The Greatest Generation

When Ensign Kim’s old flame shows up on Voyager, her melting face doesn’t stop him from making a move. But when moody-as-hell middle school borgs overwhelm Seven of Nine, Chakotay suggests adapting her parenting style to a more spontaneous type of fun. Why is Jhet'leya’s loaf still warm? Who does Star Trek want you to fall in love with? When do borgs start growing tubules? It’s the episode that ad...

When the Fair Haven villagers lose their obliviousness algorithms, they start conspiring against the Voyager crew. But when Captain Janeway gives Michael Sullivan a glimpse of her world, they convince the townsfolk their relationships are worth saving. What’s the correct response to a calendar reminder? Did Killmannin only exist on TV? Which is the best variation of “we need to talk”? It’s the epi...

When the Delta Flyer gets captured by the li’lest Borg collective, Seven beams over to find neonatal drones holding the away team hostage. But when Ensign Kim starts throwing wooden shoes into the cube’s shield generator, the standoff over Voyager’s deflector pushes Captain Janeway toward a moral dilemma. What could be worse than a botched circumcision? Is Mezoti more Newt or more Samara? Who give...

When Seven and Tuvok use their shore leave for a busman’s holiday, no one understands why they aren’t interested in Tsunkatse. But when their brat gets blown up and they’re conscripted into the ring, Seven’s only choice is to fight for their lives on the USS UFC. How do you know who does bar the hardest? Can J.G. Hertzler refuse loaf? Where does Neelix do diplomacy? It’s the episode in conflict ab...

When a disheveled away team returns from a particularly grueling milk run, there’s no explanation for the nightmares and flashbacks that start plaguing the ship. But by the time they find the ancient memorial responsible, real memories of war have traumatized the crew. Would following protocol have avoided this whole situation? Is it ever the right time to ‘well actually‘ a gift? What’s the best t...

When aliens of dubious superiority show up in Voyager’s sicksbay, they’re so taken by the EMH’s singing that they invite him to perform on their home world. But when Doc Holoday’s concert earns him a taste of fame, his willingness to leave Voyager puts his most important relationships at risk. How did Marc Maron do it all those years? What constitutes groupie behavior? Why pivot away from children...

When Voyager wanders way too close to another weird space phenomenon, they get written into the mythology of a rapidly evolving culture. But when they can’t break free of the bagel planet’s orbit, the Doctor’s away mission goes way beyond just photographs. What’s the use case for a hotel IV? Can anyone live on a diet of Haribo gummies? Is there an obvious purpose to an astronaut’s crotch zipper? I...

When the crew gets wrapped up in a new holodeck program, even the Captain isn’t immune to its quaint Irish charms. But when Katie takes things too far with the character mods, her Irish goodbye leaves Michael heartbroken at the pub. Does the worst hotel in Vegas have a tagline? Is Indiana weather just for ambience? What’s available in the vending machine at an assisted living facility? It’s the ep...

When Lieutenant Barclay loses himself in another holodeck obsession, Counselor Troi is on hand to help him work through his fantasy of saving Voyager. But by the time Admiral Paris is ready to hear Reg out, he’s already gone rouge to connect Starfleet Command with Voyager. Exactly how old is Neelix the cat? Who is the most fascinating character in this story? Did Barclay miss his calling? It’s the...

When Seven starts watching too much cable news at night, her brains get overloaded and she Jakes the Delta Flyer. But when her conspiracy theories shake the trust between Janeway and Chakotay, coming together to compare notes puts everyone back on course. Which is the most dangerous room in any house? Why does Tash get a medical exam in engineering? What’s the best vehicle for poison? It’s the epi...

When Voyager discovers an ancient spacecraft from Earth, the crew starts nerding out over the module’s mysterious fate. But when Chakotay is guilty of taking the exploration too far, Seven’s mission within a mission shows her what humanity’s history is worth. What’s the best way to store lewd materials? Is more detail needed on the stakes of subspace? Where should the Captain always get the last w...

When Voyager slips into an alien’s underspace without asking, they have to find parking on an irradiated planet where they’re faced with the drawbacks of cryotech. But when Seven wakes up a battalion of perfect murderers, Janeway’s knack for counter intelligence leaves two species fighting an ancient space battle. Who will be first to market with direct-to-consumer cryopods? What do all Blue Alert...

When Tuvok gets zapped coming back from an away mission, his life gets much simpler as he gets closer than ever to Neelix. But when Captain Janeway threatens a race of paranoid xenophobes, it’s a Tuvix-level loss when she gets her Chief Tactical Officer back. Which bone of contention can also be a studio decoration? When is it too early for a walkable Piña Colada? What’s the ultimate Greatest Gen...

