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I Hope Touched by an Angel Gets Complete Season DVD Boxsets!
Touched by an Angel was one of my Dad's favorite TV shows and it became one of my favorites too. I have a lot of favorite episodes and The 151st Psalm is one of my favorites, it is a sad but touching episode about a boy who is dying and how he wants to help his mother finish a song she was writing but never finished. The mother is played by Wynnona who I think did a great job and so did the actors who played the boy and his friend. This show was very popular and I don't understand why CBS cancelled it in order to air stupid reality shows and I wish they would start making new episodes or even TV movies and I really want to see Touched by an Angel put on DVD in complete season boxsets!

Fantastic!
I watched this episode first on TV, then I went out and bought the tape!! It was the first TV show that made me cry, but it the tears were happy tears. The acting in this episode was great. The message of love, acceptance, hope and, of course, that God loves us (more specifically you and me) went straight to my heart.

If you never buy any other Touched By An Angel videos or if you never watch another episode, make sure you get this one!

It's Finally Coming Out on DVD!
This is an update to my last review. The Touched By an Angel episodes on this tape are good but there is some great news! The First season of Touched by an Angel is being released on DVD on August 31, 2004. FYI: John Dye who played Andrew wasn't in the first season. I think he joined the show sometime during the second season and the angel in the first season who helped Tess and Monica was named Adam and played by Charles Rocket.

Wanted! "Touched By An Angel" DVD boxed set
I loved "Touched By An Angel" from the beginning. I had recorded episodes sent to me while stationed in Haiti with the Army in 1996. There was discussion at the time about cancelling the show. Public outcry helped to save the show. Had that not happened, there wouldn't have been a "151st Psalm" episode (the 100th episode) that's been mentioned in so many of the previous reviews. The audience is here, the demand is here, only the supply is missing. Release this series on DVD. You won't be sorry!

These episodes need to be released on DVD.
I enjoyed watching 'Touched By Angel' when it was on TV. I would like to see these episodes released on DVD. ... Read more

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This two-hour CBS movie from the much-loved series Dr. Quinn,Medicine Woman depicts the long-anticipated wedding of Dr. Michaela Quinn(Jane Seymour) to mountain man Byron Sully (Joe Lando). Any show that featuresthe marriage of the two lead characters has built-in appeal, and this one is noexception. The wedding of Dr. Mike and Sully is the most exciting thing that'sever happened to the tiny frontier town of Colorado Springs. The time is 1870,as the attractive period sets and costumes attest. The charming scene in whichthe very first train--an adorable steam locomotive--pulls into the town's brand- new station will delight train buffs, and the appearance of historical figureGeneral George Custer ups the story's action quotient. The show doesn't strivefor strict accuracy, however. Its tone resembles a historical romance novel,without the bodice-ripping. Like Little House on the Prairie, Dr.Quinn glorifies the traditional American family values of a simpler, bygoneera. Yet the script also incorporates modern-day concerns. (Dr. Mike doesn'twant to change her name after marriage, and Sully won't wear a wedding ring.)One theme of the movie is timeless: what to do about meddling relatives whenplanning a wedding. All told, Dr. Quinn's worldwide following of devotedfans will find this movie full of all the romance, excitement, and drama theyhave come to expect. --Laura Mirsky ... Read more

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Irresistibly Romantic
The Dr. Quinn/Medicine Woman series had, in my opinion, some of television's most truly romantic moments (in contrast to the crude sex scenes of many movies which leave nothing to the imagination and fail to touch the heart). The chemistry between the rough yet articulate and noble-hearted Sully (Joe Lando)and the idealistic, headstrong Mikaela Quinn is palpable. This particular episode marks the triumphant climax of their long, stormy courtship and is filled with warmth, tenderness and heart-pounding sensuality (in spite of the G rating). True romantics will not be able to resist! Aside from romance, this series is top quality family entertainment with excellent character-development, positive role models, and accurate historic events/issues, many of which are still relevant today (e.g., environmental protection, civil and women's rights).

Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: For Better or Worse
I absolutely love this video. Its very interesting to me how a woman in the 1800s had to win the respect of a man to have equal rights. In doing all that she won the heart of an extremely cute guy in the process. I think that Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are the perfect actors to pursue these characters, very interesting characters. I just cannot say enough about this video and the whole series for that matter. You just have to get it. I highly recommend it for a person at any age. Preferrably a teenager and above.

The Greatest Love Story in History
This was one of the best episodes of Dr.Quinn Medicine Woman ever. Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are magic together. The way they fought to have the type of wedding they wanted was very inspiring and romantic. I think that all their fans would love to see them together in another project. I continually look at all the reruns on television and I never get tired of looking at them. My goal is to one day own all the episodes, from the first one to the last one.

A great continuation of the TV series
Mike and Sully continue their life and in this movie, there is lots of action! I enjoyed seeing the same people of Colorado Springs again, and hope there are more movies coming! I am sorry the series went off the air!

DQMW For Better or Worse
This is an excellent quality video, clear, sharp and good sound. The music and scenery are fantastic! A video for all ages, well done and worth watchng over and over again. Great Video for the price. ... Read more

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Clones, submarines, and an alien bounty hunter are the highlights of this classic two-part episode of The X-Files. The agents investigate the murders of identical victims, which leads to a surprise reunion for Mulder. Nothing is what it seems, however, and he must choose between his family and his greater quest in one of the show's finest "mythology" moments. ... Read more

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For ABH fans.
This mythology pair is not without its highlights, particularly for the times in which it aired in the history of the show. We had never before seen, for instance, such a great set as Mulder's trip to the Arctic, or seen Scully discover something on her own, without Mulder, or such a dramatic revelation of the conspiracy as clones. We had not yet seen so many "Samantha's alive" teases that the very mention of her name makes us numb--and so when Mulder is forced to choose between a hostage who might or might not be her, and his new surrogate sister, Scully, the point does play quite dramatically. On the other hand, we hadn't yet seen green blood, or our heroes reduced to b-movie fighting and running from the alien Ah-nold either. Again, context plays a role: after the season eight and nine "super-soldier" nonsense, our face-changing hulk is almost charmingly vintage. However, episodes featuring the ABH will always be among my least favorite--they just aren't to me what makes the show distinct, smart, classy.

Colony is Better Than X Files Movie
There can be no doubt that Colony, along with Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space,' Hollywood A.D. and The Un-Natural is one of the best X Files episodes ever.

