Ep 44: Space Adventure
The Sisyphus' emergency seperation bolt is blown leaving the ship in two parts, with time running out for both. (Relax, we're just going to have a fun space adventure). Improvised April 8, 2012.
Jun 15, 2012•18 min
Improvised Star Trek
Improvised Star Trek explores the final frontier of comedy by turning Star Trek into an improv office comedy. Taking suggestions submitted on Twitter and Facebook, the cast (featuring some of Chicago's top improvisors) creates a fully improvised episode detailing the adventures of the USS Sisyphus, a less enterprising starship. New episodes are posted every other week. To learn more about the show check out our website, facebook page, or twitter! Improvised Star Trek is fan production. Star Trek is property of CBS/Paramount.
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Ep 43: Holo Victory
The crew of the Sisyphus are all super excited when Captain Baxter's nemesis Dr. Solaris shows up and threatens to destroy him. Captain Baxter is slightly less excited. Improvised March 18th, 2012. Title suggested by @tparadox via Twitter. Starring Nate Parks as Dr. Solaris, Holographic Darth VaderMatt Young as Captain Julius Valentine Baxter, Holographic Abraham LincolnNick Wagner as Ensign Ch'arles Lorem, Holographic Darth VaderChristopher Rathjen as Cdr. Corbomite Hayes, Bolian First Mate (un...
May 15, 2012•24 min
Bonus Scene: Fuchsia Alert
Corbomite steps up to meet a diplomatic emergency when an ambassador sees/is red. Plus news for 05/06/12. Bonus Scene recorded 10/19/11, next new episode 5/13/12.
May 07, 2012•5 min
Ep 42: The Vanishing Hour
Corbomite attempts to unravel the mystery of the vanishing captain while Fritz's natural charisma inspires the rest of the crew. Recorded March 11, 2012(except for that bit with Baxter). Titled suggested by Padraic Connelly via Facebook.
Apr 30, 2012•18 min
Bonus Scene: Moon Madness
Crick goes to see Dr. Z about a very sensitive issue.
Apr 23, 2012•4 min
Ep 41: Ensign Robot
Lt. Cmdr. Fassbender creates a new form of life, endowed with shortcomings all too familiar to the crew of the Sisyphus, but entirely unfamiliar to the newest crew member, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Zarlene Zonalzon. Improvised Star Trek welcomes Mary Cait Walthall to the cast as Dr. Zonalzon.
Apr 16, 2012•27 min
Bonus Scene: The Planet of Echoes
In this short scene, the Sisyphus visits the Planet of Echoes. The Sisyphus visits the Planet of Echoes. Recorded May 8, 2011. Title suggested by Noah Blair. Plus news for April 8, 2012.
Apr 09, 2012•3 min
Ep 40: Adventures in Spacebabysitting
The Sisyphus finds a basket on its doorstep, and Lt. Morkolitz tries to patch things up with Jill.
Apr 02, 2012•21 min
Bonus Scene: Attic Antics
Ensign Lorem is sent to fetch something old from the ship's attic. Improvised January 29, 2012 with special guest Bill Stern. Plus news for March 25, 2012.
Mar 26, 2012•4 min
Ep 39: The Omega Alternative
Cdr. Hayes, LtCdr. Fassbinder, & Ensign Lorem try to find common ground with a hungry anti-matter entity. Captain Baxter has a good day. Unbelievably good. Recorded Feb 19, 2012.
Mar 19, 2012•21 min
Bonus Scene: Mo' Tachyons, Mo' Problems
Announcing several changes to Improvised Star Trek! Firstly, new episodes will now be released biweekly instead of weekly. While we're sorry to make you wait longer between adventures of the USS Sisyphus, the new schedule will ensure that episodes arrive reliably on time, and that every episode meets our highest production standards. It'll also free us up to produce bonus materials we've wanted to provide. Expect to hear some extras coming your way soon, hopefully to tide you over between new ep...
Mar 06, 2012•4 min
Ep 38: Shuttlecraft Shenanigans
The crew struggles deliver an ambassador, and Lt. Cola broadens some horizons. With special guest Blaine Swen. Recorded October 23, 2011. Suggestion from Darren Amaya via Facebook.
Feb 27, 2012•22 min
Ep 37: Skyway to the Neutral Zone
Starfleet sends the Sisyphus to investigate a strange signal of sagacious origin. Guest starring Dan Granata, recorded January 22, 2012.
