Archives Episodes

Ethics

Summary When he loses the ability to walk after an accident in the Cargo bay, a traumatised Worf asks Riker to assist him in a Klingon suicide ritual. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Power Play

Summary The Enterprise crew discovers a Federation starship missing for 200 years. However, Troi, O’Brien and Data find themselves haunted by demons on board. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star…

Conundrum

Summary When an alien ship crosses the Enterprise’s path, its strong scanners cause all of the crew members to completely lose their memories Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

The Masterpiece Society

Summary The Enterprise tries to save a “perfect” colony from destruction, but the assistance causes damage of its own. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Star Trek: The Next Generation has better hours than this one.

Violations

Summary Several crew members suffer violent hallucinations and comas as alien researchers visit the ship. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: The Next Generation running at cruising speed.

Hero Worship

Summary When a Starfleet ship crashes inside a thick, black cloud, Data attempts to coax the traumatised young sole survivor into revealing what exactly happened. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: The Next Generation…

New Ground

Summary When Worf’s mother tells him that his son’s Earth parents can no longer care for him, Worf tries to be a father to his child, Alexander. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by…

A Matter of Time

Summary As the Enterprise crew struggles to save Penthara IV following an asteroid collision, a historian from the 26th century arrives on board. Our Take A solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Unification II

Summary Spock proceeds with his quest for the reunification of Vulcan and Romulans even though he and Picard are suspicious of Romulan motives. Our Take A masterclass episode, confident, surprising, and completely earned.

Unification I

Summary Picard and Data follow Spock on an unauthorized mission to Romulus. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Star Trek: The Next Generation.