This two part video is really a movie of sorts, it puts together so much of the intense X Files era. There is the alien bounty hunter, a UFO in the Arctic, the return of Mulder's sister and much, much more.

I would strongly advise any X Files fan, especially new fans, to see this video. It is far better than the X Files movie Fight the Future.

A high point for the X-Files
Outstanding 2nd season two-part cliffhanger from the best X-F era. Hugely entertaining, with shades of Terminator 2. Don't miss this one!

Killer 2nd Season Pair
From the golden era of X-Files. Well worth the rental or purchase

Special treat for MulderAngsters.
It's a wonderful pair. Beautiful idea. And for Mulderangsters It's PERFECT! ... Read more

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THE GREATEST INSPIRATIONAL TELEVISION SHOW OF ALLTIME!!!!
FIRST THERE WAS "LASSIE" THAT TOUCHED THE HEART WITH THE SIMPLE MORALS OF THE LORD, AND EXAMPLES OF HIS GREAT LOVE AND FAITH!!!! THEN CAME "WALTON'S MOUNTAIN" WHICH TOUCHED THE MORE DEEPER WITH SCRIPTURE AND LESSONS OF THE LORD'S FAITH AND LOVE, EVEN THROUGH TIMES OF HARDSHIP AND TRAGEDY, AND NOW AT LONG LAST THE GREATEST OF THESE TELEVISION SHOWS OF DEEP INSPIRATION, UNDYING LOVE, EMOTION, AND GREAT FAITH. THE CONTINUING TALES THAT TELLS US OF THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH OF "ANGELS" SENT HERE TO GUIDE US, COMFORT US, ENSURE US OF THE LORD'S GREAT LOVE FOR US, AND HIS ENDEARING CARE AS WELL FOR US ALL!!! TALES TOLD IN A TODAY'S WORLD, TORN BY WAR, HATRED, BITTER CONFLICTS, AND INSURMOUNTABLE ODDS THROUGH FLASHBACKS OF YESTERYEARS OF BYGONE TIMES WITH EVENTS AND PEOPLE OF GREAT COURAGE, THROUGH GREAT HARDSHIP AND SUFFERING. THIS SHOW HAS TOUCHED THE VERY GAMBIT OF HEAVEN AND HELL, WITHOUT GROTESQUE HORROR, OR BLOODSHED, BUT IN TURN TELLS IN ELABORATE HOUR-LONG TALES OF VARIOUS STORIES OF BEAUTY AND HUMAN CONFRONTATION SUCH AS TO RISE AND TOUCH THE VERY CHRISTIAN FAITH THAT LIES DEEP WITHIN US ALL; AND FILLS US WITH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THOSE MORALS ARE AND HOW WE AS EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAN LEARN OURSELVES TO CONFRONT THEM, IF THEY SHOULD ARISE IN OUR OWN LIVES. EACH EPISODE HAS LEFT ME IN TEARS, AND BROUGHT ME CLOSER TO THE LORD IN SO MANY BEAUTIFUL AND THOUGHTFUL WAYS, I'M SO BLESSED FOR HAVING SEEN THIS SHOW!!!!
I ALWAYS WILL!!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE!!!

THE GREATEST TELEVISION SHOW EVER!
For nine years America was "Touched by an Angel" on prime-time. When the show was cancelled last year, TV became a wasteland. Simply put, this is the greatest television program ever because of the genuis of Martha Williamson and one of the greatest ensemble casts ever to grace the TV screen.

These two episodes will show you why. I can't wait for the season by season DVD boxed sets to come out and I don't understand what Paramount is waiting for!! They will make a mint off this series.

This is one series that will rank with the classic dramas of television like "The Waltons", and "Little House".

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BLESSED BE THE CHILDEN OF GOD!!!!
"TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL" HAS TOUCHED MY HEART, AND FILLED MY LIFE WITH SO MUCH JOY AND EMOTION, THAT IN SOME WAYS IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE AND GIVEN ME A DEEPER AND GREATER UNDERSTANDING INTO A DIVINE CHRISTIAN LOVE AND FAITH I ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT!!!! THE "NETHERLANDS" EPISODE WAS THE BEST EPISODE OF THIS VIDEO; FOR IT WAS A PREMIERE EPISODE FEAUTURING VALERIE BERTENELLI AS A NEW ANGEL "GLORIA" WHO HAD TO LEARN WHAT IT WAS TO BE A REAL ANGEL, AND MONICA WHO HAD TO LEARN TO BE ANGEL ONCE MORE BEING TEMPTED BY THE DEVIL, PLAYED FIENDISHLY BY MANDY PANIKIN, AFTER FACING A HORRIFIC TRAGEDY.
OF THE MANY MORALS MONICA HAD TO LEARN, THIS WAS ONE OF HER GREATEST TESTS OF COURAGE SHE HAD TO FACE ALONE!!!! LIKE THE LORD BEING TEMPTED IN THE DESERT BY THE DEVIL, AS IT IS WRITTEN IN THE GOSPELS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, SO MONICA TO HAD TO SUFFER A SIMULAR ORDEAL. A CHALLENGE AND A TEST OF SPIRIT THAT WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART!!!! THE GREATEST INSPIRATION TELEVISION OF ALLTIME!!!!

Christmas Miracle
I have seen all of the "Touched by an Angel" episodes and enjoy them all! Right now one of my favorite is "Christmas Miracle". I like the songs and the singing and the story line is always inspirational.

5 Star Video You Can't Miss!!!
All I can say after watching this video is WoW!!!
This would have to show Touched By an Angel at its finest! The acting is superb in both epsidoes, and the storyline, as always holds a feel-good and important message, and I would reccommend seeing this for any Touched fans, and even those who aren't!

This 2 episode tape features the excellent episodes, 'The Face of God' and 'Netherlands'. The first episode, 'The Face of God' deals with the moral issues of genetics, whilst the second episode, 'Netherlands' deals with the tough issue of terrorism. Both issues are dealt with extremely well in these episodes, and make this video a MUST SEE.

As always, the Touched by an Angel cast, crew and writers have provided inspirational and uplifting episodes. Well acted all round, with great storylines, and an even greater message and meaning, there is something for everyone to get out of these 2 amazing episodes.

