Shuttlepod One

Episode aired Feb 13, 2002
TV-PG
45m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

YOUR RATING

Dominic Keating in Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)

Space Sci-Fi Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi

While returning to Enterprise in Shuttlepod One, Trip and Reed see apparent evidence that the ship has been destroyed. With only days of oxygen left, they must find a way to survive long eno... Read allWhile returning to Enterprise in Shuttlepod One, Trip and Reed see apparent evidence that the ship has been destroyed. With only days of oxygen left, they must find a way to survive long enough for rescue.While returning to Enterprise in Shuttlepod One, Trip and Reed see apparent evidence that the ship has been destroyed. With only days of oxygen left, they must find a way to survive long enough for rescue.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
This episode came about when the production started to run low on budget. In order to cut costs, they were forced to do an episode that would be almost completely situated in one location and focused on the interaction between two characters. However, these limitations worked to a lot of creative advantage, and 'Shuttlepod One' became one of the most popular episodes among cast and crew.

Goofs
Trip states that if he remembers his Academy biology course correctly, hair and nails continue to grow long after death. Clearly he doesn't remember correctly, as this old wives tale has long been disproved. Nails and hair appear longer after death because tissues contract, not because growth continues.

Quotes
[the shuttlepod's navigation is down]
Commander Tucker: You come from a long line of navy men and you got a real good memory. Look hard at those stars, find something that looks familiar, and tell me which way to go!
Lt. Reed: Sir...
Commander Tucker: That's an order!
Lt. Reed: I don't suppose you have a sextant handy?
Commander Tucker: ...I left it with my slide rule.

Connections
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Soundtracks
Where My Heart Will Take Me
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Russell Watson
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Featured review

6/10

Covers Old Ground

I have to agree somewhat with the responses of others, although I wasn't so disturbed by the byplay between the two characters. Malcolm is always tiresome. He's competent but boring and has almost no personality. It was funny the way he kept sending goodbye notes to different women, which seems out of character for him. But the problem is that this tired plot has been done more than once, with the characters baring their souls. One thing that bothered me. It would seem that with the delicacy of a pod like this, there would be more effort to stay in touch. I realize that the Enterprise was occupied with the survivors, but it still seemed a bit much. Also, lack of oxygen seemed pretty ridiculous. These escape pods could easily malfunction and need to have a bit more longevity.