Think Tank

Episode aired Mar 31, 1999
TV-PGTV-PG
46m

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

Jason Alexander in Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

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Adventure

Sci-Fi

As a relentless bounty hunter race closes in on Voyager, a sly alien think tank offers to devise a solution in exchange for a particular member of Voyager's crew joining them.As a relentless bounty hunter race closes in on Voyager, a sly alien think tank offers to devise a solution in exchange for a particular member of Voyager's crew joining them.As a relentless bounty hunter race closes in on Voyager, a sly alien think tank offers to devise a solution in exchange for a particular member of Voyager's crew joining them.

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Terrence O'Hara
Writers
- Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
- Rick Berman(story by)
- Michael Piller
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Trivia
Despite rejected attempts in the past, due to the Prime Directive, this marks the first time that Capt. Janeway has offered the 'replicator technology' to someone in trade.

Goofs
When Kurros first appears to Captain Janeway in the mess hall, he identifies himself as an isomorphic projection and even states that he is, "not really here." Isomorphic, meaning 'similar to' and projection, meaning "the casting of an image" lends credence to his statement. Yet, somehow he manages to interact and even drink from Janeway's coffee, despite being only an intangible image of his true form.

Quotes
Seven of Nine: Cheating is often more efficient.

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were on Star Trek TV Shows (2017)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: Voyager - Main Title
Written by Jerry Goldsmith
Performed by Jay Chattaway

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Review

Top review

9/10

Voyager is screwed and there is no escape...right?

Voyager is attacked by the Hazari--bounty hunters who are a very formidable and who will most likely capture the ship sooner or later. Almost as if by miracle, the Captain is contacted by a being named Kurros (Jason Alexander) who offers to intervene and spare the ship...for a price. It seems that Kurros and his friends on his ship are a think tank--rather amoral beings who will do things to help various species if they are willing to meet their demands. In this case, they want a few things that seem trivial*--as well as Seven of Nine! It's not selling into slavery, exactly--they want to make her a part of their group. But there is definitely an interesting hidden agenda.

I liked the twist--even though I had anticipated it in this one. The show also ends extremely well and is quite satisfying. My only complaint is a minor one, as the speaking style of Alexander's character was mildly annoying.

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