Science Can Get This, Everything Else Cannot (SNW S3E8)

Science Can Get This, Everything Else Cannot (SNW S3E8)

Author: Uxbridge-Shimoda LLC August 29, 2025 Duration: 1:07:30

When the Entrepreneur is the only ship in range to fix a pre-warp Chernobyl, the away team has to become peak Vulcan and unfortunately they decide not to change back. But after destroying both personal and professional lives, Una gets Doug involved and Spock has to dance La’An’s katra back to reality. What would look great on The Sphere in Vegas? Where does Pike go when he gets kicked out of his quarters? Who has a very short refractory period? It’s the episode that’s brokering peace.

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