Cogenitor 

Enterprise encounters a race called the Vissians whose third sex of "cogenitors" are treated as second-class citizens.

Director:

LeVar Burton

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry (based upon "Star Trek" created by), Rick Berman (created by)

Stars:

Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Scott Bakula	...	Capt. Jonathan Archer
John Billingsley	...	Dr. Phlox
Jolene Blalock	...	Sub-Cmdr. T'Pol
Dominic Keating	...	Lt. Malcolm Reed
Anthony Montgomery	...	Ensign Travis Mayweather
Linda Park	...	Ensign Hoshi Sato
Connor Trinneer	...	Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III (credit only)
Andreas Katsulas	...	Vissian Capt. Drennik
F.J. Rio	...	Vissian Chief Engineer
Becky Wahlstrom	...	Vissian Cogenitor
Laura Interval	...	Veylo, Vissian Tactical Officer
Larissa Laskin	...	Calla, Vissian Engineer's Wife
Stacie Lynn Renna	...	Traistana (as Stacie Renna)

Storyline

Enterprise encounters a hyper-giant star. While there, they make first contact with the Vissians, a technologically sophisticated race with three genders. While making quick friends, and eagerly learning about the advanced technology, Trip gets curious about the Vissians third gender, known as the Cogenitor, who is crucial in the Vissian reproductive process. Against the wishes of the Vissians, Trip befriends the Cogenitor and encourages it to defy its cultural boundaries, which the Vissians are made aware of, and are angered by.

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Plot Keywords:

cogenitor | third gender | first contact | moral dilemma | reference to sophocles | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Some of the items from this episode that were sold off on an online auction include two ice cream glasses.

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Goofs

As T'Pol is reprimanding Trip, in a close-up you can clearly see that half of her eyebrow is brown paint rather than hair. Also the color doesn't quite match.

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Quotes

Veylo, Vissian Tactical Officer: Can we visit the Armory later? I'm anxious to see your tactical array.
Lieutenant Malcolm Reed: There's an old Earth expression: I'll show you mine if... you show me yours.

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Connections

References Canyon Rustlers (1925)

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Soundtracks

Archer's Theme
Written by Dennis McCarthy
[Closing credits music]

User Reviews

Worst Episode Yet

Through all the years of the original Star Trek and all the years of The Next Generation, I always respected the values of Star Trek, until now. Whoever wrote this episode is an idiot, not a Trekkie. So bad.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 2003 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Network Television, Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1