In honor of TrekRanks 176 (the same number of episodes in TNG's run!), we get deep into the lore of Star Trek: The Next Generation in one of the more unique topics in TrekRanks history. It's the "Top 5 Episodes that Feel Like TNG," which means everything is on the table except for TNG episodes. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Alex Perry, Dan Caseley and Kelli each tackle the topic in different ways.

Episode Rundown:

Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the show's specific topic.

Prime Directive: Each guest on this week's panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices.

The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks' original "Five words and a hashtag" summary.

Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list.

Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion.

Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners.

If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 609-512-LLAP (5527) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Episodes that Feel Like TNG. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks on Twitter.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Inversion on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too).

And don't forget to check out TrekRanks.com for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever