HM for Top 12 Picard episodes.

I only have one storyline to go here. This one is just odd, and that's saying a lot for TNG. There are so many odd stories that are a part of this series.

Devil's Due

1000 years ago, the people of Ventax II made a deal with a creature known as Ardra. Ardra promised to give the people of Ventax II 1000 years of peace in exchange for giving control of the planet to Ardra when the 1000 years have come to an end.

The Enterprise happens to be in the area when the contract comes due. The people of Ventax II are panicked and take a Federation science team hostage. When Captain Picard goes to the planet to negotiate the release of the hostages,

Once the Captain arrives, Ardra appears. and claims the planet and everything within it's sphere, including the Enterprise. Ardra displays a variety of powers including changing her shape, causing earthquakes, and making the Enterprise disappear.

Picard convinces Ardra to let an arbiter decide if her claim is valid. Ardra picks Data, and the trial commences.

*Spoilers in case you haven't seen the episode*

After some investigations, the Crew of the Enterprise discovers a cloaked ship that is causing all of Ardra's powers, and they capture the ship and turn the tables on Ardra.

The episode is fun, and shows Picard's ability as a diplomat. Definitely worth the time.