So far, the TNG episodes have proven to be highly derivative of the classic TOS episodes. The title and the first half of Where No One Has Gone Before hints that it might be reminiscent of the second TOS pilot with the similar name. The Enterprise does, after all, leave the galaxy.

When they reach the land beyond beyond, however, and start seeing things that aren't there, Shore Leave comes to mind. Crew members think of something and that something magically appears. The eventual solution to the problem is for Captain Picard to address the entire ship and order everyone to send good vibes to the only being who can bring them back home.

Counselor Troi uses her empathy to describe one of the guest stars with a thesaurus full of synonyms for "arrogant." This, presumably, was done just in case the viewers can't figure it out on their own.

Wesley turns out to be very special -- like Mozart. And now he's a acting ensign. I'll try to learn to like him. He'll be here for awhile.

A saving grace in this cringeworthy outing: When the traveler was explaining that thought is the basis of reality, by mind wandered elsewhere. My wife was in the other room, half listening. She shouted that what he said was based on Buddhist philosophy. Perhaps I will rewatch this and contemplate the wisdom of the traveler. But not today. (And, very likely, not this year.)