Ep 14. Stigma

Enterprise crew members Dr. Phlox and T'Pol must confront deep-seated prejudices and long-held beliefs when they discover a member of a previously unknown civilization on an alien planet is afflicted with a debilitating virus that poses a threat to their crew. As they work to find a cure, the two must navigate the delicate diplomatic waters of the situation where the infected alien is shunned and ostracized by members of his own community due to the stigma surrounding the illness. Meanwhile, tensions rise on board the Enterprise when T'Pol is suspected of carrying the virus and faces discrimination and isolation from her fellow crew members. The episode explores themes of ignorance, fear, and discrimination as the crew struggles to find a balance between finding a cure for the virus and upholding their values of acceptance and equality. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding, even in the face of something as threatening as a deadly virus.