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Summary In defiance of Picard’s orders, Geordi uses a risky procedure in an effort to find and save his missing mother. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary A cultural exchange teams Worf with an obnoxious ambassador and strands Picard with a woman who seems to be obsessed with him. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: The Next Generation running at…

Summary Imprisoned by the Borg and cut off from his ship, Picard, Troi and LaForge attempt to break Lore’s hold on Data. Meanwhile, Dr. Crusher tries to beam up all the search parties on the planet while eluding a Borg…

Summary Data experiences anger for the first time during a Borg attack that differs from previous encounters.  Picard and the crew try to track the Borg down while Data attempts to recreate the emotion. Our Take An all time great.…

Summary When returning to the Enterprise, Picard, Data, Troi and Geordi find that the Enterpise is frozen in time with a Romulan ship and in the middle of a core breach. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing,…

Summary Riker returns to the site of a 8-year old mission, to retrieve important research data and is unnerved to encounter his identical twin. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star Trek: The Next Generation…

Summary Warrior Kahless returns from death to reclaim the Klingon empire. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary The death of a pioneering Ferengi scientist ebroils Dr. Crusher in a mystery that may end her Starfleet career. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary On a secret mission to a troubled planet, Riker questions his mental stability after experiencing a series of confusing vignettes. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Star Trek: The Next Generation has better hours than this one.

Summary The death of Picards archaeology professor results in a tantalizing mystery involving Klingons, Cardassians and Romulans. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star Trek: The Next Generation works.