The Measure of an Episode: Star Trek Edition

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The command crew of DS9 gets to play real-life Myst and Chief Faux’Brien makes his one and only appearance on the show. We hem and haw on whether or not this is a genuine episode, but come to our senses fairly quickly.

Once again, we extoll the potential of a great Star Trek concept encapsulated in a lackluster Voyager episode. We also talk about Superman: The Movie a little bit.

We’re on a roll with the time travel episodes. We go down the butterfly effect rabbit hole, and no that doesn’t mean any related to Ashton Kutcher. Or does it?

Voyager delivers on some delightfully intriguing science fiction. We ask whether Janeway is the same as Picard. Also, Tom Paris is sad.

What do Star Trek and Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman have in common? Have a listen to find out and prepare yourself to be adequately whelmed.

Sisko marvels us once again with his nonchalant attitude toward miraculous events, and Paul misuses the word “nonplussed” several times. We also make the episode better, once again.

This episode felt like a TOS episode in a TNG skin. We dig deep and eagerly anticipate the the arrival of Dr. Pulaski instigated by some Dr. Crusher antics. Also eating a whole pizza used to be a thing we could do, and now it isn’t.

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ENT gets a tad lecturous in this one. We break down the ever so light social commentary embedded into this vacation of an episode. We have a few suggestions on how to make it bit better.

We go heavy into the criteria on this one with a big discussion on the parameters of science fiction for Star Trek and in general. Then we make a lot of Andy Dick jokes.

We broke the rules this one time so we could follow up last week’s TOS Tribble episode with DS9’s follow-up Tribble episode. It’s all very confusing, but we get it sorted out in this seminal episode. A little bit of ret-conning and a lot of Tribble trivia you’ve probably never heard before.

Can you believe it! We actually happened upon one of the most famous TOS episodes ever. You might be wondering what more could possibly be said about this episode, but I guarantee you’ll be surprised. Do you agree? Disagree? Send us an email at TheMeasureOfAnEpisode@gmail.com

This is our 50th (ish) episode! We celebrate with our inaugural entry into the modern Star Trek shows, learning fairly quickly that jumping into the middle of a modern, serialized television show can be a little tricky. Do you agree? Disagree? Send us an email at TheMeasureOfAnEpisode@gmail.com

When is a Vulcan not a Vulcan? When is a Star Trek episode not a Star Trek episode? It might not surprise you that we find an answer fairly quickly. Do you agree? Disagree? Send us an email at TheMeasureOfAnEpisode@gmail.com

Everybody’s an expert when it comes to imaginary friends, especially those who don’t have kids. TNG attempts to split the difference between hard science fiction and after-school special. Do they succeed?

Join us for our 50th watched episode! Mind you, not the 50th of MOAE, but just the 50th Star Trek Episode we’ve watched. We heap some praise on the production and execution of this one, especially for the unique narrative format. Also, Janeway comes to the rescue. Again. Do you agree? Disagree? Send us an email at TheMeasureOfAnEpisode@gmail.com

A seminal episode in the TNG canon! Join us as we gush over this one while bringing to light some perspectives you might not have considered, like Crusher not-so-secretly sabotaging the mission to prove she’s better than Pulaski. Also, this episode is awesome.

Happy New Year! And what better way to ring in the new year than with an edge-of-your-seat ENT/Star Wars Prequel remake episode, featuring poignant themes about drinking coffee and retreating in the face of outnumbering your enemy.

Harry Mudd sells women! We get into the difference between magic and science fiction and try to skate the narrow edge of parody and misogyny.

Another sleeper two-parter! We discover how Nog is the key to fixing the shortcomings of this episode while further expounding on the vagueness and precariousness of a society without currency. Also, beaming is awesome.

The Ensign learns what love is for the first time. Again. We speak about the intricacies of ship operations and the holodeck - anything to keep from actually discussing the episode, which we think is something about The Ensign and Tuvok having a lover's quarrel.

Hoshi grows weary of her ennui as her life is thrown into chaos when a sudden rendezvous from a grotesque beast alien whisks her away from her provincial life to serve as his companion for eternity. Also Archer and Chip forward the plot.

Our first collaboration/crossover! Luke and Jordan over at Continuum Drag podcast were nice enough to do a crossover mash up where we dig deep into Star Trek Voyager: Timeless and other obscure, vintage science fiction. We had an absolute blast. Check out Continuum Drag : http://continuumdrag.podbean.com

We’ve hit a seminal moment: OUR 40TH (ish) EPISODE!, coinciding nicely with VGR’s 100th episode: TIMELESS. Join us as we talk the crap out of Star Trek’s fourth show to become eligible for syndication. We also, maybe, could possibly have a special bonus collaboration episode to follow. Stay tuned.