Year Of Hell parts 1 & 2

The Krenim Imperium is attempting to return to its former glory by using a temporal weapon ship that can erase entire species of their enemies from existence. When the Krenim leader learns that Voyager's presence in the quadrant has thrown a wrench into his plans, Voyager becomes his next target.

Working with only a skeleton crew, Captain Janeway desperately attempts to repair Voyager in order to stop Annorax. Meanwhile, aboard the Krenim weapon-ship, Paris and Chakotay clash over the best way to save Voyager.

If I ever put together a list of what I consider to be the best 25 episodes of ALL the five Star Trek shows, this epic two - parter would be near the top of that list!

Although all the changes to the crew and damage to the ship were all undone by episode's end, ( unlike in Enterprise during the Xindi saga, when the ship suffered heavy damage and it was permanent.. until they got back to Earth and could get the ship repaired.. ) it is still a fantastic episode even now, a decade later.

It is sort of like an " Ultimate " reality.. and damn fun, too.

Note: Kurtwood Smith, from " That 70's Show ", and who also portayed the domineering father in the movie, Dead Poet's Society " guest stars. He does a splendid job as the man who is desperately trying to bring back his wife.

"I offer you a Vulcan prayer, Mr Suder. May your

death bring you the peace you never found in

life." - Tuvok.