Star Trek: 10 Worst Things William T. Riker Has Ever Done

[@BlackstarBSP]

Worst thing Riker ever did: he never played “Nightbird“ correctly. 😂

[@alm2187]

That's a passive, though. Trial and error. Might say the worst thing he's done is to murder that solo. (Though is Deanna the only known voter in that opinion poll? Maybe Will played it better than we're lead to believe.) What? Hey! What do you mean I'm taking things too seriously when you posted your quip in good humor? 🤣😉🤗

[@JohnnyWednesday]

You have won the internet this day

[@intellectic9155]

@@alm2187The word you were looking for is _pedantic._ Dork.

[@sean.ferrick]

Gotta keep something for part 2 😂

[@paulsarnik8506]

What about The Saints Go Marching In? 😮🤓😎🖖🏻

[@northprime_unlimited]

Worf going down to kidnap Soren with Riker shows how down he was with him. They really had respect for each other even risking his career for their friendship.

[@arvurebantra7639]

Worf does it, despite earlier in the episode commenting on how her people make him uncomfortable. Even with how much he disliked them, he was willing to do something for Riker. I also suspect his discomfort was mostly due to the gender stuff, and in my head, maybe he felt that Soren needed to be saved from that as well.

[@gregoryt1139]

@@arvurebantra7639 A hunter doesn't hunt just because he needs the food for his family. A hunter hunts partly because he wants to kill something. I think Worf just wanted some real excitement. Oh, so he got to help his friend, too. OK.

[@arvurebantra7639]

@@gregoryt1139 I don't think that's accurate. Worf has proven to be more than a simple Klingon multiple times, even by this time, and has some good moral values.

[@dafyddthomas6897]

"Penpals" both Riker and Worf wanted to genocide the whole planet for the sake of the Prime Directive. "Outcast" both Riker and Worf didn't care about the Fed's Prime Directive; the Prime Directive in Riker's pants was the Priority.

[@gregoryt1139]

@@arvurebantra7639 I didn’t say he went to slaughter people. He doesn’t have a bloodlust. It was supposed to be an in and out stealth extraction. Just something to do. No one was supposed to know.

[@JasonBoyce]

1:27 I’m thinking that Riker might have let Picard’s time-jump slide at this moment, because if Picard freezes in the middle of talking to Tomulak, and then Riker jumped in, it might have looked far worse. Giving Picard that moment to stare off gave Picard the opportunity to recover, which kept the Romulans in line.

[@monkofbob]

And even if it is for about five seconds, that type of not showing fear or backing down is the type of behavior a Romulan respects. Rikes would have stood by thinking his Captain was doing a power play, not frozen. Some of Sean’s analysis lately is massively lacking, particularly when it comes to combat situations, such as in 2 when asking why Riker changed behavior, that’s survivor guilt with power.

[@michaelsmith4904]

welp i guess that meqns this channel is cr@p now and we should all unsub

[@paulrasmussen8953]

​@@monkofboband the stare might not be literal mote like the fact both sides have ships on their side of the zone waiting for the next move so this entry is very weak

[@AKAUncleBeau]

Not to mention the fact that Picard is facing away from Riker, how quickly would anyone have noticed it that situation?

[@grahamcann1761]

You asked the question about the worst of others, and I thought about it. Sisko? Janeway? Paris? Checkov? Then my mind brought up Quark, and then I thought, "What are the 10 best things Quark has done?" As always, thank you all so very much for the videos.

[@NathanWeeks]

There was no reason for Riker to reference Kestra (or, ahem, Alexander) in that moment in Picard Season 3. Sidney and Alandra had actually been assimilated and left on the Titan, and Jack was on the Borg cube. Stopping to say, "hey, also my daughter, who is not in any immediate danger and has nothing to do with what we are talking about now" would have bizarre.

[@oddish4352]

How can you NOT include his cold blooded vaporizing his and Pulaski's clones in "Up the Long Ladder"? As Odo reminds us, killing your own clone is STILL murder!

[@kevinnaber790]

The clone Odo referred to was created by the original person and was alive and mature, Riker and Pulaski were cloned without their permission and from all evidence the clones were not yet alive.

[@joermnyc]

Worst thing: there’s a fan edit on KZbin where Riker sits on a console and the resulting jumble of inputs causes a warp core breach. “Riker’s Ass Destroys the Enterprise.”

