S5E18
Cause and Effect
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
The future of the Enterprise looks bleak when the ship gets trapped in a time warp, causing the crew members to continually repeat their experience.
Our Take
A genuinely clever hour that turns a looping premise into a tight little puzzle box. The cold open alone, blowing up the Enterprise before the credits, is a bold move that pays off, and the repeated scenes stay fun because the details shift each time. Kelsey Grammer’s cameo is a nice touch. It’s gimmicky in the best way and never wears out its welcome.