Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001)
Episode:322
Real Life
Jack's Rating:
The Doctor creates a family on the holodeck.
Features:
The Holodeck
Stardate: 50836.2
Air Date: 04/23/97
Director: Anson Williams
Jack's Notes
Once more, terrific acting by Robert Picardo. The deconstruction of the family from idyllic to insane is very well done and watching the doctor try to deal with it is a lot of fun. The emotional pieces fit well with the doctor's character and his inability to save his holo-daughter's life is incredibly touching.
Episode:402
The Gift
Jack's Rating:
Kes' mental abilities develop to a point where they endanger Voyager.
Features:
Stardate: 51008
Air Date: 09/10/97
Director: Anson Williams
Jack's Notes
While I experienced some emotions as Kes decided to leave the ship - but I feel that overall there was something missing. Overall not bad - but still...
Episode:424
Demon
Jack's Rating:
Tom Paris and Harry Kim take a shuttle down to an extremely inhospitable planet to obtain fuel.
Features:
Stardate: Unknown
Air Date: 05/06/98
Director: Anson Williams
Jack's Notes
There is some great back and forth friendly banter between Harry and Tom in this one. Overall, I think the story feels forced - but the ambiance on the Demon-class planet is fantastic. Oh, and the director is "Potsie" from "Happy Days"!
Episode:518
Course: Oblivion
Jack's Rating:
After Torres and Paris get married, subspace radiation causes the crew and their ship to disintegrate.
Features:
Stardate: 52586.3
Air Date: 03/03/99
Director: Anson Williams
Jack's Notes
What a terrific mind-bending episode. The ending is actually pretty sad too. Totally well written and acted.