32 Years Later, Star Trek’s Greatest Riker Episode Remains an Untouchable Sci-Fi Gem

It took a little time for the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation to really connect with their characters and find their rhythm, but once they did, the show became a classic. Commander Riker’s development is a great illustration of this. He starts out as a very self-assured and seemingly perfect leader, but a particular episode in season six really challenged that image and allowed him to grow.








