Gene and crew diving to the ocean floor for dragon scales, then immediately getting hunted by something that shouldn't exist. The show stops pretending to be a space western for two episodes and just lets you watch these people get in over their heads doing exactly what they'd do anyway. Outlaw Star's specials are the episodes that prove the series was never really about saving the galaxy, just about a captain who'd trade his ship's safety for the next payday and a crew weird enough to follow him there.
Gene and crew return for two standalone missions that showcase why the Outlaw Star remains the galaxy's most unpredictable ride. First, a lucrative salvage job takes them deep beneath the waves of a water world, where retrieving valuable cargo means facing off against a creature that won't surrender its prize without a fight. Danger lurks in places you can't see coming, and the crew learns that some jobs pay well for a reason. The second adventure pulls them toward a resort planet where relaxation is the last thing on Gene's mind. He's hunting for master craftsmen capable of creating specialized ammunition, and his search cuts through the usual tourist attractions. What starts as a simple procurement mission spirals into chaos when Gene's methods clash with the planet's peaceful atmosphere. These specials deliver the irreverent humor and kinetic action that define Outlaw Star, complete with awkward moments and genuine peril. They're perfect for anyone who craves more time with this crew and wants proof that adventure finds them no matter how touristy the destination.