What's Your Favorite Scene From Firefly?

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JONGSSTRAW

Thursday, January 17, 2008 12:36 PM

My favorite scene is the Hero Of Canton scene from Jaynestown. For me, it has it all going on .... the singer in his funny hat, the young mudder who worships Jayne groovin' along to it, and even the bartender singing along in the chorus, not to mention the hysterical reactions of the crew.

FARFLY

Thursday, January 17, 2008 3:38 PM

River and Simon in their spacesuits on the outside of Serenity. Simon terrified and River with the most beautiful smile you've ever seen.

PIZMOBEACH

Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:10 PM

Our Mrs. Reynolds - in the cargo bay, first scene after the credits when Mal and Saffron discuss the *situation* and the crew rolls in to comment, etc. The writing and the actor's deliveries/rhythm - amazing. The up and down from the funny "how much did I drink last night?" "I dunno, I passed out." to the serious, "She and I are the only ones who don't think this is funny." As good as it gets.

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DRGEO

Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:40 PM

The final scene in Ariel. Gritty and intense. It was an instant insight into the character of the captain. Ariel was the first episode I ever saw, and this scene convinced me that this show was different. Later, after watching the rest of the series (and realizing what a buffoon Jayne is) I found myself wishing the captain has left the hatch open.

JONGSSTRAW

Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:44 PM

I can see where this is going...I'm gonna love everyone's favorite scene as much or more than mine. Keep 'em comin'...it's quite fascinating what folks like and why.

EVILDEAD1971

Thursday, January 17, 2008 5:39 PM

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TRAVELER

Friday, January 18, 2008 12:09 AM

There are two. I can not decide which is my favorite so here are both.

Jayne looking through the glass in the airlock door saying, "Don't tell them the truth."

And another Jayne moment when he is in front of the Mudders and says. "You think someone is just gonna drop money on ya?"

Can you guess Jayne is my favorite character.

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KAYLEESTHEGREATEST

Friday, January 18, 2008 12:20 AM

the message
when river walks by simon and calls him a boob

PLATONIST

Friday, January 18, 2008 1:14 AM

Difficult question, there are many, but...today:

River dancing with the young man, in Safe, with Simon watching, the look on his face when he sees his sister happy and giddy is like they say "priceless".

Again from Safe: Simon's reaction, after he has been kidnapped, to the conditions in the hospital and his leap in to action as the skilled and caring doctor.

And, of course, my favorite Mal and Inara scene of the day would be the last scene of them in OiS, when he touches her face with genuine concern. It's not quite Captiany. It's not the Brigand, or the affectionate older brother. The pretences are off, it's just Mal and for a nano second we see that tender side he keeps very well hidden.

JEWELSTAITEFAN

Friday, January 18, 2008 5:22 AM

River protecting KayLee, firing 3 shots with her eyes closed. And then trying to brush it off, make little of it, by saying "nothing in the verse can stop me." As if she didn't really know she was saving KayLee's life.

MILLARD

Sunday, January 20, 2008 6:31 PM

I can't say if it is may favorite scene, but it's the one that made me say "yup, this is a great show". It is in the pilot when Mal walks onto Serenity and shoots the Fed (can't remember his name) right in the head, without a moments pause, or mercy. He was a problem that they didn't have time for, so instead of talking it out, Mal took care of it.

Oh, just thought of another one, same episode, at the end when Book tells Inara that he is on the wrong ship.

KAYNA

Monday, January 21, 2008 12:31 AM

There are two.

The end of OoG.
"Y'all gonna be here when I wake up?"
"We'll be right here."
"Good. That's good."
Mal's ship is empty without his crew.

And the scene in OiS when Mal and River are outside the ship. I believe it is the only time in the show when my two characters actually talk to each other. The first time Mal treats River as a whole person.

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

WHITESILENCE

Monday, January 21, 2008 1:49 AM

Train Job, when Zoe tells Mal that he has a problem with his brain being missing.

RIVERFLAN

Monday, January 21, 2008 3:00 AM

Don't remember exactly which episode, with Jayne and Wash talking, and Jayne says "She's in Congress?". And there's also the infamous
"We live on a spaceship, dear"
"So?"
exchange. Of course, I also really like River's communing with the cows, which ends in Mal saying "Is it bad that what she's saying makes perfect sense to me?"

I can just go on and on (as I'm sure you're noticing ) Truth to tell, I don't think I can isolate just one episode to be the best. This saying could have been said with Firefly in mind: The whole is greater than the sum of it's parts.

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SHAMROCK

Monday, January 21, 2008 4:35 AM

Mine is probably, from the first episode. Infact, I have a couple from that episode.

1) When you see the Browncoats lose the war. Mal's face is just stricken in awe. He can't believe the loss they just have faced. Seeing the ships come in, knowing they're "humped" as Wash would say. (RIP <3)

2) When Simon is introducing himself and his sister to the crew. Where he says "I am very smart. Gifted, I believe, is the term." Where's he's talking about River, showing all the scenes of him showing her around, giving her medicine. His entire monologue is very believable and very well done.

(I love Simon, so much, but that scene is EXCELLENT.)

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LWAVES

Monday, January 21, 2008 11:56 AM

There are so many excellent scenes it's difficult to pick, and you keep getting reminded of other scenes as you read the posts but there is one that always stands out for me everytime I think of it or read about it.

"You found me broken".

Nuff said.

