This week, James and Andrew tackle The Dauphin, the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode that tries (and mostly fails) to make Wesley Crusher’s first love story compelling. While the romance itself doesn’t do the episode any favours, Worf’s unforgettable one-liners and his interactions with Anya bring some unexpected entertainment.

Strangely, The Dauphin seems to escape the level of criticism thrown at Code of Honor, despite its own problematic moments—like Picard’s off-putting “everyone is human” remark and Wesley’s discomfort with a love interest who doesn’t conform to his expectations. Does this episode deserve a free pass, or should it be re-evaluated with a more critical eye? James and Andrew break it all down in this week’s discussion!