What IS the prime directive? What are the moral implications of violating a less developed society? What happens when people worship you as a god? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Who Watches the Watchers" (s3e4). Small spoiler, this wasn't the divas favorite season 3 episode, and they explain why. We do see a lot of Picard grandstanding, and maybe the writers of the episode didn't like religion very much? Listen and find out what Stef and Chris have to say!

More colonists are under attack!

The crew of the Enterprise receive a distress call from a group of colonists, but discover a world that has already been destroyed. Someone has survived though! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Survivors" (s3e3). A few legends make an appearance in this episode, and we go through their gigantic resumes. We also see what happens with Picard plays things close to the chest. How did Stef and Chris feels about this episode? Listen and find out!

A group of aliens who are evil blankets want the Enterprise to move a group of human colonists in three days, or else everyone dies! That really is the plot of this episode. For this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Ensigns of Command" (s3e2). Data has to be a negotiator, but it doesn't come easy for him. Someone also has a huge crush on him and it feels weird. What else do the divas have to say about this episode? Listen and find out!

We have reached the third season!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation season 3 premire "Evolution" (s3e1). Wesley accidently lets his experiment eat the entire Enterprise, while another doctor is obsessed with an exploding star. Speaking of doctors, we see the return of another doctor! How did Stef and Chris feel about the episode? Listen and find out!

We finish season 2, with an episode that is VERY divisive in the Star Trek fandom. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the season 2 finale episode of Star Trek - The Next Generation "Shades of Grey" (s2e22). Commander Riker was stabbed by a beast claw, and we suddenly have a clip show. That really is the plot and if you want further explanation, you'll have to listen to this episode!

Why does this episode remind us of Nintendo's power glove? Remember the power glove?! Anyway, in this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Peak Performance" (s2e21). There is a famous "that guy" who is overseeing a crazy war game exercise which pits Captain Picard and Commander Riker against each other. Riker recruits a group of people from the Enterprise and encourages them to improv, which is basically cheating. What do the divas say about this episode? Listen and find out!

The crew of the Enterprise is tasked with capturing a mysterious box… which just so happens to contain Worf’s ex-girlfriend. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, Stef and Chris dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “The Emissary” (S2E20), where a crew of Klingons wakes up after decades of cryosleep and immediately decides the Federation is still the enemy.

As if that weren’t enough, Worf is suddenly talking about marriage. Honor, war, awkward romance, and some truly wild Klingon energy. What do Stef and Chris make of it all? Hit play and find out.

Trigger Warning for this episode: We know this episode demonstrates a lot of problematic behavior, and all things being equal, we would be outraged. Alas, it's a Lwaxana Troi episode! We explain early in the episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Manhunt" (s2e19). Lwaxana Troi is looking for a mate, while the Enterprise's crew is responsible for escorting her to a summit since she's now an ambassador. Meanwhile, there are weird assassin fish people. Listen to this podcast to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

Oh no Worf is sick, and then he isn't. We aren't sure what that has to do with the rest of the story, but Worf getting sick does happen. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Up the Long Ladder" (s2e18). Stef and Chris were extra chaotic in this episode, and that should tell you how they feel about the episode, though there's some fun stuff to talk about. Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

What does Picard having heart issues have to do with Geordi being kidnapped? Absolutely nothing, and that's part of the problem with this episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Samaritan Snare" (s2e17). Spoiler Warning: This wasn't our favorite episode. Listen to hear why!