Star Trek: Every Lt. Barclay Episode Ranked Worst To Best

5. Genesis

Barclay Genesis
CBS Media Ventures

Star Trek: The Next Generation's seventh season has a few episodes that don't stand out as much, though Genesis is not one of those episodes. The only episode directed by Gates McFadden, it is infamous for depicting Troi as a Frog, Worf as a terrifying beast, Riker as a neanderthal, and Barclay as a horrible, ugly, disgusting Spider creature.

While there are many parts to this episode, almost everyone would say that the moment when Barclay, in full Spider make-up, slams against the glass in Engineering was pant-wettingly frightening for every single viewer. Frankly, it is still uncomfortable, thinking about it now!

Barclay's T-Cell virus.

The poor man - of all of the legacies to have, this degenerative disease that reverts people backwards along the evolutionary ladder is one of the worst things to have named after you. He may have been shy, but he is now infamous. If you catch what this man gave you...

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

In this post: 
Star Trek
 
First Posted On: 
Contributor
Contributor

Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"

Contributor
Contributor

Sometime in 2004, Kris decided to edit a video for a laugh. Well, the joke was on him it seems because now he has to come to WhatCulture and do it every single day. All that's really changed in that time is that now he exports to YouTube instead of a VHS. Yes, an actual VHS, that's how long he's been honing his craft. After a lengthy stint on the Wrestling channel and playing a part in every WCPW/Defiant show, he now manages TrekCulture, the largest Star Trek YouTube channel in the world.