The Measure of an Episode: Star Trek Edition

…but things aren’t as they seem.

Join us as we break down this bizarre two-parter that has no incorporation into the Enterprise/Star Trek universe. It’s just a strange bottle episode of the crew letting their acting hair down and the mid-drifts out. It’s an interesting, if not pointless ride toward the end of the series.

The sequel to the Caregiver pilot has some interesting incongruities when it comes to the decisions of Captain Janeway and what exactly the EMH is designed to do. Also, half the episode should have been them boarding the wrong ship.

We couldn't help ourselves. The allure of the modern Trek shows was just too enticing. Find out whether or not we regretted indulging ourselves.

Shakaar is back! Or… is he? At least Dukat is, and we marvel in his Machiavellian abilities as he manipulates every one and every thing. Also, his forehead.

There are times when Enterprise hits the head on the nail with its pacing, science fiction exploration, and ethical and moral dilemmas. This is not one of those times.

This episode demarcates where NextGen began their ramp up into science fiction stardom. Also, how do holodecks work?

We explore one of the most bizarre landmark Star Trek Episodes, where it’s legitimately pitched that Star Trek is the concoction of a 1950s science fiction author. Yes, there’s a heavy racism thread, but that takes a backseat in favor of the more inconsistent plot points.

This week we’re once again pulling back the curtain and post one of our off-topic discussions usually only available on our Patron feed.

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Why Schwarzenegger? Why Stallone? Why "The Rock" Johnson? What is it about the physiques of these dudes that entices us so?

Turns out 60s architecture wasn’t the paragon the future we thought it would be. Also, Vulcans have two eyelids they never use and science fiction is more complicated than once thought.