Nitpicking: The Next Generation

A forgettable episode in which family drama intersects science danger via the creepy little girl trope.

In a sexist plot straight out of the original series, Picard's interactions with a man-merging metamorph almost raise some interesting questions. Includes guest commentator Cynthia Taylor.

This slice-of-life story, in which Lwaxana Troi and Alexander Rozhenko face situations they'd rather not think about, has a dusting of science danger.

Picard interferes in a Starfleet Academy investigation that is none of his affair. So, business as usual. Includes guest commentator Victor Rubio.

Yet another timeloop that initially begins as a Beverly episode, but Data manages to both steal the spotlight and cause the science danger. Includes guest commentator Ryan Veeder.

Both Star Trek and Riker take a big step forward as the Enterprise deals a love affair between an officer and a member of a seemingly genderless society.

Despite the near-kicking of Worf's ass (which would have been a three-episode hat trick), a suprisingly good episode in which Riker is, still, the worst.

This episode has everything: hostage-taking, exciting hallway-walking action and two (count them TWO) kickings of Worf's ass.

Another tedious entry in the "Ship Gets Taken Over" genre, but with a Gilligan's Island twist!

We reach peak TNG medocrity when the Enterprise encounters yet another Utopia, this time one that can't dress itself or adapt to anything.

The ladies run wild this week as Dan and Neil hide in a Jefferies tube rather than face this painful slog of an episode. Includes guest hosts Jill Neff and Cynthia Taylor.

A fifth-season version of 'The Bonding' with twice the danger and half the personal resonance.

Once again, an interpersonal problem is solved by putting everyone in danger, this time by Worf's son, Alexander.

A forgettable episode ensues when a supposed "historian" from the future travels through time to see the Enterprise crew put through their usual paces.

Another two-parter ends disappointingly when it's revealed that the Romulans have no idea how many actual soldiers it would take to invade Vulcan.

A mostly-setup episode about a very silly Romulan plan which manages to be entertaining by introducing some fun side characters. Also Spock!

Riker's dick gets the Enterprise in trouble once again when he comes back from Risa with something worse than herpes. Includes guest commentator Victor Rubio.

When a catastrophic event forces Troi to take command of the Enterprise, we learn that Ensign Ro is wrong even when she's right. Includes guest commentator Ryan Veeder.

In a wonderfully written and performed episode with a sympathetic antagonist, the Enterprise crew comes to the wrong decision regarding the Crystaline Entity.

The arrival of a new member of the crew coincides with the introduction of the Cardassian-Bajoran conflict. Includes guest commentator Jill Neff.