Ep 4. Officer Rimmer

Officer Rimmer is the fourth episode of the eleventh season of the British science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf. In this episode, the crew members of the mining ship Red Dwarf encounter a universe where the characters are polar opposites of themselves.

The episode begins with the crew members getting a distress call from a ship. As they approach the ship, they realize that the ship is from another universe. As they explore the ship, they find that everything is slightly different in this universe.

The crew members are shocked when they encounter the opposite versions of themselves. The opposite version of Lister is a neat freak who does not drink or smoke and is obsessed with cleanliness. The opposite version of Kryten is a humanoid who is rude and insults everyone. The opposite version of Cat is a dog-like creature who is slobbery and drools all over the place.

However, the biggest surprise is the opposite version of Arnold Rimmer. In this universe, Rimmer is a highly respected officer who is admired by everyone. He is intelligent, charming, and confident. The crew members of Red Dwarf are astounded by this version of Rimmer, as he is the opposite of their bumbling and incompetent Rimmer.

Rimmer is excited to be in this universe, where he is respected and admired. He realizes that this is the universe where he truly belongs, where he is a winner and not a loser like in his own universe. As the crew members of Red Dwarf try to fix their own ship and leave this universe, Rimmer decides to stay behind in this universe, where he is finally appreciated.

However, things soon start to unravel for Rimmer in this universe as well. He realizes that the opposite version of himself is not truly happy and is only pretending to be happy to maintain his image. He also learns that the opposite version of himself has a dark secret that can destroy his reputation and career.

The episode ends with Rimmer making a difficult decision about whether to stay in this universe or return to his own. The crew members of Red Dwarf manage to fix their ship and leave the universe, but Rimmer is left behind to face the consequences of his choices.

Officer Rimmer is a thought-provoking episode that explores the concept of identity and belonging. It shows that even in a universe where everything is the opposite, one's true identity and values will always remain the same. The episode also questions the idea of success and happiness, showing that even those who seem to have it all may be hiding a dark secret. Overall, Officer Rimmer is a well-written episode with excellent comedic timing and emotional depth.