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The Best Episodes of Red Dwarf Season 3

Every episode of Red Dwarf Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Red Dwarf Season 3!

The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks:BBC TwoU&Dave

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Backwards" is the best rated episode of "Red Dwarf" season 3. It scored 8.5/10 based on 1191 votes. Directed by Ed Bye and written by Doug Naylor, Rob Grant, it aired on 11/14/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Marooned".

  • Backwards
    8.5/101,191 votes

    #1 - Backwards

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/1989

    The crew undergoes some major changes in the season opener as Lister prepares to give birth to twins.

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: Doug Naylor, Rob Grant

  • Marooned
    8.4/101,061 votes

    #2 - Marooned

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/1989

    As the Red Dwarf approaches a minefield of black holes, the crew must evacuate, throwing Lister and Rimmer together on a frozen planet.

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: Doug Naylor, Rob Grant

  • Polymorph
    8.8/101,113 votes

    #3 - Polymorph

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/28/1989

    Terror reigns on the Red Dwarf when a shape-shifting genetic mutant climbs aboard and subjects the crew to its menacing slobber.

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: Doug Naylor, Rob Grant

  • Bodyswap
    7.9/10981 votes

    #4 - Bodyswap

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/1989

    When a haywire scutter meddles with the circuitry on the Red Dwarf, Lister accidentally throws the ship into self-destruct mode.

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: Doug Naylor, Rob Grant

  • Timeslides
    8.2/101,015 votes

    #5 - Timeslides

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/1989

    Kryten's discovery of a liquid that transforms photographs into interactive portals sends the Red Dwarf crew on a series of misadventures.

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: Doug Naylor, Rob Grant

  • The Last Day
    8.1/10976 votes

    #6 - The Last Day

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/1989

    When the Red Dwarf crew learns that Kryten has only 24 hours left to live, they band together to give the android the best night of his life.

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: Doug Naylor, Rob Grant