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{{Infobox television episode
| series         = [[Star Trek: Enterprise]]
| season         = 4
| episode        = 22
| director       = [[Allan Kroeker]]
| writer         = [[Rick Berman]] <br />[[Brannon Braga]]
| music          = [[Dennis McCarthy (composer)|Dennis McCarthy]] <br />Kevin Kiner
| photographer   = [[Douglas Knapp]]
| production     = 422
| airdate        = {{Start date|2005|05|13}}
| guests         = 
* [[Jeffrey Combs]] as [[Thy'lek Shran]]
* [[Jonathan Schmock]] as Lead Alien
* [[Jonathan Frakes]] as [[William Riker]]
* [[Marina Sirtis]] as [[Deanna Troi]]
* [[Brent Spiner]] as [[Data (Star Trek)|Data]] (voice, uncredited)
* [[Patrick Stewart]] as [[Jean-Luc Picard]] (voice, end sequence; uncredited)
* [[William Shatner]] as [[James T. Kirk]] (voice, end sequence; uncredited)
| prev           = [[Terra Prime]]
| season_article = Star Trek: Enterprise season 4
| episode_list   = List of Star Trek: Enterprise episodes
}}
"'''These Are the Voyages...'''" is the series finale of the American science fiction television series ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. The 22nd episode of the [[Star Trek: Enterprise season 4|fourth season]] and the 98th of the series overall, it first aired on [[UPN]] in the United States on May 13, 2005. It is a [[frame story]] in which the 22nd-century events of ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' are recounted in a 24th-century [[holodeck]] re-creation that is folded into the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' episode "[[The Pegasus (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|The Pegasus]]", which aired eleven years earlier. It features guest stars [[Jonathan Frakes]], [[Marina Sirtis]] and [[Jeffrey Combs]], as well as a voice cameo from [[Brent Spiner]]. Series creators [[Rick Berman]] and [[Brannon Braga]], who co-wrote the episode, conceived "These Are the Voyages..." as a valentine to [[Trekkie|''Star Trek'' fans]].

Set in the 22nd century, the series follows the adventures of the first [[Starfleet]] starship ''[[Enterprise (NX-01)|Enterprise]]'', registration NX-01. In this episode, the story moves to the year 2370, when Commander [[William Riker]] grapples with making a difficult admission to his [[Jean-Luc Picard|commanding officer]] about a cover-up. Riker, after consulting Counselor [[Deanna Troi]], turns to the simulated events of the year 2161 for guidance, when the crew of ''Enterprise'' travels home to Earth for both decommissioning and the formation of the [[United Federation of Planets]].

Reaction to "These Are the Voyages..." was negative. Critics and cast alike believed the ''Next Generation'' frame robbed the characters and their fans of closure, and that the death of Commander [[Trip Tucker]] felt forced and unnecessary. The final episode attracted 3.8&nbsp;million viewers, the highest number since the previous season. 

==Plot==
In 2370, Commander [[William Riker]], aboard [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]], is troubled by the events depicted in the ''Next Generation'' episode "[[The Pegasus (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|The Pegasus]]", and seeks guidance. At Lieutenant Commander [[Deanna Troi]]'s suggestion, Riker sets a [[holodeck|holo-program]] to the date 2161, some six years after the events of "[[Terra Prime]]", to a time when the original [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'' (NX-01)]] is due to be decommissioned after ten years of active service. The starship and its crew are also returning to Earth for the signing of the [[United Federation of Planets#Depiction|Federation Charter]], and Captain [[Jonathan Archer]] frets over the speech he will give to the assembled delegates.

En route, Riker and Troi observe as ''Enterprise'' is contacted by [[Thy'lek Shran|Shran]], a former [[Andorian#History|Andorian Imperial Guard]] officer whom Archer believed to be dead. Shran is married to Jhamel ("[[The Aenar]]"), and their young daughter has been kidnapped. He asks for Archer's help in rescuing her from Rigel X. Archer decides to assist, despite Commander [[T'Pol]]'s warning that they may be late returning for the ceremony. Riker joins the ''Enterprise'' crew as it assaults Shran's enemies and brings his daughter safely back. Troi also advises that Riker assume the role of ship's chef, hoping to earn the confidence of the simulated crew. As he prepares food with the crew, he learns more about their memories and impressions of [[Trip Tucker]].

