Ep 3. Drive
- TV-PG
- October 18, 2000
- 43 min
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7.0 (1,689)
Tom Paris is looking for something to fill his need for speed, and he finds it in the Delta Flyer, a sleek, new ship designed by Seven of Nine and B'Elanna Torres. Looking to push the ship to its limits, Paris proposes the idea of a race involving several starships, with the agreement that the first ship to reach a finish line wins a valuable piece of technology. The race quickly becomes a hot topic among the crew, with many eager to join in and prove themselves as the best pilot.
While Tom is excited about participating in the race, Seven is hesitant, warning him about the potential danger of such a competition. However, her words fall on deaf ears as Tom's desire for adventure takes over. The two prepare the Delta Flyer for the race, making several modifications to ensure its speed and power.
As the race begins, tensions rise as the competitors jostle for position, including the fiercely competitive Captain Proton (Tom Paris' holodeck persona). As the race progresses, the Delta Flyer encounters several obstacles that threaten to derail their chances of winning. Meanwhile, Seven struggles with her feelings of concern for her friend and the possibility of losing him to his recklessness.
As the race intensifies, the crew realizes that the stakes are higher than they first thought, as a group of hostile aliens come into play, intent on stopping the racers and claiming the valuable technology prize. The race takes a dangerous turn as the competitors are forced to work together to outsmart their enemies and reach the finish line.
Drive is a thrilling episode of Star Trek: Voyager that showcases the daring exploits of Tom Paris and the Delta Flyer crew, as they push their limits in a high-stakes race for glory. It is also an episode that explores the relationships between the characters, as Seven of Nine's concern for her friend is tested, and the crew must work together to overcome a common threat. With great action and heartwarming moments, Drive is a standout episode in the final season of Star Trek: Voyager.
