Just For Show
| Star Traks: Waystation | |
| Episode name | Just For Show |
|---|---|
| Season | Stardate 56--- |
| Episode number | 4 |
| Writer(s) | Anthony Butler |
| Year | 2379 |
| Stardate | Unknown |
| Chronology | |
| Previous in series | What About Baughb? |
| Next in series | Romulans On The Edge |
| Previous in timeline | Good As Gold [VEX] |
| Next in timeline | Vive Le Resistance [VEX] |
Lieutenant Commander Sean Russell learned a long time ago to stay away from Klingon game shows. Now he has no choice but to go back into the belly of the targ. Otherwise, someone else may learn that the Grand Prize is an assassination.
Summary
A Klingon delegation returning from a summit on Earth will be stopping by Waystation. With them is Krinok, CEO of Krinokom, who plans to broadcast a live episode of the game show "The Price is Blood" from Starfleet Square Mall. Admiral Leelan Fonn is scheduled to be a contestant. Lieutenant Commander Sean Russell is on edge about the whole thing after his appearance on another Krinok-hosted game show, "Win Or Else!" several years earlier. He's concerned that Krinok may be out to kill Admiral Fonn. Captain Lisa Beck decides that Russell should be a contestant this time as well, so that he can keep an eye on things from the inside.
Yeoman Tina Jones starts classes at the Starfleet Academy Annex. The first session of her first course, Tactical Scenarios 112, consists of a professor staring at her. This happens at the second meeting of the class, too.
The game show has five contestants: Russell, Fonn, Ambassador Worf (who just happens to be there due to...never mind), a Klingon female, and a Klingon teenager. The first day of competitions is rough on Russell, and he briefly considers quitting. Fonn convinces him to see it through. Day two eliminates the Klingon woman and teen, so the next round is Worf, Russell, and Fonn. This is an eating competition. Worf doesn't even make it through the description: meatloaf and a chocolate sundae covered in whipped cream. He vomits all over the stage, eliminating himself. Russell and Fonn must face final elimination. Krinok reveals that Russell is his true target. He's never forgiven Russell for winning "Win Or Else!" and humiliating him in front of all of Qo'nos. Krinok tells Russell and Fonn that their final challenge is a battle to the death. Instead of fighting each other, Russell and Fonn decide to beat Krinok mercilessly with the dull end of a bat'leth.
Jones learns why her professor keeps staring at her silently during class. He's completely crazy.
Featuring
- Captain Lisa Beck
- Commander Walter Morales
- Lieutenant Commander Craig Porter
- Lieutenant Commander Sean Russell
- Dr. Amedon Nelson
- Yeoman Tina Jones
Also Featuring
- Admiral Leelan Fonn