Believe it or not, this was pre-September 11th!
I have only seen "The Netherlands" on television once, so I can only review this portion. Personally, I think EVERY American, every person of faith, and every person with any moral fiber whatsoever needs to see this absolutely stunning piece of film. It was shocking to me to discover that this was actually filmed and aired before September 11th! When you get to the scene where the angels recognize other angels - sorry, can't give you any further details without ruining it for you - you will know exactly what I mean. At this price, you cannot afford to miss this! Just please trust a fellow Christian and patriotic American who happens to be a stranger to you at this point: you NEED to see "The Netherlands." Though not nearly as dramatically, it, like September 11th, will leave you humbled and changed. ... Read more

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An episode that seems to focus on "morale chief" Neelix (EthanPhillips) but which, in fact, brings to a conclusion a pair of subplots thathave been festering for several shows. Ostensibly, this story is aboutNeelix's intraship TV show about news of the day. But when Tom Paris (RobertDuncan McNeill) transfers off Voyager, Neelix is upset--and he's moreupset when, after discovering that a spy has been sending communications tothe Kazon, he comes to the conclusion that the spy was Paris. Viewers willknow better and may enjoy the cat-and-mouse nature of the scenes involvingNeelix and the real spy. On the other hand, the final battlesequence--involving Voyager and the Kazon ship, as well ashand-to-hand grappling between Neelix and the villain--is decidedlylackluster, particularly the fisticuffs with Neelix, who doesn't appear ableto punch his way out of a paper bag. --Marshall Fine ... Read more

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Neelix thinks that Paris is the traitor on "Voyager"
"Star Trek: Voyager," Episode 35, "Investigations" (Story byJeff Schnaufer and Ed Bond, Teleplay by Jeri Taylor, Aired March 13, 1996) begins with Neelix (Ethan Phillips) hearing a rumor that someone is leaving "Voyager" to join a Talaxian convoy. It turns out the rumor is true and that Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeill) is leaving the ship, which stuns most of his crewmates. No sooner is Paris gone but the Talaxian vessel is attacked by the Kazon Nistrim and Paris has been taken hostage by Seska, the former Maqui who was really a Cardassian spy, who tries to persuade him to join her side. Meanwhile, back on "Voyager" Neelix has become suspicious about how the Kazon could have known Paris was aboard the Talaxian vessel and starts to figures out there must be a spy aboard. But instead of suspecting Jonas, the true Kazon spy, Neelix finds evidence that Paris was the traitor.

Of course Paris cannot possibly be the traitor, which means there is more for Neelix to investigate and plans within plans within plans. "Investigations" is a pivotal "Voyager" episode in that it provides a resolution to several sub-plots that Janeway and the crew have been dealing with for most of this second season. Making Neelix the focal point of the episode is basically a diversionary tactic, because he is on the outside of everybody else's machinations. Unfortunately, this means that Neelix has to be front and center during the episode's climax. I understand the impulse to use Neelix in this regard, but it does end up keeping this from being a really great episode. "Investigations" also opens up some new sub-plots, especially when the new rift between Janeway and Chaoktay as "Voyager" continues to make its way across the Delta Quadrant.

I was wondering about that.....
Well, this episode of Voyager is rather important to watch because it brings resolution to a couple of storylines that have been going on for the previous several episodes. For the past couple of episodes, we have been wondering why Tom Paris has been so obnoxious lately. And we have also been wondering about when in the world the senior crew was going to discover the covert communications between Jonas and the Kazon. This episode wraps both of these storylines up rather well, so I give it four stars.

However, I held back on 5 stars for a couple of reasons. Number one...I kinda thought that the whole "Briefing with Neelix" thing was kinda cheesy. But I'll let it go because after all, the Voyager crew *is* far from home in a stressful situation, so there must be some relaxation of the formal atmosphere! But the other reason I didn't give this episode 5 stars is because the writers seemed to just drop the issue of Janeway and Tuvok's manipulation of Chakotay. Given Chakotay's character and his sensitivity to being "duped", I think that the writers should have written Chakotay as much angrier at this manipulation than he actually appeared to be in the episode.

Oh...one other thing! Note that this episode should be viewed after episode #36 "Lifesigns". Episodes are numbered in order of their production dates...not the order in which they were shown during the actual run of the series! In many cases, it doesn't matter, but in this case, it does!

King Abdulla of Jordan is in this episode!
This episode has great historical value. In the opening teaser, Prince (now King) Abdulla of Jordan has a non-speaking cameo role as a member of Voyager's crew! This is proof of the reach of Star Trek's vision. A man of such importance in his country today is also such a fan of Star Trek that he arranged to be in one of the episodes (before he became King, of course).

Great episode!!
In this episode, Neelix discovers that a crewmwmber is secretly sending messages and tactical information to the Kazon, one of Voyager's worst enemies. Through his investigating, he discovers who the traitor is, but will he live to tell the captain who it is? ... Read more

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In Ascension, the sequel to Duane Barry, Mulder and his partner, Alex Krychek race to save Scully from the clutches of a madman. What Mulder doesn't know is that Scully's fate has already been decided by higher powers, and he is helpless to stop their plans from unfolding. One Breath continues the story as Scully struggles between life and death, and Mulder tries to find the men responsible and bring them to justice. ... Read more

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Mulder all alone.
Season 2 of the X Files had perhaps one of the best cliffhangers in the series. That is Agent Scully's abduction. ASCENTION starts with a fatigued Agent Mulder at his wits end after dealing with Duane Berry (Watch the episode DUANE BERRY for more on this episode, it can help) who as it turns out has taken Agent Scully away with him. Berry believes that if he can offer a different person to his alien abductors, the aliens won't bother him anymore. Mulder tries his hardest but he is unable to rescue his partner in time and she dissapears, thanks largly to an "allie's" meddling.

I have never come away from a TV episode with such a worn out and unhappy feel. Mulder's partner and best friend is missing with no trace, Mulders new partner Krycheck has vanished (guess why), none of his friends are willing or able to help him and the little help that Skinner can offer can't heal the wounds of what has happened.

This episode has a very unpleasant ending, but that is also what helps make this one so good and it is VERY important to see this episode to link it to the show's main plot line.

ONE BREATH is part 2 of ASCENTION where Mulder, after month's of searching finds out that Scully has mysteriously been delivered to a hospital in exetreme condition and with no trace of where she's been. Mulder is furious to find out where she has been but nobody can give him an answer. On top of that Scully's living will states that if she ever ends up in this state she wants her life support cut off. With no hope in sight of his friend recovering, nor finding those responsible for the crime, Mulder is ready to throw in the towel and quit the FBI.

