Borderland (Star Trek: Enterprise)

"Borderland"
Star Trek: Enterprise episode
The crew attempt a rescue from The Orion slave markets
Episode no.	Season 4 Episode 4
Directed by	David Livingston[1]
Written by	Ken LaZebnik
Production code	080
Original air date	October 29, 2004 (2004-10-29)
Guest appearances
Brent Spiner – Doctor Arik Soong Alec Newman – Malik Abby Brammell – Persis Joel West – Raakin Dave Power – Ensign Jeffrey Pierce[1] Big Show – Orion Slaver #1 J. G. Hertzler – Klingon Captain Bobbi Sue Luther – Orion Slave Woman
Episode chronology
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Star Trek: Enterprise season 4
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"Borderland" is the fourth episode of the fourth season of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Enterprise. It originally aired on October 29, 2004, on UPN. The script was written by Ken LaZebnik, and was directed by David Livingston. The episode featured the first appearance of Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Brent Spiner in Enterprise. It also featured guest appearances by Bobbi Sue Luther and WWE wrestler Big Show.

The series follows the adventures of the first Starfleet starship Enterprise, registration NX-01. In this episode, genetically engineered humans called "Augments" capture a Klingon vessel, and the Enterprise is sent to find them. They retrieve the Augments' creator, Doctor Arik Soong (Brent Spiner), and head in pursuit. After being attacked by Orions and rescuing their crew members, the ship is attacked by Augments who retrieve their creator. The episode is the first of a three episode arc, followed by "Cold Station 12" and "The Augments".

The reception from critics was mixed, with Spiner's performance generally praised. The episode was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination.