The Naked Time

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Psi-2000 is a lifeless, frozen world in the final stages of planetary disintegration, an invaluable opportunity for scientific study. But the entire scientific outpost complement is dead, apparently by violence. And soon enough, an odd intoxication of similar nature begins sweeping through Enterprise, threatening all of the crew and even the ship itself, as intoxicated crewmen lose all sense of duty and purpose. Worse, McCoy’s investigations reveal no causative agent, limiting his ability to treat those affected.

Our Take

A fun early outing that lets the cast cut loose, with the infection premise basically serving as an excuse for everyone to act drunk on their own private drama. Shatner goes full Shatner, and it’s honestly entertaining even when it shouldn’t be. The pacing sags a bit in the middle, but the ending lands. Worth your time.