While it is not hard to figure out the outcome of this episode it is a great follow up to ASCENTION and one of the series better episodes.

Must sees!
If you only see a few "X-Files"(although they are all FABULOUS and worth viewing), these episodes should be included. Scully's abduction is an essential part of understanding the overall storyline or "mythology". Also, anyone who is an advocate for a Scully/Mulder romantic relationship(a "shiper" as we like to be called) should see "One Breath". It contains some very touching scenes that express Mulder's caring for his partner. Plus, you get to see Scully family (some of whom are not with us any longer)and watch a tear-jerking dream sequence with her deseaced father.

WHEN SCULLY IS KIDNAPPED,MULDER MUST FIGHT TO SAVE HER LIFE.
OMG!!ASCENSION WAS VERY EXCITING AND I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT THE WHOLE TIME.BUT MY ALL TIME FAVE IS DEFINATELY ONE BREATH.VERY TOUCHING.IT MADE ME CRY.THIS ONE IS DEFINATELY FOR SHIPPERS ALL ALIKE!!!!!

EXELLENT
This box set is one of the best. "Ascension" is the adrenaline-pumper, with Scully being kidnapped and Mulder hanging off a ski-transporter-thingy, and "One Breath" is a beautifully written sequel in which Scully is returned in critical condtion, and her life depends on Mulder, even after her life support is cut. Intrigued? Check your pulse if you're not. These videos rock.

one of my favoirites
tyis was one of the first x fgiles vidoues i ever brought. it was the first i had ever rented. one breth is one of my all times fevoirte episodes. it is excting and hert waring. i loved the scne in wioch mulder confrunts cancer man and csm delives his,"i wanched prasidnets die". i liked asenosn escily the tram car. this is one of most membable x files events. ... Read more

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The Perfect Bride
Sammi Davis stars as a psycho bride who wants to prove to herself that her new husband is not like most men - piggish and self-occupied - and when she is eventually deceived, she plots his murder and the murder of friends and family of his who get in the way. Even the chase scene towards the end and the performances of Kelly Present and Davis can't make up for the otherwise bore and amateurish feeling of this film. The script is written as though it were a SCT skit, and the stunts are terrible. It's often entertaining in some ways, but the majority of the time, you're left sitting there looking at the screen and thinking: "Did I once have that sort of haircut?"

Very Good Suspense Movie
I really enjoyed it when it first came on the USA network 1990 i watched 3 different times. Sammi Davis is awesome as the Bride who kills people who gets in the way of her finace. If saw another one I recommend is Called Hush Little Baby it is the same type pf movie. There are some very talented people in The Perfect Bride like Kelly Preston (John Travolta's wife) Liden Ashby (from The defunct Melrose Place) Tamara Clatterbuck (Alice Johnson from The Young and The Restless. So i really hope u liked it like I did. It keeps u on the end of your seat. ... Read more

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Shallow Water (Touched by an Angel)
Shallow Water is one of the best Touched by an Angel episodes. I would highly recommend it to anyone

Shallow Waters isn't Shallow
I loved this episode so much when I saw it on tv recently, that I started looking for it on video or dvd to buy! The story is great, the acting is fantastic, and everything is so much like how it can be in real life. I was touched by the love for God that was displayed by Delta Burke, who I felt wasn't acting at all, but living a real experience. I feel she is the icing on the cake for this show. ... Read more

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By defining one of the show's most effective trademarks--the combination of the unbelievably monstrous with the recognizably human--Squeeze set the pace for some of the finest episodes of The X-Files. Agent Scully is asked by one of her classmates to help him in a serial murder investigation. In each of the cases, the assailant gained access to the victims under seemingly impossible circumstances and subsequently removed their livers. When Mulder hears about the case, he recognizes a connection to a series of unsolved cases dating back to 1903. The other agents are not terribly amenable to Mulder's theory that all of the killings were commited by the same man, who has stayed alive for decades by devouring human livers. When Scully's profile leads to the capture of a suspect, Eugene Victor Tooms, it looks like Mulder may be as crazy as everyone thinks. But then it wouldn't be The X-Files, would it?

The formula of the episode and the character of Tooms were so effective that both were brought back at the end of the first season in Tooms. At least as chilling as it's precursor, this episode once again finds Mulder trying in vain to convince the skeptics that Tooms is more than he appears to be. In both episodes, Doug Huthchison is perfectly creepy as Tooms, affectionately known to fans of the show as "Liver Boy". ... Read more

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A charming piece of vintage.
During its nine years on the air, The X-Files managed a distinct new flavor to each season, but some of its founding components never changed. "Squeeze" is entertaining in both respects: as the prototype for Season One and for the so-called "monster-of-the-week" episodes in general. Though it was aired as the second, it was written to be the first serial episode after the Pilot, and is accordingly packed with character development and one of the cleverest monster concepts ever. The unfolding of his mystery happens in many layers. As a sub-plot, Scully must wrestle with Mulder's reputation, (which he proceeds to milk for all its sardonic worth) its reflection on her, and the opportunity to be reassigned. Clashing and flirting are in high pitch in the smart dialogue, while the freshman agents (Anderson was only 24) look endearingly wet behind the ears. "Tooms," as a sequel episode towards the end of the season, is less inventive than the first, but cute nonetheless, and somewhat of a trail marker in the heroes' relationship.

Still the best X File I've seen
A series of murders in the Baltimore area have the FBI baffled. Most of the victims were found with their doors and windows locked from the inside - and their livers removed with bare hands. When Mulder and Scully look back through old case files, they discover the pattern of the murders stretching back for almost a century, with thirty year gaps in between. Soon they have a suspect ... but it can't be. Eugene Victor Tooms isn't a hundred years old. Besides, he couldn't have got through that tiny air vent.

Or could he?

Just as Psycho made an ordinary shower a scene of horror, this made people think twice about walking past that air duct. This is a seriously scary X File without there being any gore - to speak of, anyway - relying on nail biting suspense and the sheer concept. Maybe you should think twice about the burglar alarm - and settle for grilles on your windows instead.

