Get out of my interface, bro! When Geordi discovers his missing mother on a derelict ship, he needs to convince the crew that he's not crazy! Will he succeed, or will he have to interface with a probe and save the day via holographic representation? Or something? Modi joins us to discuss the gullibility of Geordi, the benefits of explaining yourself, and the excitement of meeting characters that we didn't need to meet!

Picard crash lands on a desolate planet! Worf becomes an ambassadors bitch! Troi eats chocolate! We continue our journey through season seven with an episode that wonders what it would be like to meet aliens who don't understand emotion, but also have no qualms about kidnapping. Clay joins us to discuss lazy costuming, character moments, and forgettable names!

Season 7! The Descent story line comes to an end, with Dr Crusher shooting star power at a Borg ship, Data becoming addicted to emotion, and Geordi getting his brain melted! Modi joins me to discuss all things premiere, including capable stand ins, Hugh the Leader, and Borg on Borg action. One more season of TNG left!

Season six is in the bag! Where does it stand in the pantheon of TNG seasons? Which character had the best year, and who should have quit after season 5? In this episode, Wes sums up his season six experience, hands out awards, and lists his top 5 and bottom 5 episodes!

Data has all the feels! When the Borg reappear, a drastic change in their personality leaves the Federation concerned. When Data kills a Borg drone in self defense, he experiences a sudden surge of emotion: hatred! Modi Operandus is here to discuss season finales, the Borg shift, and starship design!

Ever been on a trip so dull that it felt like time was standing still? When Picard, Data, LaForge and Troi come upon the Enterprise, frozen in time only moments from destruction, the only way to fix the problem is so unravel the mystery of why the Enterprise is aiding an attacking Romulan warbird! Modi stops by to discuss science fiction plots, the writing for the Romulans, and what makes a good mystery!

What would you do with a second chance? When a transporter clone of Commander Riker is discovered on a forgotten planet, this "new" version tries to pick up his life right where he left off, to the delight of Troi and the annoyance of Commander Riker! What will Riker learn about himself through this episode? Clay is here to discuss calling people by their first names, happy endings, and what might possibly be the best Troi episode that the show ever did!

Worf has lost the faith, but I'm sure a cloned savior will be just the thing to return him to good spirits and save the Klingon Empire! Clay, Sean and Dan discuss Rightful Heir, an episode that features a whole lot of Klingons, excellent paintings, and the first appearance of the Klingon Jesus! Will they like that this episode has to say, or will they think it's trying too hard?

Dr. Crusher is a no nonsense, hard boiled detective in this episode of Star Trek! When a Ferengi scientist on the verge of making a breakthrough in shield technology is mysteriously killed, it's up to Dr Crusher to figure out the who, what, when, where and why! Clay and Sean discuss haircuts, Riker's sexism, and the enigma that is Beverly Crusher!

When Commander Riker agrees to act in one of Dr Crusher's plays, he didn't expect to lose his mind in the process! "Frame of Mind" is an episode that keeps the audience guessing, and Clay is here to help us break down what really happened. We discuss reflection therapy, Frakes as an actor, and a delicious recipe for Brannon Braga!