Ep 9. All That Jazz

The episode All That Jazz of Sealab 2021 is the ninth episode of the first season. Set in a futuristic underwater laboratory known as Sealab, the show follows the daily lives and misadventures of its eccentric crew.

In this episode, the crew is preparing for an important visit from the Navy Admiral, who is attending a ceremony to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Sealab. However, things quickly go awry when a group of jazz musicians unexpectedly show up at the lab and take over. The musicians are led by a charismatic saxophonist named Tornado, who demands that the crew perform with him in a jazz concert that he has planned for the Admiral's arrival.

Initially, the crew is hesitant to comply with Tornado's demands, but they quickly become enamored with his music and charisma. Captain Murphy, in particular, becomes obsessed with Tornado and decides to become a jazz musician himself. Meanwhile, Doctor Quinn spends her time analyzing Tornado's music and becomes convinced that he is using subliminal messages to control the crew.

As the concert approaches, tensions rise between Tornado and the crew. Skirmishes break out between Tornado's band and the crew, and the Admiral's arrival becomes increasingly uncertain. Despite this, the concert goes ahead as planned, with Tornado and the crew performing together in an electrifying jazz number.

The episode concludes with the Admiral's arrival, and the crew expecting to face a reprimand for their behavior. However, the Admiral surprises them all by declaring that he loved the concert and was impressed by their creativity and spirit. He decides to award the crew with a medal of honor for their contributions to science and jazz music.

All That Jazz is a light-hearted and humorous episode that showcases the creativity and quirkiness of the Sealab crew. The jazz music provides a unique and interesting backdrop for the episode, and the conflict between Tornado and the crew adds an entertaining level of tension. Ultimately, the episode is a testament to the crew's ability to adapt to unexpected situations and overcome adversity through cooperation and ingenuity.