Episode 2 (S01E02)

Arthur and Ford find themselves in a dire situation, captured by the Vogon Captain Jeltz, who subjects them to the agony of his poetry readings. In a cruel twist, he orders them to be thrown off his ship, seemingly sealing their fate. However, just as hope fades, a prototype ship that defies the odds materializes, saving them before they meet a grim end. Strangely, Arthur feels a sense of recognition towards Zaphod Beeblebrox, the laid-back figure who commandeered the ship, as well as his companion, Trillian.