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  • Episode aired Dec 1, 1999
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 44m
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8.4/10
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Richard McGonagle and Dwight Schultz in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
On Earth, Barclay uses holograms to formulate a plan to open communications with Voyager.On Earth, Barclay uses holograms to formulate a plan to open communications with Voyager.On Earth, Barclay uses holograms to formulate a plan to open communications with Voyager.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1.9K
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  • Director
    • Michael Vejar
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Vejar
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
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    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Robert Duncan McNeill, Dwight Schultz, and Garrett Wang in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Kate Mulgrew in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Robert Beltran and Roxann Dawson in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Dwight Schultz in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Dwight Schultz in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Richard Herd in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Dwight Schultz in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

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    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
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Ensign Tom Parisas Ensign Tom Paris
    Ethan Phillips
    Ethan Phillips
    • Neelixas Neelix
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • The Doctoras The Doctor
    Tim Russ
    Tim Russ
    • Lt. Tuvokas Lt. Tuvok
    Jeri Ryan
    Jeri Ryan
    • Seven of Nineas Seven of Nine
    Garrett Wang
    Garrett Wang
    • Ensign Harry Kimas Ensign Harry Kim
    Dwight Schultz
    Dwight Schultz
    • Lt. Reginald Barclayas Lt. Reginald Barclay
    Richard Herd
    Richard Herd
    • Adm. Owen Parisas Adm. Owen Paris
    Richard McGonagle
    Richard McGonagle
    • Commander Pete Harkinsas Commander Pete Harkins
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troias Counselor Deanna Troi
    Victor Bevine
    Victor Bevine
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Mark Daniel Cade
    Mark Daniel Cade
    • Technicianas Technician
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Computer Voiceas Computer Voice
    • (voice)
    Tarik Ergin
    Tarik Ergin
    • Lt. Ayalaas Lt. Ayala
    • (uncredited)
    Adolphus Hankins
    • Starfleet Vice Admiralas Starfleet Vice Admiral
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Vejar
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    • Trivia
      A picture of Tom Paris in a cadet uniform is shown on Admiral Owen Paris' desk. It is actually a picture of Robert Duncan McNeill playing a different character in the Star Trek Universe: Nick Locarno from The First Duty (1992). Depending on which story you believe, either the Tom Paris character was originally meant to be Locarno but there were legal issues with "The First Duty"'s writers, or the Tom Paris character was developed separately and McNeill's casting was an afterthought when someone noticed the similarities between Locarno and Paris.
    • Goofs
      Barclay's holographic simulation of Voyager includes the former Maquis crewmen in their civilian clothes. However, the Doctor, when he was transferred to the Alpha Quadrant two years before, informed Starfleet of everything that had happened to the Voyager crew. Presumably, this would include the fact that the Maquis had been integrated into the Starfleet crew.
    • Quotes

      Neelix: I'm ready for my lesson!

      Seven of Nine: I've concluded that teaching you to sing is an inefficient use of my time.

      Neelix: But I... I've... I've been practicing.

      Seven of Nine: In your case, practice is irrelevant. Your vocal cords are incapable of producing basic diatonic tones, not to mention your rhythmic shortcomings.

      Neelix: [sighs, disappointed] I sound so good in the sonic shower.

      Seven of Nine: Perhaps you should confine your efforts to that location.

    • Connections
      References Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Voyager - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Jerry Goldsmith

      Performed by Jay Chattaway

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    Top review
    7/10
    Kinda annoying, and then emotionally moving
    When this episode first aired, I imagine some viewers were checking their TV guides to check which Star Trek program they had tuned into, because you don't watch "Voyager" expecting to see Lt. Barclay open a door to greet Deanna Troi ... revisiting ST:TNG through two of that show's most annoying characters.

    Surprisingly, Troi is not annoying at all ... which evidently inspired Dwight Shultz to double down on Barclay's irritating qualities. This makes for some tough going, because (like most Barclay episodes) the story focuses entirely on him and his neurotic self -- but even more so since he's telling it.

    The good news is the often-overlooked Richard Herd as Admiral Paris, who yanks this episode up out of 'irritating' and thrusts it into 'genuinely moving'. We'll just have to accept his remarkable resemblance to Karl Malden -- nothing to be done about looks, and the talent is the man's own. Here's an actor who equals Patrick Stewart for serious scenes; they must have realized it on set as well, since they brought him back for a few more episodes after this.

    The result is an OK first half (Barclay/Troi) and a genuinely strong second half (Paris), although I sorta feel for the regular cast -- "Voyager" is their show, but they're largely reduced to being background/support characters for Shultz. It must be said, though, that he's very good at playing the neurotic-but-brilliant Lt Barclay.

    Ultimately, a definitely-recommended episode,but not where I'd start someone on watching "Voyager"
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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

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