Category: ENT

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Star Trek: Enterprise’s fourth season. They also give their overall thoughts about the series and where it stands in relation to its sister shows. Plus! They talk about the best and worst of the series, the end of “90’s” Star Trek, and what’s next for the podcast.

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In hopes of receiving some help before making a difficult personal decision, Commander William T. Riker of the Enterprise-D observes a holodeck simulation of the final mission of the original starship Enterprise, as commanded by Jonathan Archer, in the days immediately preceding the birth of the United Federation of Planets over two centuries earlier.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the series finale of Star Trek: Enterprise, “These Are the Voyages…”. Plus! The guys chat about the return of Rick Berman and Brannon Braga, deciding that you have to die, and not getting court-side seats at the founding of the Federation.

Thanks so much for joining us on our journey through Star Trek: Enterprise. We will do a series wrap up next week, with a live stream on our YouTube channel around the same time. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel so you don’t miss out – the link can be found below.

A Human isolationist leader threatens to destroy Starfleet Command unless all aliens leave the Sol system immediately.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Terra Prime” and its status as the “true ending” of Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys talk about redundant dialogue, Paxton’s plan with the baby, and everyone getting a piece of the action.

A xenophobic faction of Humanity threatens to undermine talks to form a new coalition of planets.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Demons” and ending the show where it should have started. Plus! The guys chat about the simplification of complicated issues, the chaos of Trip and T’Pol, and attacking the ones that you love.

In the mirror universe, Commander Archer mutinies against Captain Forrest in order to capture a future Earth ship found in Tholian space.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss both parts of “In a Mirror, Darkly” and how effective the fourth season of Enterprise is being in delivering “fan service”. Plus! The guys talk about captain power rankings, CGI Gorn, and the improved Tholian Web 2.0.

While T’Pol and Tucker discover that they have developed a psychic bond, Captain Archer receives three Orion slave girls as a gift for negotiating with the devious Orion Syndicate – with rather disastrous results.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Bound” and why it’s similar to “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night”. Plus! The guys chat about third-wave feminism, the definition of “reactionary”, and myopic stories.

With Columbia’s help, the Enterprise crew grapples with sabotage to their ship as they pursue the truth behind the kidnapping of Phlox.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Divergence” and Klingon medical protocols. Plus! The guys talk about Section 31’s ultimate plan, excellent Klingon acting, and cranial reconstruction surgery.

While Enterprise visits Earth for the launch of Columbia, Phlox is kidnapped and forced to help the Klingons deal with a grave threat toward their species.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Affliction” and the solution to Clay’s most annoying and consistent complaint. Plus! The guys chat about the ultimate fashion solution, Klingon protocols, and pulsating lights.

Archer visits Shran’s icy homeworld to find an Andorian subspecies called the Aenar, to determine their connection to the marauders destroying ships in the region.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Aenar” and confused endings. Plus! The guys chat about the characterization of Shran, needless canon connections, and when melodrama goes wrong.

Archer tries to unify the Andorians, Tellarites, Humans, and Vulcans in a plan to capture a marauder ship threatening to destabilize the region.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay analyze “United” the origins of what will eventually become the Federation. Plus! The guys chat about the definition of a loophole, speaking in subtle code, and condensing complexities into simplicity.

Enterprise journeys to Babel with a Tellarite ambassador on board for peace talks with the Andorians, when a distress call from Shran is received.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Babel One” and the difference between insults and arguments. Plus! The guys chat about characterizing the founding members of the Federation, trying to pack in information, and Romulan fashion choices.

A pair of non-physical Organians study the response of the Enterprise crew to the infection of Hoshi Sato and Tucker by a fatal silicon-based virus brought on board during an away mission.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes (infected by a silicon-based virus) and Clay discuss “Observer Effect” and how simple tweaks can create novel situations. Plus! The guys chat about unnecessary connections, the deadly art of Aikido, and memory wipes that work.

The inventor of Earth’s transporter comes aboard Enterprise for an experiment.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Daedalus” and the Star Trek trope of “megalomaniacal inventors and the inventions that un-do them”. Plus! The guys chat about why something “feels” like Star Trek, the return of Angry Archer, and the end (?) of the Trip and T’Pol relationship.

Archer and T’Pol endeavor to expose an ancient Vulcan artifact to Vulcan society, while Enterprise becomes involved in a standoff between the Vulcan and Andorian fleets.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Kir’Shara” and the conclusion to the Syrannite Arc of Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys talk about continuity notecards, the spikey thing, and the dearth of Romulan interference.

Archer and T’Pol encounter the Syrrannites, the radical group supposedly responsible for a terrorist bombing on Vulcan.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Awakening” and predicting events incorrectly. Plus! The duo chat about things always being in the last place you look, the “greatest” Vulcan who ever lived, and the authority structure of the Vulcan High Command.