[@SportyMabamba]

Deserved an Honorable Mention in this list for sure 👌🏻

[@GulDukat479]

The reason why he wasn't worried about Kestra in Picard season 3 was because in order to be infected by the Borg you would have needed to use one of the affected transporters in Starfleet. Kestra likely would not have done this and therefore would have been safe.

[@ReelMeurik]

I had the exact same idea. Copy-paste of my comment here: The way the Borg were assimilating the Starfleet personnel in S3, was that they had embedded a code into the transporter system, so anyone under a certain age were effected. Given that Riker and Troi decided to go "wilderness" mode and live on Nepenthe, it's possible Kestra simply hasn't used the transporter as of yet. Yes, she would still be at-risk against a "Borg assimilated" galaxy, she wouldn't be assimilated at that time. In fact, we have NO idea where she was during the events of S3.

[@Seal0626]

They were there as an invasion force. If things went badly, Kestra would not have remained safe for long.

[@smartkid37]

Wasn’t she safely tucked away in her new school - not being neglected by her father?

[@generalilbis]

I was under the impression that Terry Matalas or another bigwig for Picard S3 had acknowledged on social media that Kestra was at Starfleet Academy as a new cadet when the Borg pulled their mass assimilation. So she would have been affected or a lucky outlier who was some place where the signal couldn't reach.

[@bradenstanyer184]

A worst things list for Barclay would be hilarious 😂

[@mybrainisshortcake]

Barclay: "May he who has not fapped in the holodeck cast the first stone."

[@danielvitale7788]

I would say the Jellico incident deserves mention.

[@j.rileyindependentproductions]

Correction: Riker's first attempt to stop the J'nai was not to say that he "forced Soren to believe she was female." Rather it was to say that he pursued a relationship with Soren, and Soren rejected him, implying that his pursuit gave a false impression that led to the proceeding. They even seemed willing to accept this, until Soren came out. As for Riker doing the deed with alien women, Starfleet had likely already given clearance for Humans with a wide variety of specific alien species (could you imagine the shore leave guide "Whom you can get freaky with while on Shore Leave - A Species Guide"), and there may have even been a biology lesson before he went undercover in "First Contact" (episode). Voyager, on the other hand, was interacting with species the Federation had never encountered, so each one would technically need approval from the ship's doctor before coupling.

[@QBCPerdition]

Not to mention, Kim is (as always) an ensign. Riker is a commander. He may have more leeway. Conversely, he and Picard may have had a frank conversation at some point off screen, one where Picard gives him permission, so long as it doesn't affect the ship or her crew. Yeah, the Game is a bad example, but since it took over people's minds, Picard may have given him a pass.

[@j.rileyindependentproductions]

@@QBCPerdition I was only referencing the horizontal tango... not the rest of the plot of the episode.

[@Rockhound6165]

This couldn't have been a regulation as A) Risa is the #1 destination to get your freak on with alien women(you have to provide your own Horga'hn) not to mention B) Rubicun III where it's inhabitants make love at the drop of a hat(any hat according to Yar) so getting freaky with aliens is encouraged to a degree.

[@MysticChrono]

Best thing Riker has done, is the Riker Maneuver.

[@BringerOfDearth]

@MysticChrono Cannot argue with this. 👍

[@alm2187]

The briar patch thing in Insufferrection or the leg-over-chair gif that makes the rounds online?

[@aqdrobert]

Lift leg over back of chair. Sit down.

[@kelleyk28]

​@@aqdrobert I mentioned this to my mom, having seen the reason why he sat down like that. Before I told her about the video, she said he sat down like someone who had hurt his back. Which is exactly why the actor sat like that. You know, they coulda made it easier for him, but then we wouldn't have the Riker Maneuver.

[@aqdrobert]

@@kelleyk28 Dr. Crusher: I had enough of the Riker Maneuver. Get down to Sick Bay, and I will fix your back. Riker: NOOOOOO!!!!

[@starbrand3726]

What about when Riker and Dr. Pulaski were cloned against their wills? In Star Trek, we know that clones are sentient beings and Riker just MURDERED the innocent clones with a phaser while they slept.

[@waitsjunkie]

I'd probably add the early part of his relationship with Ro Laren. She had her problems, true, but those interactions always leave me feeling like he's on a power trip.

[@munkeyweb]

Especially as he's affectively the head of HR onboard the 1701D

[@difficulttolookatpictures]

Especially when he bedded her in "Conundrum" under somewhat dubious circumstances

[@Bookq36]

Yeah, I'm going to address you by the wrong name and disrespect your heritage. What's rule 34 again?

[@simonmoody8400]

Wearing 'that' outfit on Angel One, certainly in his top 10 worst decisions!

[@bonusbaby801]

If you can't blame Riker for the Pegasus...Then you can't blame him for "The Game". Riker was already brainwashed by the game before he brought it to the Enterprise.

[@TheMAZZTer]

10. It would probably not have been the best idea to take command while the Romulans were watching, so I can understand Riker hesitating then. That said he could have diverted attention by asking a question or making a statement, giving Picard a moment to recover. 9. I don't think the Qs powers to time travel were established at this point. So it's perfectly reasonable within the lore that had been established up to that point. 4. To be fair Picard should not have been arguing with Riker on his bridge. "All Good Things" explicitly establishes this is something Picard himself would never tolerate, and at least one other TNG episode makes this point as well. But yes the timing of throwing Picard off does not fit. A much better flow would have Riker throw Picard off early on, only to change his mind and follow Picard's advice later... then when they reconcile, they both apologize to each other. Picard for doing something he'd never tolerate, Riker for throwing him off (though Picard would reject that apology as he has nothing to apologize for). 3. I don't think we can find a less experienced Riker at fault here. He was an idealist and couldn't fathom that a Captain would subvert the Federation, or that he'd have to choose sides in defending one or the other.

[@MandatoryHashTags]

So I gave a lot of thought to 17 seconds at the time; it stung me for some reason to see him throw Picard off the bridge. Then however, I had to think about the situation. Will was still an active duty member of Starfleet, he had been given command of Shaws ship which means all the lives are on him and the Shrike had been outwitting them the entire time. When the ship was crippled Riker realized that Picard had manipulated him into going on the offensive when his responsibility was to escape the Shrike if at all possible because Shaw told him to get them out of this mess, the mess he and Picard got them into. So he ordered his old friend off the bridge because he needed it to be very clear to the crew, himself, and his old friend that he was in command of the Titan. If you notice the rest of the time Riker was in command Picard showed more deference to the fact that Riker was Captain. Picard would have never let a retired Admiral or friend goad him into attacking someone and if they did he would have likely thrown them off his bridge as well when he was in command of the Enterprise. A Captains duty is first to the ship and the crew.

[@AzaleaJane]

We definitely need a "worst things Data ever did" including when he's taken over by Soong and hijacks the Enterprise. There's a lot of material for worst things Quark ever did.

[@mrmasonry9792]

I would think after the Soong incident Data would have been sent to Stellar Cartography for a "While".

[@ReelMeurik]

Re: Kestra The way the Borg were assimilating the Starfleet personnel in S3, was that they had embedded a code into the transporter system, so anyone under a certain age were effected. Given that Riker and Troi decided to go "wilderness" mode and live on Nepenthe, it's possible Kestra simply hasn't used the transporter as of yet. Yes, she would still be at-risk against a "Borg assimilated" galaxy, she wouldn't be assimilated at that time. In fact, we have NO idea where she was during the events of S3.

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

His flat out insubordination to Jellico should have been on this list.

[@alm2187]

Um; why, exactly? You want the Federation to be sneaky spies?

[@Troy729]

I was looking for that when as part of the reason for watching this video.

[@Sephiroth144]

@@alm2187 Where do you get that? Jellico was the hard nosed captain that took over when Picard went missing; four shifts, Counselor Troi get in uniform, etc... Sure, he would be a prick to work for, but Starfleet is a military, not a democracy.

[@blkrhino7961]

Absolutely. That episode and when Kurn came aboard as first officer. "He needs to lighten up on us." You're Starfleet officers, start acting like it.

[@1steditiongamer276]

Jellico was a horrible Captain. How he got promoted is a mystery.

[@nitehawk86]

Shaving his beard... worse than almost giving up the Federation to alien invaders.

[@axepagode4321]

10. Nothingburger. The mental gymnastics you have to invent to call this a bad action or bad non-action on Riker's part is a massive overreach.

[@stuartwald2395]

He was at his worst as a jackass, a BAD executive officer for Captain Jellicoe. He failed to follow orders, he was disrespectful, and he did not work to carry out his captain's needs and instructions (sure he may think that 3 shifts a day is best, but he was ordered to prepare for 4 shifts and didn't; he should have done that and then he would have had some credibility to argue again, in private 1 more time, for 3).