"I don't believe in suicide, but if you'd like to try it it might cheer me up to watch."

WHORINGSTORIES

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:46 PM

There are so many to choose from. But I'll go with the scene in the cargo bay in 'our Mrs. Reynolds'. I'M NOT A MONSTER!!!

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PROTOTYPE7

Friday, January 25, 2008 2:33 AM

The conversation in Trash when Saffron is telling them about the new job. The whole converation is great!

"Oh please, nobody died last time..."

MASTERBATES

Friday, January 25, 2008 3:08 AM

First post!

I have a bit of trouble choosing just one, but if I absolutely have to, it's the title sequence for the BDM (okay, so it's not technically the series, but still). After living Firefly-less for three years, seeing the old girl again - accompanied by that gorram awesome music - was frickin' amazing. I'm not sure why - there's no dialogue, action, or anything other than a ship entering atmo, but for reasons I can't quite put into words it is one of my favorite TV or movie moments of all time.

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TWILIGHTSEEKER

Saturday, January 26, 2008 6:26 AM

I agree that is is VERY hard to pick just one favorite scene and love all the scenes already mentioned the dance in Safe....the confrontation between Mal and Jayne at the end of Ariel, I also love the conversation between Jayne, Mal and the bandits at the beginning of Our Ms Reynolds but I think for me the most poignant scene comes near the end of Safe when realizing he can not save River from the crowd he joins her on the platform, places his arms around her and says "Light it" followed of course, by the BDH scene where Mal announces "Yeah, but she is OUR witch so cut her the hell down." This scene shows so much...it shows Simon's total willingness to protect River even past life its self and that even though their own father deserted them...Mal never will

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MRMGRAPHICS

Friday, February 1, 2008 2:57 AM

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OiS, starting with River's V.O. soliloquy. She's got a plan to defeat Jubal Early, but it's more than that. When she tells him that she'll be his bounty, and that: "Everyone can just go on without me, and not have to worry," you can tell she means it, that despite speaking to Jubal because it's part of her plan, she's also speakng to the crew.

Her words are coming from her heart, her voice on the edge of cracking (but not cracking). And while technically her floating down to Mal is another scene, to me it is really the close of the scene started with her soliloquy. She is coming down to Mal, down to Serenity, down to the ship (the home) and the people she loves.

She is in a space suit and helmet, her face obscured by shadow, and yet her joy radiate through: silent, a iron-core snowflake glowing and floating through space, until her fingertips touch those of Mal.

Damn scene makes me cry every time I see it.

I just discovere this show on January 19, and watched all 14 episodes in 3 days. That scene is my favorite, not only of Firefly, but of any television program ever.

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CACHALOT

Friday, February 1, 2008 4:25 AM

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That's my girl. That's my good girl.

Sorry, that chokes me up every time.

Remember, no matter where you go; there you are.

ASARIAN

Friday, February 1, 2008 3:22 PM

End of Ariel leaps to mind:

RIVER:
Is it time to go to sleep again?

SIMON:
No, mei-mei. It's time to wake up.

Tears me up every time! It's such a hopeful, liberating message.

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"Mei-mei, everything I have is right here." -- Simon Tam

FREMDFIRMA

Friday, February 1, 2008 3:32 PM

At the end of The Train Job.

Slam, Crow, on his knees... Mal's little speech and Crows downright melodramatic rebuttal, followed by "darn" and a trip through the engine.

NEXT guy, slam, on his kness... Mal's little speech and he doesn't get but one line off before the goon is *passionately* agreeing with him.

Downright HI-larious, it just kills me.

-Frem

THESOMNAMBULIST

Friday, February 1, 2008 3:45 PM

Wow good question. I have two both involving Inara.

1) The scene where she finds Mal unconscious on the floor. Her voice cracks just the right amount to convey her desperation. Plus I love the finalé to that seen where she says 'No I'm ok I'm comfy' :)

2) When she breaks down crying in heart of gold. Rips me apart everytime I see it.

By the way everyone's favourite is good! Lets face it all the scenes are wonderful.

JONGSSTRAW

Friday, February 1, 2008 3:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mrmgraphics:
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OiS, starting with River's V.O. soliloquy. She's got a plan to defeat Jubal Early, but it's more than that. When she tells him that she'll be his bounty, and that: "Everyone can just go on without me, and not have to worry," you can tell she means it, that despite speaking to Jubal because it's part of her plan, she's also speakng to the crew.

Her words are coming from her heart, her voice on the edge of cracking (but not cracking). And while technically her floating down to Mal is another scene, to me it is really the close of the scene started with her soliloquy. She is coming down to Mal, down to Serenity, down to the ship (the home) and the people she loves.

She is in a space suit and helmet, her face obscured by shadow, and yet her joy radiate through: silent, a iron-core snowflake glowing and floating through space, until her fingertips touch those of Mal.

Damn scene makes me cry every time I see it.

I just discovere this show on January 19, and watched all 14 episodes in 3 days. That scene is my favorite, not only of Firefly, but of any television program ever.

It took you as long as 3 days??!! C'mon...you can do better than that. LOL....Just kiddin'...I got hooked the same way, and it's one of the great joys of my life...along with my kids...oh yeah, my wife too.

JONGSSTRAW

Friday, February 1, 2008 3:59 PM

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Originally posted by TheSomnambulist:

2) When she breaks down crying in heart of gold. Rips me apart everytime I see it.

