How did Joel manage to get off the ship (Phase 3, ep. 512)?
Mike Nelson’s character was introduced at the beginning of 512 “Mitchell” as a temp in Deep 13. Through the course of the skits, Gypsy heard the Mads talking about getting rid of him, and thought they meant Joel. She then managed to get Joel off the ship with Mike’s help (by using Frank’s keys). Joel was put in an escape pod named the “Deus Ex Machina” (located in a box marked “Hamdingers”) and launched towards Earth. The Mads, needing a replacement, hit Mike on the head and send him up.