I did my favorite episodes of TNG and DS9, but never voyager! The closest I came was a crossover which covered all Trek. So since we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary I guess the time has come!
So here’s the deal. I am doing one episode per season, and then since I need 10 I add three others (plus two I couldn't resist). And before I’m asked about a worst episode's list, that’s pretty obvious to be honest. Threshold? These are favorites not necessarily great, and of course just my opinion
Eye of the needle
Not a lot of choices from season one. It took me awhile to get into this show and the pilot was bad. This one wins the slot because I loved the twist at the end. Before trying and failing to get home was a cliche, thus was a heart-breaking end.
Death wish
Season 2 was better though still not perfect. This was the season of Threshold after all. This episode featured Q and whet I like id how serious thr story is. We get a solid right to choose story wrapped up in a yet about how the Q continual was kinr it stagnating.
Before & After
Season 3 began with silliness before getting some decent episodes toward the end. I chose this one to spotlight a character I don’t talk about much. Kes. She didn’t do much for me but I like this ep where she is sliding back in time.
Scorpion
This is generally considered the best episode of the series so who am I to dispute? It is good too we get a unique spin on the borg, tension between our characters, and a new character who I’m sure won’t make any impact at all.
One/Infinite Regress
Had to have a tie, and it’s time to talk about Seven of Nine. This whole list could have been her episodes! One is a very good episodes from season 4 about Seven dealing with isolation. The other is about her suffering a borg version of multiple personalities. Jeri Ryan shines in both.
Night
These are in broadcast order but I think this is my favorite episode. Voyager is trapped in a void and dealing with the prolonged affects. It’s a great character episode and you know I love me a good character episode.
Extreme risk
Just love this one even though I admit it could have been better. After finding out the Marquis have been wiped out, Torres goes through a kind of depression where she keep taking risk after risk.
Timeless
Season 5 is my favorite, as you can tell with it dominating the list. But the 100th episode is also one of the best! The story of Harry Kim trying to fix his stupid mistake which killed his friends is well acted, well paced, and just well done.
Bliss
Another seven episode and another Voyager fails to get home episode. I still love it. The crew think they’ve found a wormhole home but it’s really a telepathic pincher plant trying to consume them.
Pathfinder
Season 6 had a lot of good episodes but not many great ones. This one is a pleasant surprise. Not only does it have Reg Barclay from Tng but also Troi herself appears. We don’t really see Voyagers crew until near the end but it’s worth it when they finally get a long awaited message from home.
Imperfection
Yes I’m sorry but it’s another Seven episode. Her cortical node fails and she believes she’s going to die. The best part is that the resolution is a believable one, not some last minute miracle that makes no sense. Season 7 was kinda weak, not TNG season 7 weak but still weak. Honorable mention to “Shattered” which was a better celebration of the series than the actual final episode,
Yeah I know, where’s Tuvix? Year of Hell? Living Witness?? Nothing Human? All are great episodes, but I wanted to pick my absolute favorites, the ones I love to watch even if they are guilty pleasures. I love watching this show.
Did I miss one you believe should never? Comment and let me know.
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