Full Review: If you thought I was impressed with last week's showing of "Night", you haven't read this review yet! Starting off, there were many memorable lines in this one, that's for sure; quotables were at a premium. I loved the symmetry this episode provided: the panel acting as a reflexion of Seven's face on multiple occasions; flashbacks to "Scorpion, Part II"; bringing someone into the crew (who, for once, wanted to be there!); the dialogue in the scenes where the drone, One, dies and comes to life. Nonethless, despite every good point I could bring up about "Drone" -- and yes, folks, there are a lot of them -- I kept thinking of how great character development Neelix and B'Elanna got in this episode. It was like they'd evolved past their "previous" selves, but still stayed the same in a way. I really don't know why. Then comes an obvious point you knew I was bound to make... (Don't tell me you couldn't see it coming!) Whoever portrayed One (nice name, given the circumstances!) was great -- perfect, absolutely perfect for the part! While I wish that One didn't have to sacrifice himswelf in the end, I realize that they couldn't have added another (exceptional) member to the cast of Voyager; it just wouldn't work out. Well, for an emotional outing, this action show came out quite smoothly after all. I mean, "Drone" just possessed drama/emotion (Seven and The Doctor's scenes in sickbay) and the action/adventure of a battle episode -- an excellent combination! I can only find one possible fault: Is it just me or did we lose another shuttle? I'm ranting, I know... So I'll just stop the praise and give "Drone" a fullfilling 10 out of 10.

Now this is an episode! "Extreme Risk" has got to be bordering on being a fan favorite. First things first. "Drone" leading so well into this episode with B'Elanna's distractedness and the comments about class-two shuttles was more than what I expected. It was also quite pleasing to see Alexander Enberg (Vorik) in his first reprise this year. Vrulck was a good alien although he seemed like he could have been Emck's brother he was so one-dimensional. Yes, I do like the "Captain Proton"-style controls and the lines that accompanied their introduction.

Director Cliff Bole pulled every aspect of "Extreme Risk" together in the way only he could do it. Kenneth Biller's original script was well thought-out, too.

Let me see, that was one shuttle! The Delta Flyer is then perfect solution to Voyager's shuttle problem. Its sleek design is attractive and the the Borg weapons systems (photonic missiles) were neat -- and packed a pretty good punch. The scene where Chakotay, Paris, B'Elanna and Seven were designing the Delta Flyer's extreior on the holodeck was amusing as well.

Now onto B'Elanna's side of the story -- and what a story it was, at that! Roxann Dawson was sensational! I don't think I've ever seen her act like that before. She was so real! Her scene with Neelix -- who's turning out to be a well-rounded guy this season -- was great. It was a perfect set-up for the final scene when she lets go. She also had a great scene with Chakotay on the holodeck -- it was the high point of the episode, in my opinion. B'Elanna's decision to replace Chakotay was one where you just want to smile.

The basic plot threads were well-knit and I couldn't have asked for anything better. I think it's about time B'Elanna got to deal with the loss of her Maquis comrades, her family. This is a deep episode and for some people it could really hit home in an emotionally inspiring way. Consider congratulations for that one are duely sent out.

Generally speaking, I don't think Voyager's gone wrong yet this season. And with the return of Species 8472 on the horizon, good things are sure to keep on coming. Mr. Braga, keep it up!

Next order of business: my final evaluation. Did "Extreme Risk" measuer up to last week's "Drone"? Close enough for me. So, "Extreme Risk" was a risky gamble at all as it rounds up a final 10 out of 10.

While not as good as its predecessors this season, "In The Flesh" had its strong moments.

Chakotay romances seem to always be a total flop, but this one was nearly an exception. It had its redeeming points, but nothing too strong. The character of Valerie Archer being so compellingly different is probably the reason for the romance aspect of this episode's succes with me.

The negotiations ("class reunion") part was fun, as was the comments about other galaxies and the such.

The amazing Ray Walston as Boothby was most likely the highlight of this episode, though! He's always fun, energetic and just a well-rounded actor!

I find that the Delta Flyer and the view screen in Astrometrics are becoming the producers' favorite toys of late. While I love these sets, once per episode is a bit excessive!

Some quick notes... I can't believe that even after the reference to Picard in this week's DS9 ("Treachery, Faith and the Great River"), there was a comment in passing by Archer about him, I beleive. That's sort of interesting.

