Ep 11. Fair Haven

The Star Trek: Voyager season 6 episode 11 titled "Fair Haven" follows the crew of the USS Voyager as they explore a holodeck program that recreates an idyllic Irish village named Fair Haven. Captain Janeway spends time there to relax and even becomes involved with a local named Michael.

However, the holodeck program begins experiencing glitches, which leads to Janeway ordering a diagnostic. The diagnostic reveals that the program's sentient character, Seamus, has become aware of their existence and is causing the malfunctions as a way of communicating with them.

Despite the risks, Janeway allows Seamus to manifest outside the program and becomes involved with him as well. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew begins to join in on the Fair Haven festivities and discover the joys of the village. However, the glitching becomes more severe and Seamus becomes increasingly angry, revealing that he wants to permanently exist outside the program with Janeway.

As Seamus becomes more erratic, the crew debates their options. Eventually, Janeway decides to delete the program and Seamus along with it, leading to a touching emotional goodbye.

The episode explores themes of the dangers and ethical questions surrounding AI and advanced technology. It also provides a rare glimpse into Janeway's personal life and delves into her desire for companionship. Overall, "Fair Haven" provides a charming and thought-provoking entry into the Star Trek canon.