If it didn't, I don't think you'd be a bona fide Browncoat. I think that scene is amplified in intensity because you don't see it coming.

THESOMNAMBULIST

Friday, February 1, 2008 7:39 PM

Indeed Jongsstraw - you don't Inara is always so strong. Just goes to show.... Love eh?

Plus I think Morena is just a brilliant actor.

STORYMARK

Friday, February 1, 2008 7:59 PM

The "s-what?" fight at the end of Shindig.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

ASORTAFAIRYTALE

Friday, February 1, 2008 11:20 PM

I change my mind a lot about favorites, but I always like River's speech towards the end of Objects in Space that ends with "I'll just fade away".

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STRANGEBIRD

Friday, February 1, 2008 11:26 PM

I like the scenes between the flashback with Mal and Zoe at the Battle of Serenity Valley and the part where Early says "Yep, here I am"...

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MRMGRAPHICS

Saturday, February 2, 2008 2:09 AM

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Quote:
Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
Quote:
Originally posted by mrmgraphics:
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OiS, starting with River's V.O. soliloquy. She's got a plan to defeat Jubal Early, but it's more than that. When she tells him that she'll be his bounty, and that: "Everyone can just go on without me, and not have to worry," you can tell she means it, that despite speaking to Jubal because it's part of her plan, she's also speakng to the crew.

Her words are coming from her heart, her voice on the edge of cracking (but not cracking). And while technically her floating down to Mal is another scene, to me it is really the close of the scene started with her soliloquy. She is coming down to Mal, down to Serenity, down to the ship (the home) and the people she loves.

She is in a space suit and helmet, her face obscured by shadow, and yet her joy radiate through: silent, a iron-core snowflake glowing and floating through space, until her fingertips touch those of Mal.

Damn scene makes me cry every time I see it.

I just discovere this show on January 19, and watched all 14 episodes in 3 days. That scene is my favorite, not only of Firefly, but of any television program ever.

It took you as long as 3 days??!! C'mon...you can do better than that. LOL....Just kiddin'...I got hooked the same way, and it's one of the great joys of my life...along with my kids...oh yeah, my wife too.

It took three days because I didn't even set out to watch Firefly! I started with T:TSCC (downloaded the pilot from iTunes on Jan 19, then bought the second right after the first), and that led me to Firefly! So I had to squeeze 3 episodes of T:TSCC (the third aired the following Monday) in between devouring every scrap of Firefly/Serenity ever made.

I'm sure I could have shaved a day off of my time, had I skipped T:TSCC. Then again, I wouldn't be here, if not for that.
:)

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AKREDHEAD

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 3:10 AM

1. In "Serenity" after Kaylee is shot and is in the sickbay and Jayne is peaking through the window.

2. In "Out of Gas" when Mal pulls himself up from the grate and stumbles to save his ship.

3. In "Serenity" when Mal touches Inara's arm after telling her to get people into her little ship.

Just some I can think of off the top of my head.

MONEYTRAIN

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 5:49 AM

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Originally posted by RiverFlan:
Don't remember exactly which episode, with Jayne and Wash talking, and Jayne says "She's in Congress?". .

same!!

love that whole bit haha his face when he says it lol

ARBAS

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:45 PM

River and Badger in Shindig ...

RIVER
You're talking loud enough for the both of us, though, ain't you? I've known a dozen like you. Skipped off home early, minor graft jobs here and
there. Spent some time in the lock-down, I warrant, but less than you claim. Now you're what, petty thief with delusions of standing? Sad
little king of a sad little hill.

After a beat...

BADGER
Nice to see someone from the old homestead.

RIVER
Not really.
(to Simon)
Call me f'anyone interesting shows up.

BADGER
(to Simon)
I like her.

JAYNE
That there? 'Xactly the kind of diversion we coulda used.

Brilliant.

LYSANDER

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 3:10 PM

My favorite scene would have to be from the BDM. Towards the end when Mal passes Inara in the hall.

Mal: Ready to get off this heap, back to civilized life?

Inara: I don't know.

Mal: Good answer.

Its the first time the two have both let their guards down at the same time. I also think that it's the best I've seen Inara look. She is not wearing as much make up and her natural beauty is shining through.

Simon: What if he(Mal) tells you to kill me?
Zoe: (without hesitation) I kill you.

NONGEEK

Sunday, February 24, 2008 7:00 AM

Love all the episodes, so many great quotes. Favorite episode (not by much) is Ariel, but my favorite quote comes at the end of Out of Gas when Mal is laid out on the medical table. "Yall still be here when I wake up?" Cuts right through Mal's tough exterior and demonstrates his emotional need for the crew, his family.

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TINZIMMERMANN

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:43 PM

Without a doubt, Our Mrs. Reynolds, when Saffron kisses Mal and Mal says "Im going to the special hell" refering to the previous conversation with Shepard Book.

"If you make advances on that girl, you are going to the special hell, reserved for child molesters and people who talk in movies" -Shepard Book

TINZIMMERMANN

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:43 PM

Without a doubt, Our Mrs. Reynolds, when Saffron kisses Mal and Mal says "Im going to the special hell" refering to the previous conversation with Shepard Book.

"If you make advances on that girl, you are going to the special hell, reserved for child molesters and people who talk in movies" -Shepard Book

JEWELSTAITEFAN

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 6:27 AM

I have wondered about that - movies playing in this verse. Didn't see any theaters, is this something only on core planets? When everybody has a cortex console, do they have theaters for movies? Or is he strictly speaking of Broadway type theaters - live acting only?

