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Carbon Creek

  • Episode aired Sep 25, 2002
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 43m
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Jolene Blalock, J. Paul Boehmer, and Michael Krawic in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
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On the first anniversary of her assignment to Enterprise, T'Pol tells Archer and Trip about the first contact between humans and Vulcans, which involves three Vulcans becoming stranded in th... Read allOn the first anniversary of her assignment to Enterprise, T'Pol tells Archer and Trip about the first contact between humans and Vulcans, which involves three Vulcans becoming stranded in the town of Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania in 1957.On the first anniversary of her assignment to Enterprise, T'Pol tells Archer and Trip about the first contact between humans and Vulcans, which involves three Vulcans becoming stranded in the town of Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania in 1957.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • James A. Contner
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman(story by)
    • Brannon Braga(story by)
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • John Billingsley(credit only)
    • Jolene Blalock
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  • Director
    • James A. Contner
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman(story by)
    • Brannon Braga(story by)
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • John Billingsley(credit only)
    • Jolene Blalock
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    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Michael Krawic in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Jolene Blalock and J. Paul Boehmer in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Jolene Blalock in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Michael Krawic in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Ann Cusack in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Jolene Blalock in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Jolene Blalock in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Scott Bakula, Jolene Blalock, and Connor Trinneer in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
    Jolene Blalock and J. Paul Boehmer in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)

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    Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula
    • Capt. Jonathan Archeras Capt. Jonathan Archer
    John Billingsley
    John Billingsley
    • Dr. Phloxas Dr. Phlox
    • (credit only)
    Jolene Blalock
    Jolene Blalock
    • Sub-Cmdr. T'Polas Sub-Cmdr. T'Pol…
    Dominic Keating
    Dominic Keating
    • Lt. Malcolm Reedas Lt. Malcolm Reed
    • (credit only)
    Anthony Montgomery
    Anthony Montgomery
    • Ensign Travis Mayweatheras Ensign Travis Mayweather
    • (credit only)
    Linda Park
    Linda Park
    • Ensign Hoshi Satoas Ensign Hoshi Sato
    • (credit only)
    Connor Trinneer
    Connor Trinneer
    • Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker IIIas Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III
    Ann Cusack
    Ann Cusack
    • Maggieas Maggie
    J. Paul Boehmer
    J. Paul Boehmer
    • Mestralas Mestral
    Hank Harris
    Hank Harris
    • Jackas Jack
    Michael Krawic
    Michael Krawic
    • Stronas Stron
    David Selburg
    • Vulcan Captainas Vulcan Captain
    Clay Wilcox
    Clay Wilcox
    • Billyas Billy
    Ron Marasco
    Ron Marasco
    • Capt. Tellusas Capt. Tellus
    Paul Hayes
    Paul Hayes
    • Businessmanas Businessman
    • Director
      • James A. Contner
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman(story by)
      • Brannon Braga(story by) (showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This episode was nominated for a Hugo Award for "Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form".
    • Goofs
      In the original broadcast and DVD version, the the period-appropriate song "Crazy Arms" by Ray Price is being played when the Vulcans enter the bar. In 2011 when Carbon Creek was remastered for Blu-ray and international distribution CBS replaced it with the 2009 song "Gently Falls" by Dave Colvin, possibly due to copyright restrictions. This change creates a double anachronism of sorts. The song is not correct for the show's 1957 setting, nor did it even exist at the time of the original 2002 broadcast.
    • Quotes

      [Mestral tries to persuade T'Mir to let him play pool against Billy]

      Mestral: The game is based on simple geometry. It wouldn't challenge a Vulcan child.

      T'Mir: No!

      Mestral: We need their currency.

      T'Mir: What if you lose? I'll have to... socialize with him.

      [Mestral shoots a glance at Billy]

      Mestral: Would you rather die of starvation?

    • Connections
      References I Love Lucy (1951)
    • Soundtracks
      Where My Heart Will Take Me
      Written by Diane Warren

      Performed by Russell Watson

    User reviews16

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    10/10
    T'Pol entertains and out humours the humans
    Any Trek episode where T'Pol entertains and out humours the humans is a brilliant one for us all. There are quite a few dud Enterprise episodes and whilst this one is an unusual storyline it is one of the best if not the best since Season 1 Episodes 1&2.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2002 (United States)
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Filming locations
      • Valley of Enchantment, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Network Television
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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