This is one of the greatest episodes of Star Trek, and maybe even sci-fi television as a whole. Strap in, folks, this one is about 30 minutes longer than our normal episodes but it's worth it! On a new Federation starbase near the Neutral Zone, Data is ordered to report to Commander Bruce Maddox for disassembly, and the reassignment is challenged by Picard. Unfortunately - kinda - the JAG officer who must decide is Picard's ex-girlfriend who led the prosecution in the Stargazer incident. Debates ensue regarding Data's sentience, but the episode is really a vehicle for Picard. The importance of this episode in the Star Trek continuum can't be overstated; Three previous episodes are referenced letting TNG feel like an ongoing story, and the events & characters are the basis for season one of Picard. Greg hosts and is excited to welcome guest cultural bridge officer Kelly Knox (journalist and dad-joke teller on Twitter) to discuss her connection to the show and her love of this episode.

Kate was unavailable for this episode due to rehearsal scheduling, but she will be back for s2e10!

We'd love to receive more feedback or questions we can read aloud and answer on episodes in the future so feel free to email [email protected] or message us on Twitter @ReEngageTNG!

Host: Greg Tito (@gregtito on Twitter, @greg_tito on IG)

Panel: Jimmie G (@thejimmieg on IG & Twitter), Erik Gratton (@erikfallsdown on Twitter & IG) and Kelly_Knox on Twitter)

Audio Editor: Krista Curry (@kristafromglee on Twitter, krista.curry on IG)

Logo artwork: @mojojojo_97 on Twitter, mojo97.com

Theme music: Ryan Marth

Next up is "The Dauphin" s2e10 hosted by Erik!