Star Trek: The Next Generation 1987
“New stars. New stories. New worlds to explore.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 28, 1987
- Last Aired
- May 23, 1994
- Format
- 7 seasons · 176 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~132 hours (45 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~131.3 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S3E26 "The Best of Both Worlds (1)" (★ 8.9/10)
- Created By
- Gene Roddenberry
- Network
- Syndication
- Where to Stream
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
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★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 1,788 votes TV-PG Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDramaMystery 7 seasons · 176 eps Ended
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What is Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Star Trek: The Next Generation is a television series that premiered in 1987 and concluded in 1994. Created by Gene Roddenberry, the show follows the intergalactic adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 176
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 1987
- Last aired
- May 23, 1994
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 1,788 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 176 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Syndication
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Star Trek: The Next Generation is a television series that premiered in 1987 and concluded in 1994. Created by Gene Roddenberry, the show follows the intergalactic adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew. The narrative is set almost 100 years after the five-year mission of Captain Kirk. During the series, a new generation of Starfleet officers embarks on a mission aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D. The crew explores new worlds and travels to locations where no one has gone before. The cast of the series includes Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, and LeVar Burton. The program depicts the activities of the loyal crew as they operate the all-new vessel. By focusing on the experiences of these officers, the series documents their journey through space. The show remains a notable entry in the science fiction genre, centering on the exploration performed by the crew of the Enterprise-D as they navigate the galaxy and encounter various challenges during their travels.
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Should you watch it?
“Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew explore new worlds aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D.”
Reasons to watch
- features a new crew
- bold storytelling
- intergalactic exploration
Keep in mind
- set nearly 100 years after the original mission
Watch it if you enjoy space exploration and stories about Starfleet missions.
The series features intergalactic adventures and exploration themes.
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Cast
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Patrick Stewart
Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes
William T. Riker
Brent Spiner
Data
LeVar Burton
Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn
Worf
Marina Sirtis
Deanna Troi
Gates McFadden
Beverly Crusher
Wil Wheaton
Wesley Crusher
Tracee Cocco
Jae (uncredited)
Colm Meaney
Miles O'Brien
Majel Barrett
Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
Denise Crosby
Tasha Yar
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Encounter at Farpoint Mytharc Sep 28, 1987
- E2 The Naked Now Core Oct 5, 1987
- E3 Code of Honor Core Oct 12, 1987
- E4 The Last Outpost Core Oct 19, 1987
- E5 Where No One Has Gone Before Core Oct 26, 1987
- E6 Lonely Among Us Core Nov 2, 1987
- E7 Justice Core Nov 9, 1987
- E8 The Battle Core Nov 16, 1987
- E9 Hide and Q Core Nov 23, 1987
- E10 Haven Core Nov 30, 1987
- E11 The Big Goodbye Core Jan 11, 1988
- E12 Datalore Core Jan 18, 1988
- E13 Angel One Core Jan 25, 1988
- E14 11001001 Core Feb 1, 1988
- E15 Too Short a Season Core Feb 8, 1988
- E16 When the Bough Breaks Core Feb 15, 1988
- E17 Home Soil Core Feb 22, 1988
- E18 Coming of Age Core Mar 14, 1988
- E19 Heart of Glory Core Mar 21, 1988
- E20 The Arsenal of Freedom Core Apr 11, 1988
- E21 Symbiosis Core Apr 18, 1988
- E22 Skin of Evil Core Apr 25, 1988
- E23 We'll Always Have Paris Core May 2, 1988
- E24 Conspiracy Mytharc May 9, 1988
- E25 The Neutral Zone Mytharc May 16, 1988
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Child Mytharc Nov 21, 1988
- E2 Where Silence Has Lease Core Nov 28, 1988
- E3 Elementary, Dear Data Mytharc Dec 5, 1988
