Ep 7. Ex Post Facto

In Season 3 of Star Trek: Voyager, episode 7 titled "Ex Post Facto," the crew of the USS Voyager finds themselves being held accountable for a murder that one of their crew members is accused of committing on an alien planet. The episode begins with Tom Paris, a member of the Voyager crew, being arrested and charged with the murder of a high-ranking alien official on the planet Sikaris.

The Sikarians have a unique justice system that utilizes a device called a "memory coil" which extracts memories from individuals and presents them as evidence in court. In Tom's case, the memory coil shows him shooting the official in cold blood.

Captain Janeway and the crew of the Voyager are shocked by the accusations against Tom and do everything in their power to clear his name and find the real culprit. However, the evidence against Tom is overwhelming, and the Sikarian justice system is absolute.

As the trial progresses, it becomes clear that Tom is not the killer, and the true identity of the murderer is revealed. The Voyager crew must race against time to prove Tom's innocence before it's too late.

The episode explores the theme of justice and the nuances of different justice systems. It also highlights the importance of trust and solidarity within a crew, as the Voyager crew works tirelessly to support Tom and clear his name.

Overall, "Ex Post Facto" is a thrilling episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they watch the Voyager crew navigate a foreign justice system and fight to clear one of their own.