Episodes where you're like "**** it! That's awesome!"

[Starbreaker]

Star Trek (2009) when the Enterprise warps in to save the day is the coolest moment in all of Star Trek for me.

 

[SithHappens]

I thought both enterprise destruction scenes from tsfs and generations were great

 

[CoveTom]

I'm gonna give some love to "Spock's Brain" as well. Yeah, I know, it's a clunker. But it's pretty fun in places. Also, I have always really loved the scene where they are trying to determine which planet they took Spock's Brain too. It actually has the supporting characters working together to solve a problem in a way that would become the norm on TNG (think Observation Lounge scenes), but was all too rare back on TOS. Plus, I always think it's funny to watch the characters continuously wander back and forth in front of the veiwscreen to show of the new rear projection technology.

 

[Unicron]

There were a lot of things that didn't make sense in Loud as a Whisper (for one, that they weren't briefed that Riva was deaf and would bring some sort of mind-hive chorus with him)

But it also had a lot of interesting concepts that would, honestly need a miniseries or a book to properly flesh out.
Like everything about Riva, his relationship with his Chorus, their species, and then there's the planet that has been at war for fifteen centuries. And stuff like that just makes an episode memorable to me.

Like how exactly does the chorus work? After they were killed Riva called them "his friends", was their position perhaps akin to Ladies-in-Waiting and Gentlemen of the Bedchamber in European royalty? Or do they almost see themselves as part of Riva? Was telepathy something that only existed in the royal line, or was Riva's species telepathic with each other in general?
And was Solais V really at constant war for fifteen whole centuries? How does life look like on a world like that? What is even left of their culture and former way of life after a millennium and a half of war?
Or is that just the POV of the Federation and they'd also say Earth was "at war" for some 2000 years before First Contact, since a lot of history's conflicts have their root causes in older conflicts?

Plus its pretty cool that a deaf character was played by a deaf actor.

In an earlier version of the script, the link between Riva and the Chorus wasn't telepathic (as mentioned in the final episode) but was technological through a device. This device would have been damaged when the Chorus was ambushed (but not killed), leaving them unable to communicate with Riva, and Geordi would have originally had a larger role because of his reliance on the VISOR to see. He would have helped Riva in ways that Troi ultimately does. Some of the lines that became Troi's in the finished episode were originally either for LaForge or Picard, who in this version was the one who wanted to make the final attempt at mediation.

This script also contained lines establishing that Riva had been in retirement before the Solaris mission came up, explaining why Riker didn't seem familiar with him and why he was overconfident, as he'd previously been successful on all of his negotiations. It might also be why Picard wasn't aware of the unique nature of the Chorus or that Riva was deaf.

 

[flandry84]

The Voyager episode where the Prometheus splits in three and proceeds to kick Romulan tail.

And Patrick Stewart sitting in a chair delivering a classic Picard-ian speech in “The drumhead”.

 

[Turtletrekker]

The Voyager episode where the Prometheus splits in three and proceeds to kick Romulan tail.
(We’ll ignore the Andy Dick part though).

I would have appreciated it more if it had been Jem Hadar tail being kicked.

 

[Orphalesion]

This script also contained lines establishing that Riva had been in retirement before the Solaris mission came up, explaining why Riker didn't seem familiar with him and why he was overconfident, as he'd previously been successful on all of his negotiations. It might also be why Picard wasn't aware of the unique nature of the Chorus or that Riva was deaf.

Still doesn't work, because again, the Enterprise Crew, Picard included should have learned that Riva is deaf and has a Chorus coming along through their mission briefing from Starfleet. That's just the type of information that belongs in a briefing.
I now it's nitpicky, but it always bothers me about the episode.

 

[Rahul]

Great idea for a thread!

ST:V - The Final Frontier
"Row row row your boat". "Why does God need a starship?". The shuttles (+crash landing). Everyone getting drunk with the Klingons in the end.
Is it an objectively good movie? Not really. Do I like it to death? Yes.

ST: Insurrection
Imagine "Avatar", but the strange aliens are just boring human lookalikes.
The bad: It's just a TNG episode on the big screen.
The good: It's a TNG episode on the big screen.
It's just so far removed from what we expect from "modern action blockbusters". Yes, there's action in there. But in the end, it's like a movie from a different era, where people had actual stories to tell (and sometimes failed at it), instead of everything being market-research and franchise management driven.

TOS: Catspaw
A freakin' Halloween episode! I absolutely love that, there should be more one-off special episodes in Trek. Have a musical episode! A beach episode. Maybe a Christmas special (but only ONE! Dr. Who's became increasingly annoying).
I really like it when series do something out of the ordinary.

ENT: A night in sickbay
Is Archer misbehaving wildly? Yes. But he did also in previous episodes. This was a ton of fun, characters just hanging around, catching bats in underwear and being horny, no world ending threads, phaser fights, external conflicts or anything else. Just people hanging around doing dumb stuff. As a one-off episode? Very enjoyable.

VOY: Threshold
Is it stupid? Yes. Does it break continuity? Probably. Is it wildly scientific garbage? Yes. It's also pretty entertaining. Body horror! Lizard Babys! Human evolution backwards! Paris & Janeway awkwardness! Star Trek is often dumb. If it's entertaining and dumb I won't fault it!