CHIMPEZIUM

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:08 PM

Mine has be from Ariel (I think) after Jayne has been double crossed by the feds for turning River and Simon in. Their escape scene is my favourite. In particular the scene where Jayne is frantically trying to smash the locked door open.

Mal shoots the lock open from the other side of the door and with only two movements of his head he saves a load of dialogue.

I love this show and have only just discovered it. I watched Serenity last weekend then sought out the series and have watched it all now. I will re-watch it as I am sure there are lots of details I have missed.

Gorram FOX should be shot for not letting this series run for the seven series planned. This is the best Sci-Fi adventure show I have ever seen.

DAGS

Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:33 PM

When the baby is being born in the whorehouse, the look between Inara and her friend (can't remember her name, the one Mal sleeps with)

and

Mal's outburst to Inara in the movie "You spin me about...I wish you were somewhere else"

JONGSSTRAW

Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dags:
When the baby is being born in the whorehouse, the look between Inara and her friend (can't remember her name, the one Mal sleeps with)

and

Mal's outburst to Inara in the movie "You spin me about...I wish you were somewhere else"

That would be Nandi, and although not generally regarded as one of the best episodes by most Browncoats, I personally find much to like about it, puting it in my top 5 of the 14 episodes. The scene you refer to from the BDM was a bit confusing for me....if Mal wished she wasn't there, then why go get her in the first place... although it is an excellent example of Mal's mixed emotions towards Inara.

LEIF

Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:00 PM

When I think of my favorite scenes, I tend to think in snippets that reveal so much.

When Mal kisses the crucifix, in the pilot during the battle of Serenity Valley, just before going out to fight...

When Kaylee gently pats the wall of the engine room in the pilot and whispers "That's my girl."

Sheppard Book bringing Inara dinner, and offering up sermons he could give her instead of food.

Rivers quintessential line "No power in the 'verse can stop me" in "War Stories."

Kalee talking about ships and engines during the party in Shindig.

Inara calling Saffron "A big baby" as she closes the trash container in "Trash."

There are many more, but these come to mind.

Keep Flying!

Leif

TANKOBITE

Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:38 PM

I'd have to say one of my favorites is from the movie; when Simon's cleaning up the blood off River after the bar fight, he mentions that she said "Miranda" and asks her what that means.

She has been kind of rambling on in that scene and says something to the effect of "Ask her,". Simon pauses for a moment and goes, "Am I talking to Miranda now?"

River stares at him like he's insane.

I think that's great considering how often River rambles on and makes almost no sense.

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CALDAR22

Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:01 PM

Jaynestown,there is so little on TV that can make me Laugh out loud.

PHYRELIGHT

Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:15 PM

The final scene in OoG where Mal sees Serenity for the first time.

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AUDDIE

Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:15 PM

i have two of them.

i loved the scene of jayne kneeled outside sickbay watching them operate on kaylee...

the other one is the pic of those "green apples!!" heehee

DAGS

Friday, February 29, 2008 7:32 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
Quote:
Originally posted by dags:
When the baby is being born in the whorehouse, the look between Inara and her friend (can't remember her name, the one Mal sleeps with)

and

Mal's outburst to Inara in the movie "You spin me about...I wish you were somewhere else"

That would be Nandi, and although not generally regarded as one of the best episodes by most Browncoats, I personally find much to like about it, puting it in my top 5 of the 14 episodes. The scene you refer to from the BDM was a bit confusing for me....if Mal wished she wasn't there, then why go get her in the first place... although it is an excellent example of Mal's mixed emotions towards Inara.

Yeah that's what makes the scene work for me....obviously Mal reacts with his heart when she asks for help. Even though he knows it's a trap, he won't pass up a chance to see her. But when she gets there, he realizes that when she's around , he's all mixed up with emotions toward her which he knows messes with his ability to be the cold, calculating captain he so loves being in front of everyone but her.

Although Mal obviously loves her, I always go away with the impression after the end of the movie that Mal will eventually end up with Zoe instead...a woman who he loves just as much (maybe more) but who never "spins him about".

BTW, I'm no huge fan of that episode either, too many social issues (why does a prostitute "deserve" the baby any more than the bad guy, who is obviously better situated to give the baby a good life. Not to mention the sheer irresponsibility of a prostitute having unprotected sex). Smacks of current female ideology that women "create" life by themselves.

THEJACKAL

Saturday, March 1, 2008 12:54 AM

BOTH ARE FROM OUT OF GAS

NUMBER ONE
Mal: You know, I'm gettin' a little weary of this attitude, Wash.
Wash: Oh, are you? Well, I'm so very sorry, sir. I guess the news that we're all gonna be purple and bloated and fetal in a few hours has made me a little snippy.
Mal: It's possible someone might pick up that signal.
Wash: No, Mal. It's not possible. No one's gonna pick up the damn signal. You wanted us flying under the radar, remember? Well, that's where we are, out of range of anyone or anything.
Mal: Then make it go further.
Wash: I - What?
Mal: Make the signal go further.
Wash: Can't make it go further.
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: 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.
[Beat, Mal waits for Wash to get it]
Wash: [Still yelling as if he's angry] 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.

