Ep 20. Farscape: S2 E20 - Liars, Guns And Money, Part 2: With Friends Like These

John Crichton and his crew have gotten into a heap of trouble. In the previous episode of Farscape, they decided to rob a bank owned by the Shadow Depository, a dangerous group of pirates. Crichton needed the money to save his new friend, Jothee, from slavery. Unfortunately for the crew, things did not go according to plan. As they were escaping with the loot, they were ambushed and betrayed by someone close to them. Now, in "Liars, Guns And Money, Part 2: With Friends Like These," they must find a way to survive and save Jothee.

The episode opens with Crichton and his fellow prisoners being transported to the Shadow Depository's base. They are being held captive by the pirates, who are not happy about being robbed. Meanwhile, Moya, the crew's living spaceship, is in distress. She has been heavily damaged, and the crew must work quickly to repair her before it's too late. They are also dealing with internal conflicts. Aeryn Sun, the former Peacekeeper who has joined the crew, is still struggling to find her place among them. She is torn between her loyalty to Crichton and her previous life as a soldier.

As the crew tries to regroup, they discover that Jothee has been taken hostage by a band of Scarrans, a race of dangerous aliens who are at war with the Peacekeepers. The Scarrans want the Shadow Depository's money, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. Crichton and his crew realize that they are caught in the middle of a vicious power struggle between these two groups. They must find a way to rescue Jothee and escape before they are all killed.

At the same time, they must also deal with the traitor in their midst. Someone on board Moya is working with the Shadow Depository, but they don't know who it is. This causes tension and paranoia among the crew. They are all turning on each other, trying to figure out who the traitor is and how to deal with them. This adds another layer of suspense to the episode, as the crew is not only fighting for their lives but also for their trust in each other.

The tension reaches its boiling point when they arrive at the Scarrans’ base. Crichton, D'Argo, and Chiana must infiltrate the base and rescue Jothee while the rest of the crew creates a diversion. The plan quickly falls apart when they are discovered and forced into a deadly confrontation. They are outnumbered and outgunned, but they refuse to give up. The crew fights bravely, risking their lives to save Jothee and escape with their lives.

In the end, they manage to rescue Jothee and escape with the money. However, they are left with the knowledge that one of their own betrayed them. The traitor is still among them, and they must figure out who it is before it's too late. The episode ends with the crew on edge, not knowing who to trust or what dangers lie ahead.

"Liars, Guns And Money, Part 2: With Friends Like These" is a thrilling episode that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat. The action-packed plot is full of twists and turns, leaving the audience guessing until the end. The internal conflicts among the crew add another layer of depth to the episode, making it more than just a simple action-adventure story. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the audience eager to see what happens next. All in all, this is an excellent episode that showcases the best of Farscape's blend of science fiction and drama.