Q Who? The Borg, That’s Who!

Otherwise known as the one in which Q asks to become an officer aboard the Enterprise, throws a fit because Picard says no, and introduces them to the Borg because his feelings are hurt.

Movie Monday: Talladega Nights

Michael’s back with another comedy movie for this week’s Movie Monday. It’s Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby!

Time Squared or Time Wasted?

SHIPS

The Enterprise picks up a duplicate shuttle and finds a duplicate Picard inside it. The crew must race against time to stop the ship’s destruction, and Picard has to make the hard choice to save the ship. In other words, shenanigans ensue.

Disassemble, DEAD! Measure of a Man Revisited

At the Brink

Moving on through Season 2, we get to answer the question of whether Data is a person or property while the show trots out the least convincing relationship ever for our viewing pleasure. Commander Riker gets to try his hand at being a prosecutor, and Picard offers an eloquent defense of Data. Yep, it’s “Measure of a Man.”

Life With Klingons: “A Matter of Honor”

In a fantastic Klingon episode, Riker participates in an officer exchange program and introduces us to gagh, Klingon humor, and their particular chain of command. Meanwhile, Mendon, a Benzite, manages to out-Wesley Wesley Crusher as we move through TNG’s second season.