Star Trek TNG Episodes

This week, we are diving into some of our favorite under-the-radar Star Trek episodes that deserve a lot more love. Deep cuts, strange choices, and episodes that quietly say a lot about the franchise we love.


This week’s picks:


Julian revisits TNG Season 1’s “Arsenal of Freedom,” a rough era classic packed with big ideas, strange tech, and early-series charm.


Hawk breaks down TNG Season 6’s “Schisms,” one of the creepiest and most unsettling hours of Star Trek ever aired.


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This week on Strange New Pod, we honor the legendary Tony Todd on what would have been his birthday and a little over a year since his passing.


We look back at his unforgettable impact on Star Trek, from Kurn, brother of Worf, to Older Jake Sisko in "The Visitor," to the formidable Hirogen Alpha on Voyager.


We also celebrate his powerful legacy in film and genre storytelling, reflecting on why his presence continues to resonate with fans everywhere.


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This week on Strange New Pod, we go full red alert as we look back at one of the most legendary episodes in all of Star Trek: "The Best of Both Worlds," 35 years later.

From Riker’s impossible choice to the chilling arrival of Locutus of Borg, we break down what made this TNG two-parter a true television event, how it redefined the stakes for Star Trek, and why its legacy still looms large across the franchise today.

We’ll deep dive into the performances, writing, behind-the-scenes stories, an...

John De Lancie has brought the legendary Q to life for almost 40 years, and on his birthday, we look back at one of Jean-Luc Picard and Kathryn Janeway's greatest foils...and dare we say, friends?


From the very first meeting in "Encounter at Farpoint" to the Q Civil War in "The Q and the Grey." We'll go on a journey through the continuum from TNG to Voyager, and possibly make a stop at DS9.


Plus your thoughts on Q in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 227 of Strange New Pod.

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Strange New Pod's favorite episode series continues this week with Hawk's pick, TNG's "The Measure of a Man!"


Picard must prove Data is legally a sentient being with rights and freedoms under Federation law when transfer orders demand Data's reassignment for study and disassembly.


Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 225 of Strange New Pod.


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As Strange New Pod counts down to our fifth anniversary, we're spending the next few months talking about the crew's favorite episodes, and we start this week with Emcee's pick, Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Offspring."


Data successfully creates a new android, which he views as his child. However, the magnitude of his accomplishment quickly attracts the scrutiny of Starfleet.


Plus, behind the scenes facts about "The Offspring," your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section, a...

In honor of LeVar Burton's birthday this Friday, the SNP crew celebrate their favorite episodes featuring Geordi La Forge!

From his early days as the Enterprise's helmsman and his promotion to Chief Engineer to becoming a Commodore and overseeing the fleet museum, Geordi La Forge is one of Trek's most beloved characters.

Plus, your favorite Geordi moments, the Strange New Loop, and much more on episode 173 of Strange New Pod.

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At the conclusion of Picard season three, it seemed as if Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise finally had the proper send-off fans had been wanting since 2002. But after hints and rumors from Patrick Stewart himself, it seems like Picard will make one final journey on film.

Join the SNP Crew along with our amazing collective for their wants and don't wants from the potential Picard/TNG/Legacy film. That and so much more on episode 169 of Strange New Pod!

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Join Emcee, Girafe, and Julian LIVE from Trek Long Island!

First, the crew sits down at their convention table to talk about some of the Saturday happenings at the convention including cosplay, some general catching up, and more. Later, Julian sits down with Patron Collective Matt Harker to talk about his experience at Trek Long Island so far.

Then, it's onto the crew's Saturday evening panel, "TNG One Hit Wonder Villains panel. Can they be utilized in new Star Trek in some way? Emcee, Girafe,...

Four contestants (Sophia, John, Jared, and Hawk) from across the Picard Week collective take on the ultimate trivia challenge. Who knows the most about the man, the myth, the legend Jean-Luc Picard? Watch along as they battle it out for Picard Nerd supremacy to bring glory to themselves and their houses!

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Join the Le Quadrant Pop team as they rent out a theater to watch Star Trek: First Contact for the film's 25th anniversary!

(NOTE: This podcast was recorded in the French language)

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Jean-Luc Picard is known for his diplomatic methods of solving problems and was confronted with numerous ethical conflicts when he sat in the Captain's chair. Each dilemma presented branching paths of outcomes for the people affected by this.

Join Matthew from Trek Untold Ashlyn & Rhianna from The Duras Sisters, Hawk from Strange New Pod, and Dave from Treksperts Quiz as they explore some tough ethical decisions Picard made through his Starfleet career and whether or not they were the best choi...

Heather and David are joined by The Duras Sisters, Rhianna and Ashlyn, to discuss Picard and his working relationship with the strong women that surround him. We will talk about Troi, Crusher, Seven, and Raffi and how Picard has helped support and appreciate their strengths.

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Captain Jean-Luc Picard is a stalwart example of Starfleet ideals, confident, calm, and seemingly able to diffuse any situation with an inspirational speech....but nobody's perfect. Prepare your hand for all the facepalms as Blunderdome takes a look at some of our favorite captain's gaffes, whoopsies, and faux pas in both his personal and professional life.

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As the captain of the USS Enterprise-D, Jean-Luc Picard has had an almost incalculable effect on the world of 24th century...but what if he had never existed? Join Aaron Coker of the Enterprising Individuals and BackTrekking podcasts and Joe Mazel of the ABCD:TOS podcast as we rewrite some of the critical episodes of Jean-Luc's life and imagine a world without Picard!

Next Generation episodes covered:
"The Drumhead"
"Sarek"
"Sins of the Father"
"The Measure of a Man"
"The Best of Both Worlds"

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Join Ashlyn and Rhianna from the Duras Sisters Podcast, along with guests Matthew Kaplowitz [Trek Untold] and Aaron Coker [Enterprising Individuals] to discuss episodes where Picard is stranded, either by accident or kidnapping.

We will discuss these episodes of The Next Generation (not necessarily in this order):
Allegiance (03x18)
Final Mission (04x09)
Darmok (05x02)
Time’s Arrow P2 (06x01)
Chain of Command P2 (06x11)
Liaisons (07x02)
Gambit (07x04 & 5)
Attached (07x08)

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Captain Picard was a great Captain. Arguably the greatest (sorry Kirk fans). Or was he? Did he allow a little too much leeway with his senior staff, or was he too hard on them?

Why was Riker so drawn to pass up command after command to stay on the Enterprise? Did Picard have the perfect balance of nurturing with good order and discipline?

We will answer all this and more with some great thoughts provided by The Random Redshirt Podcast!

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Join the Crusher Convo Crew for a deep dive into “The little Ship that should” - the relationship between Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher! Hitting all the highs and lows of this beautiful and most unique friendship.

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For Captain Picard Week II, the Trek Time! team will be talking "Captain or Father? Jean-Luc & Wesley Crusher" and how Picard played a major role in Wesley's development.

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Join the SNP crew as they try to pitch the much-rumored TNG Kelvinverse film in three acts. Rhianna Herd from The Duras Sisters Podcast joins the team for this one.

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Join the EARTH STATION TREK crew for an exploration of Picard's Starfleet career when he WASN'T on the Enterprise. From the Academy to the Stargazer and from the Romulan crisis back to the Academy, Jean-Luc had a lifetime of service we didn't see onscreen!

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Although we’ve followed Picard through most of his adult life, he still remains a man of mystery. Until today.

Join Where's Bev as they answer questions they guarantee no one has ever asked about the famous captain.

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SNP's best of species series continues this week as Hawk and Julian welcome collective member Jessko aboard to help them deep dive the Ferengi's origins on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

From their troublesome debut in "The Last Outpost" to episodes that pave the way for the Ferengi's future like "Suspicions," Jess and team try to cover it all...yes, even the Ferengi Memo.

Plus, the Strange New Loop and much more on episode 119 of Strange New Pod!

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After months of reviewing new Star Trek episodes, SNP can finally get back to their best-of-species series! In part six, the crew, hosted by Hawk this week, tackles none other than the Borg!

From their introduction in the season two Next Generation episode "Q Who," to Jean-Luc's shocking assimilation and transformation into Locutus, Hawk leads Erik and Julian down a dimly lit green path of nanoprobes, moral ambiguity, and resistance.

Plus, the mailbag, strange new loop, and much more on episod...