Farscape: Season 1

Premiere - Episode 10101
Astronaut John Crichton's Farscape module is swallowed by a wormhole and spat out on the other side of the universe -- in the middle of a pitched space battle. Taken on board Moya -- a huge bio-mechanoid living ship desperately trying to escape Peacekeeper captivity -- Crichton is confronted by alien life forms: Ka D'Argo, the fierce Luxan warrior; Rygel XVI, the slug like Dominar of the Hynerian Empire; and Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan, the serene blue priestess from the Planet Delvia. After they 'StarBurst' to freedom, a bewildered Crichton is locked in a cell with Officer Aeryn Sun, an enemy Peacekeeper. To repair Moya's battle damage, Zhaan, D'Argo and Rygel are forced to put down on a Commerce Planet on the edge of the Uncharted Territories. Left alone, Crichton and Aeryn manage to escape and over Crichton's protests, she contacts her commander, the ruthless Captain Crais. Crais has launched a personal vendetta against Crichton whose module collided with a Peacekeeper Prowler and killed its pilot - Crais' brother. But Aeryn's actions in helping to recapture the fugitives don't win her honor, instead Aeryn is deemed irreversibly contaminated and condemned to death. Crichton tricks the prison guards so D'Argo and a reluctant Aeryn can escape back to Moya. Unable to go into Starburst again so soon, Crichton adapts his experimental Farscape theory to slingshot Moya out of the range of Crais' ship and off into the Uncharted Territories.
 

I, E.T. - Episode 10102
A passive alarm deep within Moya activates, emitting a Peacekeeper tracking signal. Unable to shut it off, Pilot lands Moya on a nearby earth-like planet where swampy waters muffle the signal. The alarm, embedded in Moya's Neural Nexus, can be removed but it will be an immensely painful process for her. Crichton, Aeryn and D'Argo venture onto the planet to search for Clorium, an anaesthetizing element. After a run-in with the frightened locals searching for the spaceship, our trio splits up. D'Argo and Aeryn stage a diversion that draws away their pursuers. Crichton continues searching for Clorium but is discovered by a young local boy, Fostro, and his mother Lyneea. As the local astronomer and UFO enthusiast, Lyneea is shocked to finally come face to face with alien life, something she has long searched for. She gives Crichton the Clorium, but before he can return with it, the Military descends on Lyneea's farm and D'Argo is captured. Crichton has to choose between abandoning D'Argo to certain death, or risking Moya's survival.
 

Exodus From Genesis - Episode 10103
After narrowly evading a scout ship from Crais' Command Carrier, Crichton discovers Moya has been invaded by Draks: giant space cockroaches. Crichton manages to catch and kill one of the creatures; Zhaan's tests reveal the Drak has the same DNA as Crichton. It appears the Draks have taken DNA samples of everyone, and are using the genetic code to create replicants who try to overpower the crew. Meanwhile, Moya's temperature is rising. Aeryn begins to succumb to Sebacean Heat Delirium and is threatened by 'The Living Death'. The crew force Rygel into the area the beetles have sealed off and the Monarch of the Draks speaks to them through Zhaan; they want their nest left alone until they complete their breeding cycle. The crew agrees, and in return the Monarch will lower Moya's temperature, giving Aeryn a chance of survival. But when Peacekeeper Commandos invade the ship, the Monarch believes she has been betrayed. Only Rygel's negotiating skill convinces her they have a common enemy.
 

Throne For A Loss - Episode 10104
Rygel uses a gem-like crystal essential to Moya to impress the Tavleks while trying to broker a deal. Although pretending to trade, these battle-scarred renegades' real business is kidnapping hostages for ransom, and the crew is helpless to prevent them from taking Rygel by force. During the kidnap, Kyr, one of the Tavleks, is knocked unconscious releasing his gauntlet - a powerful weapon that locks on to the forearm and pumps in drugs to heighten the wearer's aggression and euphoria. D'Argo dons the gauntlet in an attempt to save Rygel but finds himself unwilling to take it off as the drug takes hold. The crew knock D'Argo unconscious and the gauntlet detaches itself. While Crichton, Aeryn and D'Argo go down to the planet to try and rescue Rygel, Zhaan tries to help Kyr deal with his withdrawal symptoms from the powerful drug. While being kept hostage, Rygel does such a good job of convincing the Tavleks of his importance they decide to ship him off the planet. Crichton has no alternative but to also don the gauntlet if he is to save Rygel and retrieve the crystal before both are lost forever.
 