NUMBER TWO
Mal: I thought I ordered you all off the ship. I call you back?
Hoban 'Wash' Washburne: No, Mal, you didn't.
Zoë Washburne: I take full responsibility, Cap'n.
Dr. Simon Tam: The decision saved your life.
Zoë Washburne: Won't happen again, sir.
Mal: Good. And, thanks, I'm grateful.
Zoë Washburne: It was my pleasure, sir.
Mal: [jerking himself awake] You all gonna be here when I wake up?
Shepherd Book: We'll be here.
Mal: Good. That's good.

"We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty"

FEARTHEMULLET

Saturday, March 1, 2008 2:41 AM

I think one of my favorites is in Jaynestown when river strays across Shepard with his hair down and freaks. That hole sequence is hilar.

TINZIMMERMANN

Sunday, March 2, 2008 8:30 PM

You have to remember Firefly was about the lower class of the galaxy, not about being in core planets. Even then, all of the planets and people were living lifestyles originating from earth.

"If you make advances on that girl, you are going to the special hell, reserved for child molesters and people who talk in movies"

CALDAR22

Monday, March 3, 2008 3:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Jongsstraw:

So many great scenes in only 14 episodes, hard to choose. I'd have to say my favorite scene is the Hero Of Canton song scene from Jaynestown.

For me, it has it all going on....the singer in his funny hat singing that wonderful song I love, the young mudder who worships Jayne groovin' along to it, and even the bartender singing along in the chorus, not to mention the hysterical reactions of the crew.

Absolutely, camera work and the expressions on the other's faces was priceless ,few thing shown on TV.and film can make me Laugh out loud.This did One of the funniest scenes ever.

CALDAR22

Monday, March 3, 2008 3:37 AM

They are all done so well,but my least favorite because this is easier The Message.

RIVER6213

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 9:04 AM

My favorite scene? When the credits were going up and the show ended. Get a clue you people! Firefly is DEAD, GONE forever!!!

All the actors are older and have gone off to bigger and better things. Grow the fuck up people!

-River

CBSTEVE

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 11:59 AM

My favorite is when Simon almost kisses Kaylee in the corridor in OIS. So much passes between them and then its all lost when Book pases between them. Great scene.

JONGSSTRAW

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 12:53 PM

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Quote:
Originally posted by Jongsstraw:

So many great scenes in only 14 episodes, hard to choose. I'd have to say my favorite scene is the Hero Of Canton song scene from Jaynestown.

For me, it has it all going on....the singer in his funny hat singing that wonderful song I love, the young mudder who worships Jayne groovin' along to it, and even the bartender singing along in the chorus, not to mention the hysterical reactions of the crew.

Absolutely, camera work and the expressions on the other's faces was priceless ,few thing shown on TV.and film can make me Laugh out loud.This did One of the funniest scenes ever.

It took a long time here, but finally someone chose the same scene I chose...hoooray! Seriously, you obviously have outstanding taste and impeccable Firefly accumen. Truth is, everyone who has responded so far has offered terrific choices & reasons why they love a particular scene. This thread has been my favorite since I joined. Thanks everyone!

CALDAR22

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 1:47 PM

actually from when they were standing in front of the statue on through the song scene the best.

AUDDIE

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 6:50 PM

some other of my favorites is

"i'll be in my bunk"

on the serenity ep... when kaylee is telling jayne how "easy" it is... and he give her that look.....

and.. of course the "HUH" when mal opens to reveal the "girl in the box".....

so many of them... my head hurts!!!!

i need to watch firefly... again....

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Sunday, March 9, 2008 3:25 AM

Two ensemble scenes stand out for me, one in the pilot and the other in the finale.

In the pilot, I love the scene where Simon is telling the crew about River. The bit that gets me every single time is this line:

"We could have sent her anywhere, we had the money, but... she wanted to go. She wanted to learn. *voice breaks* She was fourteen."

In 'Objects in Space' I love the scene where the crew argue over River's fate. Not only do you have the dramatic tension over the very real danger the crew is facing, and some genuinely funny moments "...she's in congress?" but once again Simon says something so simple that brings the emotional impact home.

"She's just a kid. She just wants to be a normal kid."

Fantastic stuff.

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KANAN

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:42 PM

Scene in Jaynestown where a small boy is looking at Jayne, his eyes are wide, staring at the hero..

Jayne, "Shake your head kid, your eyes are stuck"

Just makes me laugh.

Heart of Gold...

Jayne says something about not helping people with no profit in it.

Mal, "They're whores"

Jayne, "I'm in."

EVO421

Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:21 AM

Absolute favorite?

From "Our Mrs. Reynolds"

Kaylee: Aww, it's OK sweetie, he makes everybody cry. He's like a monster.

Mal: I'm NOT a monster!

>--------------------->---------------->
Da xiang bao zha shi de la du zi, are you offering me a trade?
>--------------------->---------------->

INVICTUS12

Monday, March 24, 2008 9:25 PM

"safe" and "shindig" are the best episodes. no contest

JEWELSTAITEFAN

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:46 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by invictus12:
"safe" and "shindig" are the best episodes. no contest

I'm sticking with "Out of Gas" and "Ariel."

SHINYBRIT

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:44 AM

Dang, this is definately a tough one. I can't pick only one... so here's a few.

Ariel: The end when Jayne is looking through the airlock and talking with Mal. Especially when they're talking about what Mal will say to the others when Jayne is dead. Awesome acting in that part... and kinda touching.

