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If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 4:03 pm
by Lt. Staplic
Okay, so my gf is going to go see the new Trek movie with me...but she isn't really into Trek, so I recommended watching some of the eps on youtube or some other site...so if you were only going to watch one episode from each series, which ones would it be?

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 7:23 pm
by Nutso
Balance of Terror.

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 7:44 pm
by Tsukiyumi
In The Pale Moonlight. :wink:

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 7:48 pm
by Deepcrush
Nutso wrote:Balance of Terror.
Agreed.

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 7:49 pm
by Mikey
One from each series, huh? Hmmm... OK, my off-the-cuff recommendations for a 'Trek n00b:

TOS: "City on the Edge of Forever"
TNG: "The Inner Light"
DS9: I'll second Tsu on "In the Pale Moonlight"
VOY: Yeesh, maybe "Jetrel"
ENT: Yeesh again, maybe "Demons?" IDK.

In general, I tried to think of things that showed more of the artistry that was possible in 'Trek, and didn't rely too much on "sci-fi-ishness" or prior knowledge of the franchise.

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 7:51 pm
by Captain Seafort
If you're trying to get your girlfriend interested I'd recommend the following:

TOS: Errand of Mercy
TNG: Darmok
DS9: His Way
Voyager: Timeless
Enterprise: Demons/Terra Prime

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 9:45 pm
by kostmayer
TOS: Balance of Terror
TNG: Darmol
DS9: Paradise
Voyager: Deathwish.

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:16 pm
by thelordharry
For sheer bloody minded entertainment, Move Along Home

He He, onto my next 5 litre bottle of cider! :)

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 1:49 am
by Angharrad
I would say, dump your girlfriend and take me! I've seen them all.

:whistle:

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 1:56 am
by stitch626
Royal_Foxx wrote:I would say, dump your girlfriend and take me! I've seen them all.

:whistle:
:shock:
He's way too young for you Foxxy!

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 2:02 am
by Tsukiyumi
Royal_Foxx wrote:I would say, dump your girlfriend and take me! I've seen them all.

:whistle:
Where are you guys, again? :D

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 2:04 am
by Nickswitz
Were a little far from you, sorry to disappoint you Tsu.

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 2:10 am
by Tsukiyumi
Always my luck.

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 3:47 am
by Tyyr
For Ent show "In a Mirror Darkly," and then tell them not to bother with any other, they'll just be a let down after that.

Re: If you were only going to watch one episode

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 12:54 pm
by Teaos
VOY living witness