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Allegiance

Summary Stardate: 43714.1 Picard is secretly abducted and switched with an alien double. The crews’ suspicions are raised when he starts exhibiting unusual behaviour, and is relieved of command. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and…

Sins of the Father

Summary Lt. Worf and his brother Kurn defend their family honor when the Klingon high council accuses their late father of treason. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star Trek: The…

The Offspring

Summary An admiral (Nicolas Coster) wants to remove Data’s creation, a female android, from the Enterprise. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Yesterday’s Enterprise

Summary An Enterprise from the past breaks through a time rift, altering the course of history. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Star Trek: The Next Generation at the top of its…

A Matter of Perspective

Summary A widow accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband, a respected scientist. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Déjà Q

Summary Picard’s nemesis Q, claiming to have lost his powers, appears on the Enterprise. Our Take A standout hour, the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Star Trek: The Next Generation at the top of its game.

The High Ground

Summary A radical takes Dr. Crusher hostage to treat his injured Comrades. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: The Next Generation keeps its grip throughout.

The Hunted

Summary A prison escapee claims he is a soldier brainwashed by his goverment to kill. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: The Next Generation keeps its grip throughout.

The Defector

Summary A Romulan defector leads the Enterprise into a confrontation that could erupt into war. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

The Vengeance Factor

Summary Picard offers to mediate a dispute between a peaceful society and a renegade clan that steals to live. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.