Murderbot Episode 6 recap: Murderbot deleted the repair manual

Episode 6 of Murderbot is where things go completely off the rails, in the best way possible. Between romance on a fake TV show, a real-life explosion, and one of the most brutal betrayals we've seen so far, this episode brings out the drama and heart that make this series a fan favorite. So buckle up, because Murderbot’s sixth outing is a wild one.

The episode begins with a clip from Sanctuary Moon, specifically episode 356. The show-within-the-show focuses on Flight Captain Hossein and the Navigation Unit, who are stranded on a deserted planet.

Despite the danger, the tension between the two characters shifts from survival to budding romance. Hossin tells a cheesy joke that makes the Navigation Unit laugh awkwardly, and just like that, we’re watching a classic sci-fi love story unfold.

This scene is no random cutaway. It (aka the Security Unit or SecUnit) watches this obsessively. It's a peek into its emotional growth and why the show matters so much to it. Who knew a sentient bot could be this attached to space soap opera drama?

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Real-world troubles begin

Back in the real world, Dr. Mensah and Murderbot survive a sudden explosion, one triggered when someone sabotages their emergency beacon. Suspicious? Extremely.

Though their hopper (their only escape transport) is still standing, it’s too damaged to fly. Things get worse when Mensah notices a sharp piece of printer jammed into its abdomen.

When Mensah asks if Murderbot has a repair manual stored, it admits… it deleted it to make room for Sanctuary Moon Season 19. Let’s just say Mensah is not impressed.

With the repair manuals gone, Mensah decides she’ll try to fix the hopper herself. It’s not ideal, but it’s their only chance.

Murderbot bravely removes the printer shard, but the wound causes it to leak internal fluid, like a human losing blood. It’s a ticking clock situation now.

Back in the habitat, chaos reigns. People are hurriedly packing, unsure of what might happen next.

Rotha offers help to Pin-Lee and Arada, but they insist they’re okay. The tension is thick in the air.

Lieve thanks Bharadwaj for letting her help, even after GuraThin refused. Bharadwaj opens up about her old injury from a two-headed beast. Lieve kisses her hand in a sweet, if slightly awkward, moment of affection.

The group gets philosophical, talking about how the corporation Rim treats sentient bots like property. Bharadwaj argues for autonomy and consent (finally, someone gets it).

Mensah suddenly starts panicking, mistaking it for a heart attack. But Murderbot recognizes it’s emotional, not physical, and steps in.

It plays an episode of Sanctuary Moon to calm her. It quotes the lines word-for-word, which actually helps regulate her breathing. That’s the power of comfort TV, even in space.

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Critical breakdown of Murderbot

Eventually, Murderbot collapses from internal fluid loss. But Mensah gets creative. She hooks it up to the hopper’s lubricant system. Turns out, they share compatible fluids. That gives it a brilliant idea.

Later, GuraThin asks Lieve why she joined the DeltFall survey crew. Turns out, she was indentured to SysComp Souls. DeltFall bought her out, and this mission cuts her sentence short.

Lieve shares that she’s saving to buy a license to have children. Bharadwaj is shocked because, on Preservation, childcare is a shared responsibility. It’s a stark contrast.

In the most shocking twist, Lieve pulls a gun on Bharadwaj and GuraThin, demanding access to the team’s hub system. So much for that heartfelt hand kiss.

Mensah and Murderbot power up the hopper using a fiber strand from its own spinal cord. Brutal? Yes. Brilliant? Also yes.

Lieve reveals she orchestrated the emergency beacon explosion. She lies about Murderbot and Mensah being dead, and demands access to all the maps.

Before she can hurt anyone else, it storms in and straight-up blows Lieve’s head off. No hesitation. One clean move. It’s horrifying, and oddly satisfying.

GuraThin vomits. Pin-Lee laughs. Bharadwaj is stunned. They’ve all seen what it is capable of, and now they have to decide if they still trust it.

The question lingers: can it really be considered just a bot anymore? Or has it become something… more?

Episode 6 is packed with raw emotion, gripping drama, and deep philosophical questions about autonomy, identity, and the fine line between machine and human. As it continues to evolve, we’re reminded that sometimes the most human parts of us don’t come from flesh and blood, but from choice, connection, and even corny space soap operas.