[@colinleat8309]

I don't think you were too harsh. What really bothers me is when Riker and Picard argued on the bridge of the Titan. Bad writing. That NEVER would have happened. It was a disservice to the character's for the sake of drama. 🖖😁🤘🇨🇦

[@QBCPerdition]

Yeah, between that episode and the next, I really tried to justify it as a tactic, a bait-and-switch, something...and it was just...nothing? A momentary lapse on Riker's part? It was just bad.

[@canuck_gamer3359]

Did anyone else notice that a younger Frakes with the bandana looked a lot like a young John Ritter??? Wow, that one really surprised me for a minute!

[@Seal0626]

All things considered, I really wish Riker's out of character behaviour in _Picard_ S3 had been an indication that he was a Changeling.

[@aqdrobert]

He's the THIRD transporter clone reflected from that planet's ionosphere, Tom and Will are two of triplets.

[@SportyMabamba]

@@aqdrobertYes please! Maybe called Rick (contracted from his third name)?

[@spartacus36526]

What about Unnatural Selection? “Killing your own clone is still murder.” -Odo

[@samanthabradley860]

That wasn't "Unnatural Selection". The killing of the forming clones of Commander Riker and Dr. Pulaski happened in "Up the Long Ladder".

[@VonWenk]

Ten entries and nothing about his not being able to follow orders in "Chain of Command"? Plus, the shaving of the beard was a sign of how the planet's rejuvenating effects were affecting the crew.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

He was following orders but also as xo he airs th e issues the crew have.

[@VonWenk]

@@paulrasmussen8953 So you don't think his being bumped down in rank was justified?

[@aqdrobert]

Riker: What is Boimler doing on MY ship?

[@lemuelowiw]

I would definitely enjoy more lists like this (you can also do the best things the characters have done). A fun one might be Bones (aka Dr. McCoy).

[@douglaswarden2584]

Riker was given orders NOT to discuss the events on the Pegasus....That is NOT on him for not talking about it and covering it up. That's called being in the military.

[@ScottMcMaster-er4xj]

It is utterly criminal that we never got a Riker as Captain series after TNG. Riker should have finally taken a ship of his own.

[@scytube]

0:00 Intro 0:43 10: Not assuming command at the Neutral Zone 1:51 9: Going full god mode 3:06 8: Completely forgetting the existence of his daughter 4:15 7: Bringing a potential alien invasion to the Enterprise 5:05 6: Attempting to break the Prime Directive to rescue Soren 6:26 5: Shaving his beard 7:19 4: Throwing Jean-Luc off the bridge 8:25 3: That whole cover-up fiasco 9:29 2: Going out of his way to make Shelby's job harder 10:32 1: Running away from Deanna and Kestra 11:44 Outro

[@benmcelwain5301]

How about a list of Tech Star fleet walked away from? STO: The Injection that gives humans amazing telekinetic powers. TNG: The transporter accident that made Picard a teenager. (This one really bothered me when I saw the Boku movie.) TNG S1 the Weapons system that could quickly build adaptive drones that had the potential to take out a star ship. STO: Tech to migrate a human mind into a robot body. DS9: The prison planet where people don't stay dead. Sure the tech needed to be tweaked but you would think immortality would have been worth the effort.

[@filippofittipaldi8050]

I really have a problem with Starfleet accepting a treaty that disallows it to have cloaking technology, but other can. Usually only a truly defeated nation (e.g. Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan) agree to such one-sided terms.

[@Dosbomber]

IIRC, the Federation was losing the war at the time.

[@gestaltdude]

From a psychological perspective, the number one entry makes perfect sense. Every child develops a sense of what it means to be a parent by emulating their own. This is why there are generations of families out their who have encouraged their kids to excel at whatever they do, and why there are generations who are, sadly, extremely abusive towards their children. In Riker's case, his father shut down after his wife, Will's mother, died, forcing Will to learn all the basic life skills for himself. Unfortunately, this experience also taught him to follow his father's example when things got tough in his own family. He likely wasn't even aware he was doing so, and Deanna admitted her trying to force him to heal didn't help matters, but it brings into question how Riker would have reacted if his mother hadn't died, or if his father had been able to better cope with his loss. Either scenario would have resulted in a very different Riker, one which may not have led the same life, which could in turn have allowed the Borg to take over. So in the end, there is a real possibility humanity was saved by Riker's crappy childhood.

[@henryharrington4108]

I never thought Riker kicking Picard off the bridge was a mistake

[@OldMiley]

I agree. Riker was correct in what he did. He was the captain. His only mistakes were allowing Picard to continue to influence him by driving his point, and the emotional "you've killed us all" outburst in front of the crew.