He also watches as the kidnappers board ''Enterprise'', and how, in order to save Archer's life, Commander Tucker overloads two conduits and dies after being mortally wounded. Riker notices that Archer is troubled that he must write a speech about how worthwhile their explorations have been despite his friend's death, but T'Pol assures him Tucker would have considered it worthwhile. On Earth, Troi watches as Archer enters a crowded grand hall to give his speech and Riker joins her, now sure of what course he should take.<ref name="tv-guide">{{cite web |url=http://www.tv.com/star-trek-enterprise/these-are-the-voyages-…/episode/400668/recap.html?tag=episode_tabs;recap |title="These Are the Voyages..." Episode Recap |publisher=[[TV.com]] |access-date=January 9, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019090633/http://www.tv.com/shows/star-trek-enterprise/these-are-the-voyages--400668/recap/ |archive-date=October 19, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The final shot of the episode is a montage of the ships named ''Enterprise'': (NCC-1701-D, [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|NCC-1701]], and NX-01) as Captains [[Jean-Luc Picard]], [[James T. Kirk]], and Archer recite the "[[Where no man has gone before]]" prologue.

==Background==
[[File:Brannon braga.jpg|thumb|Producer [[Brannon Braga]] called "These Are the Voyages..." a "valentine" to ''Star Trek'' fans.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 3, 2014|last=Drew |first=Brian |title=STLV: Brannon Braga Misses Working On Star Trek + Talks Frankly About Voyager, Enterprise + More |url=https://trekmovie.com/2014/08/03/stlv-brannon-braga-misses-working-on-star-trek-talks-frankly-about-voyager-enterprise-more/ |website=TrekMovie.com |quote=I thought it would be cool to do a valentine to all of Star Trek. |access-date=2021-04-01 }}</ref>]]
"[[Broken Bow (Star Trek: Enterprise)|Broken Bow]]", ''Enterprise''{{'}}s 2001 premiere episode, attracted 12.5&nbsp;million viewers in its first broadcast,<ref name="nytimes-dry-dock">{{cite news |last=Itzkoff |first=Dave|date=May 1, 2005 |title=Its Long Trek Over, The Enterprise Pulls Into Dry Dock |work=[[The New York Times]] |page=13 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/01/arts/television/its-long-trek-over-the-enterprise-pulls-into-dry-dock.html |access-date=2021-04-01 }}</ref> but ratings quickly dropped to a low of 5.9&nbsp;million viewers. ''Enterprise'' was threatened with cancellation by the third season.<ref name="usatoday-cancellation?">{{cite news |last=Keveney |first=Bill |date=May 12, 2004|title='Star Trek' voyage could end |work=[[USA Today]] |page=4D }}</ref> The show survived by slashing its budget amid broadcaster [[UPN]]'s schedule revamp.<ref name="usatoday-marooned"/> The show was moved to Fridays in 2004, while the rest of UPN's programming became more female-friendly, in part due to the success of ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''. The third season introduced a season-long story arc, to some of the best reviews of the entire series.<ref name="usatoday-cancellation?"/> In the fourth season, [[Manny Coto]] became executive producer after writing and co-producing the show since 2003. While Coto's episodes were hailed by critics and fans as equaling the quality of previous ''Star Trek'' television series,<ref name="nytimes-dry-dock"/> the average viewership dropped to 2.9&nbsp;million,<ref name="usatoday-marooned">{{cite news |last=Levin |first=Gary |date=February 3, 2005|title='Star Trek' is marooned|work=[[USA Today]]|page=4D}}</ref> with a series-low showing of 2.5&nbsp;million in January 2005.<ref name="torontosun-space dock">{{cite news |last=Brioux |first=Bill |date=February 3, 2005|title=Enterprise to go in TV's space dock|newspaper=[[Toronto Sun]]|page=55}}</ref> According to [[Nielsen Media Research]], ''Enterprise''{{'}}s final episode attracted 3.8&nbsp;million viewers, an increase of 69% over the previous season's finale.<ref>{{cite web |last=Green |first=Michelle|date=May 17, 2005|url=http://www.trektoday.com/news/160505_04.shtml|title=UPN Puts Positive Spin On 'Enterprise' Finale Numbers |publisher=[[TrekNation]] |access-date=January 17, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026161305/http://www.trektoday.com/news/160505_04.shtml |archive-date=October 26, 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Kissell">{{cite web |date=May 15, 2005 |last=Kissell |first=Rick |title=Eye closes demo gap with Elvis, 'Survivor' |url=https://variety.com/2005/tv/news/eye-closes-demo-gap-with-elvis-survivor-1117922877/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] }}</ref>

