Podcast Number: 108

Recording Date: 27 Jan 2021

Episode Title: Haven

Series: TNG

Season: 1

Episode: 11

Original Airdate: 30 Nov 1987

This blundering reference to the Bard has it all; an arranged marriage, a match made amongst the stars, and the first appearance of Lwaxana Troi, which, honestly, her scenes are the only redeeming parts of this snoozefest. Mr Homn, give us one ring, and one ring only.

Podcast Number: 107

Recording Date: 19 Jan 2021

Episode Title: Hide and Q

Series: TNG

Season: 1

Episode: 10

Original Airdate: 23 Nov 1987

Q's first return since his shenanigans at Farpoint pits the bridge crew against… French Legionaire soldiers with… pig faces? Trust us, it rapidly goes downhill from here. Trekkies were delighted to see the death of Wesley Crusher, only to be disappointed that the boy is promptly revived to live another day. The game of "Hide & Q" makes zero sense, and Riker does a poor job of refusing to cooperate when Q grants him immeasurable power.

Podcast Number: 106

Recording Date: 28 Jan 2023

Episode Title: Justice

Series: TNG

Season: 1

Episode: 8

Original Airdate: 09 Nov 1987

A planet full of blonde nymphos attempt to exact "Justice" on young Wesley Crusher when he violates one of their incredibly stupid laws. Meanwhile, the Enterprise dances a rather boring tango with a "space God" who insists that the Federation stay tf away from the people they are subjugating. But we don't really care about any of that nonsense, and instead discuss the difference between modern tv and classic tv, and stuff like water processing facilities and small airports! Cringe at the worst bit of Trek dialogue ever written: "I'm with Starfleet; we don't lie." Wil Wheaton, we are so sorry that they made you say that line. Like, really sorry.

Podcast Number: 105

Recording Date: 12 Jan 2021

Episode Title: Lonely Among Us

Series: TNG

Season: 1

Episode: 7

Original Airdate: 02 Nov 1987

While passing through a nebula, a sentient energy being posesses first the Enterprise, and then Captain Picard, in an attempt to return back to its nebula. Yet again, there's… little of consequence that happens, apart from the being beaming out into the nebula, and the crew *somehow* manages to rescue the captain, using his last pattern trace in a way that totally violates most of the established technobabble regarding transporters. Ooof.

Podcast Number: 104

Recording Date: 08 Jan 2021

Episode Title: The Last Outpost

Series: TNG

Season: 1

Episode: 5

Original Airdate: 19 Oct 1987

Our first look at what was supposed to be the big bad of The Next Generation, the Ferengi, are… a total joke in "The Last Outpost." Thankfully, Armin Shimerman gets a chance to redeem the Ferengi when he ultimately stars as Quark in Deep Space Nine, but this appearance here is frankly embarassing. This one's good for the lols.