Star Trek: Voyager

While exploring a distant world, the team discovers a derelict Earth aircraft that has crash‑landed on the planet's surface. Inside they find eight bodies frozen in cryogenic stasis, one of which is the famed aviator Amelia Earhart.

The 37s is a programme presented as an episode within its series. It falls under the genre of a single‑episode narrative, offering a self‑contained story that fits within the broader framework of the show. In this instalment the crew unexpectedly comes across an Earth‑origin aircraft that has become stranded on an alien world. Their discovery quickly turns unsettling when they realise the craft houses eight individuals who have been frozen in cryogenic suspension. The revelation that these bodies have been preserved for an extended period adds a stark, almost surreal element to the scene. Among the eight frozen occupants is the famed aviator Amelia Earhart, whose presence heightens the shock experienced by the crew. The juxtaposition of a historic human figure with the alien setting underscores the unexpected nature of the find. The crew’s reaction is one of disbelief and curiosity, as they grapple with the implications of encountering such a relic. The episode centres on their attempt to understand how an Earth aircraft, complete with these cryonically stored passengers, ended up marooned on a distant planet.