Serenity's captain agrees to transport several passengers while flying under the ruling government's radar.

Serenity's captain agrees to transport several passengers while flying under the ruling government's radar.

Serenity's captain agrees to transport several passengers while flying under the ruling government's radar.

River (Summer Glau) wanders through Serenity, listening in on the thoughts of her shipmates, all of whom are harboring negative thoughts about her and her erratic behavior. She picks up... Full summary

Simon (Sean Maher)'s treatment of River (Summer Glau) is helping her sleep a little better, but she's still unstable. Inara (Morena Baccarin) entertains a powerful client, who turns out... Full summary

The Serenity visits Ariel, a core planet, which has all the amenities and is under complete Alliance control. Inara (Morena Baccarin) has to undergo physical exams to renew her... Full summary

River's (Summer Glau) behavior is getting more erratic, and Simon (Sean Maher) is having difficulty controlling her. The Serenity touches down to deliver the cattle they picked up in... Full summary

The crew plans a visit to Persephone, where Mal (Nathan Fillion) just wants to re-supply, look for a job, and get out. He walks in on Inara (Morena Baccarin) as she's making plans to... Full summary

This episode opens with Serenity idle, floating in space. Mal (Nathan Fillion) appears to be the only soul aboard, and he's badly wounded. Bleeding and gasping for breath, he flashes... Full summary

Simon (Sean Maher) is trying to explain to Kaylee (Jewel Staite), who's obviously smitten with him, that he does indeed use swear words, when it's "appropriate." They're interrupted by... Full summary