Back And Back And Back To The Future - Episode 10105
Two lone Ilanic scientists (genetic cousins to Luxans) are rescued from their sub-atomically disintegrating Cruiser and brought on board Moya. During the rescue, Crichton is exposed to a mysterious force that jolts him back and forth in time. While Verell tries to discover exactly what caused their Cruiser to be destroyed, the sensuous Matala dazzles D'Argo. Aeryn is less certain of her motivations for seduction, and Crichton realizes that his moments in the future have allowed him to see Matala's true nature. She is a deadly Scorvian spy, intent on killing Verell and stealing the secret weapon for their bitter war against the Ilanics. Verrell's weapon uses a black hole, and the crew are desperate to avoid the destruction that Matala's treachery will cause if the weapon is released. Crichton tries to change his actions in the present to make sure that Moya and crew remains safe in the future but only ends up making things worse.
 

Thank God It's Friday. Again - Episode 10106
The crew visit the planet Sykar to search for D'Argo who left Moya in a state of Luxan hyper-rage. They find him in work clothes, grimy from labor, but convinced that he's found utopia: a life of working in the fields of Tannot root. Volmae, the ethereal leader of the Sykarans, keeps her people subservient through the euphoric effect of the Tannot. While there, an explosion convinces Rygel that he's the victim of an assassination attempt. Aeryn takes him back to Moya while Zhaan and Crichton try to persuade D'Argo to leave Sykar. But Zhaan too comes under the influence of the Tannot. Following both to the fields, Crichton has a run-in with members of the Sykaran resistance movement, who force a live worm into his belly. This protects him from the effects of the Tannot and he realizes the rest of the population is deluded into believing their laborious life is idyllic. Aeryn's experiments on Rygel's explosive bodily fluids reveal the Tannot is actually the basis for the fuel for Peacekeeper weapons, and the Sykarans are being enslaved to produce Peacekeeper munitions. Crichton is determined to rescue his crewmates and puts Rygel's reactive bodily functions to good use.
 

PK Tech Girl - Episode 10107
Moya and her crew discover the remains of the Zelbinion, a revered Peacekeeper Command Carrier and the first ship upon which Rygel was imprisoned and tortured. While exploring for any salvageable items on the ship they find Gilina, a Peacekeeper Tech and the last of a Salvage Crew sent by Captain Crais and slaughtered by the Sheyangs - violent scavenger aliens that breath fire. Crichton and Gilina find themselves attracted to one another, but must put their relationship on hold while the group works together to fend off a second attack by the Sheyangs. While D'Argo and Zhaan stall for time, Crichton, Gilina and Aeryn race against the clock to get the Zelbinion's defense screen operational before they are destroyed.
 

That Old Black Magic - Episode 10108
During a visit to a bazaar Crichton is enticed by a fortune-teller to step into his tent, but finds himself transported to the world of the evil sorcerer Maldis. Unaware that his comatose body has been left behind, Crichton tries to understand where he is and what Maldis wants from him. Maldis intends to pit Crichton against the man who so desperately wants him dead: Captain Crais. Nothing Crichton says can convince Crais that his brother Tauvo's death was an accident, and as they battle Maldis feeds off the bad energy and grows in strength. Liko, a one-time priest, also a victim of Maldis' powers, tells Aeryn, Zhaan and D'Argo of Crichton's fate. Aeryn and D'Argo unsuccessfully attempt a physical assault on the supernatural barriers that guard Maldis' realm. Zhaan joins forces with Liko to save Crichton with her spiritual powers but to do this she will have to rekindle the darkness within her that she thought buried forever.
 

DNA Mad Scientist - Episode 10109
On an isolated asteroid, Moya's crew seeks out Namtar, a genetic scientist who has found a way of providing star charts of the home worlds, by examining the DNA of the subject. The price is high; Namtar wants one of Pilot's four arms which D'Argo, Zhaan, and Rygel take by force. Crichton, whose home is beyond Namtar's codes, and Aeryn who can never return to the Peacekeeper world, are disgusted by the attack. As the others quarrel about whose home to return to first, Aeryn asks Namtar to find a colony where she can live in peace. But instead of taking a sample, he injects her with Pilot's DNA and she starts to experience physical changes. Her sense of sight and hearing become unbearably keen, her fingers fuse together, and she starts to grow extra arms. Crichton turns to Namtar's assistant, Kornata, for help to reverse the metamorphosis before Aeryn fully evolves into a Pilot. Kornata reveals Namtar is the result of genetic experiments out of control, and only she can turn this Frankenstein-like creature back into the lab rat it once was.
 