On February 3, 2005, [[Paramount Television|Paramount]] announced that the fourth season of the show would be its last.<ref>{{cite press release |date=February 3, 2005 |url=http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/9469.html |title=Star Trek: Enterprise Canceled! |work=StarTrek.com |publisher=Viacom |access-date=January 15, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100111021654/http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/9469.html |archive-date=January 11, 2010 }}</ref> The network waited until the series had been sold to syndication before making the announcement.<ref name="usatoday-marooned"/> The cancellation marked the first time new ''Star Trek'' episodes would not appear on television in 18 years, since ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' premiered.<ref name="torontosun-space dock"/> The fourth season continued production so Paramount could sell an attractive 98 episodes to syndicates.<ref name="usatoday-marooned"/>

Actress [[Jolene Blalock]] (T'Pol) criticized the early stories as boring and lacking intriguing content. She felt early ''Enterprise'' scripts ignored basic tenets of ''Star Trek'' chronology, and offered "revealing costumes instead of character development". UPN executives said the male-oriented episodes of ''Enterprise'' did not mesh with the viewership of its other top shows, such as ''Top Model'' and ''[[Veronica Mars]]''.<ref name="nytimes-dry-dock" /> [[Brannon Braga]] suggested the reason for cancellation was viewer fatigue, noting that "after 18 years and 624 hours of ''Star Trek'', the audience began to have a little bit of overkill."<ref>{{cite news|date=May 14, 2005|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4535919.stm|title=Final Star Trek spin-off beams up|work=[[BBC|British Broadcasting Corporation]]|access-date=January 15, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322234710/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4535919.stm|archive-date=March 22, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> Fans criticized Berman and Braga for ignoring ''Star Trek'' canon and refusing to fix their shows. Michael Hinman, news coordinator for [[Airlock Alpha|SyFy Portal]], said that in addition to the oversaturation of ''Star Trek'', there "also is an oversaturation of Braga and Berman. [...] They couldn't sit back and say, 'You know, we just can't keep this fresh.' No, it was more about their stupid egos, and their nonsensical 'Even if it's broke, don't fix it' attitude."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ahrens |first=Frank|date=May 8, 2005|title=The End of A Space Odyssey; After 39 Years, the 'Star Trek' Franchise Falls Out of Orbit |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |page=N1 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/2005/05/08/the-end-of-a-space-odyssey/b23182ff-d3b3-48d8-bcf1-6df60a2fc27e/ }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=Mar 6, 2005 |author=Michael Hinman |title=Rick Berman Gives Star Trek Fans The Finger |url=http://airlockalpha.com/102/rick-berman-gives-star-trek-fans-the-finger-html |website=[[Airlock Alpha|SyFy Portal]] |publisher=AirLockAlpha.com |quote=But there also is an oversaturation of Braga and Berman. }}</ref> Berman noted that ''The Next Generation'' faced little competition from other science fiction shows, while ''Enterprise'' had to contend with a plethora of shows. For example, Friday viewing figures were higher for ''[[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]]''.<ref name="usatoday-marooned"/>