When Paris falls in love with a rust bucket from the junkyard, it’s clear that no one else can appreciate her sculpted lines. But when Alice goes Hal and tries to murder BLT, Tom’s attempt to escape gets him covered in rave ropes. Do all sales people have a particular vibe? What is an emergency pack actually for? Where is the show’s science fiction curiosity? It’s the episode that just needed one...

When Doc Holoday lets his imagination run wild, it’s all horny colleagues and superman shit until he can’t wake up from his daydreams. But when a peeping Grimace gets in trouble with his middle manager, the ECH has to figure out how to actually sit in the big chair. What is the manifesto writer’s fallacy? Is the same thing always missing in the uncanny valley? Why is Janeway so forgiving of the Do...

When BLT’s near-death experience includes a vision of her mother’s dishonor, she’s willing to die again if it means springing her mom from Gre'thor. But when she can’t cheat Kortar and it’s the afterlife or eels, choosing to live means finally tossing her bat’leth overboard. Where’s the line when it comes to Klingon cultural appropriation? Which community is disappointed in the show’s practical ef...

When Seven gets jumped by her Ex-B family, she reconnects to find missing memories from their past. But when it turns out she did them dirty on Dagobah, reckoning with her decisions shows her more about herself. What do casinos have that hockey rinks don’t? Are all real-world elevators missing a crucial feature? What’s the saddest part about eating Borgs? It’s the episode with questionable items i...

When Captain Janeway and Chakotay can’t agree on an enemy, Captain Ransom has his eye scales removed by a San Diego beach babe. But when Janeway isn’t down to hang bindle with the slimers, it’s Bosch who goes rouge and stages mutiny on the Equinox. What’s the biggest physical fuck you? Does a former terrorist have credibility as a guidance counselor? Are certain conditions required to fall in love...

When Voyager crosses paths with the USS Equinox, their crew brings a dusting of mirror-universe energy aboard. But when it’s Captain vs Captain and Janeway pulls firepower rank, Doc Holoday checks their research lab for Canadian girlfriends. What’s the cost of a big crank? Which guest actor has the Gyllenhaal effect? When is it ok to open carry at a funeral? It’s the episode that would never comme...

When Doc Holoday gets possessed by a weapon of mass destruction, Captain Janeway is ready to blow up the damn ship rather than let the missile reach its target. But when a partial EAM isn’t enough to stand down condition 1SQ, Lawyer Kim makes a convincing case for the bomb to change its mission. Where does Jenkins store her soup? How are the Star Trek caves like a warm bath? What precipitated the...

When Seven of Nine gets recruited for a classified time mission, finding Voyager’s saboteur takes her all the way back to Utopia Planitia. But when past Janeway meets up with future future Braxton, even 30 years of 20th-century suffering doesn’t absolve his time crime. In what arena is Ben equivalent to Michael Jordan? Where does Seven keep her tricorder? Who is the Bono of the crew? It’s the epis...

When Captain Janeway unearths some uncomfortable truths from a genealogy search, the myth-making of her family tree makes the branches grow all weird. But after the owner of an ancient bookstore has a section for everything besides romance, Janeway will have to decide just how important her heroine’s reputation is. What was the last book you sold? Do dick mistakes run in the family? Is there anyth...

When a visiting diplomat comes aboard to evaluate Voyager’s purity, Neelix can’t stand between him and the ship’s many vices. But when Doc Holoday offers to tutor Seven on dating and romance, the feelings he catches end up teaching him a lesson about infatuation. Who is the Pig-Pen of Star Trek podcasters? Why would anyone move out of the city? What’s the best way for a bar to bend? It’s the episo...

When the Malons get behind on their starship maintenance, a break down creates a situation they can’t fix up on their own. But when Voyager rolls up to play tow truck, the ship they’re there to help becomes a total loss. Are the Malons horny for danger? What’s so bad about being caught meditating? Despite all her rage is BLT still just a rat in a cage? It’s the episode that really needs to SEO tha...

When Jason Alexander shows up to galaxy brain Voyager’s paradox, Captain Janeway doesn’t know what to make of his chill energy and dubious moral character. But when he tries to barter his solution for Seven of Nine, Janeway sets a trap that puts the Think Tank under fire. How far would Sesame Street go for ratings? Is there a blackout period for enjoying puzzles? What kind of debacle can kill a ca...