Space Force season 1, episode 8 recap and breakdown

By Daniel Hart
Published: May 29, 2020 (Last updated: last month)
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Netflix series Space Force season 1, episode 8 - CONJUGAL VISIT
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Summary

Space Force season 1, episode 8 sees Mark having to break out of his traditionality and strict processes as his wife suggests a change.

This recap of Netflix series Space Force season 1, episode 8, “CONJUGAL VISIT” contains significant spoilers.


How does Space Force season 1, episode 8, “CONJUGAL VISIT” open?

Episode 8 begins with Mallory discussing his plans for the moon program while Mark works out with some dumbbells. They have three days to beat China. It’s Mark’s conjugal visit as well — to the rest of the team, he pretends he is off to Denver and Chan wants to carpool but Mark is very honest, stating he finds his presence grating. Chan is hurt. The cover story of Denver hasn’t worked — the whole team knows he has a conjugal visit. Although the story has mostly been about getting into space, Space Force season 1, episode 8 has made Mark’s relationship with his wife in prison very important. His visit may be in jeopardy, however, as Erin wants to visit her mother with him.

Mallory is struggling to recruit

Mallory rings Mr. Ely and lets him know that he has been assigned to the moon project but the man wants a million dollars compensation. The head scientist is struggling to recruit the team he wants for the project and calls it a disaster. Space Force season 1, episode 8 sees Mallory getting desperate, hiring people who are evidently not qualified to go into space.

The visit

Erin has to stay near the helicopter as Mark sees his wife for the conjugal visit. Maggie enters the room and they hug it out. He struggles to pull down her zipper and then the kissing is awkward. Meanwhile, one of the prisoners calls for Erin through the fence; she asks how her mother is doing and ends up jogging with them, skirting the gates.

Mark and Maggie sit on the bed and talk about work. She seems to get upset when he asks her about life in prison. He tells Maggie that when she gets out they will go to the Grand Canyon but she gets frustrated, saying she won’t be out for 40 years. Maggie suggests an open marriage so they can be intimate with people who are accessible. Mark is not liking the suggestion, learning she is bisexual. He asks Maggie why she didn’t just ask him for a divorce but she says marriage is not just about sexual exclusivity, it’s about a declaration of love and having each other’s backs. They kiss properly and have sex.

How does Space Force season 1, episode 8, “CONJUGAL VISIT” end?

Mark is very caught up on breaking their marriage vows but Maggie continues to be persuasive, stating that being faithful is hurting them both — “You deserve to be happy”. Mark agrees to the open marriage and gets in his helicopter; he’s left Erin at the prison. “Dad. What the f**k?”. Space Force season 1, episode 8 sees Mark having to break out of his traditionality and strict processes as his wife suggests a change.

Additional notes
  • Captain Ali and Chan carpool to Denver and they talk about their ethnicities. During their trip, they eventually bond a little.

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