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Andromeda S5E14 — Past Is Prolix
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Andromeda•Season 5•Episode 14

Past Is Prolix

6.4/10 · 171 votesFeb 4, 200543 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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The arrival of Trance's sun threatens to destroy all the planets except Seefra-1 unless the system problem is fixed.

Directed byDavid Winning
Written byLarry Barber, Paul Barber
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Cast7

Kevin Sorbo

Kevin Sorbo

Dylan Hunt

Lisa Ryder

Lisa Ryder

Beka Valentine

Laura Bertram

Laura Bertram

Trance Gemini

Gordon Michael Woolvett

Gordon Michael Woolvett

Seamus Harper

Lexa Doig

Lexa Doig

Andromeda Ascendant

Brandy Ledford

Brandy Ledford

Doyle

Steve Bacic

Steve Bacic

Telemachus Rhade

Crew6

David Winning

David Winning

Director

L

Larry Barber

Writer

G

Gordon Verheul

Director of Photography

P

Paul Barber

Writer

D

Dave Rees

Editor

Y

Yves Cameron

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Past Is Prolix" is episode 14 of Andromeda season 5. It scored 6.4/10 from 171 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by David Winning and written by Larry Barber, Paul Barber, it aired on February 4, 2005.

Next: E15 · The Opposites of AttractionBest of Season 5