Harbinger (Enterprise episode)

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"Harbinger" is the title of an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, from the third season. It is scored by Velton Ray Bunch (BWilliams, 2004).

Contents 1 Plot summary 2 Trivia 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Plot summary

This episode balances three plotlines. In the main story, Archer investigates the appearance of an alien pilot at the site of a spatial anomaly. In a secondary story, the long-simmering anger between Malcolm Reed and Major Hayes finally comes to a head when they get into a physical fight over their competing roles aboard Enterprise. Lastly, T'Pol experiences unexpected jealousy when Trip Tucker begins displaying an attraction to a female MACO, which leads to an emotional confrontation with results that leave both parties surprised and uncomfortable.

The episode was intended as a "breather" episode between major sections of the Xindi arc and is noted for introducing a sexual relationship between the characters of Trip Tucker and T'Pol. A later episode, "Damage", would explain T'Pol's un-Vulcanlike behavior in this episode and other episodes, while the fourth season episode, "Home", would further explore the relationship between Trip and T'Pol. The fourth season episode "Bound" would reveal that their single encounter had an unexpected side-effect - a bond.

Two versions of the episode were broadcast. In Europe and Canada, viewers saw brief nudity during the Trip/T'Pol love scene, while viewers in the United States saw a censored version; the 2005 DVD release is uncensored.

[edit] Trivia

Jolene Blalock, the actress who portrayed T'Pol, did not enjoy the relationship between her character and Trip, calling the man a "catfish honky tonk."

Jolene Blalock was not nude in this scene; a stunt double took her place.

Preceded by: Stratagem

Star Trek: Enterprise episodes

Followed by: Doctor's Orders

[edit] References

• BWilliams. (2004). Grammer, Nichols, ARMADA II, Alley Birthday, Bunch, Mulgrew Interviews, Stewart Appearance, et al. Retrieved January 13, 2004 from http://trekweb.com/articles/2004/01/12/40030cbdc2dfc.shtml

[edit] External links

• Harbinger article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki.