Jealous of Zoe's relationship with Mal, Wash insists (thanks to a bit of scheming) that he go with Mal to try to sell some of the medical supplies the crew stole from the Alliance. In the middle of the deal Mal and Wash are kidnapped by men working for Niska the crime lord, who wants revenge against Mal for the botched train heist.

original airdate--December 6,2002

music-- Theme song "The Ballad of Serenity" by: Joss Whedon Performed by: Sonny Rhodes

Goofs

• Niska's henchman is shown cutting off Mal's left ear. However, when the 'pet' device is applied to Mal, he is shown with a bloody wound instead of a right ear.
• When Zoe is walking through the hall of Niska's ship to give him the money, her hands are at her sides except when she is first seen through the glass walking down the hallway.
• The money bag is being carried by a guard behind Zoe, but when we see Niska, he already has the bag.