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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.

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.

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.

Summary The Enterprise gets a surprise visit from Starfleet Academy Cadet Wesley Crusher, who discovers something alien and sinister controlling the crew. Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary A natural force damages the Enterprise, trapping Picard and forcing Troi to act as captain. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star Trek: The Next Generation works.

Summary When the Crystalline Entitiy reappears, Picard and Data try to establish communication with it before it is destroyed by a vengeful scientist. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary A Starfleet admiral, unwittingly being used by outside forces, involves the Enterprise crew in a deadly conspiracy. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Picard encounters the leader of a civilization which communicates only in metaphor. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Part 2 of 2: Suspecting Romulan interference, Picard gets involved in the Klingon civil war. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Part 1 of 2. Picard tries to keep the Federation neutral when the Klingon Empire faces civil war; Lt. Worf struggles with divided loyalties. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.