Seven's new uniform is a welcome change. It's much more colorful and bright. It seems to reflect the more optimistic and less Borg-like Seven of Nine we've gotten to know these past few weeks.

The plot (a well-kept secret!) was okay (I feel we've been turned down from further Species 8472 plots), but the characters and acting was much better. Boothby and Janeway's interaction was great. His final gift of the flower was touching as well as giving the episode more of a sense of purpose.

I wasn't overly impressed with David Livingston's direction, but Nick Sagan's wit appears to shine through in this script. That's off to a good start under Brannon Braga's control.

To sum all of this up, "In The Flesh" is a show most people will watch just once or twice, while it still has its novelty. Despite some failing qualities, "In The Flesh" continues this year's streak of good Voyagers: 9 out of 10.

Well, this episode was fine, but not of any real interest. It just brings back too many elements of "Mortal Coil" and a dozen other episodes and mends them together with a thin thread. Not what I was expecting from Michael Taylor, mind you.

Nonetheless, strong performances by Ethan Phillips (Neelix), Nancy Hower (Ensign Wildman) and Scarlett Pomers (Naomi) brought this show up. Other acting was so-so and I wasn't really impressed with Tuvok comforting Paris and Wildman.

I'm also having trouble finding what's such a big deal about Wallace Langham's performance as Flotter. I wasn't too trilled, myself.

Some high points included Janeway admitting she's a coffee addict (well, not in so few words) and everyone relating to The Adventrues of Flotter... Harry, Janeway and even a younger Samantha Wildman.

Nothing exceptional in the music, special effects and direction (by John Kretchmer) gives "Once Upon a Time" a soothingly calm 8 out of 10.

The Doctor put it right when he said, "Let's tempt fate."

This is truly a timeless classic. This episode joins the select few on the Top Ten List of Trek, in my opinion. Another honor upon which I bestow "Timeless" would have to be the best 100th episode ever. That honor used to be held in such a high regard for DS9's "The Ship" (over TNG's "Redemption"). And "The Ship" was really good too!

I don't think there has ever been an episode so fulfilling in Star Trek history: The humor, relationships, action, hopes, fears, despair, bitterness, time travel, incredible script, visual effects, musical score, and guest actors of "Timeless" add up to one bid "Wow!"

First off, there's Christine Harnos (Chakotay's not-so love interest Tessa Omand) -- and what a great job she did. Not that she was overly impressive, mind you. It's just... well, I'm in a praising mood after just seeing this episode!

LeVar Burton was an asset to the show too. His directing was as good as usual. The contrasting views of Voyager and the Galaxy-class ship were quite well done, as were the two scenes where the same dialogue is going on, only with some noticeable differences that make you think, "It's different! It may work! Hooray!"

The characters were all perfect: Janeway and Chakotay grew a lot in this episode: Their dinner was reminiscent of "Night" to me. Their humorful scene in Engineering brought back memories of "Parallax". Neelix and Tuvok were at odds, B'Elanna and Tom were themselves. People being people was good for "Timeless" since it was, in essence, the accumulation of 100 hours of quality television.

And Garrett Wang (Harry) was like he'd never been before. Not using the term at all loosely, he was fantastic! Harry Kim has never been so strong. An acting performance to remember took place in the back room of the Delta Flyer, for sure! Robert Picardo wasn't his best, but was emotionally satisfying nonetheless! The one word that kept running through my mind for those three minutes: "Whoah." That was something...

Some fun moments in "Timeless", a compilation of everything Voyager, everything Trek, included: Seven's drunkeness and The Doctor's comments about that very thing; Captain La Forge's brief cameo, but continuing presence; Executive Producer Rick Berman's close involvement with the production of this episode, considering he got a story credit and was on the set.

The visual effects, of the opening scene with Voyager covered over with ice and of the crash-landing, were the best I've ever noticed. The viwescreen images were almost more dazzling for the fatal descent than the exterior shots. Quantum slip-stream drive looked good too. No break-throughs there, though.

Speaking of the opening part of the show, seeing all the crew dead at their stations was sort of eery, spooky, creepy. It was almost nightmarish, considering how well-preserved they were. Seven's body being useful seemed wrong, yet perfect at the same time. Don't ask me why; these are just weird impressions I get from watching the episode.

While I felt bad for Harry, I could understand his feelings. I mean, how would you feel if you'd practically been responsible for all of your friends' deaths?

