Scott Bakula Star Trek Bombshell: One Of Archer’s Kids Links To T’Pol
Star Trek: United is conceived as a political thriller and family drama about President Jonathan Archer trying to save the United Federation of Planets from collapse. A spinoff of
Since August, when word that Michael Sussman and Scott Bakula are developing a comeback vehicle for President Archer,
While Michael Sussman hopes to include guest spots for Star Trek: Enterprise's popular characters and actors if Star Trek: United gets a green light from Paramount Skydance, the series wouldn't be an NX-01 reunion and would hinge on President Archer and his brood.
Sussman has teased dollops of information about Star Trek: United's Archer family, and his latest is one of the most fascinating, as Mike reveals President Archer has an adopted child who pays off Jonathan's decades-long friendship with T'Pol.
One Of President Archer’s Children In Star Trek: United Is Vulcan
Mike Sussman: He started out eager, impatient, distrustful of the Vulcans — but by the end of the series, he’d learned humility, empathy, and the weight of leadership. Thirty or so years later, that’s only deepened. He’ll have come far in his relationship with the Vulcans, largely thanks to T’Pol. The lessons Archer learned from her will resonate in his relationships with one of his adult kids, a Vulcan that he and his wife adopted many years earlier.
There's a lot to unpack there. According to Mike Sussman, Archer and his wife adopted a Vulcan child "many years earlier," i.e. before the late 22nd century time frame of
It's unclear whether Jonathan Archer and his mystery wife adopted a male or female Vulcan. Further, it's also unknown who Archer's wife is, or whether President Archer is still married during the events of
President Archer’s 4 Children In Star Trek: United Explained
Star Trek: United is an Archer family affair, and Michael Sussman has revealed that Jonathan's four adult children are scattered throughout the galaxy, working in various careers.
One of Archer's sons serves in Starfleet, but uses his mother's surname, Hernandez, instead of his famous father's. Michael Sussman confirmed this is the son of Jonathan Archer and Erika Hernandez (Ada Maris), the Captain of the NX-02 Columbia, who was Jonathan's former flame introduced in
However, Sussman is keeping it a secret whether Archer and Hernandez ever married, if Erika was Jonathan's wife when they adopted a Vulcan child, or if Hernandez is the mother of Archer's two other children.
Another of Archer's brood works in Federation Intelligence, and perhaps helps clue in their father on the threat to the Federation's future in Star Trek: United. A third Archer child works in diplomacy, while the fourth Archer scion remains a mystery.
A Vulcan Child Completes Archer’s Star Trek Evolution
As Michael Sussman explained to SciFiPulse, Jonathan Archer's relationship with T'Pol, and the greater morphing of how he feels about Vulcans in general, are key to his adopting a Vulcan child in
When Star Trek: Enterprise began, Captain Archer was deeply resentful of the Vulcans for holding humans back from jumping headlong into space exploration. Archer also initially distrusted T'Pol when she was placed aboard Enterprise as his Science Officer and First Officer.
As Star Trek: Enterprise continued, T'Pol gained Captain Archer's respect, loyalty, and trust, which is mutual. Archer and T'Pol also uncovered the rot and corruption inside the Vulcan High Command, which was being manipulated by undercover agents of the Romulan Star Empire.
A Romulan named Talok (Todd Stashwick) was one of the operatives posing as a Vulcan. Stashwick went on to play Captain Liam Shaw in Star Trek: Picard season 3.
Everything Jonathan Archer learned about Vulcans in Star Trek: Enterprise, along with his own evolution as a leader and a statesman, factors into how and why President Archer raised a Vulcan as one of his children in
Tom Sandoval Stuns Bravo Fans — The Vanderpump Rules Star and Girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson Are Expecting Their First Child
Vanderpump Rules fans are in disbelief after
The reality TV star, long known for his headline-making romances and explosive drama, shared the emotional news on Instagram with a photo of him cradling Victoria’s baby bump during a desert sunset photoshoot — captioning it simply:
“New beginnings. Baby Sandoval coming 2026 🤍.”
The reveal sent shockwaves through the Bravo community, marking a major milestone for the Vanderpump Rules veteran after his highly publicized split from
According to insiders close to the couple, Sandoval has been “a completely different person” since meeting Victoria, describing her as the grounding force he needed.
“Tom’s gone through hell in the public eye, but Victoria has been his peace,” a source told People. “They’re over the moon about becoming parents. He’s been calling this his ‘fresh start.’”
Victoria, a model and influencer who has kept a relatively low profile compared to Sandoval’s reality TV fame, also shared her own heartfelt message:
“I never imagined love could feel this safe. We’re so grateful for this little miracle and can’t wait to start this new chapter.”
The news has sparked a wave of mixed reactions across social media — with fans expressing both shock and cautious optimism.
“Wow… didn’t have Tom Sandoval becomes a dad on my 2025 bingo card,” one fan tweeted.
Another wrote, “Let’s just hope fatherhood brings out the best version of him. Everyone deserves growth.”
The couple, who began dating in early 2024, have kept their relationship mostly private — a sharp contrast to Sandoval’s tumultuous past love life that played out for millions on Bravo.
Sources say the pregnancy announcement wasn’t just about celebration — it was also about turning a page.
“Tom’s ready to move forward,” the insider continued. “He knows his past will always follow him, but this baby gives him something bigger to live for.”
Fans of Vanderpump Rules are already speculating whether the upcoming season will feature glimpses of the couple’s new journey — though Bravo has yet to confirm.
For now, it seems Tom Sandoval’s next big role won’t be behind the bar at SUR — but as a father.
