Resolutions (Star Trek: Voyager)

"Resolutions" is the 81st episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager, the 26th episode of the third season. It first aired on UPN on April 2, 1997.

The episode focuses on Captain Kathryn Janeway and Commander Chakotay who are forced to quarantine on a planet after being infected with a deadly virus. The Voyager crew, led by Tuvok, must find a cure while respecting the wishes of the infected inhabitants who perceive the virus as a sacred gift, leading to a moral and ethical dilemma. Janeway and Chakotay, separated from the crew and facing a shortened lifespan, begin to explore romantic feelings for each other. The episode explores themes of isolation, love, mortality, and cultural sensitivity. It is considered a significant episode for developing the Janeway/Chakotay relationship and for its complex ethical considerations.