[s3e3] The New Guy -

True to her nature, is still playing every side. Knowing Judy plans to put her in a cryo-pod once they reach Alpha Centauri, Smith initially considers attacking her. However, she has a surprising moment of humanity—or perhaps just self-preservation—when she saves Will from a collapsing alien city. This leads to a secret pact: Smith will help Will with his mission if he helps her avoid permanent incarceration. 3. The Engine Heist Goes South

Back with the adults, Maureen, John, and Don West attempt a daring heist to steal an alien engine with the help of . The mission seems to be going well until it is revealed to be an elaborate trap set by SAR . In a devastating turn, Scarecrow is captured and stabbed, leaving Maureen and John stranded with no hope of a quick escape. The Verdict [S3E3] The New Guy

The episode kicks off with the long-awaited integration of (played by Russell Hornsby) into the group. After Judy finds him, his skills as a legendary pilot are immediately put to the test. In a tense sequence, Grant disables the autopilot on the Jupiter to navigate a dense asteroid field manually. While his "old-school" flying style is impressive, the episode cleverly highlights the generational gap when Judy reboots the autopilot to ensure their safety, ultimately earning her father’s respect as the ship's true Captain. 2. Dr. Smith’s Redemptive (and Deceptive) Streak True to her nature, is still playing every side