The Trek Nation TrekToday 'Enterprise' Episode Guide The Trek BBS

Submit News Also a CSI fan? Then visit CSIFiles.com! XML
Civilization
May 9 - Retro Review: The Vengeance Factor
An assassin plagues the Enterprise crew's attempt to reconcile two factions of an alien race.

May 9 - Back To The Basics For Stewart
Former Captain Picard on 'Star Trek' and its influence on him. Plus: Stewart nominated for several awards.

May 9 - Wheaton On 'Reinventing Star Trek'
'Star Trek' actor and fan on expectations for 'Star Trek XI'

May 6 - Quinto On The Impact Of Playing Spock
In addition to his work on 'Heroes', Quinto is well-prepared for his role as the popular Vulcan.

May 6 - 'Star Trek: The Next Generation" To Appear On Sci-Fi Channel
The Sci-Fi channel is the third cable channel to acquire the rights to 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'.

May 5 - 'Star Trek' Technology On The Way - Part II
Instant communication device makes life easier for health professionals and patient families alike.

May 5 - 'Star Trek' Technology Is On The Way
Universal Translator of 'Star Trek' is under development today.

May 4 - 'Star Trek: The Experience' To End?
2008 may be the last year for the Las Vegas Hilton based 'Star Trek' attraction.

May 2 - Retro Review: The Price
When a group of delegates gathers to bid on the rights to a stable wormhole, Troi falls for one of the Federation's competitors.

May 2 - Shades Of A 'Star Trek' Tricorder
New handheld medical scanners similar to the tricorder of 'Star Trek'

May 2 - Takei On Casting Cho
Sulu character meant to represent Asia according to George Takei.

May 2 - 'Star Wars' Fan Abrams On Making New 'Star Trek'
Abrams on improving 'Star Trek'. Plus: Harrison Ford visits 'Star Trek XI' set.

May 1 - Interview: Keith R. A. DeCandido
The longtime 'Trek' author discusses his latest projects, his start in the business, the end of the S.C.E. line of novels and his thoughts on 'Star Trek XI' with TrekToday.

Apr 30 - Two Uhuras And Star Trek XI
Saldana on meeting the original Uhura and the original Uhura on visiting the 'Star Trek XI' set.

Apr 29 - Tahir On Playing Captain Robau
Acting in 'Star Trek' is like a return to childhood days for Faran Tahir.
 
Previous | Return to the Episode Guide | Next
Download the Promo | Read the Review | Read the Parody

Series: 'Enterprise'
Episode Title: 'Civilization'
Episode Number: 109
Synopsis: "Captain Archer and the crew discover a fully inhabited, civilized though less advanced Earth-like planet. Disguised to look like its inhabitants, they pay the planet an exploratory visit where they learn that a pernicious illness is afflicting the local population. As Archer seeks to help them find the malady's source, he finds himself in a close encounter with a comely female alien."

Original Airdate: November 14, 2001
Rerun: June 19, 2002
Fan Rating: 7.3/10 (Full Poll Results)
Nielsens Rating: 4.6/7 (Full Report)

Credits

Written By: Phyllis Strong & Michael Sussman
Directed By: Mike Vejar

Guest Stars:


Notes

  • TV Guide Description: "Disguised as locals, Archer and his expedition explore a civilization bedeviled by a virulent ailment possibly linked to a covert - and anomalous - nuclear reactor. Determined to find the truth, the captain teams up with a local apothecary, leading to a close encounter between the two."

  • Riann was originally rumoured to be named Tyala. (September 04, 2001 - TrekToday)

  • Rumoured to feature the Enterprise discovering a planet with a technological level comparable to that of late-19th century Earth. When a surgically-altered away team goes to the planet to study its culture, they are drawn into a deadly mystery that has already cost the lives of several locals. (September 30, 2001 - TrekToday)

  • Connor Trinneer: "We wind up discovering a planet called a Minshara-Class planet that can sustain life. It's similar to Earth, so we have an atmosphere that we don't have to wear our EV suits on. We go down there to find out what's going on with the natives. We also learn that there's a Starfleet code that states that unless the natives have a certain level of technology, we shouldn't contact them, because it might upset their natural development. We go down there and discover that they're pre-Colonial. They really don't have any technology beyond what you'd have in the late 19th Century - clipper ships, that sort of stuff. But then we discover that somebody down there has technology that is equal to ours, and we check that out." (September 30, 2001 - TrekToday)

  • This episode was first repeated on the 6th of March, 2001.

Reviews

Poll Results

How would you grade 'Civilization'?
7-8 37.8% - (643 Votes)
9-10 22.2% - (378 Votes)
5-6 17.4% - (296 Votes)
Wasn't able to see it 12.8% - (218 Votes)
3-4 5.1% - (88 Votes)
1-2 2.4% - (41 Votes)
Didn't want to see it 2% - (34 Votes)

Total Votes: 1698

Download the Promo
Read the Review
Read the Parody

Prev: 'Breaking the Ice'
Next: 'Fortunate Son'
Return: 'Enterprise' Episode Guide
- Main
 
- Articles
- Reviews
- Columns
- Interviews
- Mailbag
- Chat
 
- Contact Us
- FAQ
- Disclaimer
 
- Trek Nation

- TrekToday

- Trek BBS
- ST: Hypertext

Visit Amazon.com
 
All original content copyright © 1999-2005 by the Trek Nation and Christian Höhne Sparborth. The Trek Nation and its subsidiary sites are in no way affiliated with Paramount Pictures, Inc. Star Trek ®, in all its various forms, is a trademark of Paramount Pictures. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective holders. Please read the extended copyright notice.