Simon discovers that the Alliance performed extensive surgery on River's limbic system , effectively removing her ability to filter or suppress traumatic emotions. Episode Highlights
"Ariel" is the ninth episode of the science-fiction series , originally airing on November 15, 2002. Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by José Molina , the episode is a high-stakes medical heist set on an industrialized Alliance core world. Plot Summary [S1E9] Ariel
Jayne's decision to sell out his crewmates marks a low point for his character, though he later shows remorse by asking Mal not to tell the others what he did. Plot Summary Jayne's decision to sell out his
Facing a cash shortage, the crew of Serenity accepts a job from Dr. Simon Tam: break into an Alliance hospital on the planet . The plan serves two purposes: The plan serves two purposes: Simon uses the
Simon uses the hospital's advanced 3-D neuroimager to perform a diagnostic on his sister, River, whose mental stability is deteriorating.