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Out of Gas

  • Episode aired Oct 25, 2002
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
9.3/10
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Nathan Fillion and Gina Torres in Firefly (2002)
Firefly: Safe
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When Serenity's life support system fails, Mal orders the crew off the ship - but he stays behind.When Serenity's life support system fails, Mal orders the crew off the ship - but he stays behind.When Serenity's life support system fails, Mal orders the crew off the ship - but he stays behind.
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5.8K
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  • Director
    • David Solomon
  • Writers
    • Joss Whedon
    • Tim Minear
  • Stars
    • Nathan Fillion
    • Gina Torres
    • Alan Tudyk
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  • Director
    • David Solomon
  • Writers
    • Joss Whedon
    • Tim Minear
  • Stars
    • Nathan Fillion
    • Gina Torres
    • Alan Tudyk
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    • 11User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Firefly (2002)
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    Nathan Fillion in Firefly (2002)
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    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Captain Malcolm 'Mal' Reynoldsas Captain Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds
    Gina Torres
    Gina Torres
    • Zoë Washburneas Zoë Washburne
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Hoban 'Wash' Washburneas Hoban 'Wash' Washburne
    Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin
    • Inara Serraas Inara Serra
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • Jayne Cobbas Jayne Cobb
    Jewel Staite
    Jewel Staite
    • Kaylee Fryeas Kaylee Frye
    Sean Maher
    Sean Maher
    • Dr. Simon Tamas Dr. Simon Tam
    Summer Glau
    Summer Glau
    • River Tamas River Tam
    Ron Glass
    Ron Glass
    • Shepherd Derrial Bookas Shepherd Derrial Book
    Steven Flynn
    Steven Flynn
    • Captain Sashas Captain Sash
    Ilia Volok
    Ilia Volok
    • Marcoas Marco
    Lyle Kanouse
    Lyle Kanouse
    • Salesmanas Salesman
    Dax Griffin
    Dax Griffin
    • Besteras Bester
    Roderick McCarthy
    Roderick McCarthy
    • Lacey #1as Lacey #1
    • (as Roderick L. McCarthy)
    Keith Mooney
    • Homeless manas Homeless man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Solomon
    • Writers
      • Joss Whedon
      • Tim Minear
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    • Trivia
      The red button Wash rigs to call the shuttles back and return the crew to Serenity was removed from the set on one of the last days of filming by Alan Tudyk, as by that time the cast and crew knew they were being canceled. Scenes on the bridge for Out of Gas (2002) were filmed the next day, and the button is noticeably absent. Alan then mailed the button to series creator Joss Whedon, with a note saying "When you get your miracle, just hit this" (quoting Wash's line). Whedon was hoping to revive the series, which he did, in the form of the film Serenity (2005).
    • Goofs
      One candle on Simon's birthday cake is lit and unlit in alternating shots.
    • Quotes

      Mal: Not if all you're gonna do is sit around here and whinge about it, no.

      Wash: What do you expect me to do, Mal?

      Mal: Whatever you have to. And if you can't do it from here, then get a suit on and go outside on the side of the boat...

      Wash: And what? Wave my arms around?

      Mal: Wave your arms around, jump up and down, divert the nav sats to the transmitter... whatever.

      Wash: Divert the... - right! Because teenage pranks are fun when you're about to die!

      Mal: It'd give the beacon a boost, wouldn't it?

      Wash: Yes, Mal, it would boost the signal, but even if some passerby did happen to receive, all it would do is muck up their navigation.

      Mal: Could be that's true.

      Wash: Damn right it's true. They'd be forced to stop and dig out our signal before they could even go anyplace... well, maybe I should do that, then!

      Mal: Maybe you should!

      Wash: Okay!

      Mal: Good!

      Wash: Fine!

      Jayne: Hey! What you two think you're doing? Fightin' at a time like this? You'll use up all the air.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Firefly: Ariel (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      The Ballad of Serenity
      Written by Joss Whedon

      Performed by Sonny Rhodes

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    10/10
    Speaks volumes about the series itself
    It'd be an understatement to call "Out of Gas" just a great "Firefly" episode; it's one of my favorite pieces of television, period. Superbly structured, it weaves together how-they-all-met scenes with harsh images of a dying Mal, dragging through Serenity and trying to get her back up and running. These are rough as hell to watch (don't give this episode a shot after a bad day at work), but they make the sentimental segments all the more touching. This episode is brimming with character, and beautifully shows the bond between a captain and his vessel.

    Outstanding.

    10/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mutant Enemy
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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