Synopsis:  Troi is to be bonded in holy matrimony to a doctor who’s been dreaming of a blonde chick.

Memory Alpha Summary:  Any dream will do.

Review:  As if we didn’t have enough already the preaching is in full force in this episode.  Yeah, Roddenberry, we get it.  We simpletons in 1987 are unenlightened.  Otherwise, this is a pretty solid episode.  Somehow, the Betazeds have advanced greatly despite holding on to ridiculous marriage rituals, but I think Sirtis plays it fairly realistically; however, I am guessing if doctor guy was an Andorian she would have refused to go through with it.

I don’t hate Lwaxana Troi as much as most people do.  Perhaps that’s because it’s Majel Barrett.  Perhaps it’s because Picard plays off her so well.   Either way, there’s not much to say, other than this is the best episode with her in it.  It also contains two fantastic quotes.

Data: Can you please continue the petty bickering?  I find it quite intriguing.

It is hard not to fall for Data at this point.  Spiner is really beginning to feel his character. Also:

Homn: Thank you for the drinks.