Category: ENT Season 1

In this episode of the podcast, Wes phones in from a remote cabin in the woods to talk about Enterprise’s first season. Clay is more than willing to discuss this latest group of episodes… he just has to remember which one is which. And then remember anything about them.

In this recap of the first season, the guys give their general thoughts about how the first season succeeded and failed. Plus, they give a power ranking of the main cast members. And finally, they take out the abacus to determine the best and worst episodes from the entire season.

After apparently causing the destruction of an alien colony, the Enterprise is called back to Earth. Archer learns via Daniels that the Suliban are trying to sabotage Enterprise’s mission.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the episode that closes out Enterprise’s first season and how it serves as a bookend to “Broken Bow”. Plus! They talk about Mark Zuckerberg’s hair, hand waving away time travel, and how time travel seems to work in the Enterprise universe.

The crew takes shore leave on the famous pleasure planet of Risa. For many, it is anything but a vacation.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss visiting Risa and never going to the beach. Plus! The guys talk about staying at a Holiday Inn, the personality of Jonathan Archer, and Enterprise exploring sexuality.

Archer and Tucker are invited to a desert-like planet by an alien leader after they help fix his ship. After arriving, they discover he has invited them under false pretenses.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss yet another episode of Enterprise that feels like it wants to say something but just can’t find the right words. Plus! The guys talk about the consequences of freeing the Suliban, Kirk being the most timeless captain, and having a story with no subtext!

Escorting a Vulcan ambassador accused of criminal misconduct, the Enterprise comes under attack by a corrupt race.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Fallen Hero” and why the episode doesn’t manage to live up to its title. Plus! The guys talk about Phlox selling the plot, the confusing characterization of V’Lar, and never knowing how fast those ships could go.

A symbiotic alien comes aboard the Enterprise NX-01 and captures several of the starship’s officers in its web.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Vox Sola” and the benefit of giving every character something to do, even if it doesn’t amount to much. Plus! The guys talk about being distracted by other peoples thoughts, eating food like you’re having sex, and how to determine the worst character of the ensemble.

Archer and Mayweather accidentally enter a militarized zone and are detained by an alien race called Tandarans, who are at war with the Suliban. Both men find themselves sharing cells with some Suliban detainees who they believe are wrongly imprisoned.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the problems with being too obvious with your allegory. Plus! The guys talk about being unfamiliar with the Suliban, returning guest actors, and Archer throwing himself into situations.

The crew finds a derelict spaceship from which they can salvage some supplies… only they find that the ship is not quite as deserted as they were led to believe.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how a competent narrative doesn’t necessarily mean a competent story. Plus! The guys talk about being indecisive with your main character, the possible influence that Rick Berman had on the series, and yet another fake mystery!

A group of interstellar thieves stun the Enterprise crew and begin looting the ship. Trip Tucker is the only one left to stop them, but can he do that in his underwear?

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise’s failed attempt to reinvigorate the Ferengi. Plus, the guys talk about stroking their lobes, piles of women, and Trip refusing to pretend that he’s married to T’Pol!

Archer has visions of a mysterious humanoid woman on a rogue planet where it is eternally nighttime.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how Enterprise expertly disguises its broken storytelling. Plus! The guys talk about the songwriting tropes of The Police, the ethics of hunting, and the pent up sexual frustration of Jonathan Archer!

The crew of Enterprise meets a group of outcast Vulcans, who embrace their own emotions, leading to trouble for T’Pol.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the schism between the Vulcans we know and the Vulcans we see. Plus! The guys discuss doing a disservice to your female characters, Archer’s 1950’s-level handling of assault, and chubby Vulcans!

While investigating an asteroid field, Tucker and Reed are convinced that Enterprise has been destroyed and try to face their own oncoming deaths.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the storytelling focus of the Berman/Braga show-runner team and whether or not it works for this series. Plus! The guys talk about the qualitative properties of T’Pol’s bum, the mystery-box that is Malcolm Reed, and how to kill drama by telling the audience that everything is going to be ok!

Archer and T’Pol are taken prisoner during an away mission on a war-torn planet in the Coridan system.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise’s attempts at serialized storytelling and whether or not the franchise as a whole needs to pick a narrative direction. Plus! The guys talk about taking a punch to the stomach, the weird characterization of the Vulcans, and the sexual frustrations of Shran!

