Episode #7 - 'Firefly' 1x07 'Jaynestown'

ReWatchable is here for another episode! This week we discuss the seventh episode of Firefly, “Jaynestown.” Don’t forget that this podcast is spoiler-free, featuring both Firefly fans and newbies. So it’s safe for everyone to listen! Shownotes: -Everyone likes this episode. Kristen is surprised because she didn’t really care about learning Jayne’s backstory. -We like the episode for Jayne, but especially for all the Simon moments too. -It’s funny that Kaylee is talking about being improper when she always seems so innocent. -Selina thinks Karen sounds like one of the characters from the show! -Was Kristen surprised that the episode ended up being about Jayne as a hero? -Caitlin brings up an awesome parallel that the other hosts hadn’t picked up on. -Is Inara having to bed the Magistrate’s son too much of a coincidence? -We all love Inara and the way she handles herself. -Was Kaylee hoping to take advantage of the opportunity of Simon drinking so he wouldn't remember what happened? Or is it because his inhibitions are gone? -Why was Simon so worried about being caught with Kaylee? -River versus Book’s hair has to be one of the best and funniest scenes in this episode. -Kristen thinks Canton should just be called Mud. -We all imagine what Firefly would be like if it were on HBO. -Selina sees a couple of instances where this episode parallels Les Misérables. -It’s amazing to see Jayne affected by the events in this episode. -We’re all happy they didn’t rush the Kaylee and Simon relationship. -We share out favorite quotes and our favorite scenes. -We lament that Tariq wasn’t on this week given how much Simon love was going around. -Selina is still bitter that her ship hasn’t worked out. -We talk about our favorite pairings. -A listener feedback this week talks about how strange it is everyone in Canton still had faith in Jayne despite hearing Stitch’s story. How did you like "Jaynestown"? Where does it rank with you as an episode? Comment on this post, email us at [email protected], or tweet us @Re_Watchable. If there are any technical issues, feel free to email Hypable’s podcast manager Mitch at [email protected]