Ep 5. Dear Dave
- TV-14
- November 1, 2012
- 29 min
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7.5 (663)
In Red Dwarf season 10 episode 5, titled "Dear Dave," the crew receives a message from an admirer of Dave Lister. The message consists of a series of letters from a woman named "Confidence" to Lister, expressing her admiration and love for him. Lister, initially skeptical and amused by this, soon becomes fixated on finding Confidence. Meanwhile, Kryten and Cat become obsessed with their appearance and try to outdo each other in a beauty contest, even resorting to extreme measures.
Lister becomes increasingly obsessed with finding Confidence and dedicates all his time and energy to the task. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that Confidence may not be who he thought she was and that their connection may not be as genuine as he had hoped. Along the way, he enlists the help of Rimmer and they embark on a quest to find Confidence and uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, Kryten and Cat's beauty contest gets out of control, and they end up risking their lives to win. They use various methods to enhance their appearance, including botox, hair plugs, and plastic surgery. This leads to several hilarious mishaps and ultimately causes them to re-evaluate their priorities.
Ultimately, "Dear Dave" is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores the themes of love, obsession, and vanity. It showcases the unique humor and characters that make Red Dwarf such a beloved show and will leave fans eagerly anticipating the next episode.