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Homeward

Summary Worf’s brother violates the Prime Directive in order to save an alien race whose existence is threatened when violent storms bombard their planet. Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

The Pegasus

Summary Riker’s loyalties are tested when he is reunited with his former captain, Pressman, now Admiral, of the missing ship Pegasus. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: The Next Generation keeps its grip…

Parallels

Summary After Worf returns from a bat’leth tournament, he is the only person who notices subtle changes on theEnterprise. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Inheritance

Summary During a mission to save an endangered planet, Data is stunned when he meets a native scientist who claims to be his estranged mother. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Force of Nature

Summary The crew is shocked when an alien brother and sister sneak on board and claim their planet is being destroyed by the Enterprise’s warp drive. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Star Trek: The Next Generation has better hours than…

Attached

Summary After escaping imprisonment on an alien world, Picard and Beverly find that their thoughts are connected by brain implants. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star Trek: The Next Generation…

Dark Page

Summary Lwaxana Troi visits the Enterprise, but she’s preoccupied by a dark secret she has carried for years. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Phantasms

Summary The crew helps Data investigate when his dream program begins suddenly generating nightmares. Meanwhile, Picard attempts to avoid attending a boring Starfleet banquet. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star…

Gambit, Part II

Summary Captain Picard and commander Riker pose as enemies in order to retrieve a deadly artifact. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: The Next Generation keeps its grip throughout.

Gambit, Part I

Summary Captain Picard infiltrates a smuggling ring that is searching for Romulan artifacts. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: The Next Generation keeps its grip throughout.