Episodes
Season 1, episode 10: The Regulator Written by David J Burke Directed by Les Sheldon Two plots mashed together, and even more tones, make The Regulator a real experience to watch. But it's carried by a committed performance. Yeah, let's say "committed". And in the Movie Star Minute: All That Jazz
Published 11/14/24
Season 1, episode 9: Bad Water Written by David Kemper Directed by Bryan Spicer So far, we've spent the run of this podcast talking about the ways seaQuest DSV was almost great, sifting the things that resonate from the things that hold it back. This week we talk about an episode that shows what we've been on about this whole time. This week, it's just good. It's really, really good.
Published 11/07/24
Season 1, episode 8: Knight of Shadows Written by Melinda M Snodgrass Directed by Helaine Head Spooky greetings, ghouls and ghosts! The seaQuest has found a haunted ship for a Halloween episode. And her crew of scientists proves to be very open-minded about the whole thing.
Published 10/31/24
Season 1, episode 7: Give Me Liberté Written by John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart Directed by Bill L. Norton This week's trench holds danger, mystery, and a moving guest performance. Even so, sometimes an episode has everything going for it, but it still can't pull away from mediocrity.
Published 10/24/24
Season 1, episode 6: Brothers and Sisters Written by Art Monterastelli Directed by Bill L. Norton The power and resources of the seaQuest meet a challenge they're wholly unsuited to: a stubborn and confused teenager. Meanwhile, Lucas learns he has no game but sometimes you don't need any. And in the Movie Star Minute: The French Connection
Published 10/17/24
Season 1, episode 5: Treasures of the Tonga Trench Written by Kerry Lenhart and John J. Sakmar Directed by Les Sheldon It's a low-stakes seaQuest adventure as the cast clown hatches a scheme. This moves everyone else to become temporary clowns, none moreso than special guest Yaphet Kotto and his talented cheeks.
Published 10/10/24
Season 1, episode 4: Games Written by David Venable Directed by Joe Napolitano This week sees a big shift in focus and tone as the seaQuest is host to a serial killer on the prowl, and he brought all his favorite tropes. It's dumb fun, with a heaping helping of dumb.
Published 10/03/24
Season 1, episode 3: Treasures of the Mind Written by David Kemper Directed by Bryan Spicer The seaQuest's support of an archaeological dig leads to a diplomatic nightmare. Psychics look for failures of military security and their own labor rights. Lucas has... yearnings. It's an episode that plays the card, the David Kemper way. Also we debut our Movie Star Minute segment with Jaws.
Published 09/26/24
Season 1, episode 2 "The Devil's Window" Written by David J. Burke & Hans Tobeason Directed by Les Landau The seaQuest under Bridger and the UEO undertakes her first proper mission, at least the first one put on air. What are the most important factors about episode order? If language is a barrier, can grief cross through it? How fussy can a science grandpa be? Featuring the breakout character of 2024: Baby Morpheus
Published 09/19/24
Season 1, episode 1: "To Be or Not to Be"/"The Nathan Bridger Incident" Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon & Tommy Thompson Directed by Irvin Kershner Welcome to WSKRS: We Share Knowledge Regarding seaQuest! We, like the television program we're here to talk about, are starting with a double-length premiere. This week we meet the ship, her captain, her crew, her dolphin, and the far-off world of 2018.
Published 09/12/24
Welcome to WSKRS: We Share Knowledge Regarding seaQuest! We launch next week, September 12th, the anniversary of seaQuest DSV's broadcast premiere. But first, here's a taste of what makes this show so interesting to talk about.
Published 09/05/24