They've Got A Secret - Episode 10110
During routine maintenance D'Argo falls down one of Moya's passageways, and damages a panel that triggers a blast of particles. He is ejected into space, and although his Luxan physiology helps him survive, he is delirious and begins having "flashbacks" of his past. Pilot begins experiencing fluctuations in Moya and soon is slumped over his console unconscious. It appears Moya has taken over Pilot's functions, and the DRDs are on alert. Trying to discover what D'Argo is suffering, the crew plays out their "roles" of D'Argo's life to reveal his secret history: his wife was a Sebacean and he was falsely accused of her murder by her vengeful Peacekeeper brother and murderer. Their young son, Jothee, is still alive out there somewhere. His memory restored, D'Argo leads the others to the area of the incident on Moya and Crichton goes down the same passageway to uncover what Moya has been protecting: Her unborn baby.
 

Till The Blood Runs Clear - Episode 10111
While out studying solar flares in his Farscape module, Crichton unexpectedly creates a wormhole. Aeryn manages to pull the Module away before they're sucked in but not before they sustain some damage. Unable to land on the pregnant Moya, they put down on the Dambada Depot where they find a fast talking mechanic by the name of Furlow who agrees to repair their ship. Crichton is desperate to get the Module functioning again especially when he hears the solar flares only last a short while and will not return for another 4.8 cycles. While waiting for Furlow to finish they discover Crais has left a Wanted Beacon offering a reward for the return of Zhaan, D'Argo and Rygel. When confronted by Rorf and Rorg, two Bloodtrackers determined to get the reward, Crichton and Aeryn must also impersonate bounty hunters. The situation gets complicated when D'Argo comes down to the planet and is captured by the Bloodtrackers forcing Crichton to continue his ruse, infuriating an already untrusting D'Argo. With Aeryn temporarily blinded after a fight with another bounty hunter, Crichton must convince D'Argo he was not trying to betray him.
 

Rhapsody In Blue - Episode 10112
A Delvian sect tricks the crew of Moya into traveling to their planet to arrange a meeting between their leader and Zhaan. Zhaan possesses powers which enabled her to survive a tragedy in her past that may also serve to cure the sect's leader, Tahleen, from the madness that slowly consumes her. But when Tahleen steals these powers from Zhaan, her dormant dark nature resurfaces and she too is consumed by madness. Crichton and the rest of the crew are helpless as they become victims of the sect's mystical powers over their minds. Crichton is tormented by memories of his past as Tahleen tries to confuse his mind. But Tahleen's mate Lorana rebels against the sect and enables Crichton to join in "Unity" with Zhaan in a last desperate attempt to save her soul.
 

The Flax - Episode 10113
Crichton and Aeryn's Transport Pod becomes immobilized in The Flax, an invisible 'drift net,' controlled by scavenging Zenetan pirates. With Moya also in danger of stumbling into the same trap, a stranger named Staanz comes aboard. A former pirate, Staanz not only offers to steer it clear for a small fee, but he reveals to D'Argo that a Luxan ship is stuck in The Flax. After D'Argo and Staanz set off to rescue Crichton and Aeryn, Zenetan Pirates board Moya. Rygel tries to keep the pirates busy by challenging them to a game of Tadek. When readings indicate that Crichton and Aeryn's pod might be running out of atmosphere, D'Argo must decide whether to attempt retrieving the maps from the dissolving Luxan ship or save his friend's lives.
 

Jeremiah Crichton - Episode 10114
Crichton is left behind in Farscape One when Moya suddenly StarBursts as a result of her pregnancy. The crew finally locates Crichton on the planet Acquara, an earth-like paradise where Crichton is more than happy to stay. In fact he has to stay as something on the planet is draining all the power. Tensions arise when Crichton is pitted against an Acquaran man for the love of the ruler's daughter and Rygel is mistaken for a mythical Acquaran savior, who by his hand will rise up and lead them to the light. Back up on Moya, Zhaan and Aeryn have located the source of the planet's power drain. The question is, will they be able to find a way to get the information down to Crichton before Rygel's true identity is revealed?
 

Durka Returns - Episode 10115
When a pregnant Moya unexpectedly StarBursts and nearly collides with another transport, Moya feels obligated to make repairs and brings the vessel aboard. Once docked, they find the ship carries a mysterious and powerful race known as the Nebari - including a Nebari official, Salis, a Nebari criminal, Chiana, and Captain Selto Durka, the ex-Peacekeeper Commander responsible for the torture of Rygel. Durka has been mentally cleansed by the Nebari to remove all those thought processes deemed unacceptable, making him incapable of inappropriate behavior. Seeking revenge, Rygel attempts to kill Durka, but instead breaks the mind cleansing. In the confusion, Chiana escapes from her cell, Salis is found dead and Durka takes Rygel and Aeryn hostage in an attempt to take control of Moya. Crichton must decide whether or not to trust the street urchin Chiana before Durka kills Aeryn and Rygel.
 

