The Live Long and Podcast crew continue their journey into Firefly with "Shindig" (2002). Mal crashes a high‑society ball, challenges Inara's arrogant client, and ends up in a sword duel he has one night to prepare for, all while trying to secure a smuggling job.

Firefly S1 E4 "Shindig" (2002) Episode Review

First Aired: November 1, 2002

In-universe year: 2517

Date of Podcast: June 29, 2026

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54:21 Fun Facts

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1:02:24 Outro