When Earth’s embassy on Vulcan is bombed, the investigation puts Archer and T’Pol on the trail of a Vulcan religious faction hiding in a treacherous desert.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Forge” and course-correcting the Vulcans. Plus! The guys chat about Soval’s abrupt change of heart, chasing away monsters, and frozen pizzas.

Dr. Soong’s Augments acquire additional Augment embryos as well as biological weapons from Cold Station 12. A desperate plan is devised to use the biological weapons to foment a war between the Klingons and Earth in an attempt to flee Earth’s control forever.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Augments” and the conclusion to the first mini-arc in Enterprise’s fourth season. Plus! The guys talk about Soong’s motivations, cutting out scenes on the BBC, and heavy-handed references.

Soong’s Augments take control of a medical facility containing more augment embryos and several dangerous diseases.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Cold Station 12” and the development of the character of Arik Soong. Plus! The guys chat about casting unremarkable actors, clothing that cannot have holes, and being friends with Phlox.

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Archer needs the help of a criminal to prevent war with the Klingons.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Borderland” and Star Trek: Enterprise enthusiastically digging into franchise canon. Plus! The guys chat about the acting chops of Brent Spiner, forgetting to augment your acting genes, and the versatility of the Orions.

Once Enterprise finally returns to Earth, the weary crew face repercussions from their journeys, both positive and negative.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Home” and how character-based episodes work at this point in the series run. Plus! The guys talk about the worst aspects of digital video, Vulcans wanting other Vulcans to be happy, and the continuing impact of the first three seasons.

Archer and his crew find themselves in Earth’s past, with events of World War II altered by the Temporal Cold War.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss both episodes of “Storm Front” and the end of the Temporal Cold War (huzzah!). Plus! The guys chat about the move to digital video, the logistics of changing the outcome of World War II, and the pointlessness of discussing time travel in Enterprise.

The third season of Star Trek: Enterprise focuses on Enterprise NX-01’s mission to prevent a second Xindi attack from destroying Earth. Unlike the show’s second season, Enterprise’s third season embraces a heavily serialized format dedicated to the search for the Xindi primary weapon.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay break down Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3 and discuss the year as a whole. Plus! The guys chat about the best and worst episodes of the year, where Enterprise stands when compared to its Trek siblings, and the successes and failures of the Xindi arc.

With the weapon on its way to Earth, Archer leads a small team to intercept it before it can strike; T’Pol leads Enterprise on a mission to destroy one of the spheres in the Expanse.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay finish the third season of Enterprise with a discussion about “Zero Hour”. Plus! The guys talk about the worst character in the entire Star Trek franchise, Jeffrey Combs auditioning for a captain role, and feeling like C.J. from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

With help from some Xindi factions, the Enterprise crew attempts to stop the arming of the Xindi weapon.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Countdown” and Enterprise reverting to familiar action set pieces. Plus! The guys chat about the death of Major Hayes, motivating the Aquatics, and fish tanks in space.

Archer confronts the Xindi Council while T’Pol, Reed and Mayweather infiltrate an Expanse Sphere to gather info about the Sphere Builders.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Council” and its incredible info dump of exposition. Plus! The guys talk about Elder Scrolls RPGs, not being sure about what is going on, and knowing someone is going to die.

An accident during an attempt to use a Xindi subspace corridor places the Enterprise in a bizarre confrontation… with itself.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “E²” and Enterprise returning, yet again, to time travel. Plus! The guys chat about unnecessary ret-conning, switching the parents and children, and the continuing development of the Trip and T’Pol relationship.

Two members of the Xindi Council offer to stop the launch of the weapon if Archer can prove that the Xindi have been manipulated; the crew holds a memorial for their dead shipmates.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Forgotten” and whether or not some storylines were truly forgotten. Plus! The guys talk about the best actor in the ensemble, Temporal Agent Daniels being a no-show, and the best Vulcan-Human scene that Enterprise has done so far.

The Enterprise crew must cope with devastating damage to the ship, with another alien ship needing assistance nearby. T’Pol seeks help from Phlox with a personal problem, and dissent grows in the Xindi Council.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Damage” and the trouble with chasing the dragon of emotion. Plus! The guys chat about Phlox taking his oath too literally, Enterprise’s lack of subtlety, and doing something no Star Trek show has done before.

The crew discovers the Xindi weapon and plans to launch a suicide mission to destroy it, with Archer insisting that he be at the helm. But, when Archer is captured, he must convince Degra and the other Xindi leaders, that Humanity is no threat to the Xindi. Meanwhile, the Xindi launch a heavy attack on Enterprise that leaves the ship defenseless and almost destroyed.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Azati Prime” and the upsetting return of Temporal Agent Daniels. Plus! The guys chat about getting to know the Xindi, torture cliches, and the importance of emotional memory.

Enterprise finds a derelict Xindi-Insectoid starship carrying a cache of unhatched eggs and Archer takes an increasingly obsessive interest in preserving them.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Hatchery” and additional reasons to avoid close contact with alien eggs. Plus! The guys chat about disrespecting dead alien babies, taking off your helmet, and no one noticing you’ve gone crazy.