Ep 3. Miss Galaxy 5000

In Tripping the Rift season 1 episode 3 titled Miss Galaxy 5000, the crew of the Jupiter 42 find themselves in the midst of a beauty pageant competition. The pageant, Miss Galaxy 5000, features contestants from all over the universe and the winner is promised a year's worth of fame and fortune. Needless to say, the crew's excitement quickly turns to dismay when they realize that Chode has entered Six, their onboard android, into the competition without her knowledge.

As the pageant gets underway, the crew watches in horror as Six is put through various challenges and judged on her looks and personality. Meanwhile, Chode is determined to win at any cost and resorts to cheating and sabotage to improve Six's chances. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Six isn't like the other contestants and her unconventional approach to the competition may be just what the judges are looking for.

While the crew is initially embarrassed by Six's participation in the pageant, they begin to rally behind her as she starts to gain popularity. T'Nuk, the ship's chief engineer, even designs a special outfit for Six to wear during the talent portion of the competition. However, just when it seems like everything is going well for Six, a scandal threatens to ruin her chances of winning.

As the competition heats up, the other contestants become desperate to take down Six and assert their dominance. Meanwhile, the crew begins to question whether winning the pageant is worth the trouble it's causing. Will Six be able to rise above the drama and come out on top, or will the pressure of the competition prove too much for her to handle?

Overall, Tripping the Rift season 1 episode 3 is a hilarious and over-the-top parody of beauty pageants and celebrity culture. The episode expertly blends satire and sci-fi elements to create a uniquely entertaining viewing experience. With its sharp writing and colorful characters, Miss Galaxy 5000 is a standout episode in an already impressive first season.