A Human Reaction - Episode 10116
Crichton finds a wormhole and returns to Earth. However, only his father, Major Jack Crichton, believes he is really his son. When Moya's Transport Pod blasts through, Crichton convinces the military not to shoot, but he can't prevent them from drugging and imprisoning Rygel, D'Argo and Aeryn. In horror, Rygel is killed and dissected. Aeryn escapes with Crichton and they steal away to a safe house where they give in to their long-standing passion. The next morning, with his father's help, Aeryn and Crichton plan an escape until he realizes that nothing is as it seems -- or rather, is everything as it was seven months ago? Crichton realises this world is intricately constructed from his memories, but who wants to mess with Crichton's mind?

Through The Looking Glass - Episode 10117
The pregnant Moya attempts StarBurst prematurely in an attempt to prove her worth but abruptly comes to a halt sending the crew flying. In the aftermath, they discover Rygel has disappeared. Setting off to look for him, Aeryn and D'Argo also disappear in a flash of light before the other's very eyes. Pilot reports that Rygel, Aeryn and D'Argo are still showing up on his scans. As Crichton moves through the ship he discovers some inter-dimensional doors leading to four different Moyas. In each of the Moyas he finds Aeryn, D'Argo and Rygel. A gigantic claw ripping through the walls of Moya is also chasing him but as the claw markings begin to form a pattern he realises that it is trying to communicate. Taking a chance he sticks his head into one of the tears left by the claw. The inter-dimensional creature inside tells Crichton that Moya is stuck in the wall of StarBurst. He must get all four Moya to push forward at the same time if they ever want to reunite and not be destroyed. As the other dimension slowly eats up the ship, Crichton must race against the clock if he is to save them all.
 

A Bug's Life - Episode 10118
When special commandos are forced by a fuel leak to come aboard the ship they are deceived into believing that Moya is still under Peacekeeper control. They reluctantly reveal to Aeryn and Crichton that they are on a top priority mission to a secret base to deliver an unmarked crate. Curious about the crate's contents, Rygel and Chiana are the first to discover an unseen enemy; a lethal virus living within a host body. Virtually undetectable, the virus plays a deadly jumping game as it changes host from Thonn to Chiana to Crichton. The commandos and Moya's renegade crew must work together to recapture it, for if it remains in its infancy stage, it can be stopped before breeding to hundreds of worlds. Zhaan injects an antibody into everyone to reveal the virus. However, at the last minute Larraq escapes. Larraq/Virus uses Aeryn as a shield and stabs her in the chest seconds before he flees Moya in the leaking marauder ship.
 

Nerve - Episode 10119
Moya and her crew follow Larraq's former flight path to a secret PK Gammak base, in search of a way to save Aeryn from a near-fatal injury. Reaching their destination, Crichton and Chiana successfully infiltrate the base and obtain what they need with the help of an old friend. Crichton tries to return to Moya, but is captured by Scorpius, a hybrid Scarren-Sebacean. Crichton is trapped in Scorpius' Aurora Chair, an inquisition device where his memories are literally torn from his mind. (PART ONE OF TWO PART STORY)
 

The Hidden Memory - Episode 10120
While the crew works towards saving Crichton, Moya goes into labor, shutting down all of her propulsion systems. Aeryn, still recovering from her wounds, leads D'Argo and Zhaan to the PK Gammak base in an attempt to rescue Crichton from Scorpius. What the rescue team does not account for is the presence of Crais -- contacted by Scorpius after uncovering Crichton's memories of their previous altercations. However, as Scorpius and Crais turn against one another, Crichton sees a chance to escape. At the same time, Moya's labor takes a dangerous turn when complications arise that could have deadly repercussions for the entire crew. (PART TWO OF TWO PART STORY)
 

Bone To Be Wild - Episode 10121
Moya finds herself unable to navigate an asteroid field after she shuts down to avoid detection from Crais' Command Carrier. When the crew picks up a distress call from an asteroid within the field, they explore in hopes of finding someone who can help escape. Aeryn decides to stay aboard Moya to help the Leviathan bond with her baby and keep him from inadvertently forming an alliance with the nearby Peacekeepers. Once on the asteroid, the crew discovers an environment of lush vegetation inhabited by only two life forms. The crew must decide who is the predator and who is the prey between a female, M'Lee, and a large beast, Br'nee, both claiming to be the sole survivor of a massacre at the other's hands.
 

Family Ties - Episode 10122
Unable to slip out of the asteroid field undetected, the crew and Moya find themselves at the mercy of the PK Command Carrier. With no place to run, Rygel flees to Crais' ship and offers to betray the rest of the crew in exchange for his own life. However, before the deal can be made, Crais loses control of his own ship. Fearing for his own life, Crais convinces Rygel that they should escape to the temporary safety of Moya. However, with Scorpius closing in, the crew begins to wonder if any of them will survive.