[@mr.e1026]

One thing Riker did that, while not top of the list bad, it was at the very least a step over his disrespect of Shelby. In Chain of Command part 1 and 2, he was insubordinate many times under Captain Jellico. I usually would watch TNG episodes from the starting perspective of Captain Picard. in that episode series, it was from the perspective of Captain Jellico. He was a no nonsense captain, and Riker was insubordinate of him several times. If it were me in Jellico's position, his ass would have been in the brig awaiting court martial for some of it. And something I'm sure Riker never considered was, high actions were a reflection of Jean-Luc Picard. Was he able to run all over Picard in the same way he was trying to with Jellico?? Honestly, Jellico was my favorite Ronny Cox role. He does villains well. Probably too well. And I could perceive that, in these episodes, he was perceived to be the villain, but in actuality, Jellico did nothing wrong.

[@StarTrek-Voyager]

I think this described Riker's worst moments very well. Riker's my favourite character from Next Generations (Worf, Picard, La Forge and Data all coming in a close second), my brother and I both agree Riker looked really great with a beard and I was miffed when Riker shaved it off. (I mean come on, he didn't have to break all our hearts by shaving it off, there was so many other things going on and he decides to shave it. Was he feeling ill when he saved? 🤔)

[@surferdude4487]

Nobody seems to be talking about the episode where Q gave picard a second chance after his artificial heart failed. When Picard was an underachieving Lieutenant That wanted to do more, riker was contemptuous, dismissive and arrogant toward him. IMO, this shows his true character when dealing with people that he considers to be less than his equal. Not good qualities in a manager.

[@CrystalHickerson]

I feel regarding the relationship between Riker and Troi, and him considering leaving, was very reality based. Some people may say that their relationship in the beginning on up until they got married was a bit unrealistic but I say no because I've had that type of relationship and love before. It's real as crazy as it seems. Regarding him not wanting to leave the Enterprise for his own command simply fit his personality. He is a man all about comfort and ego. He is Kirk 2.0 without the title of Captain. I don't think he wanted the true responsibility until it was absolutely necessary and he did not want to leave Troi nor she him.

[@ChrisReise]

3:38 I disagree with your analysis regarding Kestra. The Borg was taking over the youth of Starfleet that had reached a certain age. Kestra was not old enough to be affected by the Borg "disease" therefore she was not in danger of becoming a Borg.

[@ReelMeurik]

And also, being raised on a backwater planet like Nepenthe, it's entirely possible she hasn't been through the transporter as of yet.

[@ChrisReise]

Another good point@@ReelMeurik

[@SpockvsEgon]

I'm shocked that Riker and Pulaski killing their clones (not Thomas) in the season 2 episode Up the Long Ladder didn't make the list.

[@sethcarson5212]

I would have bet money that the first 9 entries would have been shaving the beard in an odd numbered movie. It's like they were asking for it.

[@tonydagostino6158]

I don't remember the name of the episode but he phasered Uta at full power when he could've stunned her.

[@Reece_Hart]

The worst thing about Riker for me is something that Shelby points out. For years Riker should have been captain of his own ship but instead he just stuck around as first officer to Picard because he was comfortable. That first officer position he's basically sitting on should be going to people who are trying to become captain and are able to learn something from Picard as a last stepping stone before jumping into their own ship.

[@amymormino3029]

That is accurate but Riker values building and sustaining relationships more than other captains, including Picard. And you can read between the lines that he didn’t want to leave Troi behind, which was a good life choice! He also put his career aside for his son’s sake later on.

[@colinleat8309]

Good point! I hadn't considered that 🤔👍

[@newprophet2011]

The problem is that he weakened the fleet by denying future captains the benefit of the training from one of the best captains in the history of Starfleet. Officers don't accept promotions and leave office out of want, but because they realize there are those waiting to take the space you are holding. Just like you waited for the space you now have.

[@smartkid37]

Let’s not forget- that ultimately- by still being 2nd in command under Picard - he and the crew saved Picard - and the Enterprise Game changer Not to mention- the backboard upon which Picard was created

[@VonWenk]

@@newprophet2011 Do you have similar feelings about Mr. Spock?

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

I remember sitting in the movie theater, screaming in my mind, what are you doing, Riker?! as the shaving the beard scene played.

[@silmarian]

I remember a lot of people calling him Rekirk back on the day.

