The episode Future Echoes of Red Dwarf first aired on Febuary 22, 1988. In the episode, as the Red Dwarf travelled at light speed, the crew witnessed echoes of a possible futures, including Lister losing an arm and having kids. The episode was also the first appearance of some of the AI devices, including the vending machines and the talkie toaster, as well as introduced Rimmer's necrobics, and Lister's space bike. The episode also revealed that Rimmer's hologram was programmed to simulate hair growth and later episodes would reveal he was programmed to appear to age as well. ("Future Echoes", Red Dwarf, TV Event)