These episodes were awsome!
Tooms was such a cool episode. Any X files fan would love this, it is really suspenseful. Scully (my fave) and Muler's relationship grows stronger in this episode. As for Squeeze, that episode was just plain old cool! If you like the X Files, these are the episodes thatt you should get!

"Spooky" and Dramatic, with dashes of sarcasim and romance!
I love these two epidodes, they have everything needed in a good X-files show. They have the drama, suspense, action, weirdness, sarcasim, and flirtatious scenes X-files fans have come to know and love. BUY THIS SET!!!

The highlight of the "non-mythologic" episodes from season 1
Doug Hutchins scares the pans of you in this season 1 two-parter playing the genetic mutant and infamous Eugene Victor Tooms. The 100 year old age abiding "man" bears the talent to elongate his body and squeeze through small entrances and kill victims to extract they liver to provide sustanace to hibernate for 30 years. A true look at Mulder and Scully. Particulary at Scully putting her against Henry Beckman's character. Who is a friend of agent Scully but loathes Mulder. A definate must for any body looking for a really good thriller. Plus special collector's cards and a introduction by Chris Carter. ... Read more

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Touching...
I've never been a huge fan of this show, in fact the holiday episode with Ann-Margret was the only episode I caught. That being said, it's one of the most touching and well acted (largely in part due to Ann-Margret's brilliant performance) show I've seen in a long time. This episode will surely make you teary-eyed...I was expecting a sappy holiday episode and this is in no way that! This is a great piece of work. Ann-Margret was overlooked by the EMMY committee (as usual) for this one. ... Read more

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Is television responsible for a series of brutal murders in a peaceful suburban town? Or is a more sinister force at work behind the glow of the picture tube? The agents uncover evidence of government experimentation on the populace in Wetwired, a white-knuckle thriller that brings Scully in touch with a new level of paranoia.

In Talitha Cumi, a mysterious healer may hold the key to many mysteries, including a possible connection between Mulder's mother and the Cigarette Smoking Man. The first part of a two-episode story, this one's got it all: aliens, clones, and covert government operations. ... Read more

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Well . . .
While I can't say it's my favorite, I have to disagree with the one-star reviews. "Wetwired" isn't GREAT, but the scene with Mrs. Scully confronting her crazed, psychotic daughter in order to save Mulder--even placing herself in danger to do so--is a highlight. "T.C." was a cliffhanger. Oh--and that aforementioned scene in Wetwired might be a clue to the fact that Margret Scully KNOWS how Dana feels about Mulder. Just for all those shippers out there--myself included. If you don't know what a shipper is, it's a person who's devoted to, even bent on seeing Scully and Mulder together romantically.

I have to disagree, I liked this one
I found the one-star reviews surprising. "Wetwired" admittedly wasn't the best episode I've seen, but it had its moments. And "Talitha Cumi" was an engrossing cliffhanger. We literally shrieked when "To be continued" flashed across the screen--and then spent an hour, late at night, driving from one video store to the next looking for part 2.

UGH!
This episode is bad; Avoid this one. It's not as good as the more better X-Files episodes. Besides the plot seem like a 5-year old wrote it.

The Worst Episode Ever!

WORST EPISODE EVER! WHAT WAS CHRIS CARTER THINKING?
Chris, you can make a better X-File Episode than this one. UGH! I hated this episode. Don't get me wrong, I do loved the X-Files. But this episode is horrible. Very Bad Idea and some of the acting wasn't good. It's a comedy.

People have strange symptoms, everytime they looked at a random videotape. Then start killing people. That's just stupid.

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In Little Green Men, the second season opener of The X-Files, Mulder and Scully have been separated, the X-Files closed down, and the truth buried more deeply than ever. A tip from a U.S. Senator hints at proof of extraterrestrial communication, and Mulder risks his career and his life to uncover the mysteries of a S.E.T.I. facility in Puerto Rico.

One of the best monster episodes of the series, The Host finds Mulder and Scully knee deep in the sewers of New Jersey where something is devouring sanitation workers. Complete with fluke worms, portapotties, and a few tons of raw sewage, this episode is not for the faint-hearted. ... Read more

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Go Go Fluke Man!
Little Green Men/The Host is probably the second best episode collection ever. In Little Green Men, Mulder travels to Puerto Rico to investigate supposed alien contact on a government base. But while he's there, he comes into contact with the same aliens who abducted his sister Samantha. Compared to The Host however, this episode is nothing. In The Host, a mutilated body in the Newark sewers attracts Mulder and Scully's attention. Scully claims the victim was killed by a parasitic creature called a fluke worm. But then another worker is killed by something much larger... This episode is pretty icky and pretty awesome.

Fluke Man rules!!!
"The Host" is one of the best X-Files episodes ever. Where does Chris Carter dream this stuff up?? Granted, this is not for the sqeamish, but there is no disputing this is an X-Files classic. "Little Green Men" is nowhere as good as "The Host" but still quite good. All I can say is if you're driving through Newark, NJ late one night...watch out...Fluke Man is gonna get you!! ... Read more

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Lauded by most insiders on Voyager's creative team as one of the most satisfying episodes in the series, "Phage" is indeed a nice balance amongcharacter development, story hook, and moral and emotional conflict. With power sources dwindling aboard the ship, Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) sends an away team, including Neelix (Ethan Phillips), to a planet in search of dilithium crystals. While there, Neelix is literally robbed of his lungs by the Vidiians, a once-civilized people who are combating a deadly disease called the Phage by stealing organs. Set up with a pair of holographic lungs by Voyager's doctor (Robert Picardo), Neelix is forced to remain absolutely still while Janeway chases the alien thieves.

Writer Skye Dent may be the only person not entirely happy with the show: he describes the Vidiians he had conceived as arrogant and formidable, while their actual portrayal is, in his words, "wimpy." Point taken, but both Dent and Brannon Braga, series producer and cowriter of "Phage," do find a way here to capitalize on one of the few real relationships--Neelix and his lover, Kes (Jennifer Lien)--among the characters at that time, and the result is tender. Best of all, however, is Janeway's visible pain when she has to get tough with such a pitiful people as the Vidiians; executive producer Jeri Taylor says Mulgrew was quite moved by those scenes. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Is Neelix gonna die?
With the annoyance that Neelix's character seemed to cause pretty much everyone else on the ship, I thought this is the episode that he would leave the show.

