Enterprise Incidents with Scott and Steve

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23) The Return of the Archons Aug 22, 2021

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When the Enterprise travels to the planet Beta III to search for the survivors of a long-lost starship, Captain Kirk discovers an arrested culture where the inhabitants behave in a collective, orderly and tranquil demeanor during the day, only to lose their minds in an overly aggressive and downright violent fashion during a nighttime event called "festival." Making matters worse, members of the Enterprise crew become transformed -- or "absorbed" -- when they fall under the spell of the planet's mysterious and powerful leader, known only as Landru, whose true identity will force Kirk and Spock to pull the plug on this mechanical society. "The Return of the Archons" is a big, bold, effective and downright surreal episode that has a lot to say, and the producers of "Star Trek" have spared no expense to say it with the most ambitious and lavishly-produced episode of the first season. And at a time when the world was facing the threat of life under the Communist party, the message of "The Return of the Archons" rings loud and clear -- that freedom isn't a gift; it has to be earned -- and "Star Trek" was (and still is) the best series of its kind to deliver that all-important and aspirational message.

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22) Tomorrow is Yesterday Aug 15, 2021

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A freak accident sends the Enterprise hurtling through space and back in time to Earth in the late 1960s, where it is detected and classified by the U.S. military as an Unidentified Flying Object. Complicating matters further, Captain Kirk is forced to beam aboard an Air Force pilot named John Christopher, whose duty it will be to report everything he is now seeing about this vast starship from the future. Kirk and Spock must figure out a way to return the Enterprise to its own time, but not before they must return Captain Christopher to Earth without jeopardizing the history of the future. With the stakes so very high, it's remarkable how much levity is featured in "Tomorrow is Yesterday," the second Original Series teleplay written by Dorothy "D.C." Fontana. The result is "Star Trek's" first full-on comedy, and it's a delightful episode, but the humor never comes at the expense of the quality, the high drama and the superb performances that had come to represent the series at its finest.

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21) The Alternative Factor Aug 08, 2021

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After a cataclysmic disturbance threatens the foundation of civilization, Captain Kirk comes face-to-face with the culprit -- a maniacal lunatic named Lazarus, who will stop at nothing to destroy a duplicate version of himself who exists in a parallel universe. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Kirk and Spock must figure out a way to stop the matter and anti-matter versions of Lazarus from coming together, or they will wipe out everything in existence. After producing 20 prior episodes of groundbreaking television, it was only a matter of time until "Star Trek" came up short with a colossal failure. The concept was ambitious, but the episode that came out of it was convoluted, confusing and boring -- and it made absolutely no sense whatsoever. It was a troubled production all around, no doubt hampered by the casting of Robert Brown, who was called in at the 11th hour to replace the episode's original guest star. But true to form for "Star Trek," "The Alternative Factor" does have its merits, and our revealing deep dive conversation about the drama behind the scenes makes for a fascinating episode of "Enterprise Incidents!"

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20) Arena Aug 01, 2021

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After a surprise attack on a distant colony leads the Enterprise to pursue the attacking vessel across the galaxy to an uncharted solar system, a powerful alien force banishes Captain Kirk and the lizard-like commander of the Gorn vessel to a barren asteroid, where they must fight to the death for the fate of their crews. Kirk is no match for his much stronger adversary, so he must rely on his ingenuity to construct a weapon out of the native elements, and he must do so in time to defeat his enemy and save the Enterprise before he is overcome with exhaustion. "Arena" has stood the test of time as one of the very best episodes of "Star Trek," and for many reasons. It's a gripping and fast-paced action-adventure, it introduced one of "Star Trek's" most iconic aliens and it features William Shatner at the top of his game. But perhaps most of all, "Arena" was written by producer Gene Coon, whose brilliant screenplay not only shows Captain Kirk learning from his mistakes, but also demonstrating a noble display of compassion to make a strong case for the promising future of humanity.

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19) The Squire of Gothos Jul 25, 2021

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While speeding through a star desert roughly 900 light years from Earth, the Enterprise encounters a rogue planet whose sole inhabitant -- an extremely powerful and rather jovial alien being named Trelane -- holds Captain Kirk and his crew captive while treating them as playthings for his amusement. When Kirk engages Trelane in a battle of wits in an effort to free the Enterprise, they play a high-stakes version of the most dangerous game -- the outcome of which will reveal the true identity of their mysterious captor. "The Squire of Gothos" is a fun, lighthearted and very entertaining episode, but it is also a subtle anti-war statement that holds a mirror up to the more violent and aggressive side of human behavior. But without question, the big reason why "The Squire of Gothos" achieves classic status is because of William Campbell, who was clearly having a ball with his playful performance as the mischievous Trelane, and his chemistry with William Shatner was fantastic -- both of which make Campbell one of the finest guest stars to ever grace the Hollywood soundstages of "Star Trek."

