Favourite episode from all of Televised Trek?

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  1. DevilEyes

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    As could loads of other episodes of Star Trek that reflected/were inspired by some event in history (for instance, "Jetrel" - Hiroshima & Nagasaki...)? :rolleyes:

    Quite a bit depends on how good they actually are, you know.

    BTW, actually, it may surprise you, but I wasn't primarily thinking about Jews and Nazis while watching it. There have been many other (and even more current ones) instances of war crimes and unresolved issues that come with it. The episode touched on issues of war crimes, racial/ethnic hatred, individual and 'collective' responsability (and even the question whether there is such a thing as 'collective responsability' is highly controversial), 'truth and reconciliation', whether a society can have any progress without dealing with the past and confronting the painful truth of the crimes, etc. Those kind of debates were (and are) quite current where I'm from.
     
  2. Chrisisall

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    Fair enough to say.
    I meant no disrespect.:techman:
     
  3. startrekwatcher

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    I've seen quite a bit of television of all types--Hill Street Blues, The West Wing, nBSG, St Elsewhere, Roseanne, Melrose Place, Dallas, I Love Lucy, True Blood, LOST, Heroes, Judging Amy, Buffy, TOS, TNG, DS9, Nowhere Man, Supernatural, The Wire, Burn Notice, The Shield, OZ, Blake's 7, B5. Boston Legal, The Practice etc.

    And not one episode from any of those shows has come close to the unique viewing experience of "The Best of Both Worlds". Even my favorite episodes do I rarely consider flawless but this is a rare example of a perfect episode.
    I'm very aware of what constitutes good storytelling and these two episodes have it in spades--great character moments, compelling drama, stimulation of the imagination, visceral response, suspense, consistency, expert balancing of character with plot, outstanding acting, a unifying theme, attention to details, a unique yet spectacular musical score, effective atmosphere, outstanding production in the Borg design.

    You can feel free to disagree but I'm sure there is an episode of Trek you enjoy that many would question your taste or even understanding of good storytelling. For all we know you might like "Let He Who is Without Sin" or "Spirit Folk" or "Demon"
     
  4. startrekrcks

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    What did you think of the episode Charlie X
     
  5. UncleRogi

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    The one that stays with me the most is TOS-"Balance of Terror"
    Also TNG-"Time's Arrow"
    DS9-"The Visitor"
    Voy:"Year of Hell"
    Ent:"Through a Mirror Darkly" (Is that the right title?)
     
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  6. Shazam!

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    I recently watched that again. It is a ridiculously good episode.

    When I was a kid Way of the Warrior was my favourite episode. I was so excited to see Worf again and the space battles were immense. It may not be perfect television or even perfect Trek, but for sheer enjoyment no single episode has ever matched that one for me.
     
  7. barnaclelapse

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    Top three would have to be:
    1.) All Good Things
    2.) Balance of Terror
    3.) Arena/The Enterprise Incident (So, I cheated...)
     
  8. SFRabid

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    Oh boy. This is hard. For me I think the two most powerful and memorable episodes are

    City on the Edge of Forever and Similitude.

    Both made the science fiction aspect a neccessary part to a good plot without it being too "in your face".
     
  9. marylizz

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    It's certainly not the absolute best, but my favourite would have to be "Devil in the Dark."

    I just think it's such a fantastic episode, though not as exciting as some.
     
  10. FlapJoy

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    Balance of Terror is my favorite... and does a great job of setting up the Romulans as a complex race and compelling foe. One of the better antagonistic races in Trek.
     
  11. Sector 7

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    TOS- Balance of Terror, Amok Time
    TNG- The Inner Light, Family

    IMO, these are episode with have stayed with me since first seeing them. They wear well even after many viewings.
     
  12. tomalak301

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    The Visitor (DS9)

    By far the most emotional episode I've ever seen on Television.

    As for individual series:

    Star Trek: Devil in the Dark
    TNG: All Good Things
    DS9: The Visitor
    VOY: Before and After
    ENT: The Forgotten
     
  13. Vanyel

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    My favorite of all Trek episodes:
    The Inner Light

    In order, honorable mentions go to:
    The Best of Both Worlds 1 & 2
    The Visitor
    In The Pale Moonlight
    Year of Hell 1 & 2
    Q Who?
    Yesterday's Enterprise
    Sacrifice of Angels
    Distant Origin
    Twilight
    The Omega Directive
    The Void
    In a Mirror, Darkly 1 & 2
    Balance of Terror
     
  14. Brolan

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  15. Genesis Does

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    In really no particular order:

    TOS:
    Balance of Terror
    Wolf in The Fold
    A Piece of the Action
    The Corbomite Maneuver

    TNG:
    Disaster
    Remember Me
    Chain of Command
    11001001
    Genesis
    Timescape
    Parallels
    The Measure of a Man
    Cause and Effect
    Q Who?

    DS9: Haven't seen enough DS9 to like enough episodes

    VOY:
    Worst Case Scenario
    Year of Hell
    Message In A Bottle
    Unimatrix Zero
    Endgame

    ENT: See DS9
     
  16. Chrisisall

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    I was (and am) awed by those eps. My 10 year old son is of the same opinion.:techman:

    I agree, even more so with the remastered FX on the TOS ones!

    Lots of love for that one, and deservedly so IMO.
    I love it, and I cannot watch TBOBW without it.

    Never knew so many loved this one as much as I do...:wtf:
    Just awesome, really re-watchable any time.
    Gray area on the Borg- not such an evil menace in every facet. I love gray.
    Paradox & Temporal anomalys aside, I loved it for it's emotional content.:techman:
     
  17. Jono

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    If I could only keep one episode for the rest of my days it would be DS9's "The Visitor".

    Other favourites include, "In the Cards", "Call to Arms", "Favors the Bold"/"Sacrifice of Angels", "Emissary", "Waltz", "What You Leave Behind", "Nor the Battle to the Strong"...
     
  18. Peter the Younger

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    It's painful to pick just one, but the one that I think of most often is "In the Pale Moonlight."
     
  19. Lightinspire

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