Episode
Away: Excellent Chariots
Overview
Emma puts herself in harm's way when Ram unwittingly endangers the lives of everyone on the Atlas. Matt must make a wrenching decision about his future.
Details
- Series
- Away
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2020-09-04
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Excellent Chariots is Episode 4 in Season 1 of Away. It aired on 2020-09-04. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 3: Half the Sky
A staff change at Mission Control upsets the usually unflappable Lu, and the fallout undermines Emma's command. Matt encourages Lex to return to school.
Episode 5: Space Dogs
As Christmas approaches, the crew prepares to make their final calls home before communication grows spotty. Matt and Lex adjust to their new normal.
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