Oasis

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

After hearing of a supposedly haunted alien ship on a desolate planet, Archer decides to cannibalize the wreck to replenish Enterprise’s supplies and discovers the vessel is inhabited after all. While exploring the ship, the Enterprise crew encounters some ghostly apparitions and an alien race surviving despite insurmountable odds. Trip helps repair their derelict vessel and is befriended by Liana, an attractive humanoid alien who develops feelings for him.

Our Take

A middling bottle episode that leans on familiar Trek tropes about survivors hiding the truth from visitors. The Trip and Liana romance is pleasant enough but predictable, and the twist is easy to spot well before the reveal. Rene Auberjonois does solid work with what he’s given. Fine as background viewing, though nothing here will stick with you afterward.