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Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)
Episode:306
Booby Trap
Jack's Rating:
The Enterprise falls victim to an ancient booby trap set to snare starships; while in an effort to find an escape, Geordi finds himself falling for the holodeck's representation of a famous Federation engineer.
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The Holodeck
Stardate: 43205.6
Air Date: 10/30/89
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Jack's Review
This one is really fun. Oh, sure, from the outside it may seem a bit strange falling for a holodeck character, but I bet it happens very often. Great acting and direction makes this one wort watching several times.
Episode:312
The High Ground
Jack's Rating:
Dr. Crusher is kidnapped by terrorists who want the Federation to get involved in their struggle.
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Stardate: 43510.7
Air Date: 01/29/90
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Jack's Review
This episode is actually quite good. It does show some interesting points of view from both sides. Great acting here too - adding some much-needed depth to Beverly.
Episode:404
Suddenly Human
Jack's Rating:
Picard must help a human boy raised by aliens decide his fate.
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Stardate: 44143.7
Air Date: 10/15/90
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Jack's Review
Okay, sure. The screeching boy playing alien death metal in Picard's quarters is just plain annoying. However, the story has some heartwarming moments.
Episode:505
Disaster
Jack's Rating:
The Enterprise is without power, trapping Picard in a turbolift with three children and trapping others in various locations. Command of the bridge falls to Counselor Troi, who feels ill-prepared.
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Stardate: 45156.1
Air Date: 10/21/91
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Jack's Review
Easily one of my favorites. It has humor, thrills, and emotional moments. Quintessential Trek.
Episode:522
Imaginary Friend
Jack's Rating:
A child's imaginary playmate takes on real form and threatens the well-being of the Enterprise.
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Stardate: 45832.1
Air Date: 05/04/92
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Jack's Review
First of all, Noley Thornton (Clara) is adorable - which adds a ton of goodness to this episode. While there are a few odd moments with Isabella, I really enjoy this one. It has a classic Trek feel to it.
Episode:614
Face of the Enemy
Jack's Rating:
Deanna is involuntarily recruited to assist in the transport of Romulan defectors across the border.
Features:
The Romulans
Stardate: 46519.1
Air Date: 02/08/93
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Jack's Review
A story trope that we will see in various forms in other Trek shows, I think this one does it pretty darn well. Only DS9's take on it could be better.
Episode:715
Lower Decks
Jack's Rating:
Junior officers buck for promotion as one of them is assigned the dangerous task of helping a Cardassian spy.
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Stardate: 47566.7
Air Date: 02/07/94
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Jack's Review
Without question, one of the top ten episodes of TNG...Heck, top 25 in all of Trek, easily! A terrific look at some of the rank and filers aboard the Enterprise - bringing back Sito Jaxa from The First Duty. There was a plan to bring her back on DS9....I wish they had followed through with that.