Infinite Roundhouse (TNG S1E19)
Summary
Hosts Ben Harrison and Adam Pranica discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “Coming of Age,” analyzing Wesley Crusher’s intense Starfleet Academy entrance exams on Relva VII. They explore the parallel plot involving Admiral Quinn’s surprise inspection of the Enterprise, which foreshadows the “Conspiracy” arc. The episode highlights Wesley’s psychological trials, Riker’s friction with the inspector, and Picard’s leadership during a shuttle crisis.
Topics discussed
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Host banter: Jaw cracking and hockey injuries
Episode recap: Wesley and Jake's rivalry begins
Admiral Quinn and Remick arrive on the Enterprise
Wesley meets Oleana, Tason, and Mordock
The first test and Riker's frustration with Remick
Oleana's 3D chess victory and Riker's apology
Remick interrogates the crew and Data
Jake steals a shuttle and Picard saves him
Wesley's confrontation with Rondan and Remick's audit
Guest actor Mike Vitar and Picard confronts Quinn
Wesley helps Mordock and Quinn offers Picard a promotion
The psych test: Wesley's moral dilemma
Mordock wins the spot and Picard disciplines Jake
Wesley returns to the Enterprise and final thoughts
Priority One messages and listener mail
Quiz: Fear in science fiction
Next week's punishment and outro
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