Ep 8. Duel

Blake's 7 season 1 episode 8, titled "Duel," begins with the crew of the Liberator encountering an empty spacecraft drifting in space. Blake, Avon, and Jenna board the ship to investigate and find it's a prison transport vessel carrying dangerous convicts, including Travis, Blake's former Federation nemesis.

Travis challenges Blake to a one-on-one duel to settle their long-standing feud and demands Jenna as a hostage to ensure Blake doesn't back out. Unwilling to let Jenna be harmed, Blake accepts the challenge, unaware that Travis has a sinister plan up his sleeve.

As the duel commences, the rest of the crew watches from the Liberator, and tensions run high as they anxiously await the outcome. However, as the fight progresses, it becomes clear that Travis has rigged the entire duel to ensure his victory.

Blake must use all of his cunning and resourcefulness to outsmart Travis and save both himself and Jenna from certain death. Meanwhile, the Liberator is under attack from a mysterious enemy ship, and the remaining crew members must work together to fend off the assault and uncover the true identity of their assailants.

With its high-stakes action, intricate plotting, and well-drawn characters, "Duel" is a standout episode of Blake's 7 that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of science fiction or just a lover of pulse-pounding drama, this episode is not to be missed.