"Back to Earth" (later retconned to be Series IX at the release of Series X) is a three part mini-series of the science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf, which was broadcast on the British television channel Dave in three parts on April 10th through April 12th 2009. They were the first new episodes of the show in almost ten years. (see 1999 - 2009 Bridge) and mark the 53rd to 55th episodes in the run of the show.