Beware of Dog (Farscape episode)
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| “Beware of Dog” | |
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| Farscape episode | |
 The Vorc |
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 14 |
| Guest stars | Wayne Pygram (Scorpius); Virginia Weule (Voice of the Vorc) |
| Written by | Naren Shankar |
| Directed by | Tony Tilse |
| Production no. | 10213 |
| Original airdate | August 11, 2000 |
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"Beware of Dog" is an episode from the second season of the American television series Farscape, written by Naren Shankar and directed by Tony Tilse.
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[edit] Synopsis
At a commerce planet, the Moyans pick up supplies but are warned of possible parasites infesting them, so Chiana and D'Argo buy a vorc, a critter that is supposed to be able to root them out and kill them. However, the vorc proves to be disgusting and acts strange, making them wonder if the cure isn't worse than the disease, or if it's the vorc itself that is the parasite. Adding to the confusion is that John is acting strangely--Aeryn catches him talking to himself, and he keeps claiming to be seeing things that no one else can see. At one point, he sees Scorpius and shoots at him, narrowly missing hitting Aeryn. They discover that the vorc actually has two forms--a fast, pink form and a violent green form. Ultimately, it is discovered that the parasites have captured and are feeding off of Rygel, and have created a duplicate Rygel that is actually comprised of parasites, but which has fooled the Moyans into thinking it's the real Rygel. The vorc kills the parasites, but unfortunately, Aeryn deals it a fatal wound before they realize that it's actually helping them. John confesses to Aeryn that he's been seeing things, but rebuffs her help.
[edit] Guest stars
- Wayne Pygram as Scorpius
- Virginia Weule as the voice of the Vorc
[edit] Production Notes
- Chiana's retort, after Crichton's advice not to shoot the super-Vorc, of "What do you expect me to use, harsh language?" is a nod to a similar exchange heard in the movie Aliens.