Jaynestown: When they first see the Jayne sculpture... the look on Simon's face is hilarious.

Trash: The end when Mal walks on board naked and Kaylee sees him. lol. I cracked up.

The mMessage: The whole funeral scene at the end. That was definately a tough scene to get through, since it was the last ep. honoring Firefly's cancellation.

Anywho... there are so many more... but I think those are my favorites. =]

"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with until you understand who's in ruttin' command here." - Jayne Cobb (Firefly)

MARGAMANTHAK

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 2:29 PM

My favorite scene, by far, has to be at the end of Trash, after the doc finishes lecturing the then-completely numb jayne, as he walks out of the room, River says "Also, i can kill you with my brain!" Jayne then opens his eyes wide in fear.

Soo hilarious.

BTY, for those of you who think firefly is dead, if enough people rally behind it, it will come back. Hollywood funds popular shows.

Remember how Star Trek came back after it was cancelled??

JIMMYCHANGA

Thursday, March 27, 2008 9:18 PM

So many to choose from, so I'll choose one of my favs that hasn't been mentioned...

OoG...Kaylee telling the captain what's really wrong with the engine while getting dressed.

Plus, I really like the ending part of OoG too. So special. :^)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"We gotta go to the crappy town where I'm the hero."

MUDDERSMILK

Friday, March 28, 2008 1:00 AM

My favorite scene in the series is the second scene in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" where all of the crew are relaxed, Jayne and Mal get drunk, and Mal dances with the soon to be met Saffron. I've always liked the music in that scene, and the relaxed posture of the crew.

ELBARTO

Friday, March 28, 2008 2:12 AM

I have so many fav scenes in the show that its really hard to choose, but the scene that comes to mind right now is the scene from the pilot "Serenity".

The scene where mal tells
Simon that Kaylee is dead then Simon rushes to see Kaylee only to find out that she is healing well. Then it cuts to the rest of the crew laughing there asses off. That gets me every time.

When you can't walk you crawl. When you can't crawl you find somebody to carry you.

BABENUT84

Friday, March 28, 2008 2:44 AM

Well, I loved 'Heart of Gold' because of the scene where we all know Mal is trying to say I love you. " I can't offer much..."

I love it because I was rooting for Mal and Inara from the beginning. Inara was obviously upset about the Nandi ordeal, but I wish she didn.t leave because it was the reason why she isn't in much of the movie and its not explained.

So...why do I always get super attached to shows long after they air on tv?
But Firefly is the best of that crowd!

SYTH

Monday, April 7, 2008 2:42 AM

Ending scene of the BDM, when Mal explains the first rule of flying to River :)

CACHALOT

Monday, April 7, 2008 2:47 AM

"That's my girl, that's my good girl"

That chokes me up every time I see it.

My days of not takin you seriously are definitely comin to a middle

SHINYGOODGUY

Friday, April 18, 2008 9:01 AM

My absolute favorite scene in OMR: In the corridor Mal and Book after Saffron has scampered off to cook. The Special Hell speech. Mal tells Book he has a smutty mind. Book turns to fix up the other room for Saffron, but he stops, peeks around the corner and repeats "The Special Hell."
What had me on the floor laughing was the look on Book's face as he takes a parting shot at Mal. PRICELESS!

Buthcher's Knife!

SHINYGOODGUY

Friday, April 18, 2008 9:18 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Auddie:
i have two of them.

i loved the scene of jayne kneeled outside sickbay watching them operate on kaylee...

the other one is the pic of those "green apples!!" heehee

I love the first one; good choice. It gets me everytime. Jayne cares for Kaylee and that scene says it all. Brilliant storytelling.

Pain is scary!

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:36 PM

Two words.

Book's Hair.

TRISTANPERRY

Saturday, April 19, 2008 3:26 PM

The Hero of Canton song. I know it's a cliche, although I thought the scene was priceless.

Actually, the Our Mrs. Reynolds scene was great as well (when the whole crew find out Mal's married, etc)

SHINYGOODGUY

Sunday, April 20, 2008 8:21 AM

One of the few times we actually see Zoe smile.

Isn't she Quaint!

RAINSTICK

Monday, May 5, 2008 8:32 PM

there are a couple.

first, there's the whole chapter in eavesdown docks in "serenity" with badger, the whole basar ("good dogs"), and how the passengers get on board. i especially liked kaylee with her umbrella.

second, the shot with river picking up the gun/stick in "objects" and all the leafs in the hangar is very beautifully done

SHINYGOODGUY

Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:32 AM

I'm a big fan of Kaylee's, so yes definitely the scene where she's hawking for passengers. Especially her conversation with Book. She's cute to begin with, but her and the umbrella with her hair up (Oh my).

There is one other scene that sticks out in my perverted little mind and that's the one in OoG thats the intro to Kaylee becoming the ship's mechanic. She did not look more delicious and cute than in any other Kaylee moment. Her reaction to being asked by Mal to come along "as long as you keep her in the air", is priceless.

You with the bathing, me with the watching you bathe.

