The Beginning (Red Dwarf)

"**The Beginning**"
"The Beginning"
Red Dwarf episode
Episode no.	Series 10; Episode 6
Directed by	Doug Naylor
Written by	Doug Naylor
Original air date	8 November 2012
Guest appearances
	Richard O'Callaghan as Hogey the Roguey; Gary Cady as Dominator Zlurth; Alex Hardy as Chancellor Wednesday; Colin Hoult as Chancellor Thursday; Simon Treves as Lecturer Rimmer; Taylor James as Big Simulant Advisor; Philip Labey as Young Rimmer; Joanne Gale as Wendy;
Episode chronology
← Previous; "Dear Dave"	Next →; "Twentica"
	List of episodes

"The Beginning" is the sixth episode of science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf series X, originally broadcast on the British television channel Dave on 8 November 2012. The crew are attacked by Simulants, and in desperation are forced to rely on Rimmer to save them.