Shades of Gray hands down! I don't even consider it a real episode since it's all clips and filler.
So then by my own logic, if Shades of Grey not even an episode, that would make in ineligable for the worst episode (being that it's not even an episode) and I had to choose another one of the episodes mentioned above, then I would have the following thoughts on each...
Code of Honor - It was just stupid as hell. No real explanation required. Plus I did not like the guest stars. Also, the Captain's log simply starts with the stardate, no "Captain's log" no "Personal Log" - The outfits sucked, the figthting was boring ... and so on.
The Naked Now - I didn't mind this one so much. The only problems I had with it was Data being stricken with this virus that makes people act like they had a few too many. Also, when Wesley Crusher had engineering under his control, why did they not just smash the glass or cut through the force field with a phaser to get in there? And last but not least, I would like to think that the average viewer isn't so dumb that we need a "distinct sound" to let us know that someone just got touched and are now infected!
Cost of Living - I didn't mind this one so much either. There are only a couple things are "irk" me. First, when Data and Geordi are in the Jeffrey's tubes tracking down the cause of the replicator malfunctions, why did they change into those bland outfits you see people wearing that work in the cargo bay etc? I thought those were for non-commissioned personnel that worked on board ship with the officers to help with ship's operations and do the bitch-work? Also, when data gets the ship to the asteroid field to release the lifeforms into an asteroid, why do all the lights magically come on and everyone wakes up like nothing happened. I know data transferred power from the warp engines to life support but c'mon nobody was out of breath or anything... I do like when Worf popped the bubble-dude on the holodeck though.
The Royale - Not too much to say about this one. I just liked it. Cannot think of anything really bad about it.
Sub Rosa - I'm one of the odd people that don't mind this episode. Although I wasn't really big on the romantic alien taking over Dr. Crusher and her fake orgasm's that remind me of my wife's, I did like seeing her dolled up (I used to have a thing for Gates McFadden) and I always remember when I was a kid being creeped out by the exhumation of "Nana's" body and her sitting up in the coffin (controlled by the alien, of course)
Angel One - I think Gene Roddenberry had a female superiority fetish. I think the amazons were unattractive myself, and the story itself was just weak. If I have to say a positive thing about this episode, then the scene with data and the perfume makes me chuckle a bit (a very little bit).
Those are the ones that are mentioned above ... now if I were to add any, I would pick the following contenders:
Samaritan Snare - God what were they thinking? Everything about this episode stinks or does not make sense. The only good part to the episode is the side-story where we learn of Picard and his artificial heart. The rest is stupid and it hurts my brain just trying to follow what is actually going on. For instance, how Worf is the only one that thinks it is suspicious that the aliens are smart enough to travel through space but are too dumb to operate their own ship. I'll let you figure out the rest, just thinking about this episode pisses me off.
Night Terrors - This one just might be the worst. I get bored watching it every time. And also, "Where arrre youuuuu?" Need I say more?
The Game - OK this might be lengthy because there is just so much wrong with this episode. First of all, it's a Braga script, second it's wayy to easy to brainwash people. So you give them a mini-orgasm as a reward for tossing the disc in the colon, and this somehow programs you to go along with some un-named plot to give up control of the Enterprise crew and eventually starfleet to a woman who's forehead looks like a giant ass? OK and even if I were to buy into that, I see a huge problem when Data is immune, but Geordi who has cybernetic implants and a visor instead of working eyeballs is not immune. Not to mention the fact that he is willing to try the game out while he is so worked up about his best friend being a sudden braindead quadriplegic laying face-down in sickbay. Fast forward to Wesley and girl wonder testing the game in the lab. He explains to her exactly what the machine is for how it will simulate a human brain to let them see what exactly it is the game is doing, even though she is setting it all up while he talks. Then when Wesley goes to see Picard about his concerns about the addictive nature of the game, he doesn't even notice that Captain obvious has a game sitting right behind him in plain sight on the shelf (which he spins around and grabs as soon as Wesley leaves). Let's not forget now that Wesley and Judd have mockups of the game to trick the Dr. and Worf into thinking they are playing, but don't walk around the ship wearing them for some reason. And then, even though Geordi can't fix him, boy wonder takes three seconds to figure out what's wrong with data, who after being fixed saves the day with a two second lightshow. Everybody's brains are switched back over to the "good guy" position and all is well again. My brain hurts.
Relics - I sort of enjoy this episode. So why put it on the list as a worst episode candidate? Well first of all, there are many goofs, not totally this episode's fault I know but they became very much apparent when Generations is factored in. Then they do enough research to actually incorporate Dyson's theories (which are real) into the episode, but then make the stupid mistake of not even calling the structure by the proper name. For those who are not aware of Dyson's theories, it should have been called a Dyson Shell, not a Dyson Sphere. A Dyson Sphere is something completely different. Then you have the problem of the crash site of the Genolan (sp?) If the Dyson Shell was strong enough not to cave in under the force of gravity from encompassing an entire star, then why the hell does the ship cause damage to it when it crashed? And if all it took was a bit of creative thinking and a tool kit to make the ship fly again, why the hell didn't scotty and the other guy that survived the crash just do that instead? Anyway, if you can get past the obvious goofs, it can be an enjoyable episode. I especially liked the part when Brent Spiner's character pays homage to Scotty's own lines with the "it is green" bit in Ten-Forward and the re-creation of the original Enterprise bridge. Plus Doohan is a Canadian like me. I think I will let this one slide.
Rascals - Light hearted, sort of funny at times, but just plain stupid. I will keep this one short. Why in the hell do their clothes fit them perfectly when they are beamed off the shuttle craft. Any why do their clothes fit perfectly when they go back through the transporter to reverse the youthful effects of the energy field the made them young? Enough said.
Homeward - The might not be too much really wrong, but by this point I had had enough of the family / character driven episodes and wanted to shoot myself rather than watch this stinker.
Bloodlines - This script should have just been burned. The family thing had been overdone already in season 7 but they were running out of ideas and putting a lot of effort into the upcoming movie. But seriously I think this was the worst that season 7 had to offer.
I left a lot out that a lot of people don't like such as Gambit, but that's because I like them and I am entitled to my own opinion. I look forward to reading your lists.
