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

Submit News Also a CSI fan? Then visit CSIFiles.com! XML
The Crossing
May 17 - Shatner On The Future
The former Captain Kirk talks world events, politics and his personal tragedy.

May 17 - Star Trek XI News Bullets
Yelchin on Romulans, Bald Romulans and drilling rigs, Orci on 'Star Trek XI', Abrams on Nimoy

May 16 - Retro Review: The Defector
A Romulan determined to bring about peace between his empire and the Federation leads the crew into a dangerous showdown.

May 16 - Shatner On The Past And Being Remembered
More show appearances and interviews from the former Captain Kirk.

May 15 - Bakula Filming 'The Informant'
Filming has the locals abuzz and eager for actor sightings.

May 14 - Pegg Says 'Star Trek XI' Should Not Be A Parody
Playing Scotty means doing his own take on the character, not trying to imitate James Doohan.

May 14 - Stewart Nominated For Tony Award
Former Captain Picard up for award for his role in MacBeth.

May 14 - Mojo on 'Starship Spotter'
'Starship Spotter' co-author shares new starship images and discusses reaction to 'Starship Spotter'.

May 14 - British Judicial Robes In A 'Star Trek' Makeover
New robes for British judges are reminiscent of 'Star Trek' costumes.

May 14 - Shatner on Conan
Dislike of his fellow cast members towards him is still a mystery to the former Captain Kirk.

May 12 - New 'Star Trek: Odyssey' Episode Released
A kidnapping, a traitor and a fragile alliance make for drama in the newest 'Odyssey" episode.

May 12 - Shatner And Nimoy Weren't Always Best Buddies
Shatner's new autobiography describes both his 'Star Trek' working life and details of his personal life.

May 12 - 'Star Trek XI' Not Just A Prequel
'Star Trek XI' covers more than the earliest days of Kirk and Spock.

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.

 
Previous | Return to the Episode Guide | Next
Download the Promo | Read the Review | Read the Parody

Series: 'Enterprise'
Episode Title: 'The Crossing'
Episode Number: 218
Synopsis: "When Enterprise is enveloped by a vast alien vessel filled with a species that appear only as wisps of vapor, these non-corporeal alien beings capture Enterprise and take form by invading various crew members' bodies to learn more about the humans, or so they say. In an attempt to get back control of Enterprise and to have his crew members' lost souls returned to their appropriate bodies, Archer enlists T'Pol's powers of mind control to determine what the aliens really want."

Original Airdate: April 02, 2003
Rerun: July 30, 2003
Fan Rating: 6.9/10 (Full Poll Results)
Nielsens Rating: 2.6/4 (Full Report)

Credits

Story By: Rick Berman & Brannon Braga and Andre Bormanis
Teleplay By: Rick Berman & Brannon Braga
Directed By: David Livingston

Guest Stars:


Notes

  • Rumoured to involve the crew being possessed by wispy alien entities. (December 17, 2002 - TrekToday)

  • The original draft of the script included a character named Crewman Rooney, presumably replaced by Rostov in the final draft. (January 18, 2003 - TrekToday)

  • Principal photography on 'The Crossing' ran from Wednesday, January 8 to Thursday, January 16. (January 18, 2003 - TrekToday)

  • The Enterprise is engulfed by an alien ship, and disabled. Unable to leave, a race of mist-like aliens - who claim they mean no harm - wish to merge with the crew as they can allow them to experience "great wonders". (February 22, 2003 - TrekToday)

  • Rick Berman: "[A] very heavy science fiction episode that I'm very pleased with. That's the one with our 'wisps' that will remind people of the [alien clouds] from The Original Series." (March 22, 2003 - TrekToday)

Reviews

Poll Results

Download the Promo
Read the Review
Read the Parody

Prev: 'Canamar'
Next: 'Judgment'
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.