==Production==
[[File:Jonathan Frakes cropped1.jpg|thumb|left|[[Jonathan Frakes]] enjoyed portraying Riker and working with Marina Sirtis again.<ref name="ifmag-interview">{{cite web |date=December 5, 2008 |last=Cortez |first=Carl |title=Exclusive Interview: Jonathan Frakes returns for Chapter 3 of 'The Librarian – Part 2 |magazine=iF Magazine |url=http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=3139 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207050457/http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=3139 |archive-date=December 7, 2008 |access-date=January 1, 2020 }}</ref>]]
"These Are the Voyages..." was written by Braga and Berman, the pair's only script of the fourth season. ''Enterprise'' writer [[Mike Sussman (TV series writer/producer)|Mike Sussman]] told [[TrekNation]] in May 2005 that Braga had considered the idea of an episode crossover featuring characters from other ''Star Trek'' series prior to the finale. Sussman's original idea for the episode was to have [[The Doctor (Star Trek: Voyager)|The Doctor]] of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' treating an ill patient who may or may not have been Archer trapped in the future. Due to the subject matter, Sussman said his version would not have been suitable for the final episode.<ref>{{cite web |last=Huntley |first=Kristine |date=May 12, 2005|url=http://www.treknation.com/interviews/mike_sussman.shtml|title=Interview: Mike Sussman|publisher=[[TrekNation]]|access-date=January 13, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716180937/http://www.trektoday.com/interviews/mike_sussman.shtml|archive-date=July 16, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In interviews, Berman said the episode had always been intended as the season finale regardless of cancellation, and gave conflicting answers as to whether Trip would still have been killed if the show had continued.<ref name="tvguide-parting-shots">{{cite web |last=Logan |first=Michael |date=May 23, 2005 |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/trek-enterprise-finale/050523-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210083618/http://www.tvguide.com/news/trek-enterprise-finale/050523-05 |archive-date=February 10, 2008 |title=Trek Star Fires off Parting Shots |publisher=[[TV Guide]] |access-date=January 20, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=Jul 25, 2005|url=http://www.trektoday.com/news/250705_01.shtml |title=Berman Bothered by 'These Are the Voyages' Criticism |publisher=TrekToday |access-date=January 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715144829/http://www.trektoday.com/news/250705_01.shtml |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[Allan Kroeker]] directed the episode, his third series finale following ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''{{'}}s "[[What You Leave Behind]]" and ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''{{'}}s "[[Endgame (Star Trek: Voyager)|Endgame]]".<ref name="st-production diary"/> "These Are the Voyages..." featured guest appearances by [[Jonathan Frakes]] and [[Marina Sirtis]] as their ''Next Generation'' characters [[William Riker]] and [[Deanna Troi]]. [[Brent Spiner]], another ''Next Generation'' veteran who had guest-starred earlier in the fourth season of ''Enterprise'', had an off-screen speaking role as the android [[Data (Star Trek)|Data]].<ref name="st-production diary"/> [[Jeffrey Combs]] appeared as the [[Andorian]] [[Thy'lek Shran|Shran]], whom Coto had wanted to be a permanent addition to the cast in the event of another season.<ref>{{cite journal| date=December 2005 |title=Interview with Mike Sussman|journal=[[Star Trek Magazine]]|volume=1|issue=124}}</ref> The episode uses a [[Frame story|framing story]], so that it actually takes place in 2370 in the ''Star Trek'' universe aboard a holodeck on the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise''-D]], specifically during the events of the ''Star Trek The Next Generation'' episode [[The Pegasus (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|"The Pegasus"]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clarendon |first=Dan |title=Remembering 'Star Trek: Enterprise's Much-Maligned Finale, 15 Years Later |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/936575/star-trek-enterprise-series-finale-these-are-the-voyages-reviews-reactions/ |access-date=2021-06-13 |website=TV Insider |date=June 7, 2020 }}</ref>

Filming of the final episode began on Friday, February 25, after the first half of the day was spent completing "Terra Prime". Principal photography took eight days, one day longer than usual. The snowy, complex set of Rigel X, first seen in the pilot episode, was used, as was the rarely seen ''Enterprise'' galley. ''Enterprise''-D locations such as hallways and the observation lounge were re-created. Frakes and Sirtis arrived just as a "Save Enterprise" rally was being held outside the lot. Similar to "What You Leave Behind", many of the production staff cameoed for a large crowd scene at the end of the episode, as Archer prepares to give his speech. Fifteen "VIPs", including writers [[Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens]], [[André Bormanis]], and Manny Coto joined two dozen extras in forming part of the audience. The rest of the digital set was filled by a computer-generated crowd. After their parts were finished, the final dismissal of each cast member was met with applause. [[Jolene Blalock]] and [[Scott Bakula]] were the last actors to be released, and Bakula gave a speech thanking the production crew for making the cast feel welcome. Filming ended on Tuesday, March 8, and the sets were struck. Frakes and Sirtis returned on March{{nbsp}}9 to complete green-screen shots to be used when their characters entered or exited the holodeck.<ref name="st-production diary">{{cite web |last=Stone |first=Sandy |date=March 10, 2005|url=http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/9996.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050321004638/http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/9996.html|archive-date=March 21, 2005|title=Production Report: Final Enterprise Episode Wraps|work=StarTrek.com|publisher=Viacom|access-date=January 15, 2009}}</ref> Berman would not elaborate on the episode's content before it aired, saying, "It's going to have some surprising twists and turns. It's somewhat of a valentine."<ref name="usatoday-marooned"/>

