All time favorite Firefly episode!!! by BrownCoat2006

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All time favorite Firefly episode!!!

POSTED BY: BROWNCOAT2006
UPDATED: Saturday, March 25, 2006 13:51
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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:23 PM

BROWNCOAT2006

I know I know, Im gunna be an evil sumabitch, but pick your all time favorite episode of Firefly, just for fun!!! AND JUST ONE MIND!!!

I'll start, Im gunna have to say Our Mrs. Reynolds, cause' that whole damn epi is hi-larious! ....... DAMN breaking my own rule, but it's actually tied between Jaynestown, OMR, and Shindig

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:29 PM

VELOXI

Our Mrs. Reynolds is my favorite as well. It has everything awesome about FF in one ep. Awesome stuff.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:33 PM

EARLYSUMMER

Can't..just..pick..one...brain..over loading..must..stop..pain

ouch.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:34 PM

RMMC

I'll have to break from the current herd and go with 'Out of Gas.' That was just the best in terms of acting, writing and directing. leaseways to my reckoning, FWIW.

The seamless changes from flashbacks to present kept me glued to the chair wanting to see what was gonna happen next and just what the gorram hell had already happened!

'Course 'Jaynestown' is pretty shiny, too. Especially the whole bit with Book's hair.

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RMMC

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:42 PM

RHYIANAN

War Stories. It's fun, yet also serious and the crew dynamics are clearly shown. Not to mention it has the second most hi-larious torture scene that I have ever seen.

They weren't cows inside. They were waiting to be, but they forgot. Now they see sky, and they remember what they are.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:48 PM

SAVEWASH

Now I am learning about scary.

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Originally posted by Rhyianan:
War Stories. It's fun, yet also serious and the crew dynamics are clearly shown. Not to mention it has the second most hi-larious torture scene that I have ever seen.

Second most?

"We have to keep our heads so we can ... keep our heads."

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:49 PM

COPILOT

Objects space was so awsome I think it's my favorite.....but maybe it's not and Shindig is my favorite oh god this could go on forever.

An I carried such a torch

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:51 PM

BROWNCOAT2006

Hehehe, sorry Im so evil... I didn't want anyones head explodin' honest I didn't... just randomly thought of this at like 4 in the morning yesterday, after being on till 2 that same morning, night,.... whatever!

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:55 PM

RHYIANAN

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Originally posted by SAVEWASH:
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Originally posted by Rhyianan:
War Stories. It's fun, yet also serious and the crew dynamics are clearly shown. Not to mention it has the second most hi-larious torture scene that I have ever seen.

Second most?

Yes, the first being in the movie "The Punisher". Who knew that a popsickle could be such an effective torture tool?

They weren't cows inside. They were waiting to be, but they forgot. Now they see sky, and they remember what they are.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:56 PM

EARLYSUMMER

Quote:
BrownCoat2006 wrote:

Hehehe, sorry Im so evil... I didn't want anyones head explodin' honest I didn't... just randomly thought of this at like 4 in the morning yesterday, after being on till 2 that same morning, night,.... whatever!

Aha, that explains it. That's ok, my head's feeling better now, although my stomach doesn't feel too good.

"Apple bits, coming back up"

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 7:27 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Definitely Out of Gas. It also had the best music score in my opinion.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 7:49 AM

ISAACSHEPHERD

I suppose putting my foot down and choosing one as my favorite, I'd have to say Out of Gas. It just defines Mal's love for his ship lets us meet how he met the crew. Although the Message comes in a close second.
IS

The Bible's a bit fuzzy on the subject of kneecaps.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 8:04 AM

AZHEA

Out of Gas is my favorite, I'd have to say.

I know, we're only 'sposed to put one, but... the torture scene in War Stories is indeed hi-larious

Quote:
"Screw you!" Wash says.

"Get in line!" Mal replies.

laughed my ass off!

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:05 AM

JONESTEIN

"Out of Gas" gets my vote.

-Jonestein
http://jonestein.blogspot.com/
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OPERATIVE: ...and I'm unarmed.
MAL: Good.
(BLAM!)

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:23 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Our Mrs. Reynolds is the episode I use to recruit new browncoats - my younger brother included. (Hi Geek Mafia!) My personal favourite, however, is Objects in Space. Everything about the episode is beautiful to watch. It's got the funny, it's got the scary, it's got the heartbreak (Simon: "She's just a kid..." Me: *sniff* *sniff* *blub*) it's got the suspense, it's got witty dialogue, it's got some of the best River scenes in the whole show, it's got a ~fabulous~ twist (Joss: "You actually thought River was the ship? You morons!") and above all this, it got shirtless Simon.

What's there not to love?

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:40 AM

JAYHAWK35

Out of Gas, hand down. That is the Firefly show I cherrish the most. As mentioned previously, the music is moving, the Lost style flash-backs (predating LOST), and the background into the characters reveals a love and understanding Mal has for them and his beloved ship.

