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. Please consider supporting the show. Your support would help us tremendously in keeping the lights on. If you can’t contribute financially, that’s cool too. You can also support us by leaving a favorable comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts...

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.

NextGen stretches its wings a bit and dips its toe into the schlocky 80s puppet horror genre. We might have mixed too many metaphors there. Just listen.

We broke the cardinal rule of conversation: never bring up politics or religion in a conversation. But Sisko made us. Also we discuss what happens when skin comes into contact with hot things. Do you agree? Disagree? Send us an email at TheMeasureOfAnEpisode@gmail.com Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMeasureOfAnEpisode We’re a proud member of the Treksphere Netw...

What do this episode and 90s computer video games have in common? If your answer in Mark Hamil, then you’re totally wrong. Do you agree? Disagree? Send us an email at TheMeasureOfAnEpisode@gmail.com Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMeasureOfAnEpisode We’re a proud member of the Treksphere Network. Head over there for more excellent Trek content. Shoot us a line:...

The random episode generator has seen fit to grant us a viewing of the first Star Trek episode to ever grace human eyes. Strangely, we’re a bit torn on it. Do you agree? Disagree? Send us an email at TheMeasureOfAnEpisode@gmail.com Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMeasureOfAnEpisode We’re a proud member of the Treksphere Network. Head over there for more excelle...

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Seinfeld would be proud of this one. Not a damned thing happens.

Tuvok gets his own episode in spite of the real hero being Chakotay.

Worf spends most of the episode in a shuttlecraft, and then finally gets bored with another Klingon episode.

The cosmic improbability of us landing on two back-to-back episodes concerning Vedek Bareil Antos only further illustrate our random episode generator’s sentience and predilection for sadism.

A momentous episode like this requires momentous treatment. We celebrate the first time for the show ever where we welcome a special guest who is of voting age. Thanks for coming on the show and for the stimulating conversation, Jeremy. Also, time travel.

Chicago Hope meets Star Trek meets 1991’s Soap Dish with Sally Field. There’s nothing really more to add.

Could it be? A Voyager episode that knocks it out of the park? Well… no. But it gets pretty darned close. Find out what the hell we’re talking about and listen in.

A sleeper two-parter from ENT! Again! We further explore the elusive relationship between Tripotle and T’Pol, and also how to pull a Cliffhanger between two starships.

TOS embarks on a quest to lecture the audience about civil rights, and we embark on a journey to tip-toe around not liking it. Also Paul sings.

Proceeding yet another clever intro to the podcast, we dive into Data’s origin story — something they shouldn’t have done in the first season. Well, they shouldn’t have done a lot of things in the first season.