An alien with a disease called the "Phage" steals Neelix's lungs and graphs them into this own body. After hunting down the lung theft, Janeway demands the organs back, only to find out he's already using them. Kes offers to give Neelix one of her lungs, the alien offers to perform the surgery using their advanced technology to modify organs from 2 unlike species.

This was a good episode, but I feel that the plot was a little weak. Most episodes have a major story line and a couple of minor ones, as well as the other 'day to day' ongoing struggles. This one seemed the lack the minor conflicts.

Aliens steal Neelix's lungs and Janeway wants them back
One of the prime tenants of Gene Roddenberry's "Start Trek" universe is that plot lines will dress up contemporary issues in futuristic situations. The "Phage" is a devastating plague (think AIDS) that is afflicting an alien race searching the Delta Quadrant for "donors." During an Away Team survey trying to retrieve some raw dilithium, Neelix (Ethan Phillips) is brutally attacked and his lungs are removed. The EMH (Robert Picardo) comes up with a pair of holographic lungs to keep the Talaxian alive, but confined to sickbay for the rest of his life. Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) personally leads an Away Team back to the planet where they discover a medical lab filled with organs harvested from other unwilling donors. The bad news is that Neelix's lungs are not in the lab and when a space ship blasts off from the planet "Voyager" is in hot pursuit. But when they catch up with the Vidiians the crew discovers that these aliens suffer from a horrible plague that destroys their cellular structures that forces them to find healthy organs to replace their own, which is why Neelix's organs have already been transplanted into one of their crew. Thus we come to the big question of this episode: will Janeway kill the Vidiian to get Neelix's lungs back?

"Phage" (Episode 5, Story by Timothy De Haas; Screenplay by Skye Dent and Brannon Braga; Aired: February 6, 1995) plays off the "Star Trek: Voyager" pilot in an interesting way. The ship is stuck in the Delta Quadrant because Captain Janeway put principle ahead of her crew and here we are just a few episodes later and she is confronted with essentially the same decision on a smaller scale. The episode also establishes the principle of bartering and negotiation that serves the crew in good stead as they try to get back home. "Phage" is also the episode when the Doctor comes up with the idea of Kes (Jennifer Lien) being his medical assistant (remember, the EMH was only supposed to a short term solution). It also provides a serious side to the happy go lucky Neelix, who is probably the most cheerful alien in the galaxy. Although he will always remain quaint until the very end of the series, Neelix really does provide necessary social and diplomatic skills and services to "Voyager."

Slightly bizarre, but good character development
Well, I must say that I enjoyed this episode, even though at first blush, the premise (Nelix gets his lungs stolen by aliens) sounded pretty silly.

However, by the end of this episode, we were further aquainted with the characters of Neelix, Kes, and The Doctor...and we met for the first time a species of aliens (the Vidiians) that would come to plague Voyager's crew throughout many episodes to come.

In short...this was a sleeper episode for me. Before I saw it, I must admit not expecting much. But it turned out to be a lot better than the packaging blurb lets on.

Fantastic!
This is a fantastic episode. The plot may seem rather funny at first, but is actually quite serious. While search for dilitheum, Neelix has a strange encounter with an alien who removes his lungs. In order to servive, the Doctor makes Neelix a pair of holographic lungs, but he must remain motionless or they won't work. The crew on Voyager goes searching for the aliens who did it and when they find them, the aliens admit to what they did and offer to do a lung transplant for Neelix. Who will donate a lung? This video shows emence bravery on the parts of Neelix and Kes and is definently worth buying.

Entertaining with Good Characterizations
"Phage" does rely on one slight contrivance to get its plot going, but its a very nice show. The concept is mildy goofy, but the show executes it so well it almost plausible someone's organs can be snatched out from their body using some kind of magical beam. This was the premise behind "Spock's Brain" but DO NOT worry, "Phage" is much smarter than that brainless (pun-intended) travesty. The crew's search for Neelix's lungs is very quick and interesting. Meanwhile, the doctor has created Neelix a pair of holo-lungs. Once we find the thiefs, even they prove interesting. Not usual for Voyager's villians. The final scenes reveal some wonderful characterizations. "Phage" is classic episode of Voyager. ... Read more

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Voyager's most intriguing character, the holographic Doctor(Robert Picardo), gets a plot of his own. When Voyager rescues a dyingVidiian woman named Denara Pel (Susan Diol) who suffers from the phage (anAIDS-like epidemic), the Doctor springs into action, digitizing her brain andcreating a holographic version of her, as he tries to save her actual bodywith a brain graft. But even as he works on her humanoid form, he findshimself beguiled by the holographic version he has created--and despite thefact that he is also a computer-generated hologram, he realizes he is fallingin love with her. Picardo, one of the great unsung character actors in moviesof the 1980s (he's a regular in the films of director Joe Dante), has a goodtime with the persnickety hologram's attempts to come to grips with humanemotions, including a lesson in love from the redoubtable Tom Paris (RobertDuncan McNeill). --Marshall Fine ... Read more

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Why can't the doctor be an EMH in love?
In "Star Trek: Voyager," Episode 36, "Lifesigns" (Written by Kenneth Biller, Aired February 26, 1996), we discover the EMH has taken another significant step along the road to personhood. "Voyager" rescues a Vidiian female who dying from the Phage, the horrible Delta Quadrant disease that is killing off her people. The Doctor (Robert Picardo) puts the dying woman in statis and not only transfers her synaptic patterns into the holobuffer but creates a holographic body of what she would look like without the disease. The Viddian is Dr. Denara Pel (Susan Diol), a hematologist, and while the Doctor's solution is only temporary, he has hopes of being able to save her life.

Since Klingon DNA is resistant to the Phage, the Doctor is able to persuade Torres (Roxann Biggs-Dawson) to donate brain tissue that is then grafted onto Pel's brain. While waiting to see if the graft works and retards the Phage, the two physicians send time together and the Doctor is surprised to learn that he has feelings for Pel. Of course, his programming gives him no clue as to what he should do next. Fortunately Kes (Jennifer Lein) is around to give encouragement and Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeill) is available for dating advice. However, the two doctors are clearly a star-crossed pair.

Until Seven of Nine joined the cast of "Voyager" it was the Doctor that was the most intriguing character, not to mention the one that underwent the most change over the course of the series. There is something compelling, or perhaps reassuring, about what is basically a computer program that exhibits anxiety and is plagued by doubt. The Doctor's unrequited love for Seven of Nine down the road offered as much pathos as any "Voyager" subplot (although the echoes of Odo and Kira on "Deep Space 9" were rather obvious), and this episode constitutes the first major step in that direction with Picardo's performance driving home the emotional impact. Bonus points for "Lifesigns" having a one word that title that applies to both of the main characters.

