewildered audience. Mac MacDonald, Mark Williams and former Altered Images lead singer C.P. Grogan guest star. 
The first episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2, captivating a somewhat bewildered audience. Mac MacDonald, Mark Williams and former Altered Images lead singer C.P. Grogan guest star.
The second episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The third episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The fourth episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The fifth episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Future late night talk show host Craig Ferguson makes his first television appearance in this episode.
The sixth episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This concludes the first season, but the BBC rushes a second season into production due to the popularity of the first six episodes.
The seventh episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This episode, the second season opener, introduces the character of Kryten, though Kryten doesn’t stay aboard Red Dwarf until his next appearance in the third season. This is the only episode in which Kryten is played by David Ross (Robert Llewellyn plays the role when Kryten becomes a regular fixture).
The eighth episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. John Abineri guest stars.
The ninth episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The tenth episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Mark Williams guest stars.
The 11th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Charles Augins guest stars. Stop shirkin’ and start workin’!
The 12th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Angela Bruce guest stars as the female Lister from the alternate universe, and Hattie Hayridge makes her debut as Hilly, an alternate female Holly (Hayridge joins the series full time in the third season). This is the final episode of Red Dwarf’s second season.
The 13th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2, kicking off the third season. Robert Llewellyn joins the cast as Kryten, and Hattie Hayridge replaces Norman Lovett as Holly.
The 14th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The 15th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Frances Barber guest stars.
The 16th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The 17th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The 18th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This concludes Red Dwarf’s third season; the series returns in 1991.
The 19th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This is the first episode of Red Dwarf’s fourth season.
The 20th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The 21st episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The 22nd episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. David Ross, the original actor behind the mask of Kryten, returns as the voice of Talkie Toaster.
The 23rd episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This episode introduces Ace Rimmer. What a guy.
The 24th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This episode, delayed from earlier in the season to avoid being seen as a parody of the then-in-progress Persian Gulf War, closes the fourth season.
The 25th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This episode is the fifth season opener, and guest stars Jane Horrocks and Don Warrington (Manchild).
The 26th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The 27th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Boy, am I glad to see you.
The 28th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Mr. Flibble guest stars.
The 29th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2.
The 30th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This mind-bending episode ends the fifth season, and guest stars Timothy Spall (The King’s Speech) and Lenny Von Dohlen (Electric Dreams, Twin Peaks, The Pretender).