Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1 Episode 19

Ep 19. Acquisition

  • TV-PG
  • March 27, 2002
  • 44 min
  • 7.5  (1,869)

The episode "Acquisition" in season 1 of Star Trek: Enterprise introduces a group of Ferengi who hijack the Enterprise in order to loot the ship of its valuable technology and resources. The Ferengi, a race of aliens known for their love of profit and trade, have acquired a shuttlepod and use it to board the Enterprise undetected while the crew is on a mission.

Once aboard, they use advanced weaponry and technology to take control of the ship and hold the crew hostage. The captain, Jonathan Archer, is imprisoned along with his officers while the Ferengi proceed to loot the ship. However, one member of the crew manages to elude capture: Ensign Hoshi Sato, the ship's linguistics officer, who is hiding in the vents.

Using her expertise in communication, Sato is able to eavesdrop on the Ferengi and learn their plans. She also manages to communicate with two other members of the crew who were not captured: Trip Tucker, the chief engineer, and Malcolm Reed, the armory officer. Together, the three of them come up with a plan to take back the ship.

Meanwhile, Archer is being interrogated by the Ferengi leader, who demands to know the location of the Enterprise's vault. The captain refuses to cooperate and instead tries to reason with the Ferengi, explaining that their actions go against the principles of trade and commerce. However, the Ferengi are not interested in his ideals and continue to plunder the ship.

As Sato, Tucker, and Reed work to regain control of the Enterprise, they encounter a group of Suliban, another alien race that has been causing trouble throughout the season. The Suliban are also being held captive by the Ferengi and join forces with the trio to take back the ship.

In a climactic battle, the crew manages to overpower the Ferengi and reclaim the Enterprise. The Ferengi are taken into custody and held for trial, but not before they manage to escape with some of the ship's technology.

Overall, "Acquisition" is a action-packed episode that showcases the Enterprise crew's resourcefulness and ability to overcome adversity. It also offers an interesting look at the Ferengi, a fan-favorite race from the Star Trek franchise.

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  • First Aired
    March 27, 2002
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (1,869)