Was the episode you watched "The First Duty"? With Boothby in it? That's a favourite of mine. Not because Wesley is in it. I think my hatred of the character was more based on jealousy than anything else and with the maturity of wisdom(listen to me, I sound like an old fart) I've come to appreciate the character again. That and I love reading whatever the hell Wil Wheaton is doing this week over on his website.

But getting back to the episode. Two things I love about that one are: Boothby(natch) and the last part in the enquiry. When the presiding Judge Admiral rings the bell and Wes stands up and opens his mouth to speak. Yes, it's an awesome scene! And of course, Boothby is whenever he's in Star Trek. I loved him in "Family" and in that Voyager episode that I can never remember the name of. Even though he's playing Fake-Boothby.

Yep, that's the one! I came in around Act Three (of Five), where Wesley is testifying and has no explanation for how the ships got in their final formation.

In his post-adolescent maturity, Wil's adam's apple made his portrayal of a nervous cadet that much more poignant, IMO. Although it's visually obvious, it really adds a certain... believability?

I'm also a big fan of Wil's blog. I really appreciate his familiar writing style, on top of his personality. Thanks to those factors, I think most of his readers probably believe that he and they could be friends IRL, if given the chance (myself included).

In his post-adolescent maturity, Wil's adam's apple made his portrayal of a nervous cadet that much more poignant, IMO. Although it's visually obvious, it really adds a certain... believability?

Yeah, I'd agree with that. Then contrast this with "Journey's End". Wes is repellent in this until he simply learns to let go and not so much stop caring but more let the others get on with more mortal things. I hate him in that episode until he lets go. Good Wes episode. And it has the Traveler in it.

When I think of a good Wesley episode I always think of this one. He was especially annoying during the first season. I always loved how Picard would tell him to shut up.