Feb 14, 2012•22 min
Ep 36: Engineering Imagineering
In 2063, humans make first contact with an alien species. In 2161, the United Federation of Planets is formed. In 2372, the Walt Disney Corporation's copyright on Mickey Mouse runs out. Recorded October 30th, 2011.
Feb 06, 2012•20 min
Ep 35: Starfleet Foxes
The senior crew vies to be featured in the Foxes of Starfleet benefit calendar. Meanwhile, Ensign Lorem finally has the bridge all to himself and indulges his secret desires. Guest starring Kristen Studdard as Frau Fassbender. Recorded in an improvised session on Jan 15th, 2012. Title suggested by Paul Nichols.
Jan 31, 2012•22 min
Ep 34: Borgy Nights
With Captain Baxter away learning about new Borg fighting techniques, the rest of the crew encounter some chilled out Borg recruitment techniques. Ensign Smelt finds love at his promotion party. Recorded October 23, 2011 from a suggestion by @tparadox .
Jan 24, 2012•30 min
Ep 33: Things Passed
Captain Baxter travels back in time to prevent a castrophe, Fritz's marriage hits the skids, and someone learns an important lesson about cleaning up after their pet. Recorded January 8th, 2012. Suggestion by Dan Granata via twitter.
Jan 16, 2012•18 min
Ep 32: Solar Winds of Change, part 2
In this thrilling conclusion, Commander Madison and his ear maggot threaten to take over the Sisyphus while Crick Watson and the U.S.S. Centaur open fire.
Jan 09, 2012•18 min
Ep 31: Solar Winds of Change, part 1
Japhy's departure leaves the crew of the Sisyphus in shambles as they try to deal with the greatest threat they've faced all season.
Nov 21, 2011•22 min
Ep 30: Whitman's Sampler
Counselor Japhy Whitman says some good-byes in the only way he knows how: tchotkes. Lots of Tchotkes. Recorded August 21, 2011
Nov 14, 2011•18 min
Ep 26: What Happens on Risa
Counselr Whitman get's a visit from his Risan family.
Oct 09, 2011•22 min
Ep 25: Johnny Laser's: Home of the Galaxy Burger
Cmdr Hayes leaves the ship to start a burger franchise. Jabel & Alex reconcile. Recorded Nov. 21, 2010
Oct 03, 2011•27 min
Ep 24: Can it be Dirty?
En route to a Restoration-era planet, the crew tries to be more respectful with each other, while a disrespectful youngster living in the basement tries to get closer to Captain Baxter.
Sep 26, 2011•24 min
Ep 23: Encounter with the Otherside of Quiet
The Sisyphus is summoned to aid a planet being harassed by its boorish neighbor. There were too many swears to bleep in this one. Enjoy!
Sep 19, 2011•26 min
Ep 21: The Day the Earth Stood Up
When the fate of the Earth is at stake, Captain Baxter must go wild.
Aug 28, 2011•18 min
Ep 20: The Eye of the Storm
While the Sisyphus is stuck in the doldrums of a nebula, Corbomite seaks Captain Baxter's help in getting out of the doldrums of his holodeck simulation. Tensions increase between Fritz and Lady Cola. Recorded 7/31/11. Title suggested by Jess Drew via Facebook.
Aug 22, 2011•24 min
Ep 18: Thats Another Finite Mess You've Gotten Me Into
When a catastrophe leaves the Sisyphus undermanned, the officers turn to using holograms to crew the ship. Recorded June 12, 2011. Title suggestion by Othy Schwering via Facebook.
Aug 07, 2011•17 min
Ep 16: Klingon For Dear Life
The search for a missing shipmate takes the crew to an unsavory Klingon establishment. Recorded in a completely improvised session July 17, 2011. Title suggested by Anthony Barnaby via facebook.
Jul 25, 2011•16 min
Ep 14: Shields Up!
In this mini-episode, the Sisyphus again comes under fire from an unknown assailant and has to fend off a hostile boarding party. Recorded on March 27, 2011.
Jul 10, 2011•9 min
Ep 12: Sparkle Quarks
Lt. Cmdr Watson invents a shrink ray, exposing the crew to undiscovered worlds all around them.
Jun 26, 2011•17 min
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