---
Zoë: "Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?"

Book: "Quite specific. It is however somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps"

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:55 AM

GRIZWALD

I really like The Train Job! I think it was snappily put together and told quite a bit about the crew. Since people had to miss the actual pilot, it did a great job of introducing all the characters and moving the story along at a good pace.

Besides, I love Jayne "in charge."

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They could not take the sky from them -
Our Big Damn Heroes made a film!
I'm gonna see Serenity then
go back the next morning and see it again.
Cuz no one at Fox knew this show had no equal
C'mon Universal, and greenlight the sequel!

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:24 AM

I gotta go with Safe, because..SUMMER AND SEAN KICK ASS! Ummm, sorry for that outburst. It has everything: idiotic witchhunters, mindreaders, a rousing speech, defiance, and of course, the Big DAmn Heroes.

I think a little chaos is in order.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:36 AM

POEANDFAITH

If you watch them all, can we count it as one big episode with intermission breaks? ...No? *sighs*

Well, Jaynestown tops my list, I never laughed so hard at my tv before. It had nice bits from everyone character-wise, with Simon being a big-brain and knowing about ancient Earth-That-Was civilizations, The Kaylee/Simon romance, all reactions to Jayne and him kinda feeling bad in his own way for the mudder's at the end. It didn't end on a real feel-good spot, I found myself wondering what became of them, when their hero and only source of pride returns, reveals he didn't give them money on purpose, and then pushs over the statue...

Dear Diary... Today, we were kidnapped by hill folk never to be seen again. It was the best day ever.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:58 AM

GROUNDED

Out of Gas.

Best. TV. Ever.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:13 AM

CARTOON

Jaynestown.

Just hilarious. The fact alone that they named a town after Jayne Cobb is enough to forever insure its place in my personal TV hall of fame.

I still laugh aloud just reading the script.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:15 PM

GELASSENHEIT

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Originally posted by Grounded:
Out of Gas.

Best. TV. Ever.

word

Gelassenheit means Serenity

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:41 PM

THINGY

My fave episode... hmmm... it's real close but I'm gonna have to go with... Ariel. It's got a new kind of criminal mastermind, Jayne and his cortical electrodes, and the single best scene ever on television: Mal's talk with Jayne at the end. So good.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... +
"She's in Congress?"

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 2:29 PM

DEEPGIRL187

Grrr...

Ask the hardest question in the ruttin' verse.

If I absolutely must choose, I'd have to say "Shindig". Maybe it's the Kaylee in me, but he outfits are soooo shiny. As a very close runner up, however, I'd have to say "Objects In Space". The man who played Early (can't remember his name at the moment) was also in Good vs. Evil, another great show cancelled by the evil network conglomerates.

At last.
We can retire and give up
this life of crime.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:00 PM

JUGGLESGEESE

Out of Gas. I love others for different reasons, depending on my mood, but the best one is definitely Out of Gas!

Can't Stop the Signal

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:04 PM

AENGUS

If forced to pick(at gunpoint), I would have to choose Out of Gas. It is just amazing.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:05 PM

SADLITTLEKING

Our Mrs. Reynolds cause it's got the funniest line I've ever heard: "Oh I'm goin' to that special Hell..."

War Stories cause it's got the most badass scene with River blowin' away those 3 guys with her eyes closed.

Objects in Space cause Early is one of the most interesting characters I've ever seen.

Out of Gas cause the ending just really touched my heart, put a smile on my face, and made me shed a tear.

Okay that's four, but I couldn't pick just one.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:14 PM

MATTCOZ

Favorite? Hmm...

Well my top 3 are Serenity, Out of Gas, and Objects in Space... but my favorite?

Well, since Serenity was split over two episodes I'll go with Out of Gas as my favorite single episode.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:22 PM

20THCENTFOXHATER

It would be a tie between:

-Our Mrs. Reynolds &

-The Message

"I aim to misbehave."
"Can't do something smart, do something right".

HOMER: "Oh Lisa, you and your stories; Bart is a vampire, beer kills brain cells. Now lets go back to that... building thingy... where our beds and T.V.... is".

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 3:33 PM

BULLET1510

How do you choose????

I can't choose just one - how about four(ish)...

Drama = War Stories (*That* torture scene)

Comedy = Our Mrs. Reynolds (NF's amazing comic timing with JW's script - priceless)

Dramady = Out Of Gas (So funny, so sad, so funny, so...)

Action = Serenity Parts 1 & 2 (such incredible writing - all TV pilots should be so good!!!)

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 5:41 PM

FIRINN

Every episode is excellent TV, but have to agree with Out of Gas. It showed me what Mal was willing to do for his crew and ship and tied the characters all together for me.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:19 PM

JOSSISAGOD

It's a toss up between "Safe" and "Heart of Gold" for me. Now I realize that I can't possibly choose one 'cause they were all amazing!

