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The Best Episodes of The Ready Room

Every episode of The Ready Room ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Ready Room!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Star Trek: Picard - Episode 8, “Broken Pieces” Recap" is the best rated episode of "The Ready Room". It scored 9.1/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/12/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "David Ajala".

  • Star Trek: Picard - Episode 8, “Broken Pieces” Recap
    9.1/1017 votes
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    #1 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 8, “Broken Pieces” Recap

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2020

    Wil Wheaton greets Jeri Ryan, in a return visit, and Jonathan Del Arco, both of whom play Borg, to examine Star Trek: Picard's eighth episode, “Broken Pieces.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • David Ajala
    9.1/1023 votes
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    #2 - David Ajala

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2021

    This week on The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) patches in to chat with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about “Anomaly” (Season 4, Episode 2). Together, they unravel the ramifications of the season premiere’s intense final moments, getting more screen time with Anthony Rapp, and what it took for Ajala to tap into Book's extreme anguish.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sonequa Martin-Green & David Ajala
    9.0/1019 votes
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    #3 - Sonequa Martin-Green & David Ajala

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2022

    Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Burnham) and David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to look closer at "All In" (Season 4, Episode 8). Together they lament Book's betrayal, consider the future of Book and Burnham's relationship, and explore this high energy casino episode.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michelle Paradise
    8.9/1013 votes
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    #4 - Michelle Paradise

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/2019

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Co-Executive Producer and Writer Michelle Paradise about all things Season 2, Episode 13, "Such Sweet Sorrow."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Discovery - “People of Earth” Recap
    8.9/1017 votes
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    #5 - Star Trek: Discovery - “People of Earth” Recap

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2020

    Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with not one, but four special guests, including Director Jonathan Frakes and “People Of Earth” Writers Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt. Together, they discuss how the planet Earth resonates with Star Trek fans and Frakes explains how he brought a virtual Starfleet Academy tree to life onscreen. Plus, show Composer Jeff Russo tells Wil what it takes to separate his fandom from his compositions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Glenn Hetrick
    8.9/1017 votes
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    #6 - Glenn Hetrick

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 2/24/2022

    This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Glenn Hetrick, Head of Makeup Effects, to offer an inside account of what it takes to add an all-new alien to Star Trek canon, including Oros in "The Galactic Barrier" (Season 4, Episode 10). Plus, find out how aliens get updated for the 32nd century and get an exclusive look at the upcoming Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Picard!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ian Alexander & Blu Del Barrio
    8.8/1023 votes
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    #7 - Ian Alexander & Blu Del Barrio

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 12/2/2021

    This week, Star Trek: Discovery stars Ian Alexander (Grey) and Blu del Barrio (Adira) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in the Ready Room to discuss "Choose to Live" (Season 4, Episode 3). Together, they delve into what Grey's incorporation means for both characters, Adira's character development over the course of the series, and the significance of fans' appreciation for their on-screen representation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anson Mount
    8.7/1013 votes
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    #8 - Anson Mount

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/5/2019

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anson Mount, who plays Captain Christopher Pike, about all things Season 2, Episode 12, "Through the Valley of Shadows."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Picard - The Ready Room - Away Mission Special
    8.7/1016 votes
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    #9 - Star Trek: Picard - The Ready Room - Away Mission Special

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 7/2/2020

    Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Sir Patrick Stewart, costume designer Christine Clark, and mark-up department head James MacKinnon to discuss Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Recap
    8.7/1016 votes
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    #10 - Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Recap

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2020

    Diving into the Season 3 premiere, Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), host of “The Ready Room,” chats with series newcomer David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker). Learn more about Book and Commander Burnham's first encounter, Ajala's special furry co-star, and the all-new props designed for Season 3.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mary Wiseman
    8.7/1025 votes
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    #11 - Mary Wiseman

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/9/2021

    This week in The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly) patches in to speak with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about "All Is Possible" (Season 4, Episode 4). In a very heartfelt conversation, Wil connects with Mary on the scene that most affected him, dips into what's next for Sylvia Tilly, and gets the behind-the-scenes details on filming in freezing weather.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jonathan Frakes
    8.7/1023 votes
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    #12 - Jonathan Frakes

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/23/2021

    Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) welcomes Director/Space Dad Jonathan Frakes to The Ready Room to discuss Frake's most recently directed episode, "Stormy Weather" (Season 4, Episode 6). Between shared fond memories from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the two reiterate their love for the cast of Star Trek: Discovery and what it means to them both to represent Legacy Star Trek.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John de Lancie
    8.7/1011 votes
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    #13 - John de Lancie

