Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Star Trek: Voyager
S2.E16
All episodes
All
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Meld

  • Episode aired Feb 5, 1996
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Tuvok mind-melds with a murderous Maquis crewman to better understand the roots of serial killing, losing control of himself in the process.Tuvok mind-melds with a murderous Maquis crewman to better understand the roots of serial killing, losing control of himself in the process.Tuvok mind-melds with a murderous Maquis crewman to better understand the roots of serial killing, losing control of himself in the process.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Photos13

    Robert Picardo and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Picardo in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Ethan Phillips in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Brad Dourif and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Duncan McNeill and Garrett Wang in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Brad Dourif in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Brad Dourif and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Brad Dourif and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Brad Dourif and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Brad Dourif in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Brad Dourif in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Kate Mulgrew
    Kate Mulgrew
    • Capt. Kathryn Janewayas Capt. Kathryn Janeway
    Robert Beltran
    Robert Beltran
    • Cmdr. Chakotayas Cmdr. Chakotay
    Roxann Dawson
    Roxann Dawson
    • Lt. B'Elanna Torresas Lt. B'Elanna Torres
    • (as Roxann Biggs-Dawson)
    Jennifer Lien
    Jennifer Lien
    • Kesas Kes
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Lt. Tom Parisas Lt. Tom Paris
    Ethan Phillips
    Ethan Phillips
    • Neelixas Neelix
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • The Doctoras The Doctor
    Tim Russ
    Tim Russ
    • Lt. Tuvokas Lt. Tuvok
    Garrett Wang
    Garrett Wang
    • Ensign Harry Kimas Ensign Harry Kim
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Crewman Lon Suderas Crewman Lon Suder
    Angela Dohrmann
    • Rickyas Ricky
    Simon Billig
    Simon Billig
    • Ensign Hoganas Ensign Hogan
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Voyager Computeras Voyager Computer
    • (voice)
    John Copage
    • Science Division Officeras Science Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Damaris Cordelia
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Debbie David
    Debbie David
    • Lt. Russellas Lt. Russell
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Tarik Ergin
    Tarik Ergin
    • Lt. Ayalaas Lt. Ayala
    • (uncredited)
    Kerry Hoyt
    Kerry Hoyt
    • Crewman Fitzpatrickas Crewman Fitzpatrick
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(teleplay by) (showrunner)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      This episode marks the first appearance of Voyager's brig.
    • Goofs
      Suder is usually referred to as Crewmen Lon Suder, except for when Captain Janeway is making an entry in her log, calling him Ensign Lon Suder.
    • Quotes

      Ricky: Never play with anyone, even your best friend, if he offers you "an honest game of chance," Harry.

    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Voyager - Main Title
      Written by Jerry Goldsmith

      Performed by Jay Chattaway

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    I much prefer Tuvak this way!
    This episode takes place completely aboard Voyager--usually a sign that it's a crappy show. However, this one is actually excellent. The show begins with the body of a murdered crew member being discovered. Crewman Suder is soon identified as the killer and this Betazoid soon admits he did it and it seems that he murdered because he enjoyed killing. As Tuvak is in charge of the case, he's completely perplexed as this sort of antisocial thinking is completely un-Vulcan. So, he attempts to use a mind meld to help Suder to become more normal as well as understand him. Unfortunately, this also turns Tuvak into an antisocial personality with a strong desire to kill--Neelix in particular (which is VERY understanding). What's to become of these two crazed crew members?

    Brad Dourif stars as Suder and this is VERY interesting, as he played a murderer on "Babylon 5" as well--one who is captured and who is punished in a most unusual and interesting manner. Either way, this is a fascinating episode of "Star Trek: Voyager" and worth seeing.
    helpful•20
    11
    • planktonrules
    • Feb 14, 2015

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • February 5, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies Coming This Summer
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in June
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.