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18) Shore Leave Jul 23, 2021

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After a grueling 3-month period that leaves the Enterprise crew exhausted and in dire need of rest and relaxation, they discover a planet that's literally too good to be true: peaceful, lush, idyllic, seemingly uninhabited and, in the words of Dr. McCoy, "like something out of Alice in Wonderland" -- in other words, the perfect place for Captain Kirk to authorize shore leave. But when members of the scouting party start to have mysterious encounters with figments of their imagination, they soon find themselves trapped on a world where their imaginations could be their own worst enemies. "Shore Leave" is an atypical episode of "Star Trek"; there's simply no other episode quite like it. It's loaded with humor, but it's dramatic when it needs to be, and it's surreal to the point where it feels more like a fantasy than science fiction. But it is a testament to the actors and the producers that it all still works within the framework of "Star Trek," resulting in an episode that's fresh, fun and very entertaining. Plus it gives a lot of background into Captain Kirk's past...with sometimes painful results!

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17) The Menagerie (Part 2) Jul 04, 2021

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While the Enterprise speeds on it’s locked course towards Talos IV, more mysterious images from Captain Pike’s imprisonment there 13 years before continue to be used as evidence during the court martial of Mr. Spock. The question: Why would Spock hijack the Enterprise and take his former captain back to this forbidden world, only to put his own life and career on the line and betray his loyalty to his current commander, Captain James T. Kirk? It’s truly astounding how cleverly and imaginatively “Star Trek’s” producers incorporated footage from the unaired original pilot into an all-new adventure, resulting in one of the most sensitive, emotionally powerful and beautifully-rendered payoffs of the entire series.
Guest: John Rocha (host: “Outlaw Nation”; co-host: “The Cine-Files”)

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16) The Menagerie (Part 1) Jun 27, 2021

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When Mr. Spock kidnaps his disfigured former commander and hijacks the Enterprise across the galaxy to the forbidden world of Talos IV, he not only puts his life and career on the line, but also that of his current commander -- and his loyal friend -- Captain James T. Kirk. Though it was originally conceived for practical purposes to save time and money, Gene Roddenberry and the producers of "Star Trek" made clever and effective use of "The Cage -- the unaired (and very expensive) original pilot -- by framing a powerful and imaginative story around the original footage. The result is "The Menagerie," a beautifully-written and superbly-acted 2-part episode that won a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.

Guest: John Rocha (host: "Outlaw Nation"; co-host: "The Cine-Files")

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15) Court Martial Jun 20, 2021

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After the Enterprise encounters a severe ion storm that results in the disappearance and presumed death of a crewman, Captain Kirk is held responsible and is ordered to stand trial for negligence and perjury. With his future as a starship commander on the line, Kirk's only hope lies with a scrappy and very old fashioned defense attorney, but his sworn testimony is still no match for the damning evidence provided by his main accuser: the computer logs of the Enterprise. Once again, "Star Trek" deftly explores the conflict of man versus machine -- and, in effect, man versus himself -- in "Court Martial," a superbly-acted, socially relevant and very entertaining episode that's filled with aspirational and unforgettable moments.

Special Guest: Dave Rossi (Associate Producer: "Star Trek: Enterprise"; Visual Effects Producer: "Star Trek: The Original Series Remastered")

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14) The Galileo Seven Jun 13, 2021

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During a mission to explore a volatile deep space quasar, the shuttlecraft Galileo is thrown off course and forced to make an emergency landing on an unexplored — and very hostile — planet. Cut off from the Enterprise and under attack from giant ape-like creatures, mission commander Spock is forced to make difficult life-or-death decisions — his logical approach to which increases tensions among the stranded members of the landing party. If “The Conscience of the King” was criticized for not having enough action, then this next episode certainly made up for it with a briskly-paced survival story of high drama, action and suspense. But what really makes “The Galileo Seven” stand out is the gripping character study of Mr. Spock, who faces internal struggles between his human half and his Vulcan half during his first command.

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