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Prototype

  • Episode aired Jan 15, 1996
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.7K
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Roxann Dawson and Garrett Wang in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
B'Elanna gives aid to a failing automated device found adrift in space. After the repairs, the device recalls what its purpose was - and carries it out.B'Elanna gives aid to a failing automated device found adrift in space. After the repairs, the device recalls what its purpose was - and carries it out.B'Elanna gives aid to a failing automated device found adrift in space. After the repairs, the device recalls what its purpose was - and carries it out.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Jonathan Frakes
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonathan Frakes
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Kate Mulgrew
    • Robert Beltran
    • Roxann Dawson
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    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Kate Mulgrew and Roxann Dawson in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson and Rick Worthy in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Rick Worthy in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson and Rick Worthy in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson and Rick Worthy in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson and Rick Worthy in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Rick Worthy in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Kate Mulgrew, Roxann Dawson, and Tim Russ in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
    Roxann Dawson and Garrett Wang 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
    • (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
    Rick Worthy
    Rick Worthy
    • 3947as 3947…
    Hugh Hodgin
    • 6263as 6263…
    Louis Ortiz
    • Ensign Culhaneas Ensign Culhane
    • (uncredited)
    John Alex Tampoya
    • Kashimuro Nozawaas Kashimuro Nozawa
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jonathan Frakes
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Unit 3947 states he has been in service 1,314,807 hours and 33 minutes. In Earth time, that translates to 149 years, 361 days, 9 hours and 33 minutes.
    • Goofs
      At 15:12, when B'Elanna Torres comes around the table in Engineering, you can see her wearing white shoes, not the standard black boots that go with the Starfleet uniform.
    • Quotes

      [Unit 3947 tells Torres about the war between the Pralor and the Cravic]

      Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres: Has anyone in all these years ever tried to stop this war?

      Automated Personnel Unit 3947: The Pralor and the Cravic called a truce.

      Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres: Wait a minute. If both sides called a truce, then why didn't they stop you from fighting?

      Automated Personnel Unit 3947: They attempted to do so.

      Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres: And?

      Automated Personnel Unit 3947: We terminated the Builders.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek: Voyager: Warhead (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Voyager - Main Title
      Written by Jerry Goldsmith

      Performed by Jay Chattaway

    User reviews10

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    Top review
    9/10
    Real Science Fiction
    Torres takes on a huge job. A non-functioning robot is found and taken on board. She decides to bring it "back to life." After succeeding, her prodigy kidnaps her and takes her to his ship, forcing her to create prototypes. The point of all this is revealed. Also, an explanation of why those who originally produced these robots no longer existed. i found this to be a very entertaining episode because it had complex issues.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • 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
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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