Smallville (2006) – Oracle, and Vessel

The penultimate episode of season five sees Clark (Tom Welling) celebrating his birthday, and receiving a ghostly visit from Jonathan Kent (John Schneider) who tells him that to become the man he has to be, and to save the world, he has to kill Lionel Luthor (John Glover). Oracle was written by Caroline Dries from…

Battlestar Galactica (2006/2007) – The Eye of Jupiter, and Rapture

The Eye of Jupiter was the last episode broadcast in 2006, first airing on 15 December. It was written by Mark Verheiden. The Galactica and the fleet having survived the passage is harvesting the algae (full of protein) on the planet they’ve reached to replenish their dwindling food stores. Apollo (Jamie Bamber) and Starbuck (Katee…

Star Trek: #22 – Wolf on the Prowl (1986)

Tony Isabella writes a two-part story that brings back Redjac from Wolf in the Fold. The Wolf, issue 22 in DC Comics’ ongoing Star Trek series, was on shelves for January of 1986. It featured pencils by Tom Sutton and inks by Ricardo Villagran. Does the comic pull off a worthy successor to the classic…

Battlestar Galactica (2006) – Collaborators, and Torn

First airing on 27 October, 2006, Collaborators, written by Mark Verheiden, this episode starts dealing with the repercussions of the Cylon occupation. The fleet is mostly back together, though there have been losses, and there are those who are seeking revenge against the people who collaborated with the Cylon forces. They are known as The…

Smallville (2003) – Exile, and Phoenix

The season opener for Smallville picks up three months after the events of season two. Clark (Tom Welling) is living in Metropolis, and thanks to the red kyptonite ring he’s been wearing, he is living a carefree life committing crimes, and living large. He’s calling himself Kal, and working to forget his past. And Lex…

Smallville (2003) – Calling, and Exodus

We must be racing towards the season finale, because things are happening faster now. The Clark (Tom Welling) and Lana (Kristin Kreuk) relationship seems to finally be getting underway, which is good for both of them, YAY! Or is it? Following a passionate kiss, Lana is less than sure (or is she just scared?), but…

Stargate: Atlantis (2008) – Tracker, and First Contact

Tracker first airs on 19 September, 2008. It was written by Carl Binder from a story by Binder and David Schmidt. McKay (David Hewlett) is looking forward to some alone time with Keller (Jewel Staite) when he accompanies her on a medical mission. He’s a little bummed when they are joined by Ronon (Jason Momoa)….