Synopsis:  Barclay’s fear of transporters makes everyone else stupid.

Memory Alpha Summary:  Mediocre, atom by atom

Review:   We are told (and not for the first time) that it’s easier to beam people into a sticky spot, but it’s very hard to get them out of it.  Are transporters like tight jeans?  I don’t get it.

While I love watching Barclay, the episode runs a bit long to me.  The special effects are kind of hokey (when they are supposed to be scary), and it seems all of the other super smart officers are intentionally missing the obvious while Barclay is the only one who has a theory as to what’s been happening.  At least we get lots of O’Brien.