The most touching moment so far this year goes to the final minutes of "Timeless" in which Harry receives the message from his future self. The etchings on the "real" Harry's face told the story of what he was going through, would yet still have to face. (Janeway got some good moments in that scene where she tells Harry the news.)

In light of recent events, I would have to say Harry Kim is now a much stronger, well-developed character. He's more enlightened and proven. He's assertive and fun. Now, where's that champagne, B'Elanna? We've got a promotion in the works!

And I shouldn't forget good ol' Robert Beltran (Chakotay). He was a good actor in "Timeless", enough though I've never been too impressed with him before this episode. ("Nemesis" was the sole exception.) Go Chakotay!

Generally, Brannon Braga, Joe Menosky and Rick Berman did a superb job with the story and teleplay, bringing back memories while throwing in dozens more new ones.

Pleased? Sure am. My satisfication? Haven't begun to express it all. Will it be the number one episode of all time? It's up there. Way up there!

I've already congratulated almost all the bog, important people involved in Voyager's 100th, but I guess, I should say that if I missed anyone (yes, all the little people, I know!) they should all get a big round of appalause on a job well-done. Live long and prosper, Voyager...

This will sound silly, however, "Timeless" earns the biggest 10 out of 10 yet this year!

What? No Delta Flyer?

Just joking. This was actually a very enjoyable episode. I hope to see some more episodes of this quality in the future!

Like it was predicted, the interaction between Naomi (Scarlett Pomers) and Seven was great. They get a long so well. Their final scene was fun, just plain amusing. I couldn't think of a better way to end the episode. Scarlett Pomers was, quite simply put, better this time around. I like her scenes with Seven the best so far; even more than the ones with her and The Doctor!

Okay: Klingons, Humans, Romulans, Krenim, Tellerians, Ferengi, Bolians and even those Species 6339 guys. Is it just me or is this the worst recorded case of personality disorders in the galaxy?!

Highlight of the episode: The "inside her head" scenes with Tuvok searching for Seven of Nine. Wow. The lights, stretch effects and all the different types of aliens was incredible. That was high-caliber work! Amazing stuff if more like it!

Another memorable scene was with The Doctor, Janeway and Tuvok in the Captain's ready room. That was a good ethical and moral debate. Not the best, but worth mentioning, nonetheless.

Some of the comments made by Seven's personalities (DaiMon Torat in particular) were funny. The size of the viewer in Astrometrics, the cost of medical treatment. What a cool way of looking at Voyager from a 20th-century perspective!

The Seven biting B'Elanna thing was worth a laugh or two! Especially considering their comments about her attempts to, well, initiate a Klingon mating ritual, their scenes were played out very well.

I'm certainly not disappointed with this episode!

David Livingston pulled "Infinite Regress" all together, though. His talents shone through in every aspect of the show. I just found his unique directing style tied things up and delivered it the emotionally challenging way he tends to.

And I almost forgot another key player in this episode: Jeri Ryan! Way to go, Seven! Another spectacular Borg episode. Reasonable drama, good acting -- all thanks to one person. But what more have we come to expect from her? Honestly!

All the way through, "Infinite Regress" gets perfect scores. Yes, you guessed it. It's another 10 out of 10 for the history books!

Welcome back, Jeri Taylor!

Well, not really. It was just a pitched script, nothing permanent, but it was good! The medical ethics, human morality, personal wishes, and racial tension was outstanding. This one goes in the same league as "One", Taylor's last script for Voyager.

Several great performances mark the progress brought to life through "Nothing Human". Roxann Dawson's brief, but emotional scenes brought on memories from this season's "Extreme Risk". Robert Picardo's role make me think back to "Timeless". What great drama!

One scene that stands out is the one in the briefing room, where Paris, Chakotay, Tuvok, and Janeway are discussing -- arguing, rather -- B'Elanna's treatment or possible lack thereof. It sums the entire episode up more than any other.

Crell Moset (David Clennon) was a fantastic character. He reminded me of the EMH-2 from "Message in a Bottle" in the beginning. But as time went on, he became more and more cynical. And more Cardassian, in the sense that we generally know them.

While the idea of adding another new crew member seems too overused this season, I liked the Doctor's final decision. His conversation with Crell in the recreated Cardassian medical lab was a perfect example of why this episode is so great: It is an ethical debate much like "Ethics" on TNG. The reference to the Hippocratic Oath was bound to come up some time. And it did, but with so much more impact than I expected!

