The show premiered the week of 28 september 1987 and came to a conclusion the week of 23 may 1994. The series depicted a new age in which the klingons were allies of the federation, though the romulans remained adversaries. If you are experiencing problems, please describe them. This delightful sciencefiction adventure romp through space was the late 80s addition to the canon that originally began with star trek in the 60s. Once tng ramps up, starting with season 3, it is the best of all the star trek series. Set almost 100 years after captain kirks fiveyear mission, a new generation of starfleet officers set off in the u. Real lawyer reacts to star trek tng measure of a man picard defends datas humanity. The next generation, however, went out with one of its best episodes, a twoparter that challenges picard by zapping him from one point in time to another including a future in. The third series in the star trek franchise, it is the second sequel to star trek. Enterprised on their own mission to go where no one has gone before.
There are some episodes that inadvertently had their front channel designations incorrectly mapped, resulting in an undesired playback experience when listening to them in a 7. The next generation often abbreviated to tng is the second liveaction star trek television series, set in the 24th century. Picking up decades after gene roddenberrys original star trek series, the next generation follows the intergalactic adventures of capt. The next generation new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. The borg are star trek s most feared and most loved adversaries they appear in a total twentyone episodes in the star trek franchise in enterprise, the next generation and voyager, every television incarnation other than the original series and deep space nine. It was prior to 1987 when gene roddenberry opened the next generation for story ideas from writers, though most of the earliest tng plot concepts were rejected by him. Jeanluc picard patrick stewart and his loyal crew aboard the allnew uss enterprise ncc1701d, as they explore new worlds. Q is a fictional character as well as the name of a race in star trek appearing in the next generation, deep space nine, and voyager series, and in related media. Star trek the next generation fun episodes rewatchable. There were 178 episodes produced over seven seasons, making it the longest running star trek series to date, and the adventures. The next generation was the pinnacle of the trek franchise, perfecting the formula of highconcept archetypal morality plays set against an idealized future of the human race. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series star trek. Philosophical, dramatic, hilarious, and at times downright shakespearean, tng completely holds up to this day.
The next generation, was almost certainly a better show and weve got the top five nextgen. Like its predecessors, it was created by gene roddenberry. If youve only seen the recent star trek movies, you might be eager to jump into the star trek universe. It originally aired from september 28, 1987, to may 23, 1994, in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons. While the next generation went all over the place in terms of genre and tone, it could be legitimately scary at times turn on all your lights and hide under your blankets scary.
The best star trek episodes and film to stream with picard. The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have. This twopart episode is one of the reasons why the borg are one of the most popular villains of the series. The next generation debuted in 1987 and has seen its fanbase grow every year since. Sep, 2019 with 7 episodes there are bound to be some duds, even in a show as beloved as star trek. These stories were submitted or developed for production, but for various reasons never aired. New threats included the ferengi although they were later used more for comic relief, the cardassians, and the borg. Conventiongoing star trek fans sort through the highlights from across the entire television franchise to seek out the single greatest trek. Produced at paramount pictures, it aired in firstrun syndication, by viacom in the us, from september 1987 to may 1994.
Like seemingly 45 percent of star trek episodes across all series, up the long ladder begins with the enterprise picking up a mysterious distress signal from a 22ndcentury ship. The next generation is a terrific show, but you might not be ready to binge watch all seven seasons. The 10 best episodes of tng and 10 worst, officially ranked. The next generation episode guide lets watch star trek. Kirks 5year mission, a new generation of starfleet officers in a new enterprise set off on. With 7 episodes there are bound to be some duds, even in a show as beloved as star trek. Here are nine essential romulancentric episodes and films to rewatch before picard debuts. The next generation, often abbreviated to tng, is the third star trek television series, and the first set in the 24th century. The original star trek was something of a revolution. Join the conversation and connect with cbss star trek. When the borg kidnap picard and convert him to become their spokesman, the federation must turn against. The next generation moved the universe forward roughly a century past the days of james t.
Sep 28, 2017 a look at the 15 best episodes from star trek. While star trek is indisputably the most influential scifi tv series ever, its successor, star trek. There are spoilers ahead for the next generation, deep space nine. You can find many such rankings highlighting the top moments aboard the. But if youd like to do a quicker watchthrough, hitting only the essential episodes of the series, weve provided a 20 episode list to brush up on. The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have taken place. But, the overall history of the romulans in star trek is worth taking a look at. The next generation episode guide below is a rated list of every episode of the next generation, letting you know which episodes we think are worth checking out if you are new to star trek.
