Ep 6. Welcome Stranger
- TVG
- October 20, 1965
- 51 min
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6.9 (269)
The show Lost in Space is a science fiction adventure series that follows the Robinson family, a group of space colonists whose ship, the Jupiter 2, crash-lands on an unknown alien planet. In season 1 episode 6, titled "Welcome Stranger," the Robinsons encounter another survivor from the Resolute, a spacecraft that was en route to Alpha Centauri with the Jupiter 2 and other colonists.
The episode begins with the Robinsons still struggling to survive on the planet while searching for a way to repair the Jupiter 2 and contact the Resolute. During a routine scouting mission, Will and Penny stumble upon another survivor, a mysterious man named "Dr. Smith" who claims to have been part of the original mission. However, Will begins to suspect that Dr. Smith is not who he claims to be when his story starts to unravel.
Meanwhile, Maureen and John continue working on repairing the Jupiter 2 and trying to establish communication with the Resolute. Their efforts are complicated by the planet's harsh environment and the constant threat of attack from dangerous alien creatures.
As tensions rise among the group, they must decide whether or not to trust Dr. Smith and whether or not to carry out a risky plan that could help them reach the Resolute.
Overall, "Welcome Stranger" is an action-packed episode that further develops the dynamic between the Robinsons and introduces a new, compelling character into the mix. It also highlights the constant challenges and dangers that the colonists must face as they work to survive on the unknown planet.