11) “Distant Origin” – Star Trek: Voyager
A rare trial episode where one of our heroes isn’t put to task for an alleged crime or violation of conduct, but more of a scientific debate—when Commander Chakotay is presented to an academic board as proof that the Voth, a powerful dinosaur-esque species from the Delta Quadrant, have evolutionary roots on Earth, contravening generations of religious dogma in their society.