A series-ending wrap party was held for the cast and crew at the [[Roosevelt Hotel (Hollywood)|Roosevelt Hotel]] in April. Cast members spoke about their feelings about the end of the series. [[John Billingsley]] said the show "was a great ride, and it changed my life. It's something that will last forever for me." He was happy to say goodbye to the two-hour makeup sessions to create his character, [[Phlox (Star Trek)|Phlox]]. Many of the cast were taking a break and going on vacation before seeking new acting work. Among the notable guests were ''[[Star Trek: Nemesis]]'' screenwriter [[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]], who was not affiliated with ''Enterprise;'' and [[Peter Weller]], who appeared as a villain in "Terra Prime".<ref name="cast party">{{cite web|date=April 14, 2005|url=http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/10559.html|title=Enterprise Wrap Party Brings Closure|work=StarTrek.com|publisher=Viacom|access-date=January 16, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051226045332/http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/10559.html|archive-date=December 26, 2005|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reception==
"These Are the Voyages..." was negatively received by both critics and the show's cast, with it often being compared to being an episode of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.

=== Cast and crew commentary ===
Before the episode aired, Blalock called the episode "appalling."<ref name="scifi-review">{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Patrick |date=May 14, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070101153926/http://www.scifi.com/sfw/screen/sfw1662.html |archive-date=January 1, 2007 |url=http://www.scifi.com/sfw/screen/sfw1662.html|title=Star Trek: Enterprise Series Finale |publisher=[[Syfy#Science Fiction Weekly|Sci Fi Weekly]] |quote=Blalock has famously decried the finale |access-date=January 16, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=March 7, 2005 |author=Rob Salem |title=Can sci-fi fans face the future? |url=http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1110021995262&call_pageid=968867495754&col=969483191630&DPL=IvsNDS%2F7ChAX&tacodalogin=yes |newspaper=[[Toronto Star]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050307134604/http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1110021995262&call_pageid=968867495754&col=969483191630&DPL=IvsNDS%2F7ChAX&tacodalogin=yes |archive-date=2005-03-07 |quote="I don't know where to begin with that one," she finally stammers. "The final episode is ... appalling." |url-status=dead}}</ref> She followed up her remarks by saying she was upset over the finale being a ''The Next Generation'' episode rather than an end for ''Enterprise''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theedge.bostonherald.com/tvNews/view.bg?articleid=82256|archive-date=March 18, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060318130122/http://theedge.bostonherald.com/tvNews/view.bg?articleid=82256 |title=Jolene Blalock interview|work=[[Boston Herald]]|access-date=November 8, 2008}}<!-- http://www.trektoday.com/news/090505_02.shtml --></ref>

