2. Picard Becomes Kamen
Episode: The Inner Light (5.25)
I cry every freaking time.
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Best Moments of TNG: 4, 3
4. Resistance Is Not Futile
Episode: I, Borg (5.23)
After not hearing from the Borg for almost two full seasons, this was the perfect reintroduction. And this is the perfect scene, challenging Picard’s personal feelings about a race that nearly destroyed him.
Best Moments of TNG: 6,5
6. Sito Jaxa Dies
Episode: Lower Decks (7.15)
A great follow-up to The First Duty, Sito Jaxa gets on the Enterprise because Picard requests her, trying to test her resolve after her being knocked down a couple pegs after the disciplinary action. She dies on an extremely important mission, and then Picard has to announce her death.
Best Moments of TNG: 8, 7
8. Crusher Learns The Size of the Universe
Episode: Remember Me (4.05)
The creepiest part of this episode where Beverly is caught inside the warp bubble is that the computer is completely oblivious to all of the changes going on. Majel Barrett’s best episode on the show.
Best Moments of TNG: 10, 9
10. Picard, His Eyes Open
Episode: Darmok (5.02)
While this far from a bone-chilling moment, it’s incredibly satisfying watching the brilliantly diplomatic Picard learn the basics of a new language under extreme duress.
Best Moments of TNG: 12, 11
12. Riker Dines With Klingons
Episode: A Matter of Honor (2.08)
This episode was probably the best in the series for the development of Riker’s character, which is a shame, since it was all the way back in season two. He does a brilliant job as first officer aboard the Klingon vessel. He researched the hell out of the position and put aside all of his humility to own it. My favorite part is mealtime, where he manages to impress the hell out of everyone in the room, both in humor and philosophy.
Best Moments of TNG: 14, 13
14. Wolf 359
Episode: Best of Both Worlds (4.01)
One reason I enjoy the second half of this episode is that despite everyone knowing that the Borg wasn’t going to take over the entire federation, the writers didn’t limit the damage to just a few deaths. For the Borg to remain a formidable enemy, they needed to cause some massive destruction. And they do. And it’s all shown with very little dialogue. Dropping the name of the ship that Riker turned down was a nice touch.
Best Moments of TNG: 16, 15
16. Psychotic Riker
Episode: Parallels (7.11)
This whole episode is filled with little great moments as Worf jumps from one reality to another. My favorite moment, though, has to be when they encounter a reality where things are going so badly for the Federation, that Riker himself has lost all his values and is willing to more or less destroy the universe to escape death. Plus, the beard!
Best Moments of TNG: 18, 17
18. Can Data Murder?
Episode: The Most Toys (3.22)
After getting kidnapped to be a trophy, Data utilizes passive resistance to try to foil his captor. But things change when his captor murders one of his associates in cold blood. Data then has to decide whether or not ending his captor’s life (who is not threatening his life in any way) would fit into his programming. More great character development for him.
Best Moments of TNG: 20, 19
20. Data Wins at Stratagema
Episode: Peak Performance (2.21)
One of a few moments on the list that isn’t a climax. After Crusher unwittingly saves the day again (heh, adults) to survive the Ferengi, Data accepts a rematch with Kolrami after he impossibly loses a game of Stratagema. It’s one of many points of character development for the android, who is beginning to learn how he can positively affect the humans around him.
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