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Riker demonstrates that he has more balls than brains when he volunteers to compete in a "pissing contest" by servings as first officer aboard a Klingon starship!

Naturally he manages to take command of the ship, save the Enterprise, and win the affections of a typically hideous Klingon female.

This is proof positive that even in the 24th century, testosterone influences the human race . . .
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TNG Episode #34: A Matter of Honor
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A MATTER OF HONOR episode #8 of season #2 / Air Date: 2/6/89
written by Burton Armus (teleplay), Wanda M. Haight, Gregory W. Amos; Directed by Rob Bowman

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Actually, this is a matter of an officers exchange program. They still have those in the 24th century, though I guess they're more dramatic.

The Enterprise welcomes a number of new ensigns aboard, including a Benzite (John Putch, last seen in the 1st season's Coming of Age). Wesley mistakes him for an old buddy since they look alike. This Benzite is not shy about offering ideas for improvements, irritating everyone on the bridge, including Worf (it's not wise to irritate a Klingon).

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But speaking of Klingons, the big story is Riker volunteering to fill an available first officer position on a Klingon ship, the Pagh (doesn't that mean 'nothing' or zero?). Most others think he's foolhardy to do this, with good reason. His first order of business is to beat up the Klingon 2nd officer (Brian Thompson) and then he's in danger of being raped by a couple of randy Klingon females.

Riker takes it all in stride, of course.

The bigger picture of the story is that, despite what seems like a truly alien culture to us, there are only superficial differences between Klingons and humans, a commentary on real world prejudices & fears.

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The best scene is when Riker gets into an illuminating conversation with a couple of Klingons during their 'lunch break.' Still, Riker's tenure on the Klingon ship turns out to be brief — this is hinted at as being fortunate, since eventually he would be in some irrevocable conflict on board, such as needing to assassinate the captain or something — and the subplot about some bacterial damage to both ships is kind of contrived.

But for any fans of the Klingons, this episode is practically must viewing just to see the assortment of Klingon dishes on display here — so scrumptious!

BoG's Score: 7 out of 10


BoG
Galaxy Overlord Galactus
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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)