Proving Ground
- Episode aired Jan 21, 2004
- TV-PG
- 43m
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8.4/10
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Enterprise has found the location of the testing site of the Xindi weapon and gets some rather unexpected help.Enterprise has found the location of the testing site of the Xindi weapon and gets some rather unexpected help.Enterprise has found the location of the testing site of the Xindi weapon and gets some rather unexpected help.
John Billingsley
- Dr. Phlox
- (credit only)
Mark Correy
- Engineer Alex
- (uncredited)
Evan English
- Ensign Tanner
- (uncredited)
Glen Hambly
- Andorian Bridge Officer
- (uncredited)
- …
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Did you know
- TriviaThis episode featured not only the first good look at the interior of an Andorian ship but also provided the first glimpse of Andoria, albeit briefly on a monitor.
- GoofsThe discovery of a proving ground for the Xindi weapon belies the notion that they would have sent a test weapon to Earth. The idea that the Xindi would deposit evidence of their intentions on Earth before their attack plans were ready is unlikely, if they could have merely tested it at the Proving Ground.
- Quotes
Lieutenant Talas: You don't trust me.
Lieutenant Malcolm Reed: No offense, but when it comes to our weapons frequencies, I wouldn't trust my own mother.
Lieutenant Talas: Is your mother considered a security risk?
Lieutenant Malcolm Reed: It's... just an expression.
Lieutenant Talas: An odd one. My mother's security clearance is higher than mine.
- SoundtracksWhere My Heart Will Take Me
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Russell Watson
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Any episode with Shran is well worth seeing.
Of all the episodes of "Star Trek: Enterprise", my favorites are the ones that feature Shran and the other Andorians. They are a truly interesting set of characters--both honorable AND sneaky as heck!
When the show begins, Enterprise is getting closer towards the planet where the Xindi are about to try out their new super-weapon. Unexpectedly, Commander Shran (Jeffery Combs) shows up with his powerful Andorian ship. Shran explains that because he likes the humans and feels great regret for the tragedy that struck Earth, their ship has come to help. After all, they are friends with the humans. Archer is a bit skeptical but considering it's just his one ship against all the Xindi, he needs all the help he can get. Can an exchange and help from the Andorians really help them in their mission?
This is an excellent episode--not just because I love Shran as a character. There are lots of great twists and unexpected surprises. However, I won't elaborate, as it would spoil things. The bottom line is that this is one of the best season 3 episodes and is well worth your time due to some excellent writing--especially when Shran talks to the Xindi about 'Archerite and the Andorian Mining Consortium'!
When the show begins, Enterprise is getting closer towards the planet where the Xindi are about to try out their new super-weapon. Unexpectedly, Commander Shran (Jeffery Combs) shows up with his powerful Andorian ship. Shran explains that because he likes the humans and feels great regret for the tragedy that struck Earth, their ship has come to help. After all, they are friends with the humans. Archer is a bit skeptical but considering it's just his one ship against all the Xindi, he needs all the help he can get. Can an exchange and help from the Andorians really help them in their mission?
This is an excellent episode--not just because I love Shran as a character. There are lots of great twists and unexpected surprises. However, I won't elaborate, as it would spoil things. The bottom line is that this is one of the best season 3 episodes and is well worth your time due to some excellent writing--especially when Shran talks to the Xindi about 'Archerite and the Andorian Mining Consortium'!
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