Mar 15, 2012 while star trek is indisputably the most influential scifi tv series ever, its successor, star trek. The next generation ran for 178 episodes, over seven seasons, from the fall of 1987 annually to the spring of 1994. The next generation is a genuinely incredible collection of actors who defined their roles perfectly, but the minor characters have a. The next generation was the third star trek television series to be created, after star trek. If youre a fan of scifi and star trek looking for some prime halloween viewing, then tng has some absolutely perfect episodes to check out. It remains so popular that were getting a sequel series kind of in. With patrick stewart, brent spiner, jonathan frakes, levar burton. Join the conversation and connect with cbs s star trek. The first star trek spinoff, starring patrick stewart as picard, won 17 emmys across seven seasons. List of star trek borg episodes in chronological order higgypop. You can find many such rankings highlighting the top moments aboard the uss enterprised. May 23, 2019 star trek s foundation is discussing the themes of today through the setting of tomorrow.
Worf is the most prominent klingon in star trek, introduced in tng as the first klingon officer in starfleet. Like its predecessor, it was created by gene roddenberry. The next generation tng is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Picard and his crew on adventures to strange new worlds and brings them facetoface with the frightfully powerful borg. One of star treks most popular characters, data has appeared in quite a few episodes, and today, were looking at the ones where the sentient android shined the brightest. Returning the franchise to its tv roots while the original series cast was making movies, next generation ran for seven seasons and paved the way for a more mature version of gene roddenberrys concept. Season 2 season 1 season 6 season 7 season 4 season 3 season 5. Despite its heavy science fiction elements or perhaps because of them, the show was able to garner an enormous fan base, quickly becoming the. Numerous undeveloped star trek episodes were written for star trek. Produced at paramount pictures, it aired in firstrun syndication by viacom in the us from september 1987 to may 1994. They also appeared in the star trek movie first contact.
There are spoilers ahead for the next generation, deep space nine, and the movies. He is an extradimensional being of unknown origin who possesses immeasurable power over time, space, the laws of physics, and reality itself, being capable of altering it to his whim. The next generation, view video clips and browse photos on. The borg are star treks most feared and most loved adversaries they appear in a total twentyone episodes in the star trek franchise in enterprise, the next generation and voyager, every television incarnation other than the original series and deep space nine. Top 10 star trek the next generation episodes by rowan j coleman. Jan, 2020 but, the overall history of the romulans in star trek is worth taking a look at. The next generation, season 6, episode 21 1993 if david fincher had directed a star trek episode in the early 90s, perhaps it would have been something along these lines. It originally aired from september 28, 1987 to may 23, 1994, in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons. One example is the drumhead, a statement on mccarthyism and the dangers of fanaticism.
I like them all, but something about tng makes it special, and season 5 has some of the best and most unforgettable episodes, including darmok, ensign ro, ethics, the first duty the scene between capt. The next generation is a seminal addition to scifi television, and were ranking its greatest triumphs, as well as its worst offenses. It is the second live action series of the star trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over seven seasons. The next generation season 2 1988 trailer by trekcore. The next generation in honor of the 25th anniversary of the series finale. Star treks foundation is discussing the themes of today through the setting of tomorrow. The next generation 1987 1994 is one of the best examples of how scifi series shouldnt immediately be dismissed due to genre. Apr 01, 2020 things can get weird in space, especially during a 26episode season and over seven years.
Deanna is impregnated by a unknown alien lifeform, and. Sep 08, 2017 this is not a list of the ten best episodes of star trek. Weve gathered up six of the weirdest episodes of star trek. Kirks 5year mission, a new generation of starfleet officers in a new enterprise set off on their own mission to go where no one has gone before. This is not a list of the ten best episodes of star trek. The hollywood reporter compiles the 25 best installments of star trek. The next generation and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Jan 29, 2019 best of both worlds season 3, episode 26. The next generation episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Picard and wesley crusher when picard confronts the cadet.
The next generation to celebrate the shows 30th anniversary. While only 20 years later for us, it was set 100 years after the events of star trek. Feb 05, 2020 one of star treks most popular characters, data has appeared in quite a few episodes, and today, were looking at the ones where the sentient android shined the brightest. The toughest star trek trivia questions in the known universe. Additional parts can be found here part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6 as well as the picard tea pot series. The next generation, view video clips and browse photos on cbs. First contact, the second of the next generation movies, and the current star trek series picard also directly connect back to this twoparter and picards assimilation into locutus. You must be a cbs all access subscriber to enjoy this video. The next generation 19871994 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994. Things can get weird in space, especially during a 26episode season and over seven years. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in syndication from september 1987 through may 1994. The next generation boldly hit the airwaves the show had huge shoes to fill and was marked for failure by many.
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