J.G. Hertzler Movies
- 2000
Season Seven of Touched by an Angel begins as overage playboy Everett Clay (Richard Chamberlain is disinherited by his millionaire father Benjamin (Ray Walston). Inspired by the story of the Prodigal Son, Benjamin intends to make Everett miserable enough to change his ways and learn something about self-reliance. With a bit of prodding from Heavenly caseworker Monica (Roma Downey)--and through the auspices of a mysterious painting on a barroom floor in Central City, Colorado--Everett flashes back to the misadventures of his great-grandfather Jack (also Richard Chamberlain), who started the family business. It turns out that young Jack was an even less admirable character than his great-grandson...but all this changed during a memorable stopover at Central City. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Professional wrestler the Rock guest stars as the Champion, a holographic warrior. While Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) is touring a neighboring solar system, the crew of Voyager takes a shore leave on the Norcadian Homeworld. But Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) is given precious little time for R and R; she is captured by a band of hostile Norcadians, who force her to fight in a deadly competition called Tsunkatse. If she refuses to battle the dreaded Champion to the death (most likely her death), fellow crew member Tuvok (Tim Russ) will be allowed to die of injuries sustained in a crash. "Tsunkatse" was first broadcast on February 9, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1997
During the previous week's "In Purgatory's Shadow," the Dominion invasion had begun, with the Jem'Hadar fleet pouring through the wide open wormhole. As this episode begins, the enemy suddenly changes its course and heads toward Cardassian space, prompting Gul Dukat (Marc Alaimo) to give chase, the better to forge a secret alliance with the Dominion, with himself as ruler of Cardassia. Meanwhile, Bashir, Worf and Garak struggle to escape from a Jem'Hadar prison. On still another front, Sisko and Klingon Chancellor Gowron bury the hatchet in order to take on the Dominion/Cardassian cartel together. Written by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolf, "By Inferno's Light" was originally telecast February 17, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Though Garak (Andrew J. Robinson) insists that a mysterious Cardassian-sounding message is insignificant, his subsequent behavior indicates otherwise. Sisko soon learns the truth: the Dominion is mounting yet another attack on the Federation. As Sisko makes preparations to close the wormhole, Garak and Worf are captured by the Jem'Hadar. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, not to be resolved until the following week's installment "By Inferno's Light." Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr, "In Purgatory's Shadow" first aired February 10, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
As was the case in seasons past, the fifth season of Deep Space Nine ended with a crisis situation, as the crew prepares for a devastating Dominion/Cardassian attack. Once again, Sisko tries to forestall the attack by closing off the wormhole, but his efforts are futile. Meanwhile, Odo and Kira put aside their blossoming relationship in the face of imminent destruction, Jake accepts a job as a war correspondent, and Worf proposes to Dax. As the episode hurtles to a close, the unthinkable happens, and the crew surrenders DS9 to the Dominion. Those watching "Call to Arms" during its original June 16, 1997 playdate would have to wait until the following season to witness the outcome of this particularly complex story. "Call to Arms" was written by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
DS9 picks up a sub-space message indicating that camouflaged Maquis missiles are poised to obliterate Cardassia. Hoping to avert wholesale destruction, Sisko releases imprisoned Maquis leader Eddington (Kenneth Marshall). In exchange, Eddington leads Sisko to a secret location where the missiles can be deactivated, but not before calmly inform Sisko that he intends to kill him once they've reached their destination. Scripted by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr, "Blaze of Glory" originally aired May 12, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Freshly escaped from a Dominion prison, Klingon General Martok (J.G. Hertzler) is assigned to a rescue mission. Bringing Worf and Dax along, Martok assumes command of the Klingon Bird of Prey Rotarron and sets out to fulfill his orders. But as the mission drags on, Worf comes to the sorrowful conclusion that Martok is no longer fit to lead, meaning that according to Klingon protocol, Worf must take control of the ship, even if he is forced to kill Martok in the process. Written by Ronald D. Moore, "Soldiers of the Empire" first aired on April 28, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
First telecast September 29, 1997, Deep Space Nine's sixth-season opener takes place three months after the crew was forced to surrender DS9 to the Dominion/Cardassian alliance. Now ensconced on the Defiant, Sisko and his crew continues to wage a bloody battle against the enemy, but it seems to be a losing proposition. Federation Admiral Ross (Barry Jenner) removes Sisko from his command, then assigns him to lead a mission to destroy the facility where the drug that keeps the Dominion's Jem'Hadar troops alive is stored. Meanwhile, back on Dominion-controlled DS9, Odo manages to cause a rift between Weyoun (Jeffrey Combs) and Dukat (Marc Alaimo). "A Time to Stand" was written by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Assigned to take charge of a band of unruly Klingon volunteers, Worf is saddened to discover that one of them is his own son Alexander (now played by Marc Worden). Despite the well-meaning intervention of General Martok (J.G. Hertzler), Worf and Alexander are unable to mend the rift between them. In desperation, Worf once again endeavors to turn his bitterly resentful son into a proper Klingon warrior and himself into a worthy father. First broadcast October 13, 1997, "Sons and Daughters" was written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Heading directly into what seems to be a suicide mission, Sisko and the Defiant crew grimly press onward, still determined to wrest Deep Space Nine away from the Dominion. Despite the assembled forces of 1,000 Dominion vessels, the Defiant manages to break into the wormhole, enabling Sisko to come within firing range of DS9. Fully expecting a battle to the death, he is surprised to learn that he has several allies amongst the Dominion hierarchy. This pivotal episode was written by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler and originally aired November 3, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
