Let's Watch - Star Trek: The Next Generation [114. Conundrum - Ft. Clay]

Clay and I get our minds wiped and then we remember that we hate each other.
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This "podcast" series is a run through and break down of every single Star Trek: The Next Generation episode. From "Encounter at Farpoint" to "All Good Things...", this series is going to look at each and every one of the 178 episodes of the classic Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series that ran from 1987 to 1994. Engage!
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[@angelabadams]

I love the reveal shot of the camera panning around the bridge and showing the new guy

[@thepenskyfile]

+Bronson Adams Great name, too. MacDuff.

[@armada4602]

The fact that they remember how to do things but not who they are or specific life events is not a problem with the writing. That's actually how our memory works. It's broken down into many different types, two of which include procedural and episodic.

[@unchainedsilver9702]

On my current re-watch and this one was a massive improvement over the last 3 episodes ...Love the sub plot with Riker and Ro....the ending scene in 10 forward was priceless...lol

[@peterrogers8706]

Worf in command, Riker and Ro hop in the sack and Picard takes it all in stride. I wish this episode would never end.

[@HunterBidenCocaineBag]

I like this episode, but it felt rushed. I think this could've been a good 2 part episode, allowing more time for the crew to "discover" themselves.

[@reyjusuf]

They shouldve mindwiped a klingon ship

[@colinpeterhill]

Really enjoying these.

[@thepenskyfile]

+colinpeterhill Thanks!

[@alexandercrankshaft]

This is a great one. Thank god after the last few.

[@thepenskyfile]

+alexandercrankshaft I love this episode. Very enjoyable and just fires on all cylinders.

[@memoryhero]

Finally figured it out. Clay sounds like John Candy.

[@peggygross7409]

Ever since I've seen this episode always why the memory wipe worked on Data.

[@dittbub]

I'm OK with data's memory being wiped because wasn't memory wiped on the ship as well? the probe seemed to affect both man and machine

[@BryanatGameStop]

Hey is there a video or a listing somewhere of all of the 5/5, 4/5, etc?

[@thepenskyfile]

thepenskypodcast.com/ratings/

[@anna-elizabeth]

If you do Michael Douglas, do "Black Rain". Douglas and Andy Garcia play NYPD Detectives that get involved taking a Japanese Gangster to Osaka and fuck it up. It's a great cop/thriller/fish-out-of-water movie.

[@thepenskyfile]

Thanks!

[@WeWantWhatWeWant]

I actually think this brilliant episode would make a great standalone episode of something like the twilight zone. Put the reveal that they are not who they think they are at the end and there’s a great short story here above and beyond Star Trek.

[@dustybottoms8020]

Does anyone know if the crystal Picard has in his hand, the one they are now selling online... Was it always there? Or was it a CGI add in?

[@Titan-Shores]

how about if data wakes up in sickbay (or engineering) with emotions functioning.. but here's undergoing repair and he is basically just a discussed head on a desk (data wakes up screaming) ha ha

[@Titan-Shores]

disembodied head, even

[@thepenskyfile]

+TitanShores Data's waking dream of horror. Anything would have been interesting, instead he's just a bartender.

[@unchainedsilver9702]

sounds like the cops stopped right in front of your place in the background of the video

[@thepenskyfile]

+Matt Guy 99 problems but the cops ain't one.

[@TheWaffleman54]

Just watched this episode today, after some middling stories, and it was a breath of fresh air. This, to me, was a natural improvement over The Naked Now, mixed in with the intrigue and mystery of Clues. I'm really looking forward to the next one: Power Play. I've heard many good things about that.

[@thepenskyfile]

Power Play is fun, and a good episode to see actors get the chance to stretch a bit.

[@Dustin-le1xh]

I agree with Clay. It's a 4 for me. Enjoyed the Michael Douglas discussion. My favorite Michael Douglas movie: "Falling Down". If they could do a remake with Colm Meany in Michael Douglas's role...that would be great.

[@TaxOwlbear]

My vote for the game episode! Regarding mid-budget films: I once read that they are the most financially risky films. Low-budget films aren't risky because they didn't cost much in the first place and high-budget films tend to make good money via home video sales, rentals and TV screening even if they flop at the box office. Mid-budget films apparently don't make enough money that way.

[@thepenskyfile]

+TaxOwlbear I can see that. It's too bad, some of my favorite movies are in that range.

[@TaxOwlbear]

The Pensky File In this case I recommend you check out Narc (2002) if you haven't see it already.

[@undefinedusername]

+TaxOwlbear I agree! I would definitely like to see an episode on The Game. I love that movie!

[@karmafrog1]

Tabula Riker

[@kyur3813]

If you like the central command space station, you finally have something to like about one of the most horrible episodes, Justice (season 1 episode 8), because it uses the same model as the "god" of the Edo in that episode. 4/5

[@thepenskyfile]

+Kyur One photon torpedo could have taken out that god!

[@randallburke3562]

Kyur I knew it looked familiar haha

[@badazzmaro]

Women who never have kids, and make lots of money, do not end up happier. Quite the opposite actually. Usually.

[@floydharper4653]

Lol a guy explaining what makes women happy and how they should live life, something tells me you'll never understand why that is so fucking funny

[@badazzmaro]

@@floydharper4653 a lot of women deny it on its face because all the "strong independent" malarkey. It's not sexist to point out simple truths, most women would be happier as mothers and not wage slaves. I'm not telling anyone what they can or cannot do, sorry if I offended you, none intended.

[@floydharper4653]

You have problems, man

[@badazzmaro]

@@floydharper4653 tell me what my problems are buddy pal

[@floydharper4653]

Your problems are that you have a warped view of the world, and try to equate your fantasies with reality. Man, the 50s are gone and good fucking riddance