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Summary The computer systems on board the Enterprise begin experiencing repeated malfunctions, leading the crew to suspect that the ship itself may be evolving. Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Captain Picard battles to rescue his son from a vengeful Ferengi whose own son was killed by Picard during the Battle of Maxia. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Star Trek: The Next Generation has better hours than this one.

Summary Alexander must face his first rite of ascension initiation, during which a Klingon warrior named K’Mtar has a disturbing request for him. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: The Next Generation running at…

Summary When the Federation gives the Cardassians access to a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, Picard has the unenviable task of trying to relocate them. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.

Summary Picard and Data brave going into an asteroid field when a new torpedo’s guidance system malfunctions. Meanwhile, the crew begin to act strangely. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary A suicide on the Enterprise leaves the crew stunned by the loss. Meanwhile, Deanna and Worf begin to form a relationship. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Picard discovers that an 87-million years-old comet has been housing alien beings, which attack both Data and the Enterprise’ computer systems. Our Take Weak by Star Trek: The Next Generation’s standards, subplot padding with a thin throughline.

Summary Data trails a probe which has crashed on to a primitive planet. But when he crashes too, he finds himself unable to remember anything prior to the event. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it…

Summary Four young officers become embroiled in a secret – and potentially dangerous – mission as they vie for promotion. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star Trek: The Next Generation…

Summary Dr Crusher is shocked to come across a family secret when she attends her grandmothers funeral. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.