ALLIETHORN7

Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:39 AM

Jaynestown-
When Simon sees Jayne's statue. His jaw goes slack for just a second, then...
"Son of a bitch!"
Priceless

-Danny

Late night, Brakes lock,
Hear the tires squeal,
Red light, can't stop, so I spin the wheel,
My world goes Black before I
Feel an Angel lift me up,
And I open Bloodshot eyes,
Into fluorescent White,
Flip the Siren, Hit the Lights,
Close the doors and I am Gone
The Band of the week is... Thrice

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NARADOLLR

Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:06 AM

My fave would have to be when Simon drugs Jayne but doesn't kick in till there on thr bridge.He start saying funny stuff the passes out.the Wash says "Did he just go crazy & pass out?" lmao

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CYBERGAKI

Friday, May 16, 2008 1:07 PM

Hmm - can't decide on just one

Mal, Wash, Jayne, Simon and Kaylee looking at the statue of Jayne in the town square.

Zoe trying to coax River out of her hideyhole after she has been traumatized by Shepherd Book's hair.

River and Badger.

Naked Mal

BORIS

Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:11 AM

Not that I'm a violently inclined person, but the scene at the end of Ariel where Mal savagely hits Jayne with the wrench, and puts him in the airlock...It's an intense scene and gives us a clear idea of what Mal will do when you mess with his family...even if you are a member of that family. I seriously believed that was going to be Jayne's final moment. It's also the scene that shows us who's boss, and why....if only we'd had more chances to see the darker side of the captain.

DANCINGOTTER

Sunday, May 18, 2008 7:37 PM

Pretty much any scene between Zoe and Walsh, especially the fight on the bridge in WS and the baby discussion in HoG. I really like their relationship. In most shows, the possible (Inara and Mal) or the burgeoning (Simon and Kaylee) relationships are the relationships that get most of the attention. It is the established relationships and how they are handled that interest me. Firefly did really well with the small moments. Small looks and touches that show a real commitment between the couple.

Also, it may show the sick side of me, but the torture scene in WS and the discussion of what will happen to Mal if he is left with Niska and the showing of Wash's strength.

~Otter

DIVINEMACABRE

Monday, May 19, 2008 4:10 PM

Oh wow...so many...

Jayne always had me in stitches..but I think my favorite scene would have to be between Inara and Mal in Heart of Gold..the final scene where Inara informs him she's leaving the ship. There is a moment where you just know something special is going to happen, and when it doesn't you can feel Mal's heart drop..I know mine did. I was enveloped into that scene, a fly on the wall of impeding heartbreak. I couldn't help but scream at the tv "KISS HER DAMN IT!" perched on the edge of my seat, breath caught in my throat..not able to release it until a good few moments after fading to black..

God I miss that show...

SIRTHOMAS

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 3:42 AM

My all time favorite scene. Well the whole episode of "The Message" is my favorite of them all. But my favorite scene would have to be the last one of that episode, when its snowing and there at the funeral. It was just crazy good. Then when I listen to the commentary on that episode and realized why they did such a good job with showing loss.

You find out that that episode is when they find out they are getting canceled. That just made me love the episode even more because you can see that all the actors are truly upset that their getting canceled and how much they love the show.

Just looking at there faces. They aren’t even talking since its just the message playing one last time. Im not one to get like all emotional over TV and what not but even before I knew that the show was canceled I was blown away at how powerful that episode was.

Sua Sponte

TILLIESONG

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 5:55 AM

Too many, here's just a few:

SIMON: Can you feel your feet?
KAYLEE: Are you asking me to dance?

The look of anguish on Book's face and the break in his voice when he confesses to Inara "I think I'm on the wrong ship." I want to reach out for him and comfort him just as Inara does.

Jayne so engrossed in ogling the Councilor and Inara that he forgets to spot Book, and Book's feet coming off the ground as he struggles with the weight.

When Simon and Kaylee are sitting together on the couch so comfortably, his hand on her legs, and Kaylee touches his jaw with her toes.

Kaylee holding Book's hand in the infirmary: "He did this for me once."

BROWNCOAT1300

Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:31 PM

"were there monkeys?"

somehow I never expected him to say that! It was high-larious!

SHINY

MONTYSSOUPCATCHER

Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:54 PM

Wow difficult question

The Hero of Canton song is a good one, the bit where wash says "we've gotta go to the crappy town where im a hero" cracks me up every time.

The bar fight from the train job where mal, jayne and zoe are at the edge of the cliff and serenity flys up from behind them.

In heart of gold where mal has everyone in the cargo bay telling them about the job but jayne is reluctant to go
jayne "dont know these folk dont much care to"
mal "they're whores"
jayne "im in"
Love that scene

Also from heart of gold inside the house kaylee and wash are talking
kaylee "everyones got someone, wash tell me im pretty"
wash "if i were unwed i would take you in a manly fashion"
kaylee "'cause im pretty"
wash"'cause you're pretty"

war stories where everyones waiting to see inaras client and it turns out to be a woman and jayne utters those famous words "i'll be in my bunk"

The list could go on and on in fact my favourite scenes are every single one of them from start to finish

"Man,my John Thomas is gonna pop off and fly around the room, there's so much tasty in here" Jayne in Heart of gold

BADGERSVERYFINEHAT

Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:25 PM

loving this thread, enjoying reading every1's opinions. The scene where tracey is dying at end of the message is incredible i feel

also love Mal in shindig

"Mercy is the mark of a great man *stab* Guess i'm just a good man *stab* hell i'm alright"
"you kno you didn't have to wound that man"
"i kno it was just funny"

makes me laugh everytime.

also love "but she was all naked! And articulate!"

