Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)
Episode:108
"Justice"
Jack's Rating:
Wesley breaks an idyllic world's trivial law by accidentally stepping on flowers and faces the death sentence.
Features:
Stardate: 41255.6
Air Date: 11/09/87
Director: James L. Conway
Jack's Notes
This one shows us what kind of character Riker would become over the next couple of seasons as well as the kind of man Picard would turn out to be. Plus who doesn't like the idea of an entire planet that is one big playground full of pleasures? This one is the first - and not the last - time we see Picard forced to go against the Prime Directive.
Episode:126
"The Neutral Zone"
Jack's Rating:
A derelict satellite is found containing cryonically frozen humans from the 20th century as the Enterprise is sent to investigate the destruction of outposts near Romulan space.
Features:
The Romulans
Stardate: 41986
Air Date: 05/16/88
Director: James L. Conway
Jack's Notes
I admit that this episode feels like two stories patched together. I will also admit that it is a really fun watch. The three folks from the past are terrific and their stories are easy to identify with. Overall a fun end to the season.
Episode:621
"Frame of Mind"
Jack's Rating:
Riker finds himself prisoner in an alien mental institution, which resembles scenes from Beverly's play.
Features:
Stardate: 46778.1
Air Date: 05/03/93
Director: James L. Conway