Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy
- Episode aired Oct 13, 1999
- TV-PG
- 44m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
2.7K
YOUR RATING
An alien race, sizing up Voyager for a raid, taps into The Doctor's cognitive subroutines to make him their spy, unaware they're watching The Doctor's new daydreaming program.An alien race, sizing up Voyager for a raid, taps into The Doctor's cognitive subroutines to make him their spy, unaware they're watching The Doctor's new daydreaming program.An alien race, sizing up Voyager for a raid, taps into The Doctor's cognitive subroutines to make him their spy, unaware they're watching The Doctor's new daydreaming program.
Jay Leggett
- Phlox
- (as Jay M. Leggett)
Michael Bailous
- Voyager Ops Officer
- (uncredited)
Marvin De Baca
- Ensign Patrick Gibson
- (uncredited)
Tarik Ergin
- Lt. Ayala
- (uncredited)
Nichole McAuley
- Starfleet Scientist
- (uncredited)
Michael Satterfield
- Overlooker 4
- (uncredited)
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Star trek TNG and Voyager were my two favorite shows of the ST universe. And every once in a while I go on binges where I watch favorite episodes of both and this by far is one of my favorite Voyager episodes.
Mainly because it just exploits things that aren't the status quo such that we get to see the actors so out of normal character, that and I love it when they bring comedy into such a serious show as this, and repeatedly throughout the episode. Robert totally stole the show, as he should considering this episode was all about him anyway. But what's great is it really lets him shine as he is such a fine and versatile actor, plus you get to see and hear him sing, yes that's his voice...
Outside of the obvious comedic situations is the more subtle looks & gestures from the rest of the crew during such situations, in way too many scenes to mention, which makes an already hilarious episode even more over the top. I can only imagine how fun this episode much have been to film.
ST universe is normally a pretty serious universe with humor spliced in here and there, which is what makes this episode so special, that and we get to see a wider range of acting from our family of actors in this show. Makes me laugh again and again every time I see this episode. 10/10!
Mainly because it just exploits things that aren't the status quo such that we get to see the actors so out of normal character, that and I love it when they bring comedy into such a serious show as this, and repeatedly throughout the episode. Robert totally stole the show, as he should considering this episode was all about him anyway. But what's great is it really lets him shine as he is such a fine and versatile actor, plus you get to see and hear him sing, yes that's his voice...
Outside of the obvious comedic situations is the more subtle looks & gestures from the rest of the crew during such situations, in way too many scenes to mention, which makes an already hilarious episode even more over the top. I can only imagine how fun this episode much have been to film.
ST universe is normally a pretty serious universe with humor spliced in here and there, which is what makes this episode so special, that and we get to see a wider range of acting from our family of actors in this show. Makes me laugh again and again every time I see this episode. 10/10!
10alydar21
Voyager is our favorite Trek series, Picardo is our favorite doctor (or at least tied with McCoy). He continually thrives to improve his own holographic contributions, especially if it aids betterment of the crew and its missions. But he splashes a morass when he tries to conquer the unfamiliar art of daydreaming. This provokes him to explore remarkably unfamiliar territory that we begin to wonder if Starship Voyager will survive because now the crew needs to get involved with his overindulgence.
This episode is special to us and you may treasure it also! It garners our vote for 'best Picardo episode.
This episode is special to us and you may treasure it also! It garners our vote for 'best Picardo episode.
Star Trek humor requires a vested interest in characters, and characters of the past, and episodes of the past. This one references all the way back to TOS S2E1 Amok Time. Enjoy!
It is no coincidence that the highest rating episodes all star the 'Doctor'.
Such a versatile actor who outshines the rest.
This is a great episode.
Such a versatile actor who outshines the rest.
This is a great episode.
Did you know
- TriviaThe aria The Doctor sings in the teaser scene is Giuseppe Verdi's "La donna e' mobile" ("Woman is Fickle") from the third act of the opera Rigoletto. Legend has it that Verdi, afraid that the tune would get out before the premiere of the piece, withheld the aria from singer Raffaele Mirate until a few days before the premiere, and forbade him to sing, hum, or whistle it outside of rehearsals.
- GoofsA closeup of the rank pips as they appear on the Doctor's uniform shows that the CG tracking is off. The uniform beneath moves while the pips remain stationary.
- Quotes
Voyager Computer: Warning. Last chance to be a hero, Doctor. Get going!
- ConnectionsReferences Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
- SoundtracksLa Donna e Mobile
from "Rigoletto" (uncredited)
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Variation written by Joe Menosky
Original and variation performed by Robert Picardo
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- 44m
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- 1.33 : 1
- 4:3
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