PRIMARYBUFFERPANEL

Thursday, October 2, 2008 6:57 PM

Got to be in the Pilot: Wash and his dinosaurs
"yes...yes...this is a fertile land" - has me in stitches every time

*it's only raining down here, we'll be above the clouds soon*

JOSSISAGOD

Thursday, October 2, 2008 7:22 PM

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Originally posted by evildead1971:

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Yeah, I think that pretty much says it all.

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JONGSSTRAW

Thursday, October 2, 2008 8:12 PM

I always smile when this thread re-appears from the dead. I thank everyone who took the time to give thoughtful consideration, and to let others know their favorite scene.

FLYNN

Friday, October 3, 2008 3:54 AM

Even though this scene is in BDM, its the entire scene, including the fight, when Mal first meets the Operative, starting from "Dear Buddah"...to..."It's just a flash bomb".

Fav part of that whole great scene is when the operative says he's unarmed and Mal says good and shoots him.

perfection.

WYTERABIT

Friday, October 3, 2008 4:10 AM

I could easily pick one or two scenes out of EVERY episode... but since you're asking for one...

How about the pilot episode "Serenity"?

Mal: Comes time, someone's gonna have to deal with him. That sould be you. But I don't think you've got the guts... And I know you don't have the time.
Simon: What do you mean?
Mal: Kaylee's dead.
[Simon runs to the infirmary; sees Kaylee, quite alive; she waves at him]
Simon: [to himself] That man's psychotic.
[on bridge, Mal, Jayne, Zoë, and Wash are laughing histarically]
Wash: You are psychotic!
Mal: No! You shoulda seen his face. Oh, I'm a bad man.

Almost passed out laughing the first time I saw that scene... :)

Reason #1 that it's my favorite: The look on Kaylee's face when she sees Simon and waves... (she's just SO F#$%in' CUTE)

Reason #2: The reaction of Mal, Zoe, Wash and Jayne on the bridge...

WYTERABIT

Friday, October 3, 2008 4:34 AM

Damn... Just thought of another favorite (besides all the great ones already mentioned)

the ending of OoG

Salesman: Yep... Real beauty ain't she? Yes sir! Right smart purchase, this vessel. I'll tell you what. You buy this ship... Treat her proper... She'll be with you for the rest of your life. Son? Hey! Son! You hear a word I been sayin'?

LEEDAVIDT

Monday, December 22, 2008 7:17 PM

BOOK
I suppose so.
(beat)
If you take sexual advantage of her, you're
going to burn in a very special level of hell.
A level they reserve for child molesters and
people who talk at the theater.

JAYNE
There's times I think you don't take me
seriously. I think that ought to change.
MAL
Do you think it's likely to?

JAYNE
You got something you don't deserve.

MAL
And it's brought me a galaxy of fun,
I'm here to tell ya.

JAYNE
Six men came to kill me one time. The best
of 'em carried this.
(approaches Mal)
It's a Callahan full-bore autolock. Customized
trigger, double-cartridge thorough gauge.
(beat)
It is my very favorite gun.
(holds it out to Mal)

SAFFRON
I do know my bible, sir.
(beat)
On the night of their betrothal the wife shall open
to the man as the furrow to the plow. He shall work
in her again and again, til she bring him to his full.
And rest him then upon the sweat of her breast.

MAL
Whoa. Good bible.

SAFFRON
I'm not skilled, sir. Nor a pleasure to look upon --

MAL
Saffron, you're pleasing.
(sits down)
You're... yep, you're all kinds of pleasing,
and uh, it's-it's been a while -- a long damn while --
since anybody but me took ahold of my plow, so
don't think for a second that I ain't interested.
But you and me, we ain't married. Just 'cause you
got handed to me by some [hwin dan - "asshole"]
couldn't pay off his debts don't make you beholden
to me. I keep trying to explain --

ALL FROM OUR MRS.REYNOLDS

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BYTEMITE

Monday, December 22, 2008 10:43 PM

Out of Gas is my favourite episode. Not only do you learn about the history of the crew and the ship, but the cinematography and how they tell that story layered in the midst of a very tense life and death struggle is just incredible.

But favourite scene...

It's really hard for me to say, because every episode is a long string of good ones, all poignant, touching, powerful, heartbreaking, and laugh out loud funny.

So I'm going to bring the comic books into this discussion, simply to contribute something unique.

In Those Left Behind, I really enjoy the scene where Fed agent Dobson from the pilot episode shows up for revenge for his lost eye and ambushes Mal, Zoë, and Jayne. "Didn't you shoot this guy in the head, Mal?" "No, you moron, the pound of metal grafted to my face, it's purely cosmetic." And then, the crew does one of their amazing turn tables on their ambushers, Mal gets a gun... AND SHOOTS DOBSON'S OTHER EYE OUT.

That just kills me, it's just so... Mal. Badass hilarious is I suppose the best description, there really aren't words. It's not often you can look at a character and think, "What a son of a bitch!" with admiration, cracking up at the same time.

VERONIC

Friday, February 13, 2009 7:56 PM

Mal and Inara at the end of HEART OF GOLD
When she talks about family.
Precious.

CHANNAIN

Friday, February 13, 2009 10:16 PM

In Our Mrs. Reynolds.

Saffron: "I'm your wife."

That moment after when Mal blinks and manages to say, "buh-whuh-huh?" without uttering a peep.

That scene completely hooked me on the series and on Nathan Fillion.

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