The Doctor turns out to be a nice guy!
I really enjoyed this episode of Voyager and feel that it represents a real turning point in the character development of The Doctor. In this episode, The Doctor first saves the life of, then falls in love with a Vidiian woman who is seriously afflicted with the Phage.

What I really enjoy about the episode is the "new ground" that the character of The Doctor is breaking with his exploration of human love and desire. This is a significant step forward in the overall character development of The Doctor, and Robert Picardo does some excellent acting in this episode as well. I give it 4 stars.

Lifesigns displayed
Another terrific episode of the voyager series. This episode deals with a Vidiian female who is found and seriously injured from the phage, their species AIDS virus. In order to treat her the docter creates a holographic body for her consciousness to reside in while he treats her body's injuries. As the episode progresses the she and the doctor begin to form an interesting relationship. ... Read more

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Captain Janeway tries to make an alliance with the Kazon
"Star Trek: Voyager" Episode 31, "Alliances" (Written by Jeri Taylor, Aired January 22, 1996) has Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) confronting the realities of being stuck in the Delta Quadrant trying to get home when she agrees to try and form an alliance with the Kazon. "Voyager" has been under repeated attack by the Kazon and the ship has been damaged. Running out of options, Chakotay tells Janeway that the Maquis would have exploited the competing factions of the Kazon and urges her to do the same thing. Janeway is reluctant, but when Tuvok argues that such an alliance could provide some degree of stability to that section of the Delta Quadrant, she agrees to make the appropriate overtures. However, both the initial talks between Janeway and Chakotay with their old friends Seska (Martha Hackett) and Culluh (Anthony De Longis), and those between Neelix (Ethan Phillips) and a representative of another Kazon faction go from bad to worse. But then things take a turn for the better and a conference of warring Kazon factions is called to try and establish peace in the quadrant. Unfortunately arriving on the scene as well are the Trabe, who were once the slaves of the Kazon and who are now exiles. Throw into the mix Seska's machinations to use the conference as another move in the effort to capture "Voyager" and it is just a question of how bad things are going to be at the end of this one.

My only real problem with this episode is that even if Chakotay has things he wants to keep secret from Janeway regarding Seska there is no way that the Captain should ever trust Seska or her ally. However, I certain appreciate the way "Alliances" complicates the situation for the "Voyager" crew, although it is a bit difficult to follow all the political implications. Granted, forming alliances is going to be a prime ingredient in getting "Voyager" further along on its long journey home, but Janeway's first diplomatic steps should probably have been something considerably less ambitious. Then again, just to argue out one final flip, after the monolithic enemies of the Star Trek universe from the Klingons and Romulans to the Borg and Cardassians, it is a pretty good change of pace to have the Kazons with their multiple factions (although, once again, it seems there is a pretty good parallel between the Kazons and the factions of the Middle East that are vying for control). The bottom line is that "Alliances" is an above-average "Voyager" episode, with implications down the road for more than the Chakotay-Seska sub-plot.

One of Voyager's best!
This episode is full of action and it has an interesting plot twist! I love it! And to keep things interesting, Seska's hair is curled this time around! Haha! (Not that that is important!). More importantly, we get to see that darned ol' Seska again. I was a little surprised that she agreed to talk about an alliance with Voyager, but oh well, the episode was still great!

Good background for the Kazon
Well, since the Kazon are perhaps "the" villans of Voyager Seasons 1 and 2, it's good that we discover the roots of their aggression. In this episode, we explore the hostile and distrustful relationship between the Kazon and the Trabe, and the result is an excellent episode filled with good dialogue and action.

Unfortunately, the crew of Voyager is, by the end of the episode, left in a position of complete isolation from both the Kazon and the Trabe...but Janeway stands her moral ground with both, and that counts for something!

Also in this episode, Seska makes an appearance, giving us still more reasons to hate her (as if we didn't have loads by this time!)

Overall, and enjoyable episode and one worth viewing from season 2.

Trabe who?
In this episode we learn more about the Kazon revolt against their enslavers and how they were truly treated. By the end you almost feel sympathy toward them. Voyager tries to form a protective alliance with the Trabe but let's just say there's more than a few problems. This is a MUST for every Star Trek fan. ... Read more

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"Voyager" finally encounters the female Caretaker
Way back in the two-part pilot episode for "Star Trek: Voyager" the Caretaker, the alien responsible for trapping the Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and her crew in the Delta Quadrant, made reference to the existence of a female of his kind. In Episode 26, "Cold Fire" (Story by Anthony Williams, Teleplay by Brannon Braga, Aired November 13, 1995) "Voyager" meets up with the alien being who has the power to send them home. However, this becomes a pivotal second season episode of the series for other reasons.

The first clue comes when Kes (Jennifer Lein) and the Doctor (Robert Picardo) discover the remains of the Caretaker are resonating in response to a strange energy source. Aware of how dangerous such an encounter could be, Tuvok (Tim Russ) creates a toxin that should work against the female Caretaker if she proves to be a threat. But when "Voyager" follows the energy trail back to its source they find a space station occupied by the Ocampa, who attack "Voyager." Kes convinces the Ocampan leader, Tanis (Gary Graham), that "Voyager" is not a threat and he provides information that the female Caretaker, Suspiria, has been looking over his Ocampa group for 300 years helping them to develop their psychokinetic abilities. Kes is intrigued, but when Tanis contacts Suspiria, she orders him to deliver "Voyager" to her.

What makes "Cold Fire" an above average episode is that while the lure of the female Caretaker is the hook for the episode the payoff has to do with Kes and her psychokinetic potential. After all, Kes is the clearly the least significant member of the Voyager" cast (I was going to say the "Voyager" crew but that would not be the case), and the consequences of this episode radically changes her place in the show's hierarchy. I am reminded, not without cause, the transformation of Marvel Girl into Phoenix in "The X-Men," although the upgrade her for Kes is to the initial Jean Grey level not the uber-Phoenix. The episode also deals rather pragmatically with the problems Kes faces: her initial attempt to boil water ends up boiling Tuvok's blood instead.

