Star Trek: Voyager: Season 1

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UPN | Season Premiere Date: January 16, 1995

Starring: Robert Duncan McNeill, Ethan Phillips, Roxann Dawson

Summary: Star Trek: Voyager follows the adventures of the Federation starship Voyager, which is under the command of Captain Kathryn Janeway.Voyager is in pursuit of a rebel Maquis ship in a dangerous part of the Alpha Quadrant when it is suddenly thrown 70,000 light years away to the Delta Quadrant. With much of her crew dead, Captain Janeway isStar Trek: Voyager follows the adventures of the Federation starship Voyager, which is under the command of Captain Kathryn Janeway.Voyager is in pursuit of a rebel Maquis ship in a dangerous part of the Alpha Quadrant when it is suddenly thrown 70,000 light years away to the Delta Quadrant. With much of her crew dead, Captain Janeway is forced to join forces with the Maquis to find a way back home.… Expand

Creator: Jeri Taylor and Rick Berman and Michael Piller

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E16. Learning Curve
Air Date: May 22, 1995
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S1:E15. Jetrel
Air Date: May 15, 1995
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S1:E14. Faces
Air Date: May 8, 1995

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David Hiltbrand

Jun 26, 2013

The new entry is more action-oriented and less morally ponderous than the recent Star Trek series. But it still suffers from its predecessors' overdeveloped air of gravitas. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 11, 2013

An immensely enjoyable, carefully crafted, well-performed creation. Take it from a viewer who has given every Trek incarnation a try and always come away admiring the concept but disappointed with the execution: Voyager hits pay dirt. Read full review

Kinsey Lowe

Jun 25, 2013

An impressive, handsomely engineered launch. ... "Voyager" includes all the elements of Roddenberry's original vision: a future full of hope, curiosity, wonder and respect for all cultures; sexual and racial (and for that matter, species) equality, embodied in a diverse but largely harmonious crew; and adventures that intrigue rather than lull viewers. [16 Jan 1995]

Frederic M. Biddle

Jun 25, 2013

It efficiently, if unevenly, introduces nine new characters and recaptures some of the sense of wonder that made NBC's 1966-69 original the Holy Writ of screen sci-fi. [16 Jan 1995]

Monica Collins

Jun 25, 2013

The cast around Mulgrew is excellent. ... Mulgrew, however, drags it all down. Starfleet commanders are not supposed to be this dull, stiff and joyless. As a woman, she's all cardboard and mannish. [16 Jan 1995]

Tom Feran

Jun 25, 2013

Comedy isn't the idea behind the "Voyager," the newest spinoff in the Federation franchise, but tonight's debut delivers campy laughs galore... That said, it's also evident that "Voyager" offers more energy and action than either of the previous spinoffs, "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine," with an adventurous and distinctly less solemn spirit that more recalls the original "Star Trek." [16 Jan 1995]

Mike Thomas

Jun 25, 2013

The cast of Voyager is adequate, despite the rocky start. Maybe after the rushed introduction, the show will slow the pace and allow the characters to evolve at a more natural pace. And while doing that, the writers could stretch their imaginations to where no starship has gone before and deliver something better than rehashed Klingons for villains. [15 Jan 1995]

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RobertES

Aug 26, 2016

The best Star Trek on screen hands down, of all time. Writing, acting and production are all superb, character development and plot are top-notch, and the series touches on all manner of morally ambiguous subject matter, as relevant today as it was two decades ago. Top talent Robert Picardo,The best Star Trek on screen hands down, of all time. Writing, acting and production are all superb, character development and plot are top-notch, and the series touches on all manner of morally ambiguous subject matter, as relevant today as it was two decades ago. Top talent Robert Picardo, Ethan Phillips and of course Kate Mulgrew give the performance of their careers, the rest of the crew gives a stellar performance as well. No other sci-fi series, or 'space drama' even comes close to the perfection that is Star Trek Voyager. Don't miss this one.… Expand

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VendonJura

Jan 4, 2019

This is by far the best Space series I ever had the chance to watch. I've been watching the whole series several times. I don't even know how often I actually have seen it but I am still enjoying it. I wish for another Star Trek series made like this where a ship is stranded somewhereThis is by far the best Space series I ever had the chance to watch. I've been watching the whole series several times. I don't even know how often I actually have seen it but I am still enjoying it. I wish for another Star Trek series made like this where a ship is stranded somewhere faaaaaaar away from the earth and tries to come back. Love Star Trek Voyager. It is just the best of all.… Expand

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mathcat

Jun 28, 2014

This TVs series is a masterpiece. The characters are amazing, funny and loveable. Graphics were amazing when it came out and still enjoyable. Great story and writing and brilliant concept.

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drlowdon

Aug 16, 2023

Whilst pursuing a renegade Marquis ship the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager and its crew find themselves stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light years from Earth. Facing a journey of an estimated seventy-five years the two vessels join forces in the hope they can someday find a way home.Whilst pursuing a renegade Marquis ship the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager and its crew find themselves stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light years from Earth. Facing a journey of an estimated seventy-five years the two vessels join forces in the hope they can someday find a way home.

Rewatching Voyager more than two decades after it first aired the special effects, for the most part, still hold up and it certainly had a host of strong and interesting characters. Like all Star Trek series however Voyager was inconsistent throughout its entire seven season run and that is certainly the case even in this first season. Alongside some fantastically written episodes that could match the very best of television sci-fi viewers were also subjected to a number of forgettable, and sometimes downright awful, episodes.

