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Buffy the Holodeck Slayer |
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Cast Captain Robert Smith -- Bruce Campbell Guest Stars Gary Production Writer: D. M. Jeftinija Chronology |
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Buffy the Holodeck Slayer
Plot Synopsis
Problems on Johnny's holodeck adventure based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer? goes horribly wrong.
Plot Summary
An energy drain from holodeck 1 brought to the Captain's attention by TAG prompts them along with Marty to enter the holodeck and determine the source of the problem. What they discover is that the holodeck has been turned into a reacreation of the 20th century television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Johnny playing the role of Spike so that after all is said and done he would be able to have sex with Buffy. The demon that they are fighting turns out to be none other than Gary who again laments his employment issues but assures them that he is indeed a demon. Where he goes when the holodeck is shut off is never answered. Johnny is thrown around by Gary but just as he is about to get some sympathy lovin' TAG is able to shut off the holodeck and all is back to normal.
Afterward there is an aside about the next programing time of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Also a single comic afterward deals with someone trying to sell siding to the star ship crew.
During the run of the episode there is an aside dealing with the real life of the creator and his combat of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Dragon.
Critical Reception
References and Allusions
- References to Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- First use of the holodeck from Star Trek
- Second appearance by Gary
- Comment on the UPNs treatment of Buffy's timeslot
- Reference to the dangers of holodeck use and their constantly being ignored
- Reference to the Author being annoyed by the song Moon River
- Holodeck background was created in KPT Bryce