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/10/2022

    In this week's installment of The Ready Room, Q himself, John de Lancie, joins host Wil Wheaton to talk all things Star Trek: Picard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sonequa Martin-Green
    8.6/1013 votes
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    #14 - Sonequa Martin-Green

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2019

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Sonequa Martin-Green, who plays Michael Burnham, about all things Season 2, Episode 10, "The Red Angel."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mary Chieffo
    8.5/1014 votes
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    #15 - Mary Chieffo

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2019

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with the Chancellor herself, Mary Chieffo, to talk about L'Relll's new Klingon Empire and Episode 3 of Season 2 at large.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sonequa Martin-Green
    8.5/1013 votes
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    #16 - Sonequa Martin-Green

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/19/2019

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle and Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green enter serious spoiler territory for the Season 2 finale, "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Picard - Episode 7, “Nepenthe” Recap
    8.5/1018 votes
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    #17 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 7, “Nepenthe” Recap

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2020

    Wil Wheaton is joined by his TNG co-stars Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner, who reprise their characters, William Riker and Lieutenant Commander Data, in Picard. The trio has a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Frakes' directing duties on Picard to Isa Briones' ability to channel Data.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Discovery - “Far from Home, Part 2” Recap
    8.5/1016 votes
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    #18 - Star Trek: Discovery - “Far from Home, Part 2” Recap

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2020

    This week, “The Ready Room” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with stars Doug Jones (Commander Saru) and Mary Wiseman (Ensign Sylvia Tilly). Together they discuss Saru and Tilly's evolving dynamic, provide a look at the episode's Western cinema influences, and give insight into Season 3's stunt choreography.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Doug Jones
    8.5/1022 votes
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    #19 - Doug Jones

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 12/30/2021

    Our favorite Kelpien Doug Jones (Saru) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to break down "But To Connect..." (Season 4, Episode 7). Jones expounds on his character's journey to become a Kelpien elder, that flirtation with President T'Rina, and the complications that come with a sentient computer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • WIlson Cruz
    8.5/1017 votes
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    #20 - WIlson Cruz

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2/17/2022

    The doctor is in as Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to talk through "Rubicon," (Season 4, Episode 9). They examine Dr. Culber's new role as the ship's counselor, the thrill of working with David Cronenberg, and which Star Trek character is Cruz's ideal therapist. Plus, The Ready Room celebrates Commander Nahn's surprise return to the U.S.S. Discovery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hannah Cheesman
    8.4/1013 votes
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    #21 - Hannah Cheesman

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2019

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Hannah Cheesman, who plays Lt. Cmdr. Airiam, about all things Season 2, Episode 9, "Project Daedalus."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Picard - Episode 3 “The End Is the Beginning” Recap
    8.4/1016 votes
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    #22 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 3 “The End Is the Beginning” Recap

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2020

    Host Wil Wheaton teams up with star Michelle Hurd to discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard and examine her character, Raffi Musiker, a former Starfleet colleague of Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), who becomes a bigger player in the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anthony Rapp
    8.3/1015 votes
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    #23 - Anthony Rapp

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2019

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anthony Rapp about all things Paul Stamets, getting to work with Tig Notaro, singing with his castmates, and more!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Picard - Episode 4 “Absolute Candor” Recap
    8.3/1018 votes
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    #24 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 4 “Absolute Candor” Recap

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2020

    Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Santiago Cabrera, who plays the dashing yet mysterious pilot Cristóbal Rios—plus a host of emergency holograms on-board the ship La Sirena—and who comes into sharper focus in “Absolute Candor.” The pair delve into Rios' motivations and psychology, as well as give a few hints as to what viewers can expect to see from the captain in upcoming episodes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Star Trek: Picard - Episode 6, “The Impossible Box” Recap
    8.2/1018 votes
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    #25 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 6, “The Impossible Box” Recap

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2020

    Jeri Ryan joins Wil Wheaton to discuss the return of Ryan's character, former Borg drone Seven of Nine; her new place in the universe as a Fenris Ranger; and what it's like coming back to the Trek universe. Then, Star Trek: Picard Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry—son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry—sits down with Wheaton to discuss the state of Star Trek as a whole, where it's been, and where it's going.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A