The worst episodes of Andromeda

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  1. 01

    S03E10 · January 20, 2003 · 1h

    The Unconquerable Man4.0

    In an alternate timeline, Gaheris Rhade takes command of the Andromeda and attempts, with the aid of the crew of the Maru and a hologram of Dylan, to reestablish the Commonwealth and drive back the Magog threat.

  2. 02

    S01E13 · February 5, 2001 · 1h

    Music of a Distant Drum5.0

    After Tyr loses his memory, he is befriended by a family while Nietchiens search for him and what he has stolen from them.

  3. 03

    S01E19 · April 23, 2001 · 1h

    The Honey Offering5.0

    Two Nietchean prides will form an alliance and free two systems if the Andromeda will escort the bride-to-be to her wedding.

  4. 04

    S01E20 · April 30, 2001 · 1h

    Star-Crossed5.0

    A pod carrying a humanoid android escapes a freighter the Andromeda was attempting to protect before it was destroyed.

  5. 05

    S01E21 · May 7, 2001 · 1h

    It Makes a Lovely Light5.0

    Harper overrides some of Andromeda's protocols to fake a reactor meltdown to spring a surprise party for Dylan on his birthday.

  6. 06

    S03E03 · October 5, 2002 · 1h

    Mad to Be Saved5.0

    Andromeda saves a damaged freighter that was venting oxygen. The crew's leader informs Dylan that they have escaped from a hellish slave world that no one has ever escaped from before.

  7. 07

    S03E06 · October 28, 2002 · 1h

    Slipfighter the Dogs of War5.0

    Andromeda is hit by massive shockwaves emanating from a star going supernova, and signs point towards the use of a weapon similar to a Nova bomb.

  8. 08

    S03E07 · November 11, 2002 · 1h

    The Leper's Kiss5.0

    A founding father of the New Commonwealth contacts Dylan to help in taking down a very deadly assassin named "the Leper" who is currently targeting him.

  9. 09

    S03E08 · November 18, 2002 · 1h

    For Whom the Bell Tolls5.0

    A stowaway creature is discovered devouring the Maru's electronics. Unable to stop the creature from moving to the Andromeda and reproducing, the crew must find the creatures before they permanently cripple the ship.

  10. 10

    S03E16 · March 31, 2003 · 1h

    Point of the Spear5.0

    A newly colonized planet of the Commonwealth comes under attack by Pyrian "pyroformers", but when Dylan destroys the machines, the Pyrian fleet arrives to defend its property.

  11. 11

    S04E10 · January 19, 2004 · 1h

    Exalted Reason, Resplendent Daughter5.0

    The daughter of a king is kidnapped by a ruthless renegade. But when the crew finds her, she says her father tried to kill her, and the renegade is actually a hero.

  12. 12

    S05E10 · January 7, 2005 · 1h

    The Test5.0

    After Rhade, Harper, and Beka each have dealings with the Stranger, he is murdered. Now they're all on trial for his death.

  13. 13

    S01E08 · November 20, 2000 · 1h

    The Banks of the Lethe5.2

    When Andromeda runs experiments on a black hole, Dylan sends a message into the black hole saying goodbye to his loved ones. The message is received by the woman he left behind, 300 years earlier.

  14. 14

    S01E11 · January 22, 2001 · 1h

    The Pearls That Were His Eyes5.3

    Beka receives a message from her Uncle Sid, who seems to be be in urgent trouble.

  15. 15

    S01E22 · May 14, 2001 · 1h

    ... Its Hour Come Round at Last5.5

    When Harper accidently restores a backup of Andromeda's personality profile, she no longer recognizes the crew and presumes they are intruders.

  16. 16

    S02E02 · October 8, 2001 · 1h

    Exit Strategies5.5

    Under attack from Nietzscheans, the Maru, bearing parts for the repair of the Andromeda, crash lands on an arctic planet.

  17. 17

    S02E05 · October 29, 2001 · 1h

    Last Call at the Broken Hammer5.5

    The crew searches for people to organize the new Commonwealth.

  18. 18

    S02E06 · November 5, 2001 · 1h

    All Too Human5.5

    On a mission to find out about a weapon being developed, Rommie is discovered to be an AI. Her contact becomes wary because the AIs on his planet had revolted against their creators.

  19. 19

    S02E10 · January 19, 2002 · 1h

    The Prince5.5

    With his dying breath, King Florin of Ne'Holland appoints Dylan and Tyr as his son Prince Erik's co-regents.

  20. 20

    S01E02 · October 9, 2000 · 1h

    An Affirming Flame5.7

    Captain Dylan Hunt, attempting to drive the invaders from his ship, manages to scare off Gerentex. The remaining scavengers work with Dylan to regain engine control and break free from the gravity well.

  21. 21

    S01E03 · October 16, 2000 · 1h

    To Loose the Fateful Lightning5.7

    The crew find an old Highguard Space Station inhabited by the teen-aged decedents of the original crew. Harper finishes building Rommie, the Andromeda's Avatar.

  22. 22

    S01E04 · October 23, 2000 · 1h

    D Minus Zero5.7

    Confusion about the chain of command causes issues when the crew is attacked by Restorers.

  23. 23

    S01E09 · November 27, 2000 · 1h

    A Rose in the Ashes5.7

    While attempting to get the Arazians to rejoin the Commonwealth, Dylan is arrested for sedition and sentenced to life imprisonment.

  24. 24

    S01E15 · February 19, 2001 · 1h

    Forced Perspective5.7

    A mission Dylan performed for the old Commonwealth comes back to haunt him.

  25. 25

    S01E17 · April 9, 2001 · 1h

    Fear and Loathing in the Milky Way5.7

    While Trance and Harper are out on the Maru, they are surprised to find Gerentex aboard.

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