[[Connor Trinneer]], who played Commander [[Trip Tucker]], felt the finale should have had a memorable farewell that he described as a "''[[Goodbye, Farewell and Amen|M*A*S*H]]'' moment", but the producers did not want such an element.<ref name="tvguide-parting-shots" /> Trinneer liked the finale and was satisfied by it as an actor, his character had plenty to do and he enjoyed working with Frakes.<ref>{{cite web |date=2011-08-11 |author=TrekMovie com Staff |title=Connor Trinneer: Enterprise Didn't Kill Star Trek Franchise |url=https://trekmovie.com/2011/08/11/connor-trinneer-enterprise-didnt-kill-star-trek-franchise/ |website=TrekMovie.com }}</ref> [[Anthony Montgomery]] (who played Ensign [[Travis Mayweather]]) was displeased with the finale and said: "I feel there could have been a more effective way to wrap things up for our show as well as the franchise as a whole. It just seemed to take a little bit away from what the ''Enterprise'' cast and crew worked so diligently to achieve over the past four years."<ref>{{cite web |last=Leao |first=Gustavo |date=December 17, 2005 |url=http://trekweb.com/stories.php?aid=43a43f1175dcc&topBrowse=all |title=Anthony Montgomery Says "These Are the Voyages..." Not an Effective Finale |publisher=TrekWeb |access-date=January 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060307103314/http://trekweb.com/stories.php?aid=43a43f1175dcc&amp%3BtopBrowse=all |archive-date=March 7, 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> While Frakes enjoyed working with Sirtis again, he said "the reality is it was a bit of a stretch to have us shut down [the ''Enterprise'' cast's] show," and that in hindsight it was a disservice to them.<ref name="ifmag-interview" /> The early criticism forced the show's producers to hold a conference and address the issue. Braga admitted there was cast unrest, but defended the episode as a way to close not just ''Enterprise'' but ''Star Trek'' as a whole.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sparborth |first=Christian |date=April 16, 2005 |url=http://www.trektoday.com/news/160405_02.shtml |title=Braga & Paramount On 'These Are the Voyages...' |publisher=[[TrekNation]] |access-date=January 16, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141002073543/http://www.trektoday.com/news/160405_02.shtml |archive-date=October 2, 2014 }}</ref>

Berman said: "I've read a lot of the criticisms and I understand how some people feel, but [Braga] and I spent a lot of time coming up with the idea and a somewhat, I would say, unique ending to a series, especially when you're ending it prematurely. [...] You never like to disappoint people, but I think it's nonsense to say that it was more a ''Next Generation'' episode than an ''Enterprise'' episode. The only elements of [''The Next Generation''] that were present were there as a sounding board to allow us to look at a mission that took place six years after "[[Terra Prime]]"."<ref>{{cite magazine|date=August 2005|title=Star Trek: Enterprise|url=http://www.visimag.com/culttimes/c119_display.htm|url-status=live|magazine=[[Cult Times]]|volume=1|issue=119|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602022728/http://www.visimag.com/culttimes/c119_display.htm|archive-date=June 2, 2009|access-date=January 20, 2009}}
*{{cite web |author=Michelle |date=July 25, 2005 |title=Berman Bothered By 'These Are the Voyages...' Criticism |website=TrekToday |url=http://www.trektoday.com/news/250705_01.shtml}}</ref> Braga later admitted that killing Tucker "wasn't a great idea",<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=BrannonBraga|number=597560266352566273|date=May 10, 2015|title=I'll admit killing Trip probably wasn't a great idea.}}</ref> and called making the finale TNG-centric his biggest regret of the series.<ref name="bluray">{{cite web|author=Hercules Strong|date=August 21, 2013|title=A UPN Exec Wanted Boy Bands To Sing On The Enterprise Every Week!! The NX-01 Wasn't Going To Leave Earth Until Season Two!! And 100 Other Things Hercules Learned From The New Season-Two STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE Blu-ray!!|url=http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/63777|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821113225/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/63777|archive-date=August 21, 2013|access-date=April 20, 2021|publisher=[[Ain't It Cool News]]}}</ref> Coto said he liked the episode and found the script to be very moving. He said he considered the two-part story "[[Demons (Star Trek: Enterprise)|Demons]]" and "[[Terra Prime]]" the quasi-finale of the season and called ''These Are the Voyages...'' "a kind of post-season episode" and actual farewell to ''Star Trek''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sparborth |first=Christian |date=May 10, 2005|title=Manny Coto Praises 'These Are the Voyages...' |url=http://www.trektoday.com/news/100505_01.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080201015109/http://www.trektoday.com/news/100505_01.shtml |archive-date=February 1, 2008 |access-date=January 1, 2021 |publisher=[[TrekNation]] }}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
Reviewers were also critical of the ''Next Generation'' tie-in. ''[[Syfy#Science Fiction Weekly|Sci Fi Weekly]]''{{'}}s Patrick Lee said the framing story "reduces [the ''Enterprise'' cast] to the status of lab rats." Lee further noted that even without the guest appearances, the episode did not live up to the best offerings of the season, including "[[In a Mirror, Darkly]]".<ref name="scifi-review"/> ''[[National Post]]''{{'}}s Alex Strachan called the ''Next Generation'' cameos reminders of better ''Star Trek'', compared to the "bad make-up effects, bad acting, bad music" of the latest show.<ref name="nationalpost-review"/> Rob Salem of the ''[[Toronto Star]]'' said the cameos served no narrative purpose, and that the episode "robs [the] characters (and their fans) of any significant long-term development or satisfying sense of closure."<ref name="torontostar-review"/> Reviewers also criticized the episode's ending, where viewers never got to see Archer's rousing speech.<ref>{{cite news |last=Slotek |first=Jim |date=May 13, 2005 |title=Star Trek: E lamely goes away |newspaper=[[Toronto Sun]] |page=E4 }}</ref><ref name="ign-rev"/> ''[[IGN]]'' said the episode was "Berman and Braga's parting shot, making sure that everyone knew who was in charge," and that the sharp contrast between "These Are the Voyages..." and "Terra Prime" brought into relief the reason neither should be allowed to produce ''Star Trek'' ever again.<ref name="ign-rev">{{cite web |date=May 12, 2005 |author=KJB |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/13/trek-report-video-report-thats-a-wrap-gang |title=Trek Report: Video Report – That's a Wrap, Gang |publisher=[[IGN]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070205051602/http://tv.ign.com/articles/613/613150p1.html|archive-date=February 5, 2007 |url-status=live |access-date=December 24, 2008}}</ref>

The death of Tucker was another point of controversy. Salem described the development as "a major character is pointlessly killed off in service of a pointless plot device,"<ref name="torontostar-review">{{cite news |last=Salem |first=Rob |date=May 9, 2005 |title=Trek fatigued, producer admits. Enterprise limps off to oblivion |work=[[Toronto Star]] |page=E1}}</ref> a complaint echoed by ''IGN''.<ref name="ign-rev"/> Actor [[Connor Trinneer]], who played Trip, said during a convention appearance that the character had "gotten out of much worse scrapes than that," and the death seemed forced. The writers, Trinneer contended, wanted to kill off a character to "get the fans talking," and so Trip was killed off simply to manipulate viewers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Green |first=Michelle |date=October 24, 2005 |url=http://www.treknation.com/articles/trinneer_trektrak2005.shtml |title=Trinneer Regales TrekTrak with Tales of Tucker |publisher=[[TrekNation]] |access-date=January 20, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215063006/http://www.treknation.com/articles/trinneer_trektrak2005.shtml |archive-date=February 15, 2009 |url-status=live |quote=he was pleased that the producers used the last episode to tell a Trip story }}</ref> Several critics ended their reviews by saying that whether fans would be disappointed or pleased by the episode, the majority of casual viewers would not care one way or another.<ref name="nationalpost-review">{{cite news |last=Strachan |first=Alex |date=May 13, 2005 |title=They've gone here before: Final Star Trek episode falls back on tired old cliches |work=[[National Post]] |page=PM9 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Strachan |first=Alex |date=May 13, 2005 |title=Only Trekkers will enjoy this: Star Trek finale's odd plot is jarring |work=[[The Gazette (Montreal)|The Gazette]] |page=D10 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Ryan |first=Andrew |date=May 13, 2005 |title=The season of the fizzle |work=[[The Globe and Mail]] |page=R28 }}</ref>

Newspapers covering ''Enterprise''{{'}}s cancellation and its final episode often said the failure of ''Enterprise'' was evidence that the franchise had moved too far from its roots and grown too dark. Andy Dehnart of [[MSNBC]] said that "while the writers and production designers deserve credit for offering worlds that were perhaps slightly more believable, they lost the fantastic, wondrous approach to space travel that ''The Next Generation'' borrowed from the original ''Star Trek'' and then perfected."<ref>{{cite news |last=Dehnart |first=Andy |date=May 12, 2005 |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/trek-has-drifted-next-generation-wbna7819103 |title='Trek' has drifted since 'Next Generation' |work=Today.com |access-date=January 1, 2021 |pages=1–2 }}</ref> ''[[USA Today]]''{{'}}s Michael Peck said that without the "dreams" of earlier series, "''Star Trek'' becomes just another television drama."<ref>{{cite news |last=Peck |first=Michael |date=May 12, 2005 |title=The end of the final frontier |work=[[USA Today]] |page=19A }}</ref> Melanie McFarland of the ''[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]'', meanwhile, said the show "never found the sense of uniqueness within the ''Trek'' universe that every version that came before it possessed."<ref>{{cite news |last=McFarland |first=Melanie |date=May 13, 2005 |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/tv/224031_tv13enterprise.html |title=Long lost in space, 'Star Trek: Enterprise' limps back to Earth for its last gasp |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |access-date=February 2, 2008 }}</ref>

