Star Trek: The Next Generation S3 E5 "The Bonding" Review

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

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Dave Mader, Kevin Millard, Jody Simpson, Cole Rudnicki

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Jérôme Chauvel

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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