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We follow a disappointing episode with an absolute banger! One of the most iconic TNG episodes of all, the introduction of the Borg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pen Pals is an episode of inconsistencies! Data's personality, the Prime Directive, and holodeck logistics are all brought into question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riker's estranged father briefs him for command of a ship; a cultural observance troubles Worf; Riker and his father face off in an anbo-jyutsu match, which is considered to be the ultimate evolution of the martial arts. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew is caught in a time warp when they find Picard's double on a Federation shuttle that is six hours ahead of the Enterprise. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigating the discovery of a piece of metal bearing a United States Air Force Insignia, the Away Team finds itself trapped in the world of The Hotel Royale, a novel come to life. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Enterprise's computer system falls prey to a mysterious electronic virus which programs the ship to self-destruct. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USS Enterprise is assigned to escort a young girl, Salia, and her guardian to the planet she was born to rule. On the way, however, Salia has a chance encounter with Wesley, who is instantly and obviously smitten. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the USS Enterprise arrives at a newly-established Starbase, Data is ordered to serve Captain Bruce Maddox, who wishes to disassemble Data to study him. When Data learns that Maddox may not be able to reassemble him, he refuses and Picard is enlisted to defend his rights in court. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew fights against a mysterious disease which accelerates the natural ageing process, causing humans to die of old age within a matter of days. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dying anti-social scientist unintentionally comes upon the perfect vessel in which to preserve his intellect and arrogant personality - Data. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The resolution of an interplanetary conflict depends on a deaf mediator, who suddenly loses his ability to communicate. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A roguish space captain charms all aboard the Enterprise, but multiple aliens accuse him of theft, and Data consults a comic about humour... but is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Data and Geordi transform themselves into Sherlock Holmes and Watson in a holodeck recreation of Victorian London, but is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deanna is impregnated by an unknown alien life-form, and Dr. Katherine Pulaski joins the Enterprise as the ship's new Chief Medical Officer. But is the episode any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kicking things off with Encounter at Farpoint, Ben and Pflax discuss Q, Patrick Stewart with hair and the highly thrilling saucer separation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices