Riker offers Geordi the one thing he's always wanted - an age-appropriate Wesley Crusher. Join your mortal hosts as they discuss Star Trek's fondness for apotheosis, Riker's references to Gary Mitchell, and the peculiar sexual politics of post-mid-1980's Hollywood. Also, we got two new reviews, so you get two new haikus!

Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware!

Next week: We begin our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Lower Decks' fifth and final season!

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