I remember seeing this episode the first time it aired on network TV (7:30 PM, Wednesday night on CBS).This was when Lost in Space had great promise,as a science fiction tv series about a family-before Smith got too goofy and Irwin Allen deside the tv series was a combination of Batman crap and Gullighan Island in space.One of the best episodes in the entire series, this 'remake' of the pilot is much more entertaining an exciting. Plus the additions of Dr. Smith and the Robot cement the chemistry in the series which was so important. Camp-free and well-written, the first season is unquestionalable the best.The show was more believable-Smith as a sinester character was better than later on.Everyone had a purpose.They were not meat puppet props to move the Smith crap along as later on.,Forgotten was the foreign power out to do in the Robinson.That should have a continued sub plot,throughout the series.

One of the best episodes in the entire series, this 'remake' of the pilot is much more entertaining an exciting. Plus the additions of Dr. Smith and the Robot cement the chemistry in the series which was so important. Camp-free and well-written, the first season is unquestionalable the best. After re-watching the entire 84 episodes, this one shines!!!