Female Caretaker makes an appearance
This is an important episode for any fan of Star Trek Voyager to see and I highly recommend it. Shown in the middle of the second season of the show, this episode finally introduces us to the female Caretaker that we've been hearing about since episode one and at the same time allows us a glimpse into the telepathic potential of Kes - very important in the plot set-up for later episodes.

Certainly this episode is a "must see" among the season two episodes.

One o' the best!
This is one of the episodes that no Star Trek: Voyager collection should be without. It's the one where Voyager finds the Caretaker's mate. Kes shines in this one and her struggles about whether to go with Telis and the others or not is very much like personal struggles we in the real world expirience, too. A real good vs. evil episode. One of the best, in my opinion.

The Caretaker is back
Voyager locates a space station similar to that of the Caretakers and hopes that they will be able to send them home a little faster, but the residents are not too happy to see them. In this episode we learn about the Caretaker's mate and about the potential psychic power of the Ocampans. A great conclusion to the season premier's unresolved questions. A wonderful addition to your collection. ... Read more

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Original airdate: 8/28/95. Stardate: 48975.1. Granted, the sight of a 1936 Ford pickup truck floating in space is pretty cool, and although the truck's presence is never explained, it does lead to one of Voyager's quirkier encounters in this, the series' second-season opener. The vintage Ford leads to an even bigger discovery: eight humans--including the famous Earth aviatrix Amelia Earhart (Sharon Lawrence)--preserved in cryostasis on a distant planet, having been abducted from Earth in 1937 by an alien race called the Briori, who forced over 300 abducted humans into slavery. The Briori were defeated in a slave revolt and now, 15 generations later, the humans have developed a thriving city-based civilization. With Voyager having safely landed on the planet (a series first, allowing for some memorable visual effects), Janeway must face the possible exodus of her crew to the safety of a tempting new home. Will anyone leave Voyager? The answer is anticlimactic, and this episode (scripted by series veterans Brannon Braga and Jeri Taylor) leaves too many unanswered questions to be truly effective. (Details about the Briori are not forthcoming.) Still, this is one of those nifty "What if?" episodes that are Star Trek's bread and butter, and Lawrence (who was still a semiregular on NYPD Blue at the time) makes Earhart a believably misplaced explorer.--Jeff Shannon ... Read more

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The "Voyager" crew solves the mystery of Amelia Earhart
So, there you are on the good ship "Voyager," stuck in the Delta Quadrant 70 light years from home and feeling pretty sorry for yourself. What could be worse? Well, an answer to that question is provided in the premier episode of the second season of "Star Trek: Voyager." Episode 20, "The 37's" (Written by Jeri Taylor & Brannon Braga, Aired: August 28, 1995) begins with the starship encountering a pickup truck from the Earth circa the 1930s. The trail leads to a planet where "Voyager" actually lands on the planet (remember when the ship was preserving energy because they are in the middle of no where?). There an Away Team discovers eight human beings in cryo-statis units. When they are revived the crew discovers these people were kidnapped by aliens in 1937 and that one of them is the famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart (Sharon Lawrence) and her co-pilot Fred Noonan (David Graf). Another mystery solved by the friendly people at Starfleet.

Of course the revived earthlings want to know where they are and what happened to them and being told that they were abducted by strange visitors from another planet 400 years earlier is met with disbelief. Apparently aliens in need of slave labor raided the earth and brought back hundreds of humans (this extremely wasteful use of energy for such limited returns makes landing "Voyager" on the surface of a planet seem like a stroke of genius in comparison). Ultimately it turns out that what "The 37's" is about is that, in the grand tradition of premier episodes of a show's second season, the "Voyager" crew gets to rededicate itself to the mission going home. All things considered, this is the long way around to make that particular point. Furthermore, the episode continues the tradition of less than stellar "Star Trek" stories from various series in which we find 20th century human beings alive and well in the Star Trek universe. The point of having Amelia Earhart be one of the humans is not really exploited to great effect and the entire affair ends up being something of a silly diversion from the task at hand.

'What If?' ... Who Cares?
A truly dumb outing for any series, THE 37S is made equal parts dumber by taking a wonderful television actress (Sharon Lawrence) and stuffing her into a glitzy, no-brainer role. 'What If' scenarios generally work for Trek, but this time out -- the discovery of missing Earth items along with Amelia Earheart -- bares no significance. 'What If' stories work when they present some interesting aspect to ponder which makes you re-examine your world: this episode just makes you want to re-examine better episodes on the same theme.

Imagine you see a 1936 Ford Truck floating in outer space...
The Voyager second season opener is one of those episodes fans seemed to have a friendly debate over. After a first season filled mainly with the type of shows that define character roles and generally focusing on their differences, I think Voyager fans were looking to be treated to an action filled episode. 'The 37s' wasn't what most of us had in mind but I wasn't at all disappointed with it. The story is derivative of the TNG episodes, 'The Neutral Zone' and 'Up The Long Ladder' - it's more like a melding of the two of them actually.

Harry reports that he has found traces of rust during a routine scan of the area of space Voyager is traveling. More than just a mere anomaly it is investigated by the bridge crew who then follow the trail to a 1936 Ford Truck floating in outer space. Bringing the truck aboard they discover it has an AM radio which they play with - and hear an old style SOS signal being broadcast. That signal is traced to a planet, which the crew travel to and are forced by atmospheric conditions to land the entire ship. They soon find the source of the signal, which is an early 20th century earth aircraft. Inside it they notice an alien device that powers the SOS signal. Further, they discover a cavern that houses several humans held in cryogenic suspension; upon investigation one of them turns out to be Amelia Earhart! Of course the crew releases them all from suspension and that begins the fascinating mystery.

Admittedly, some of the elements present in this story can be a bit tough to swallow for the Star Trek fan that insists on hard science fiction only. This episode reminded me of the pulp science fiction & fantasy short stories I read as a youth growing up in the sixties. Perhaps it is a bit slow, but what it lacks in action it makes up for in intrigue. During their investigation of the plane 'someone' silently observes them. When they enter the cavern to explore it, that same 'someone' observes them again. We wonder if they aren't falling into a well-plotted trap. The discovery that the present alien culture are descendants of a group of over 300 earthlings "shanghaied" to this planet by an alien race during the early 20th century also piques our interest.

The intro to the show is great as well - it's an excellent hook device. The crew's quizzical treatment of the truck; their reaction to it