Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1
Warp Five 226: Intergalactic Florida
“Two Days and Two Nights” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss this fun shore leave story that brings some serious commentary, contrasting Hoshi's experience with that of Trip and Malcolm and discussing the portrayal of language, technology, and the ongoing Suliban plot.
Warp Five 225: Let’s Play Some Sand Polo!
“Desert Crossing” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the episode serves as a proto-Prime Directive story, Archer's reputation, shades of gray, and how the story could have benefited from more information and the mini-arc format found in Season 4.
Warp Five 224: So Much Unexpected Behavior
“Fallen Hero” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story brings us an unexpected take on Vulcans and an ambassador who we wish we'd seen more of, as well as the realities of life in deep space and picking the right Hawaiian shirt.
Warp Five 223: It’s All About Communication
“Vox Sola” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how this story approaches the importance of communication, the nuance of language, and cross-cultural misunderstanding from many angles, plus the attempt to bring a truly alien alien to Star Trek.