Tapestry

What if Picard was a pitiable man whom commander Riker could describe as punctual, but not much else. What if he got that way by playing it safe when he was younger instead of standing up for his friends and fighting some Nausicaans. The moral lesson here is clear and the story which contains that lesson is well told. The Q Picard dynamic is the only thread running through the entire series, from Encounter at Far Point to All Good Things, and this episode really gives it strength. Picard's realization is touching and true to his character.

Great episode for a rainy day! Watch once daily in place of your ordinary antidepressant.