Summary
- Lwaxana Troi is a polarizing character on Star Trek, known for her flamboyant outfits and personality.
- She brings levity to the show and contrasts with the more serious characters on the Enterprise-D.
- Lwaxana's best episode is "Half a Life," which explores serious themes and showcases her depth as a character.
With her flamboyant outfits and even more flamboyant personality, Majel Barrett's Lwaxana Troi has long been one of Star Trek's most polarizing characters. As the mother of Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), Lwaxana appears most often on Star Trek: The Next Generation, gracing six episodes with her presence. With her sexual innuendo and flirtatiousness, Lwaxana is one of the few people who can make even Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) squirm. She takes a liking to Picard in her first appearance on TNG and never passes up an opportunity to poke fun at him.
As a Star Trek guest star, Lwanxana Troi works not just because of Majel Barrett's wonderful performances, but also because she is so different from the majority of Star Trek characters. In her appearances on TNG and in three episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Lwaxana brings levity to a crew of characters who can be overly serious. Over the course of her nine appearances, she grows into a compelling and compassionate character. If nothing else, Lwaxana Troi inspired strong opinions, and she would likely have it no other way. Here are all 9 Star Trek episodes in which Lwaxana appears, ranked from worst to best.
