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Star Trek: Enterprise S1E9 — Civilization
7.2
Star Trek: Enterprise•Season 1•Episode 9

Civilization

7.2/10 · 2,360 votesNov 14, 200144 min

Ranked #13 of 25 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Captain Archer and the crew discover a fully inhabited, civilized though less advanced Earth-like planet. Disguised to look like its inhabitants, they pay the planet an exploratory visit where they learn that a pernicious illness is afflicting the local population. As Archer seeks to help

Directed byMichael Vejar
Written byMichael Sussman, Phyllis Strong
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Jonathan Archer

Jolene Blalock

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Charles 'Trip' Tucker III

John Billingsley

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Anthony Montgomery

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Phyllis Strong

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Episode Summary

"Civilization" is episode 9 of Star Trek: Enterprise season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,360 votes, ranking #13 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Michael Vejar and written by Michael Sussman, Phyllis Strong, it aired on November 14, 2001.

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