Fair rating?Ariel
The ship heads to Ariel to drop off Inara for her yearly companion health check-up. Simon realizes River's condition is getting worse and decides to sneak her into an Alliance hospital in Ariel for a brain scan. Mal and the others agrees to help him with his plan, but also takes this opportunity to steal some valuable medical supplies in the hospital and sell it at the street market.
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#2In Season 1of 14 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 14 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.3
2002First airedNovember 15, 2002
Guest stars
Dennis Cockrumas Blue-Hand Man #2
Blake Robbinsas Agent McGinnis
Jeff Rickettsas Blue-Hand Man #1
Tom Virtueas Doctor
Cate Cohenas Cash Team NurseIra Steckas Young Intern
Roma Chuganias Receiving DoctorMichael Nagyas Particularly Dressed Man
Alex Connieas Patient
Crew
Allan KroekerDirector
Jose MolinaWriterShows like Firefly
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