TNG: Season 1
I like extraordinary episodes (like TNG's "family", but that's mostly beloved anyway). But for TNG, my pick goes for the entire S1! It's just so... weird. The characterization is garbage at times. The vfx look like TOS. It's gory. Unrefined. And at the same time: Really fucking brave. Space feels weird, strange, intense, and downright scary at times. It's just so different from what modern Trek became later on. And I fucking love that niche.

DIS: "Lethe"
This episode is somewhat forgotten, because not much happens in it. But for me it's the best episode of the series so far. It's the one where all characters and the universe felt real. Vulcan "logical extremists" is an interesting concept I wish they explored further. We see an alien society from inside. Sarek & Burnham's relationship has the punch only an adopted relationship can have. And Lorca as a somewhat nutty "man's man" that sleeps with a phaser under his pillow and is dangerous for his lack of impulse control is wildly more interesting than the MU moustache twirling cliché he became later on.

 

[Eckauskas]

I've no idea if it's an "unpopular" episode or that (it's definitely not on most peoples top episodes though), but I really enjoyed Timescape. The scene where Picard draws a smiley face on the core breach had me in stitches the first time I saw it.

 

[at Quark's]

I've no idea if it's an "unpopular" episode or that (it's definitely not on most peoples top episodes though), but I really enjoyed Timescape. The scene where Picard draws a smiley face on the core breach had me in stitches the first time I saw it.

I agree. Though it also was creepy, you don't expect Picard to do such a thing. (and true enough, he mentally collapsed moments later under the stress).

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

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[Brennyren]

Have to put in a good word for a few more Voyager episodes. I don't know where "One Small Step" lands on most peoples' quality scales, but I do know that the scenes with John Kelley (Phil Morris) in the anomaly, continuing his mission even though he's out of contact and certain to die, are deeply moving. "The Killing Game," a lesser light, still has those wonderfully stylin' scenes at Katrine's -- especially Katrine herself in a tux. And "The Fight," though on the bottom of most fans' rankings. has that dizzying cacaphony of voices advising Chakotay via a storm of video clips, using dialog previously heard elsewhere in the episode. A clever sequence that I end up citing every time I save the damn ep in a "Most Disliked Episode" game!

 

[Farscape One]

Agreed about "ONE SMALL STEP". It was an excellent tribute to the space program, and illustrates exactly why astronauts are heroes.

 

[dupersuper]

Most of mine are the standard ones or have already been mentioned, so I'll just add my supprt for Star trek V. The "I need my pain" moment is such classic Kirk.

The Q imprisoned Quinn. Maybe they could snag the Dowdd. Given that they can bring back deleted lifeforms, while the Dowdd could only destroy them, at least suggests a greater amount of power.

Seems unnecessary: Kevin's essentially arresting himself.

I've no idea if it's an "unpopular" episode or that (it's definitely not on most peoples top episodes though), but I really enjoyed Timescape. The scene where Picard draws a smiley face on the core breach had me in stitches the first time I saw it.

Did he? Geordie and Deanna don't act like they see it.

 

[Oddish]

Seems unnecessary: Kevin's essentially arresting himself.

True. This was a discussion of a previous post, regarding what Picard said to him. It was beyond Starfleet's power to punish a being who could do what he did, considering the difference in power levels.

 

[Eckauskas]

I agree. Though it also was creepy, you don't expect Picard to do such a thing. (and true enough, he mentally collapsed moments later under the stress).

That's what made it funny, it was so out of character. A stupidly childish moment for a usually stoic character.

Did he? Geordie and Deanna don't act like they see it.

How should they react then?

 

[dupersuper]

How should they react then?

They just look confused as to why he's pointing at it and laughing. I may be misremembering, but I believe at one point they pan back to it and the smiley face isn't there.

 

[Greg Cox]

I love "Catspaw" without reservation. As a kid, I was always excited when it turned up in the syndicated reruns. I mean, it's the one-and-only Star Trek Halloween special -- written by Robert Bloch no less. It combines two of my favorite things -- Gothic horror and Star Trek -- in one delicious package. Two great tastes that go great together, just like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

 

[drt]

"The Alternative Factor". The universe "blinking out", the two Lazarus fighting at the door way between universes.

I always liked this episode as well, I didn’t realize it was considered a poor one until the internet.

TNG: Season 1
I like extraordinary episodes (like TNG's "family", but that's mostly beloved anyway). But for TNG, my pick goes for the entire S1! It's just so... weird. The characterization is garbage at times. The vfx look like TOS. It's gory. Unrefined. And at the same time: Really fucking brave. Space feels weird, strange, intense, and downright scary at times. It's just so different from what modern Trek became later on. And I fucking love that niche.

I totally agree. There’s a psychedelic trippiness that’s more like TOS in this season than what would eventually become “TNG” — I’m hoping that Strange New Worlds has the same feeling. I also prefer the production better in that first season, the music and lighting in particular.

 

[publiusr]

I love "Catspaw" without reservation. As a kid, I was always excited when it turned up in the syndicated reruns. I mean, it's the one-and-only Star Trek Halloween special -- written by Robert Bloch no less. It combines two of my favorite things -- Gothic horror and Star Trek -- in one delicious package. Two great tastes that go great together, just like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

Agreed.

I would love to see a new Divine Comedy with Pinhead as Virgil and Freddy as Dante. I’d have Hell run by former military men..Le May in charge