Plato’s Stepchildren. Uncontrolled power will turn even saints into savages. We discuss the episode that—despite being amongst TOS’s campiest—has been an inspiration to many.

Impulse. Some things never go out of style. Take zombies, for instance. We discuss why even Vulcans are into them in the 22nd century as we dive into Enterprise’s horror flick.

Distant Origin. We discuss one of Voyager’s most unusual stories, how it parallels Galileo, and whether or not dinosaurs might have evolved space-faring technology.

Things Past. Sometimes a strict adherence to policy can lead to wrong decisions. We discuss the semi-flashback story that puts Odo in the shoes of an innocent man he allowed to be executed.

Suspicions. Larry Nemecek joins us to reveal the untold story behind TNG’s Murder, She Wrote episode in which Beverly finds herself facing a court martial.

Return to Tomorrow. Having your body taken over by an alien is a risk every Starfleet officer takes. But of your own free will? That’s not usually how it works. We discuss Sargon’s ancient love triangle.

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