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The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 12 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Wounded" (1991), as part of their ongoing review series. Picard must confront a respected Starfleet captain who has gone rogue, destroying Cardassian ships under suspicion of treaty violations. With tensions rising, O’Brien’s past becomes key to resolving the crisis. Live Long and Podcast...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continue their journey into Firefly with "Safe" (2002). The episode sees Malcolm Reynolds forced to choose which crew members to save when one is gravely wounded and two others are kidnapped. Simon Tam finds an uneasy haven in a remote village, but River's uncanny perceptions jeopardize the Tams' temporary safety. The episode is the television debut...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 11 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Data's Day" (1991), as part of their ongoing review series. As Data navigates the wedding preparations of Keiko Ishikawa and Miles O’Brien, he also investigates the apparent death of a Vulcan ambassador en route to the Neutral Zone. Live Long and Podcast Star Trek: The Next Generation S4...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continue their journey into Firefly with "Shindig" (2002). Mal crashes a high‑society ball, challenges Inara's arrogant client, and ends up in a sword duel he has one night to prepare for, all while trying to secure a smuggling job. Firefly S1 E4 "Shindig" (2002) Episode Review First Aired: November 1, 2002 In-universe year: 2517 Date of Podca...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 10 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Loss" (1990), as part of their ongoing review series. Counselor Troi loses her empathic powers as the Enterprise is pulled off course by a mysterious two‑dimensional lifeform toward a deadly cosmic string. Live Long and Podcast Star Trek: The Next Generation S4 E10 - "The Loss"...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continue their journey into Firefly with "Bushwhacked" (2002). The crew boards a derelict ship, the Alliance refuses to believe in Reavers, and a traumatized survivor turns deadly in this tense, horror‑tinged episode of Firefly. Firefly S1 E3 "Bushwhacked" (2002) Episode Review First Aired: September 27, 2002 In-universe year: 2517 Date of Podcast...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 9 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Final Mission" (1990), as part of their ongoing review series. On his way to Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher must care for an injured Captain Picard after their shuttle crashes on a desert moon. Live Long and Podcast Star Trek: The Next Generation S4 E9 - "Final Mission" (1990) | E...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continue their journey into Firefly with "The Train Job" (2002), the aired pilot. It was the second pilot to the series following Fox after executives were unsatisfied with original pilot "Serenity". In this story, the crew of Serenity pulls off a daring train heist for crime lord Niska, only to discover the stolen cargo is life‑saving medicine, f...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 8 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Future Imperfect" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. During an away mission, Riker falls unconscious and awakens sixteen years in the future, now captain of the Enterprise, with no memory of the years that have passed. As the illusion unravels, he begins to suspect that nothing a...

The Live Long and Podcast crew begin their journey into Firefly with Episode 1, "Serenity" (2002). Mal's crew takes on stolen cargo, dangerous passengers, and a deadly Alliance agent in the explosive original pilot of Firefly. Firefly S1 E1 "Serenity" (2002) Episode Review First Aired: December 20, 2002 In-universe year: 2517 Date of Podcast: June 8, 2026 Firefly Review Ser...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 7 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Reunion" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. Worf confronts his past, Klingon politics explode, and a shocking assassination reshapes the Empire in this pivotal TNG episode. Live Long and Podcast Star Trek: The Next Generation S4 E7 - "Reunion" (1990) | Episode Review Fi...

The Live Long and Podcast crew conclude their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 10, "This Land Is Our Land" (2026). Titan reveals life, Mars declares independence, and someone makes the ultimate sacrifice in a season‑defining finale. For All Mankind S5 E10 "This Land Is Our Land" (2026) Episode Review First Aired: May 29, 2026 In-universe year: 2012 Date...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continues their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 9, "Sons and Daughters" (2026). Chaos erupts on Mars as the Marines' disastrous landing collides with a desperate Titan mission, and Alex's split‑second decision changes everything. For All Mankind S5 E9 – "Sons and Daughters" (2026) Episode ReviewFirst Aired: May 22,...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continues their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 8, "Brave New World" (2026). The Titan crew considers a dangerous decision as Mars fights to maintain morale. For All Mankind S5 E8 – "Brave New World" (2026) Episode Review First Aired: May 15, 2026 In-universe year: 2012 Date of Podcast: May 19, 2026 For All Mankind Review...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continues their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 7, "The Sirens of Titan" (2026). A fatal miscalculation threatens the Titan mission, forcing Dev to make a drastic, high‑stakes decision that could change everything. For All Mankind S5 E7 – "The Sirens of Titan" (2026) Episode Review First Aired: May 8, 2026 In-universe year...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 6 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Legacy" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. In this episode, the Enterprise crew is caught in the midst of a civil war on Turkana IV, former crew member Tasha Yar's homeworld. While negotiating with one of the factions, they discover that the faction's representative is Ta...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continues their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 6, "No Sudden Moves" (2026). A hostage crisis erupts on Mars, alliances fracture under pressure, and an iridium embargo pushes Earth and Mars toward economic war. For All Mankind S5 E6 – "No Sudden Moves" (2026) Episode Review First Aired: May 1, 2026 In-universe year: 2012 D...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Remember Me" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. Following an anomaly in a warp‑bubble experiment, Dr. Crusher finds that crewmembers are beginning to disappear, and she's the only one who seems to notice. Live Long and Podcast Star Trek: The Next Generation S4 E5 - "Reme...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continues their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 5, "Svoboda" (2026). A brutal past resurfaces, Mars erupts in chaos, and the colony reaches a breaking point, we break down every explosive moment. For All Mankind S5 E5 – "Svoboda" (2026) Episode Review First Aired: April 24, 2026 In-universe year: 2012 (2003 flashback) Date...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Suddenly Human" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. The Enterprise rescues a Starfleet admiral's grandson, long thought dead, who has been raised by the very aliens who killed his parents. Live Long and Podcast Star Trek: The Next Generation S4 E4 - "Suddenly Human"...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continues their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 4, "Open Source" (2026). A memorial for Ed, a mission to Titan, and a leak that could destroy Helios. For All Mankind S5 E4 – "Open Source" (2026) Episode Review First Aired: April 17, 2026 In-universe year: 2012 Date of Podcast: April 20, 2026 For All Mankind Review Series T...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Brothers" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. Data is summoned by his creator, Dr. Noonien Soong, who reveals he is dying and has built a final gift for his "son". But the homing signal also summons Lore, leading to a dangerous confrontation between the brothers. Meanwhi...

The Live Long and Podcast crew continues their journey through Season 5 of For All Mankind with Episode 3, "Home" (2026). The consequences of Ed's actions begin to show. Aleida finds a surprising solution to her problem. For All Mankind S5 E3 – "Home" (2026) Episode Review First Aired: April 10, 2026 In-universe year: 2012 Date of Podcast: April 14, 2026 For All Mankind Rev...

The Live Long and Podcast crew is going LIVE to watch and react to the historic Artemis II reentry and splashdown. This mission marks NASA's first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, sending astronauts on a journey around the Moon and now safely returning them to Earth. And we're extra excited tonight, because the crew includes a Canadian astronaut, a moment of national pride and a huge...

The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Family" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. While the Enterprise undergoes repairs at Earth, Captain Picard returns home to France to confront his trauma and reconnect with his brother's family. Aboard the ship, Worf's adoptive human parents arrive for a heartfelt, and occ...