While exploring a gas giant, Enterprise finds the wreck of a Klingon scout vessel sinking into the atmosphere.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the mind numbing banality of average episodes. Plus! The guys talk about the weird editing of the plane scene in The Dark Knight Rises, the best way to utilize the Klingons, and being confused by the decontamination chamber!

In the name of non-interference, Enterprise withholds a cure from a culture that has been stricken by a planet-wide plague.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss crafting the perfect situation for the Prime Directive. Plus! They guys break down Enterprise’s Netflix queue, the cruelty of T’Pol, and the ethics of Phlox’s decision!

Enterprise is attacked by an unknown alien starship, as Archer orders the crew to install experimental “phase cannons”. Meanwhile, Sato is ordered to find out what Reed’s favorite food is for a birthday dinner.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Silent Enemy” and whether or not it is succeeding at building a tone unique to Enterprise. Plus! The guys talk about recognizing bananas within a cake, the dark secrets surrounding Reed, and why Enterprise succeeds at being creepy!

Archer is confronted by a member of his crew who claims to be from nine hundred years in the future – and is there to capture a Suliban operative who has boarded Enterprise.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Cold Front” and the reintroduction of the Temporal Cold War. The guys discuss never being sure about what’s happening, unrealistic treatments of the vacuum of space, and Archer being an idiot!

Enterprise is sent to assist the Fortunate, an Earth freighter that has been attacked by Nausicaan pirates. But the Fortunate may not be as innocent as it seems.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Fortunate Son” – both the episode of Enterprise and the song from Creedence Clearwater Revival. Plus! They talk about space football, refusing a drink, and awkwardly bringing up all the sex you’ve been having!

Enterprise finds a fully inhabited Earth-like planet, where some of the inhabitants are suffering from a mysterious disease.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Civilization”; a thoroughly average episode of Star Trek. They wonder if it’s something that modern Star Trek shows should even consider doing.

Plus! The guys talk about human-looking aliens, phaser fights in the middle of town, and scientists who don’t ask questions.

With a Vulcan ship on their tail, Enterprise decides to investigate a comet.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss why “Breaking the Ice” has one of the strangest plot lines that the Trek franchise has ever done. Plus! The guys talk about eating before attending a dinner party, the humanization of T’Pol, and whether or not Avery Brooks would have made a good Archer!

Enterprise visits a Vulcan monastery, only to find that it is in the midst of being taken over by the Andorians.

Wes and Clay discuss the introduction of the Andorians and their antennae.

Plus! The guys talk about the trade off between competence and innovation, why Shran is not as interesting as Weyoun, and the conflicts that would eventually create the Federation!

Enterprise investigates the mystery of a lost Earth colony whose inhabitants disappeared decades before. But that doesn’t mean they left.

Wes and Clay discuss the problem with Terra Nova’s timeline, the inability of the crew to learn from their mistakes, and the magic of not knowing the truth!

When Trip Tucker assists an alien vessel with repairs, a “friendly” encounter with one of the crew leads to rather unexpected consequences.

Wes and Clay discuss the ethics of being impregnated by mistake, the popularity of certain names, and whether or not Enterprise is using too much pre-existing canon!

An Enterprise landing party believes T’Pol is conspiring with a species of rock creatures on a strange class M planet.

Wes and Clay discuss the difference between a story and a plot as they cover “Strange New World”.

Plus! They talk about cheap baseball hats, Archer never learning his lesson, and the ever dangerous transporter.

In “Fight or Flight”, the Enterprise finds an abandoned ship, filled with corpses which appear to have been used for an experiment.

Wes and Clay discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Enterprise and how the show is living up to their expectations.

Plus! The guys discuss finding a slug, getting the weapons online, and not being able to understand anyone!

Wes and Clay kick off their coverage of Star Trek: Enterprise by discussing the pilot, “Broken Bow”!

Enterprise is the sixth Star Trek series. It launched in 2001 but only ran four seasons and was cancelled in 2005. Was it a victim of over saturation or was it the last gasp of a dying franchise?

In this episode, the guys explain their (limited) knowledge of the series and then break down the pilot. Listen as they discuss the logic of crop tops in space, sexual camera work, and the warm familiarity of Scott Bakula!