In the end despite some clunky dialogue and a number of missed opportunities to push the boundaries a little further Star Trek: Voyager made a worthy addition to the franchise and usually proved to be at least a somewhat entertaining watch.… Expand

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Kai82

Sep 5, 2020

While it has it moments and good episodes it is overall pretty mediocre. TNG and DS9 also started weaker and improved with later seasons and there is no difference here. The main problem is that there are overall more weak or mediocre episodes in Voyager. The characters and set up areWhile it has it moments and good episodes it is overall pretty mediocre. TNG and DS9 also started weaker and improved with later seasons and there is no difference here. The main problem is that there are overall more weak or mediocre episodes in Voyager. The characters and set up are awesome. Think about it: Trapped 70 years away from home in an unfamiliar part of the galaxy with two crews with totally different mindsets that must work together. Great set up. The characters are also interesting. Three of my favorite Star Trek characters are from Voyager (The doctor, Seven of Nine and Chakotay). The first season is however as similar to the other series the set up or growing into their roles. There are no huge mistakes here because of this. Some say that Neelix is annoying and I think SF Debris made a category “Stupid Neelix Moment" when rating Voyager episodes. I disagree but think it is valid for some. What surprised me is that there is no season finale. While it is one of my recommendations for the season it is nothing to write home about in comparison to other seasons or final episodes in DS9 or TNG seasons. Overall it was worthwhile but unremarkable. Nothing outstanding good or bad. My recommendations for this season are: “Phage” for the introduction of the Vidiians and moral dilemma. “Eye of the Needle” for the set up, story and conclusion. “Ex post Facto” for the idea of the punishment, mystery and plot. One of my favorite episodes of the show. When you understand the whole plots it was a remarkable ride. “State of Flux” for Seska, Chakotay and the gamechanging event. “Heroes and Demons” for the doctor and his development. “Cathexis” for the plot and twists. Must mentioned that I can also say generic and a bit foreseeable after one point. “Jetrel” for Jetrel, Neelix and the whole story. Excellent form start to conclusion. “Learning Curve” This is Tuvoks episode and his story with the trainees. Like already mentioned a good episode but for a seson final pretty unremarkable.… Expand

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lightningbarer

Aug 19, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Star Trek Voyager...where it all started to go wrong.
There are tons of people on the net who can do eloquent reviews of every episode(I'd suggest you go check Chuck Sonnenburgs SF Debris) but what can I say about Season 1 of VOY?
It had a hell of a premise, a crew of mostly fresh-faced Starfleet Officers forced to work with the cynical and world weary Maquis who are left 75 thousand light years away from home. I mean, the writers could have had a blast with the plethora of story opportunities, an evil double of the Federation that does everything they do, but with a sinister edge. See, that came right out of the air while writing this, but what does the series do? It treads the same stagnant water that has been a staple of Trek for eight years, reusing the same tired plots while leaving the better storytelling to the better writers on Voyager's Big Brother DS-9.
Yet it still had its moments, there were good characters and good episodes, it's just a big shame that they didn't do anything with the stuff they had.… Expand

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Broyax

May 21, 2023

Alors, c’est Mamie Nova qui gère son entreprise comme une directrice d’école avec le chignon et tout et tout… alors tu comprends, avec elle, y a pas à tortiller, faut que ça vole droit dans cette maisonnée d’abrutis en pyjamas !

Hélas, l’équipage de cancres est toujours en retenue àAlors, c’est Mamie Nova qui gère son entreprise comme une directrice d’école avec le chignon et tout et tout… alors tu comprends, avec elle, y a pas à tortiller, faut que ça vole droit dans cette maisonnée d’abrutis en pyjamas !

Hélas, l’équipage de cancres est toujours en retenue à tenter de noyer le poisson sous une palanchiée de jargon ésotérico-technique à deux crédits… Résultat : le bulletin est catastrophique, on se fait chier comme un rat crevé en apesanteur dans un trou noir spatio-temporel à double parasol.

En outre, l’écriture est au ras du plancher, les comédiens sont plus à l’ouest que notre bon vieux Tryphon, les effets ‘spéciaux’ sont limite et limités tandis que de leur côté, la naïveté et la connerie sont ici réglées au maximum.… Expand

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Season 7

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  Air Date: October 4, 2000
Season 6

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  Air Date: September 22, 1999
Season 5

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  Air Date: October 14, 1998
Season 4

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  Air Date: January 16, 1995
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 4, 1996
Season 2

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  Air Date: August 28, 1995
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 16, 1995
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  S1:E16. Learning Curve
  Air Date: May 22, 1995
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  S1:E15. Jetrel
  Air Date: May 15, 1995
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  S1:E14. Faces
  Air Date: May 8, 1995
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  S1:E13. Cathexis
  Air Date: May 1, 1995
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  S1:E12. Heroes And Demons
  Air Date: April 24, 1995
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  S1:E11. State Of Flux
  Air Date: April 10, 1995
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  S1:E10. Prime Factors
  Air Date: March 20, 1995
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  S1:E9. Emanations
  Air Date: March 13, 1995
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  S1:E8. Ex Post Facto
  Air Date: February 27, 1995
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  S1:E7. Eye of the Needle
  Air Date: February 20, 1995
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  S1:E6. The Cloud
  Air Date: February 13, 1995
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  S1:E5. Phage
  Air Date: February 6, 1995
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  S1:E4. Time And Again
  Air Date: January 30, 1995
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  S1:E3. Parallax
  Air Date: January 23, 1995
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  S1:E2. Caretaker
  Air Date: January 16, 1995
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  S1:E1. Caretaker (1)
  Air Date: January 16, 1995