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 7:13 PM

LINCOLN

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Originally posted by RMMC:
I'll have to break from the current herd and go with 'Out of Gas.' That was just the best in terms of acting, writing and directing. leaseways to my reckoning, FWIW.

The seamless changes from flashbacks to present kept me glued to the chair wanting to see what was gonna happen next and just what the gorram hell had already happened!

Ill second that: for me it might be the best 45 minutes in television history. first post by the way :)

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Friday, March 24, 2006 12:11 AM

LEGOLAD

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Originally posted by lincoln:
first post by the way :)

Welcome; I just joined like a week ago, so I'm still getting the lay of the land myself.

I have to say, I can't believe only one person's nominated Ariel so far. I think that's the one I'll have to go with... I think... man, is it ever an arduous choice; I love Objects in Space, Serenity 1&2, and Out of Gas too. But Ariel is the one that left me with the most reasons to leave my jaw on the floor.

Firstly, the action and plot is entirely character-driven; how rare and awesome is that? Inara brings them to Ariel, the initial robbery is Simon's idea, and the crisis, of course, is all thanks to Jayne.

Which brings me to the second reason: Jayne's betrayal. Candidate for the most shocking moment in the show, despite the fact that it is still COMPLETELY in character. It's just that you never think he'll actually betray them, because protagonists don't do that on television! Awesome decision to go against the cliché of the reformed mercenary, by showing that he isn't (reformed, that is... he's definitely mercenary). That line "I've got your fugitives" just floored me the first time I saw it.

Lastly... two by two. Ariel had the most nail-biting climax of any of the episodes, in my opinion, thanks to the coolest and creepiest bad guys since... well, since the suspiciously similar Gentlemen on Buffy. Joss likes calm quiet killers in business suits; go figure. But man, are they awesome.

Plus, the episode is just overall fantastic, with a great heist, our first look at a core planet, and the powerful confrontation between Jayne and Mal. Simply superb.

"We need a hood ornament."

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Friday, March 24, 2006 1:49 AM

MASTERCHIEF

fav firefly episode has to be and is funny everytime you watch!! "trash" its just so shiny and god damn good!!! its Wash that makes the epi just that little bit more, but then i love all firefly and choosing hurts!!!
Wash: I'm confused...
Saffron: You're asking yourself if I've got the security codes, why don't I just go in and grab it for myself -- why cut you in?
Wash: No. Actually... I was wondering... What's she doing on the ship!? Didn't she try to kill us?

Mal: She hitched.
Wash: I don't recall pulling over...

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Friday, March 24, 2006 3:34 AM

GARIM

Yeah, it's not easy making this choice, but I'll have to go with Out of Gas, it is so beautifully done, and each character have their moments...

Runner's up; Objects in Space and Serenity.

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Friday, March 24, 2006 3:53 AM

CHRISISALL

Does the movie count as like an episode? If so, then it's Serenity.
If you can't pick the movie, I guess I'll have to go with Ariel...

Tough choice Chrisisall

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Friday, March 24, 2006 4:05 AM

GORRAMREEVER

Objects in Space...definately. Really Sad that they killed of the Shepherd in Serenity, I need to know what Early meant by "That's No Shepherd"

"Why didn't you turn on me?" - Mal
"Money wasn't good enough." - Jayne
"What happens when it is?" - Mal
"Well now, that'll be an interestin' day, now won't it?" - Jayne

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Friday, March 24, 2006 6:16 AM

BROWNCOAT2006

lol, PoeandFaith, I must agree with you, didn't think of that... we CAN take all the episodes... AND the movie as one single episode w/ pauses for intermisson, I did that one day when I was home sick from school SOOOO FUN!!

But I still wanna know who everyones favorite episodes are... single if possible, which it won't be...

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Friday, March 24, 2006 7:36 AM

SULTEN

If i have to choose one...... ERROR, ERROR, ERROR..... um reboot.... the matrix has me? ERROR.... reboot...

Objects in space, jubal is just so cool.

ERROR.....

Fatal System Error...

Please consult your Windows manual for help...

Jayne! The hero of Canton. I LOVE VERA!

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Friday, March 24, 2006 8:14 AM

REAVERMAN

I'd have to say it's a tie between War Stories and Serenity (I love Wash's opening scene with the dinosaurs; cracks me up every time). I like War Stories 'cause of the whole conversation during the torture. Plus it has two of my favorite lines in the whole series: "I'll be in my bunk..." and "I know its a difficult mission, but you and I... have to get it on." "I understand, sir, we have no choice." Its genius. Plus the whole Niska gettin' his ASS KICKED by Mal thing was definitely a bonus

"we're gonna explode? I don' wanna explode!"

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Saturday, March 25, 2006 1:51 PM

RMMC

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Originally posted by lincoln:

first post by the way :)

Welcome, Lincoln! Glad you found us.

I've been in and out of here (due to life issues) but have only recently been posting on an irregular basis.

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RMMC

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