“Pen Pals” (2×15)
While exploring the Selcundi Drema sector, a region of space with unique geology that has resulted in cataclysmic destruction in system after system, Data develops...
“Violations” (5×12)
This is an icky storyline, basically Star Trek: SVU. The investigation subplot, with Georgi and Data combing through evidence to eliminate possibilities and ultimately zero...
“The Battle” (1×09)
After the 25th century USS Stargazer made its debut in the second season premiere of “Picard”, I wanted to revisit the original Stargazer — Captain...
“I Borg” (5×23)
I’m making my way through the first season of “Picard” on Blu-ray, and reached the episode where Hugh was reintroduced. I wanted to revisit the...
“The Next Phase” (5×24)
A deeply flawed science fiction story, but a strong character-driven story. It’s basically Tom and Huck attending their own funeral, allowing Geordi to hear what...
“Dark Page” (7×07)
This is a really strong episode, but I do have a couple minor quibbles: But the core of the episode is really strong. Majel Barrett...
“Eye of the Beholder” (7×18)
This one was a bit of a mixed bag for me. Conceptually, I liked the idea of telling a murder mystery aboard the Enterprise. And,...
“Imaginary Friend” (5×22)
This era of Trek doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to kids, so I was a bit apprehensive going into this episode,...
“The Masterpiece Society” (5×13)
This episode centers around one of my favorite episode subgenres of Trek: The discovery of a human settlement on another world that has been cut...
“Unnatural Selection” (2×07)
This one was clearly designed to better define Pulaski and her relationship with Picard. While this episode was made before the writers decided that the...