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''[[Den of Geek]]'', while acknowledging critiques of the finale, said "These Are the Voyages..." was the tenth best episode of the series, praising the inclusion of Riker and Troi and remarking the "undeniable joy in seeing the familiar and beloved characters back on screen."<ref name="den-topten">{{cite web |last=Hunt |first=James |date=November 4, 2009 |title=Top 10 Star Trek: Enterprise episodes |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-trek/20237/top-10-star-trek-enterprise-episodes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217235055/http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-trek/20237/top-10-star-trek-enterprise-episodes |archive-date=February 17, 2014 |access-date=February 21, 2021 |website=[[Den of Geek]] }}</ref> ''[[Den of Geek]]'' later ranked it 6th on its list of the 15 worst episodes of all Star Trek.<ref name="den-worst15">{{cite web |date=7 October 2024 |last=George |first=Joe |title=The Worst Star Trek Episodes Ever, Ranked |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/worst-star-trek-episodes-ranked/ |website=[[Den of Geek]] }}</ref> 

''[[WhatCulture]]'' ranked this episode the 19th worst episode of all ''Star Trek'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kmet |first=Michael |date=2014-01-26 |title=Star Trek: 20 Worst Episodes Ever |url=http://whatculture.com/tv/star-trek-20-worst-episodes-ever |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718220015/http://whatculture.com/tv/star-trek-20-worst-episodes-ever |archive-date=July 18, 2019 |access-date=2019-07-18 |website=WhatCulture.com}}</ref> [[Comic Book Resources|CBR]] rated it 4th worst<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-12 |title=Star Trek: 20 Episodes So Bad They Must Be Seen |website=[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]] |url=https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-episodes-bad-must-watch/ |quote=one of the worst TV finales of all time }}</ref> and [[Screen Rant|''ScreenRant'']] called it the worst episode of the entire franchise to-date.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-22 |title=15 Worst Star Trek Episodes Of All Time |url=https://screenrant.com/star-trek-worst-episodes-ever-all-time/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608155534/https://screenrant.com/star-trek-worst-episodes-ever-all-time/ |archive-date=June 8, 2019 |website=ScreenRant |access-date=2019-06-08 }}</ref> [[CNET]] polled fans at the 50th anniversary Star Trek convention in Las Vegas, and "These Are the Voyages..." was voted the worst episode of all ''Star Trek''.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 5, 2016 |last=Kooser |first=Amanda |title=10 worst Star Trek episodes, according to the fans |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/10-worst-episodes-of-star-trek/ |website=[[CNET]] }}</ref>

==Home media release==
The episode was released on [[DVD]] home media as part of the season four [[box set]] on November 1, 2005 in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|last=Schultz |first=Paul |title=DVD Review: Star Trek Enterprise – The Complete Fourth Season |url=http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=3755 |access-date=January 12, 2013 |newspaper=The Trades |date=November 8, 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061110073155/http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=3755 |archive-date=November 10, 2006 }}</ref> The episode was released in HD with surround sound on the [[Blu-ray]] release of the final season of ''Enterprise, which'' was made available on April 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Final Season Enterprise Blu-ray Set Available April 1|url=http://www.startrek.com/article/final-season-enterprise-blu-ray-set-available-april-1|publisher=Star Trek.com|date=December 18, 2013|access-date=December 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228012435/http://www.startrek.com/article/final-season-enterprise-blu-ray-set-available-april-1|archive-date=December 28, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also one of three ''Enterprise'' episodes included in the DVD box set ''Star Trek Fan Collective - Captain's Log''.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 5, 2007 |author=Todd Douglass Jr. |title=Star Trek Fan Collective - Captain's Log |url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/29600/star-trek-fan-collective-captains-log/ |website=[[DVD Talk]] }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb episode|0572260}}
* {{Memory Alpha|These Are the Voyages... (episode)|These Are the Voyages...}}
* {{StarTrek.com|these-are-the-voyages}}

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