I also should note that the realization of Crell being a mass murderer was brought across in an excellent way.

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode: the talk of the occupation, B'Elanna's attitude, Janeway's outlook, the bonding scenes between the two physicians, the cool new cytoplasmic pseudoparasite (Is it just me or does this sound too much like a microscopic organism's name?), the visual effects of both the subspace pulse and the destruction of the alien's ship, and so much more!

I just adore deep episodes like "Nothing Human" that make you think and evaluate your own morals, ideas, and comceptions about anything and everything -- particularly medical science.

There's not much more I can say! This was just an awesome episode which merits a 10 out of 10!

Now here's a good episode. It's just another one of those "thinkers." (In other words, it asks the question, "What would you do?") And I must also admit it's one of the best Tom Paris shows in a long time!

The title, "Thirty Days", is quite appropriate. Even the title suggests similarities to last year's DS9 episode "In the Pale Moonlight". The flashback scenes, log entries, and even that feeling of foreboding that accompanied the storylines were on-track with each other.

Again, my weekly highlight list appears right here: what fun it was to see the evil twin sisters in the Captain Proton program, Harry got the best lines in this episode (surprisingly enough), Seven's usual bluntness, the Moneans were just so lovable compared to that cytoplasmic pseudoparasite, and good visual effects (including the electric eel attack and that shot of the Flyer leaving Voyager that was similar to the one used in "Extreme Risk").

And the plot! This episode was very well thought-out. The strings tied a tight knot that held this story together despite some ups and downs. Kenneth Biller's fun script and Scott Miller's imaginative story made a good combination. I actually thought the idea of an ocean in space wasn't going to fly, but it did! The containment field problem was just the way to get Tom involved in his own personal quest.

Heidi and Alissa Kramer (the Delaney twins) were enjoyable, even though they had such a brief appearance this episode. I hope they return again since their Captain Proton scene with the confusion between the two was laughable -- in a good sense!

Ah! And "Thirty Days" proves that even if the little walking computer can't be in the episode, Naomi can get mentioned in a quip or a passing thought. Thank you, Doc.

I can truly appreciate the looping idea in this story. The demotion scenes running along in tandem and the narration by our favorite conn officer were good effects.

As some final comments, Guest stars Garson and Livingston were good actors, particularly in the last act of the episode! What a turnaround for fair play!

It wasn't really Winrich-Kolbe quality direction, but it was okay. Some scanning shots were good but others seemed so thoughtless to me.

While not the best this season by far, "Thirty Days" swims more than it really sinks, due to some redeeming points and creative approaches: 9.5 out of 10.

This episode wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible either. It had its twists that made it hard to follow at times. (I just want to not that if you truly want to enjoy this episode, don't read this review until you'v seen it.)

Guest star Mark Harelik (Kashyk) was surely a highlight of the show! He was a great actor; his scenes with Kate Mulgrew were the best. And speaking of Mulgrew, she did a good job too, even though it wasn't her best acting ever.

My favorite points for "Counterpoint" include the glimpse into the inside of Voyager's shuttlebay, the cargo containers trick (Oh, that was sly!), the alien scientist's interesting puffing nose when he was angry, the background music Kashyk decided needed to be played, and, of course, the new wormhole. Or, rather, the "interspatial flecture."

The two shuttles making a break for the wormhole was an outstanding twist! It even looked good visually, and it was a beauty compared to the repetitive Bajoran Wormhole on Deep Space Nine!

On another visual note, why another Mutara-class nebula? The effects for the nebula didn't look reused...

Surprisingly, the most enjoyable moment in this episode was with Neelix! This season he keeps getting better and better. I really liked his scene with the telepathic kids to whom he was trying to tell a story about Flotter and Trevis.

What is it with script writer Michael Taylor and coffee? Is it just me, or did we get a major mention of Janeway's java in his last episode, "Once Upon a Time", too? I'm not complaining. It's just... narrowed the spectrum on out captain's personality. I'm being overanalytical, I know.

Music played a big role in "Counterpoint". Jay Chattaway's familiar score filled in those tension-filled moments on the bridge and in the ready room. The performances of the classical music were enjoyable as well.

Overall, "Counterpoint" isn't an ace, but I'm a sucker for time-travel and hard-to-follow stories, I'll give this episode a well-received 9 out of 10.