Ep 1. Live With the Flow, Baby

Space Dandy is an animated sci-fi comedy series that follows the adventures of a flamboyant bounty hunter named Dandy, who travels through space with his equally eccentric crew. The first episode of season 1, "Live With the Flow, Baby," follows Dandy, his robotic assistant QT, and their feline companion Meow as they search for rare alien species to capture and sell to the highest bidder.

The episode begins with Dandy and QT chasing after a rare alien called a "Warp Gazelle," which is known for its ability to jump through alternate dimensions. They manage to capture the creature using a device called the "buggin' out," which immobilizes the animal by inducing a state of hibernation. However, their victory is short-lived when they discover that the Warp Gazelle is already dead, having suffered from a rare disease that causes its interdimensional jumps to be fatal.

Undeterred, Dandy decides to sell the dead Warp Gazelle to a collector on the planet Boobies, a space-themed restaurant/bar known for its buxom waitresses and rowdy patrons. They meet up with Meow, a humanoid feline and want-to-be bounty hunter, who joins the crew on their mission to Boobies. Along the way, they encounter a group of space pirates, led by a purple-haired woman named Scarlet, who also happens to be after the same collector's rare alien specimens.

Upon arriving at Boobies, Dandy and his crew are greeted by the restaurant's owner, Honey, who takes a liking to Dandy and invites him to participate in a dance-off competition. The competition, which is being broadcast live across the galaxy, is judged by a panel of celebrities, including a group of talking cacti and a famous pop singer named Prince. Dandy's unorthodox dance moves and flashy demeanor win over the judges, and he is declared the winner.

Meanwhile, Scarlet and her pirate crew infiltrate the collector's ship and steal all of his rare alien specimens, including the dead Warp Gazelle. Dandy and his crew, feeling cheated out of their payment, decide to pursue Scarlet and her crew to get their bounty back. A space battle ensues, with Dandy and his crew emerging victorious after tricking Scarlet into thinking they had a "super weapon," which turned out to be a bottle of hot sauce.

In the end, Dandy and his crew return to Boobies, where they are welcomed back as heroes by Honey and the other patrons. They sell the dead Warp Gazelle to the collector for a modest price, but Dandy is content knowing that he had a good time and lived life to the fullest, as he always does. The episode ends with Dandy and his crew flying off into space in their spaceship, the Aloha Oe, ready for their next adventure.

Overall, "Live With the Flow, Baby" is a fun and lighthearted introduction to the zany world of Space Dandy. It sets the tone for the series, which is full of colorful characters, outlandish scenarios, and a healthy dose of humor. Fans of sci-fi, animation, and comedy will find something to enjoy in this quirky and entertaining series.