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Andrew Yang suggests the Vulcan salute might help stop the spread of coronavirus, William Shatner says Captain Kirk’s story has come to an end, and Star Trek: Lower Decks is coming this year...at some point. All that, plus this week’s Trek trivia!

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Alexandra and Johnny discuss Star Trek: Discovery's second season finale. The biggest twist? How much we're suddenly here for an Ash Tyler spin-off!

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Captain Picard finds himself in the middle of political intrigue when a Crian delegation in the form of an ambassador and a "gift" are being shepherded toward the Valteans with whom there has been centuries of conflict. It turns out this gift is actually a Crian woman who was groomed to be the consort of the Valtean Chancellor as part of the peace treaty that is being worked out and on top of that she's a Metamorph, a rare mutation among Crian's that produces a once in a lifetime female empathic sex goddess... She ends up imprinting on Picard and then marrying the Valtean anyway, oh yeah and there are Ferengis. Tune into our discussion and let us know what you thought of this episode of Star Trek, the Next Generation.

My guest today is Sean from http://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube

Lwaxana Troi and Alexander are in a pickle but together they help one another to rediscover how important joy and fun is in one's life. In this episode we find our beloved "mother" of Star Trek Majel Barrett return to the small screen to spread joy and annoyance exactly when its needed. Meanwhile the crew are also faced with a challenge that could lead to the destruction of the ship itself.

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A very heavy discussion at times, we are at odds on a few points raised by this episode or Star Trek the Next Generation in which we find young Wesley Crusher facing expulsion from Starfleet Academy because of a bad decision he and his fellow Nova Squadron crew members make leading to the death of one of their members. Wesley comes around in the end as we expect him to but the journey there is compelling and filled with drama.

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Join in the discussion and let us know what you thought of this episode as well.

The crew of the Enterprise are caught in a time loop and once they become aware of this, they begin trying to change their future in which the Enterprise is destroyed. A hard science fiction treat and a favorite of many, tune into what we thought of the episode and let us know what you think too!

The J'naii, an androgynous species needs the help of the Enterprise crew as two of their scientists are stuck in Null Space, the relationship between the rescue team and the crew of the Enterprise proves to be earth shattering as Commander Riker sparks a bloom in one of the J'naii who actually identifies as female in secret. This is also the introduction to Star Trek for my friend and guest Jared, a.k.a. The Commander and we delve into some of the bigger themes evoked from this episode. Find out what we thought and share your thoughts below.

The crew of the enterprise respond to a distress signal and attempt to rescue stranded crew members on the planet Tarkana IV, birthplace of Tasha Yar. When they encounter one of the warring factions, the coalition, it is soon revealed that among them is Tasha's Sister, Ishara. The crew and Data in particular are faced with having to reopen the wound Tasha's death left behind while getting to know this unique and different relative of hers who is trying to aid them in retrieving the captured crew.

Doctor Crusher is faced with a peculiar mystery. Everyone she knows and loves is disappearing. When she realizes the very universe around her is collapsing she's faced with some interesting challenges and we get some exciting surprises. Find out what we think of this episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.

Captain Picard and crew receive a distress call from a damaged Telarian vessel and respond only to find that one of the crew members is a human who was thought to have died many years ago in an invasion. It turns out to be a very complicated situation for ship and crew and especially for Captain Picard. Find out what we think about this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.

Young Mr. Potts is in deep trouble because his prank on his brother went terribly wrong.

His little brother is in deep trouble after eating a poisonous plant on the holo-deck.

Fortunately they are near a starbase that can mend his little brother quickly.

Unfortunately Data freaks out and steals the enterprise. Data flies her to a planet that registers but one life form that turns out to be, Dr. Noonien Soong (Data's father.)

Turns out Dr. Soong activated a homing beacon that forces his creations to come home - but Data isn't the only Soong Android that comes home to call.

Willy Potts has only 24-36 hours and the crew struggle to regain control of the ship...

Lore and Data are back together and when it is revealed that Dr. Soong wished to give Data basic human Emotions, Lore deviously plots to take the chip for himself.

Lore tricks Dr. Soong and takes Data's emotion chip for himself, somehow making him more evil than he was and when Soong realizes what has happened A struggle ensues, which sadly leads to Dr. Soong’s death. (He was already dying) and Lore stealing.

The Crew of the Enterprise finally figure out a way to get to the surface but it is too. Fortunately Data's memory is restored and after a final moment with Dr. Soong the crew are back on course to save young Willy Potts.

The question remains, can brothers forgive each other.

While the Enterprise is docked at McKinnly Station, the Crew take the time to make necessary repairs after the Borg conflict and for for much needed shore leave on Earth.

Captain Picard takes this opportunity to go home to his birth village of Avar France and stay on his family's vineyard, Run and kept in the traditional way, by his older brother, Robere.

Meanwhile Worf's parents are taking this opportunity to visit the enterprise to make sure their son is okay after his own trauma, discommodation from his people.

As if you can't get any more sentimental, Wesley also receives a message from his long dead father via a recording he made when Wesley was still an infant.

Both Picard and Worf have to face their inner truths about what happened to them and we get to discover more about what makes these iconic characters tick.

The conclusion to our discussion of The Best of Both Worlds with Part II, and the beginning of Season 4!

Join the Doctor, Gary (Trekkerprise) and I as we recap season 3 of Star Trek the Next Generation and our own journey through this rewatch so far.

The crew of the Enterprise encounter the signature destructive mark of the Borg and suddenly the situation escalates rather quickly as Starfleet forms an armada to stop the oncoming threat. The Borg prove to be a formidable (beyond the wildest dreams of the crew) opponent and they manage to take Captain Picard away from the crew to use him as a weapon against humanity and the Federation.. Find out what we think of the last episode of season 3 of Star Trek the Next Generation.

Doctor Crusher and the crew are part of a rescue mission in which they are able to save a severely injured Alien and bring him back to health, but his rapid healing suggests there's something else at work beyond the medical attention he's receiving. The Alien is unable to remember who he is so Beverly names him John Doe for the time being. We find out rather quickly that something is happening to John that's bigger than even he is aware and he is the first among his species to evolve. Lots of interesting concepts arise in this exciting episode.

The whole team have a light hearted jaunt to Betazed where a Ferengi delegation's leader (Daimon Tog) shows an obsessive interest in Lwaxana Troi. Couple that with young Wesley preparing for his oral exam which will finally grant him entry to Starfleet Academy. Find out what we think of this rather humorous episode of Star Trek the next Generation.

Embassador Sarek has been working for much of his career to negotiate with the Lagarens and really only he is able to conduct the negotiations however he is suffering from a rare Vulcan illness that effects the mind and causes Vulcans to loose control of their emotions. Captain Picard and crew must try to convince Sarek (sensitively) that he should postpone the negotiations but he is unwilling to do so. Finally a solution is found in which Picard and Sarek mind meld to afford Sarek the stability he requires. Find out what we think of this epic and monumental episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.