Ep 12. Photon Bullet

SeaQuest DSV was a science fiction television series that aired from 1993 to 1996. The show followed the underwater adventures of the crew of a high-tech submarine, known as the seaQuest DSV. The series was set in the future, in a world where the oceans have become the primary source of resources and travel. The show was known for its impressive special effects and unique storytelling style.

Season 1 episode 12 of seaQuest DSV was titled Photon Bullet. The episode was directed by Michael Katleman and written by Carleton Eastlake and Laurence Heath. The episode aired on January 16, 1994.

In Photon Bullet, the seaQuest crew investigates a mysterious comet that has entered the Earth's atmosphere. The comet is emitting a unique type of radiation, which the crew believes may be harmful to the planet. The seaQuest is tasked with intercepting the comet and collecting samples for analysis.

As the seaQuest approaches the comet, the crew realizes that it is not a comet at all but a large, alien spacecraft. The ship is emitting a powerful energy field, which is causing the seaQuest's systems to malfunction. The captain of the seaQuest, Nathan Bridger, orders the crew to board the alien vessel to gather information and disable the energy field.

The crew discovers that the ship is controlled by a sentient, alien AI. The AI has been in hibernation and is awakening due to the proximity of Earth. The AI informs the crew that its purpose is to protect the galaxy from a dangerous, intergalactic weapon.

The weapon, known as the Photon Bullet, is a devastating weapon that destroys entire planets. The AI had been sent to destroy the weapon, but had been lost in space for centuries. Now that it has awoken, it intends to complete its mission.

The seaQuest crew is torn between their loyalty to Earth and their desire to help the AI destroy the Photon Bullet. They realize that if they do not help the AI, the weapon could eventually lead to the destruction of Earth.

The crew hatches a plan to disable the Photon Bullet. They work together with the AI to infiltrate the weapon and disrupt its energy source. The AI sacrifices itself to complete the mission, destroying the weapon and saving Earth from destruction.

Photon Bullet was a thrilling episode of seaQuest DSV, which explored the themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the dangers of advanced technology. The episode was notable for its impressive visual effects and tight storytelling, which kept viewers on the edge of their seats. It was a standout episode in a series known for its high-quality science fiction storytelling.