The LLAP crew have rewatched the fifth episode of season 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Bonding" (1989), as part of a Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast review series. In this heartfelt installment, our panel of Trek enthusiasts explores the emotional depth, ethical dilemmas, and character dynamics that make this episode a quiet classic. Join us as we break it all down — one ritual, one revelation, and one resonant moment at a time.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation S3 E5 - "The Bonding" (1989) | Episode Review
First Aired: October 23, 1989
In-universe year: 2366
Date of Podcast: October 14, 2025
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch Review Series
THIS WEEK'S PODCASTERS
Dave Mader, Kevin Millard, Jody Simpson, Cole Rudnicki
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Dave Mader and Jaemeel Robinson
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Dave Mader
INTRO MUSIC BY
Jérôme Chauvel
Abydos Music
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0:00 Intro Credit Sequence
1:24 Beginning of Podcast
19:12 Screenshots and Plot Breakdown
1:05:55 Fun Facts
1:10:42 Ratings
1:14:22 Outro
