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The Best Episodes of The Ready Room

Welcome to The Ready Room. Every Thursday Wil Wheaton will sit down with members of the Star Trek: Picard cast and crew to discuss the...

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  1. Background image for Star Trek: Picard - Episode 8, “Broken Pieces” Recap
    9.1/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 8, “Broken Pieces” Recap

    S2:E8

    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.”

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for David Ajala
    9.1/10(23 votes)

    #2 - David Ajala

    S4:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Sonequa Martin-Green & David Ajala
    9.0/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Sonequa Martin-Green & David Ajala

    S4:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Michelle Paradise

    S1:E12

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Star Trek: Discovery - “People of Earth” Recap
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Star Trek: Discovery - “People of Earth” Recap

    S3:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Glenn Hetrick
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Glenn Hetrick

    S4:E10

    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!

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Ian Alexander & Blu Del Barrio
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Ian Alexander & Blu Del Barrio

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Anson Mount
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Anson Mount

    S1:E11

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Star Trek: Picard - The Ready Room - Away Mission Special
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Star Trek: Picard - The Ready Room - Away Mission Special

    S2:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Recap
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Recap

    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Mary Wiseman
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Mary Wiseman

    S4:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Jonathan Frakes
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Jonathan Frakes

    S4:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Sonequa Martin-Green
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Sonequa Martin-Green

    S1:E9

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Mary Chieffo
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Mary Chieffo

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Sonequa Martin-Green
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Sonequa Martin-Green

    S1:E13

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Star Trek: Picard - Episode 7, “Nepenthe” Recap
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 7, “Nepenthe” Recap

    S2:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Star Trek: Discovery - “Far from Home, Part 2” Recap
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Star Trek: Discovery - “Far from Home, Part 2” Recap

    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Doug Jones
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Doug Jones

    S4:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for WIlson Cruz
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #19 - WIlson Cruz

    S4:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Hannah Cheesman
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Hannah Cheesman

    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Star Trek: Picard - Episode 3 “The End Is the Beginning” Recap
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 3 “The End Is the Beginning” Recap

    S2:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Anthony Rapp
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Anthony Rapp

    S1:E3

    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!

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  24. Background image for Star Trek: Picard - Episode 4 “Absolute Candor” Recap
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 4 “Absolute Candor” Recap

    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Star Trek: Picard - Episode 6, “The Impossible Box” Recap
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 6, “The Impossible Box” Recap

    S2:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Star Trek: Picard - Episode 10, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2” Recap
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Star Trek: Picard - Episode 10, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2” Recap

    S2:E10

    Wil Wheaton examines the final episode of Star Trek: Picard's first season with Sir Patrick Stewart and Alison Pill.

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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/12/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "David Ajala".