[@cjt217]

I love this channel so much, I'd watch a recap of every time Data used a contraction

[@ozzycommander]

i cant blame riker for being like that to deanna, honestly id be the same. My grief is my grief, sometimes you need to feel bad to accept it and move on... she stole that from him

[@allyourpie4323]

This is a major point of Star Trek V. You are made of your pain as well as your other memories. Once someone takes it from you,you are not yourself. As Kirk even directly told the camera, "I need my pain."

[@R-ecipes864]

It’s a hard part to look at, being a dad with one who is still here, and one who is gone. Though I try to forget the latter, there are plenty of parts that tell me not to. May their memory be eternal.

[@twocvbloke]

He accessed the manual steering column of the Enterprise-E, when the helm officer was right there, doing their job perfectly of listing lazily to the left in the Briar patch... :P

[@DelcoRanz93]

His uncharacteristic Incompetence leading to the loss of the Enterprise-D's stardrive section and the crash landing of the saucer section during and after the battle of Veridian III should be on this list. He handled that battle VERY poorly and should NOT have gotten any further command offers, let alone be allowed to step foot aboard a starship again because of that.

[@MichaelMckinnon-q6e]

Yeah, Picard told Riker to take command during his jumps which were actually dimensional jumps rather than time jumps (Riker was on board during the launching of Enterprise D in the jumps, but in the very first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation Encounter At Farpoint, Picard has to pick up Riker), so I just figured that Picard told the wrong William Thomas Riker aka "Number 1"or didn't tell all of them

[@peterelfman]

The core behind the #1 thing is, Riker has ALWAYS chosen career over personal connections. It's why he and Deanna were not together at the start of the show, and when she gets a second chance with his transporter clone, the clone makes a nearly identical choice to leave her for a posting at the literal first opportunity he gets. It's easy for Riker to have a family while he's retired, but once he's heard the call of duty, his core personality drives him towards duty, which pulls him away from family. In Picard S3, he's old enough to realize the price for those types of choices and has much more regret. I think that's from leaving his daughter more so than leaving his wife.

[@Fayanora]

Federation laws and regulations are more like suggestions than actual rules.

[@difficulttolookatpictures]

Okay-- we totally skipped "Conundrum" when everyone got memory wiped. He and Troi were getting back together because they remembered the feelings they had for each other. Ro arrives right as Troi tells Riker about the sentimental gift she found-- a psychology book with an inscription from Will. There's a weird atmosphere for all three of them. Troi then leaves and Riker immediately beds Ro, his subordinate, during a shipwide crisis. At the end of the episode Ro and Troi compare notes and his status as a absolute cad is confirmed. And Riker never even fuckin' apologizes for this, he just feels self pity. For the record I would have done the same thing.

[@1Tekkaman]

Coverup is debatable; I would argue Riker gets a partial pass by dint of being a newbie at the time and having difficulty breaking away later on. As for number two, have to disagree. Shelby was in the wrong, showing an inexcusable disregard for the chain of command even by Star Trek standards.

[@robsquared2]

I still think Riker was right. Riker was in command, his number one openly contradicted him several times, and his choice was the wrong one.

[@obviouslytom]

Fun game to play is get someone who has never watched the show. Watch the entire series with them, but have them guess who will get "Riker'ed Up" in each episode

[@samuellawrencesbookclub8250]

As a variant of this, a list of the best actions of otherwise despicable characters might be interesting. Imagine; Top Ten Best Things Kai Winn Has Done (though good luck finding that many).

[@stream_gene]

That kicking Picard of the bridge was a really weird blemish on what was for the most part an excellent series of Picard.

[@burnte]

For number ten, I always assumed Picard “skipped” those moments because Q was bringing Picard only to the moments he needed. The rest happened with no memory because they did t matter. And I totally agree his actions on the Titan, what he said was entirely out of character. It made no sense, most of the other character bits in this video I can say are good character building episodes, but that scene didn’t fit. It was a tantrum.

[@kenwynn3871]

I'd say being criminally incompetent in command of the Enterprise being attacked by the Duras Sister's BoP is the worst. The second they opened fire, nothing else should have come out of his mouth than "Worf, fire all weapons at that ship!" End of battle.

[@frankharr9466]

Thank you for reminding me that one of the reasons why we like Riker is he's flawed. Very flawed. That might be one reason why he turned so many commands down. He knew he was flowed.

