Space Academy

The Cheat (1x11)

Air date: Nov 19, 1977

Despite the fact that he is under investigation for safety violations, Cadet Matt Prentiss is placed in charge of a mission to Asteroid BX-3 to contain a leaking reactor that threatens a nearby colony on Alopek. Blue Team goes with Prentiss - including among them Chris Gentry, who can't stand the headstrong leader - but Prentiss' actions soon put them all in danger.