Episode Report Card Strega: B | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Escape From Wedded Bliss
By Strega | Season 2 | Episode 11 | Aired on 07.21.2000
With Clavor gone, Crichton tells Tyno, "There's always one in every family." Tyno explains that unless Katralla marries before her birthday, Clavor will become ruler. Crichton confirms that Katralla's birthday is in a few days and then asks if the room they're in is his cell. "Your room, yes," Tyno answers. Crichton flops down on what looks like a rather unforgiving futon mattress and prepares to recover from a hard night of smooching.
Aeryn roams through the bar and finds D'Argo lying on a couch with his head in Chiana's lap. D'Argo says that they've been in the "space command center" all night, and Moya's nowhere to be found. Chiana figures that Zhaan and Pilot have abandoned them and asks if Aeryn knows that Crichton is in custody. She doesn't. Chiana explains, "He kissed some Princess, and now they won't let him go." Aeryn makes exasperated noises, so Chiana jumps up, jolting D'Argo, and snaps, "We probably wouldn't be in this dren if it wasn't for you." She says that it's Aeryn's fault for rejecting Crichton. Aeryn calmly observes, "It wasn't my door he was last seen sniffing under." Chiana says, "Some women consider that a compliment." "Some women have to," Aeryn retorts. D'Argo quickly intervenes and says that while this is entertaining, it's not helpful, and that Rygel is visiting Crichton and will tell them what's up. He adds, "As far as Moya goes, I think we should just wait." Aeryn's not into patience. She grabs Chiana by the arm and leads her out of the bar, demanding to know where Crichton is. Chiana whines, "We already tried; they won't let you see him." Aeryn tells Chiana to shut up.
D'Argo sits back down and thoughtfully munches on some alien appetizers. A pleather corset appears behind him, and we hear Scorpius's dulcet voice say, "Ka D'Argo is it? I don't believe we've had the pleasure." D'Argo doesn't recognize the voice, so he looks over his shoulder. Upon spotting Scorpius, he whips his head around and there's a "whop!" sound effect which I find hilarious. D'Argo jumps up and over the table, grabbing a bottle along the way. He holds it up like a club and faces Scorpius. Scorpius calmly assures D'Argo that he's unarmed and a total pussycat if you get to know him. He sits down on the couch and snaps his finger for a waiter, suggesting that they "reorder and share a repast." D'Argo gives Scorpius a skeptical look, but then we cut to a wide shot as D'Argo moves to sit down again. Because if he's learned one thing in his travels, it's this: never turn down a free meal.