[@DeusExHonda]

I want to see one about the Dubious Decisions of Data

[@visceratrocar]

I never understood why he lost the combadge. They all have GPS tags and would be easy to recover.

[@MultiMackD]

I think in spite of his flaws, Riker has rightfully earned the respect of anyone he's ever served with. Definitely a firm yet fair commander

[@Zhortac]

Nah, we all know the worst thing he did, was not pulverize that damn 75 year old BoP, and let the Enterprise D get blown up. Dude owes Geordi for rebuilding her, and correcting that mistake.

[@paulrasmussen8953]

Actually it was 20 not 75

[@withershin]

Riker's Checklist we used to call it back in the day.

[@Pille22]

The 10 worst Alien-designs. That's my suggestion.

[@BearfootBob]

When Riker was not present, the Enterprise-D crew referred to him as "Stinknuts".

[@kellwng]

Lower decks should not be used in this, its a cartoon and without the seriousness of the storyline. Its like the deferens between Team Titans and Team Titans Go. Its a ridiculous observation of a serious series

[@phatphracker]

Worst things Data did. There's some good ones in the early seasons of TNG.

[@dinfulofsin8525]

i agreed completely with pressman's view on the cloaking device. i was screaming NOOOOO when Picard ordered them to de cloak in front of that pompous Romulan. no one else was following the agreement to not develop cloaking tech and this one could fly through matter as well?!?! am i the only one who thinks it was a mistake not Too?

[@chemtrailpilotxy5415]

Giving Mariner all that contraband is missing on that list.

[@QuintusAntonious]

The argument between Picard and Riker in S3 was probably meant to be Shaw and Picard. It just never made sense for Picard and Riker.

[@TheKeithterry]

Shelby was after his position, that is why he had issues with her.

[@matthewjay660]

The Ktarian Sabotage Game is still legendary. I love that episode. 🤔 I wonder what was the UFP's diplomatic response to Ktaria for this insidious attack. Does anybody know? 🖖🏻

[@AzaleaJane]

Sisko gets a list! He arranged the assassination of a Romulan senator and poisoned a whole planet.

[@wickideazy]

Sean has brought up the fact that Kestra was not named in that scene on the Enterprise bridge before, and continues to overlook the glaringly obvious reason why. Jack, Sidney, and Alandra were named because those three are the ones who are involved in the goings-on, and that is why they are specified as being "our family too." Because they, NOT Kestra, are the ones that the Enterprise crew are going to rescue; they, NOT Kestra, are the ones on whom the attention is being placed at the moment, because they, NOT Kestra, are the ones who need that attention. It's a disturbing parallel but it is 100% true: "What about Kestra?" stems from the same misguided school of thought from whence comes "all lives matter." Stop saying it, Sean.

[@dais1151]

I think you forgot about the episode where he's put on trial because a woman accuses him of assaulting her and they prove she's not lying 💀 also in the measure of a man, he's supposed to present a solid argument against data having rights and instead of coming up with any legal reasons, just violates data (pulls off his arm) and knocks him out (uses his off switch but like... We all have off switches lol?)

[@dais1151]

Also the way he treats riker 2, obvs he has issues with himself but he is really unkind to him considering what he's been through

[@dais1151]

I'm sure there are more... I think you guys were too kind to him honestly 😆 rikers a great character but a complete dick sometimes

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

That is a logical point, Vulcans can turn humans Off 🖖

[@Peregrine57]

How about that time when he vaporized Yuta when he could have found some other way to incapacitate her, or have her beamed back to the ship? Or those times he sits on his hands and forgets how to command a starship for no other reason but to advance the plot?

[@unskillgaming]

yeah we definatelly need like 70% of the captains on the list for worst things done like archers sacking of the cargo ship in xindi arc

[@Mark-ke1rj]

#1 should have been disobeying his commanding officer and behaving like a child when Captain Jellico took over the Enterprise.

[@phatphracker]

Screw Jellico. Worse Skipper ever! Riker did his job. He obeyed but provided feedback where needed and represented the interests and concerns of the crew. An XO's job is not to shut up and follow bad orders blindly. He followed Jellico's orders once his feedback was heard and rejected, despite Jellico's constant disrespect for him and the crew. In current navies, acting like Jellico did will get your relieved for cause or loss of confidence in his ability to command quickly. Leadership is not about barking bad orders and disregarding everyone's judgement but your own. That's how you get your crew dead.

