In the world of bad pilot episodes...

I am watching "Encounter at Farpoint." Holy crap this is awful. I know they're trying to set up a lot of things, but Jesus. It's like one of those awful B-movies on Sci Fi (sorry, "Syfy"). All they need is a Mansquito.

Best moments:

Picard to Riker in their first manly conversation: One final thing. A special favor...I would appreciate it if you would keep me from making an ass of myself with children.
The look on Riker's face...

Data, on the alien starship: Sorry, sir. I seem to be commenting on everything.
Yes, Data. Yes you are.

I don't know why people get so upset about the pilot for Enterprise. If you're just comparing pilots, none of the series fair very well.