[@Mark-ke1rj]

@@phatphracker are you nuts? What kind of entitled spoiled brat response is this? The XO serves the CO, and his job is to make sure the captain's orders are executed properly, not openly defy him. Jellico had every right to step in hard, and Riker's behavior was worthy of a courtmartial.

[@fredvomlehn8457]

Well Done!! Thanks.

[@WatchingandLaughing]

You missed the business with the Children of Tama. Riker attacked the ship to save Picard, who was down on the planet. Its a simple rule Riker. If you can't talk to them, don't shoot at them. He could have started a war with a people they couldn't communicate with. All to save one person who would have died in the ensuing fight anyway.

[@Badspot]

What about in "Up the Long Ladder" when Riker kills two people in cold blood?

[@tinscarecrow21]

Too political, especially in the current climate, to add to the list. I agree, though. Almost fully formed adult sized clones were outright killed, and the only justification was a poor allegory to abortion

[@Qermaq]

Data probably did some worst things. I mean, everything is subjective, but he did a relationship experiment on a vulnerable crewmember, he obsessed over how he felt when killing a Borg and tried over and over to feel that again. His quest to understand humanity had its share of ethical problems. I bet there's a list there.

[@thorenshammer]

The imperfections of Riker are what made him an enduring part of the show. Without those Imperfections, Riker would have been boring, to say the least.

[@YoudontknowMimi]

Kestra not reappearing in Picard is everything that was wrong with Season 3. Nepenthe handed us a whole thirst for her. We only get her NAME twice in Season 3 & not when it mattered the most. We could have removed whole arcs in lieu of some time with her. And a bearded Riker is a sexy Riker.

[@mistergamerguy]

"He could be James Kirk 2.0" ... what EVER would give you THAT idea? (SHatner's char name "James T Kirk" ... Frakes' char name "William T Riker") - I'm guessing that "T" was no coincidence (though I confess I never knew what the T stood for in WIll's name)

[@michaeldexter2544]

How about Riker's behavior toward Captain Jellico? Yes, Jellico was rather arrogant and should have taken time to learn more about the Enterprise and her crew -- but he was there to prepare the ship and crew for what was likely to become a full-fledged war, and didn't have time to play nice with everyone. Riker was petty, childish, and downright insubordinate in his response to Jellico. Riker was darned lucky he wasn't court-martialed for his behavior.

[@bkharmony]

Lost me with Shelby. He was in the right.

[@conorjohn490]

I was half paying attention and thought it was going to be how obstructive he was towards Captain Jellico. The clashing with Shelby ended up being a productive relationship; the clashing with Jellico just got him removed from command for being a pestilent child in the midst of a crisis.

[@kendudley3553]

I would think Riker losing a battle to the Duras sisters and crashing the Enterprise saucer section into the planet - would have been Number 1. Nope - not even on the list. Ken

[@Woodkin007]

Ryker generally asks for an opinion from his A-team members and just goes along with it by giving permission to go ahead. I swear his character hasnt got a clue what Data or Geordie are talking about most of the time. 😂

[@inedaelmore784]

In Episode 9 season 3 it has always bothered me that he knowingly killed, destroyed, the assassin who was the last of her clan. He didn't have to totally disrupt her that way! 😢😢😢not my fav ending.

[@kellyberry]

Well Can I share a Riker moment I did on stage in April 2000? I did an alternate ending to the Saucer crash from the Generations Movie Picard who had been promoted to Admiral was on a Rescue Ship later in the Story (Remember its an alternate reality) Riker looks around the Bridge everybody is dead except him he crawls out of the wreckage and looks around Riker as Captain of the Enterprise Suffers a severe concussion and sees comedy props and joke cards in front of him so he reads all the Jokes out loud after the last joke is done Picards voice came over the combadge telling Riker We detected the remains of the Enterprise but only found that u are the only one alive Riker looks around and puts the joke cards and comedy props back where he found them then touches his Combadge One to beam up We never mentioned the name of Picards Flag Ship in the story but in my mind I like to think Starfleet Reactivated USS Stargazer (like how Admiral Riker had 1701 D in the future) Riker is beamed aboard and most likely had his injury treated but be honest does anybody think Riker should lose his command as Captain for causing everybody to die under his leadership or does anybody think he would mostly get command of a new ship and crew? I have wondered what could have happened to him after losing his ship and crew should he face murder charges for allowing his crew to die instead of leaving and avoiding a fight? let me know

[@jurigagarin3966]

Worst thing he did is screaming at Picard like a child in Season 3 of STP