- E4 The Outrageous Okona Core Dec 12, 1988
- E5 Loud as a Whisper Core Jan 9, 1989
- E6 The Schizoid Man Core Jan 23, 1989
- E7 Unnatural Selection Core Jan 30, 1989
- E8 A Matter of Honor Mytharc Feb 6, 1989
- E9 The Measure of a Man Mytharc Feb 13, 1989
- E10 The Dauphin Core Feb 20, 1989
- E11 Contagion Core Mar 20, 1989
- E12 The Royale Core Mar 27, 1989
- E13 Time Squared Core Apr 3, 1989
- E14 The Icarus Factor Core Apr 24, 1989
- E15 Pen Pals Core May 1, 1989
- E16 Q Who Mytharc May 8, 1989
- E17 Samaritan Snare Core May 15, 1989
- E18 Up the Long Ladder Core May 22, 1989
- E19 Manhunt Core Jun 19, 1989
- E20 The Emissary Core Jun 29, 1989
- E21 Peak Performance Mytharc Jul 10, 1989
- E22 Shades of Gray Mytharc Jul 17, 1989
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Evolution Mytharc Sep 25, 1989
- E2 The Ensigns of Command Core Oct 2, 1989
- E3 The Survivors Core Oct 9, 1989
- E4 Who Watches the Watchers Mytharc Oct 16, 1989
- E5 The Bonding Core Oct 23, 1989
- E6 Booby Trap Core Oct 30, 1989
- E7 The Enemy Core Nov 6, 1989
- E8 The Price Core Nov 13, 1989
- E9 The Vengeance Factor Core Nov 20, 1989
- E10 The Defector Mytharc Jan 1, 1990
- E11 The Hunted Core Jan 8, 1990
- E12 The High Ground Core Jan 29, 1990
- E13 Déjà Q Mytharc Feb 5, 1990
- E14 A Matter of Perspective Core Feb 12, 1990
- E15 Yesterday's Enterprise Mytharc Feb 19, 1990
- E16 The Offspring Core Mar 12, 1990
- E17 Sins of the Father Core Mar 19, 1990
- E18 Allegiance Core Mar 26, 1990
- E19 Captain's Holiday Core Apr 2, 1990
- E20 Tin Man Core Apr 23, 1990
- E21 Hollow Pursuits Core Apr 30, 1990
- E22 The Most Toys Core May 7, 1990
- E23 Sarek Core May 14, 1990
- E24 Ménage à Troi Core May 28, 1990
- E25 Transfigurations Mytharc Jun 4, 1990
- E26 The Best of Both Worlds (1) Mytharc Jun 18, 1990
Season 4 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Best of Both Worlds (2) Mytharc Sep 24, 1990
- E2 Family Core Oct 1, 1990
- E3 Brothers Core Oct 8, 1990
- E4 Suddenly Human Core Oct 15, 1990
- E5 Remember Me Core Oct 22, 1990
- E6 Legacy Core Oct 29, 1990
- E7 Reunion Core Nov 5, 1990
- E8 Future Imperfect Core Nov 12, 1990
- E9 Final Mission Core Nov 19, 1990
- E10 The Loss Core Dec 31, 1990
- E11 Data's Day Core Jan 7, 1991
- E12 The Wounded Core Jan 28, 1991
- E13 Devil's Due Core Feb 4, 1991
- E14 Clues Core Feb 11, 1991
- E15 First Contact Core Feb 18, 1991
- E16 Galaxy's Child Core Mar 11, 1991
- E17 Night Terrors Core Mar 18, 1991
- E18 Identity Crisis Core Mar 25, 1991
- E19 The Nth Degree Core Apr 1, 1991
- E20 Qpid Core Apr 22, 1991
- E21 The Drumhead Mytharc Apr 29, 1991
- E22 Half a Life Core May 6, 1991
- E23 The Host Core May 13, 1991
- E24 The Mind's Eye Core May 27, 1991
- E25 In Theory Mytharc Jun 3, 1991
- E26 Redemption (1) Mytharc Jun 17, 1991
Season 5 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Redemption (2) Mytharc Sep 23, 1991
- E2 Darmok Mytharc Sep 30, 1991
- E3 Ensign Ro Core Oct 7, 1991
- E4 Silicon Avatar Core Oct 14, 1991
- E5 Disaster Core Oct 21, 1991
- E6 The Game Core Oct 28, 1991
- E7 Unification (1) Core Nov 4, 1991
- E8 Unification (2) Core Nov 11, 1991
- E9 A Matter of Time Core Nov 18, 1991
- E10 New Ground Core Jan 6, 1992
- E11 Hero Worship Core Jan 27, 1992
- E12 Violations Core Feb 3, 1992
- E13 The Masterpiece Society Core Feb 10, 1992
- E14 Conundrum Core Feb 17, 1992
- E15 Power Play Core Feb 24, 1992
- E16 Ethics Core Mar 2, 1992
- E17 The Outcast Core Mar 16, 1992
- E18 Cause and Effect Mytharc Mar 23, 1992
- E19 The First Duty Core Mar 30, 1992
- E20 Cost of Living Core Apr 20, 1992
- E21 The Perfect Mate Core Apr 27, 1992
- E22 Imaginary Friend Core May 4, 1992
- E23 I, Borg Mytharc May 11, 1992
- E24 The Next Phase Core May 18, 1992
- E25 The Inner Light Mytharc Jun 1, 1992
- E26 Time's Arrow (1) Mytharc Jun 15, 1992
Season 6 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Time's Arrow (2) Mytharc Sep 21, 1992
- E2 Realm of Fear Core Sep 28, 1992
- E3 Man of the People Core Oct 5, 1992
- E4 Relics Core Oct 12, 1992
- E5 Schisms Core Oct 19, 1992
- E6 True Q Core Oct 26, 1992
- E7 Rascals Core Nov 2, 1992
- E8 A Fistful of Datas Core Nov 9, 1992
- E9 The Quality of Life Core Nov 16, 1992
- E10 Chain of Command (1) Core Dec 14, 1992
- E11 Chain of Command (2) Mytharc Dec 21, 1992
- E12 Ship in a Bottle Core Jan 25, 1993
- E13 Aquiel Core Feb 1, 1993
- E14 Face of the Enemy Core Feb 8, 1993
- E15 Tapestry Mytharc Feb 15, 1993
- E16 Birthright (1) Core Feb 22, 1993
- E17 Birthright (2) Core Mar 1, 1993
- E18 Starship Mine Core Mar 29, 1993
- E19 Lessons Core Apr 5, 1993
- E20 The Chase Mytharc Apr 26, 1993
- E21 Frame of Mind Core May 3, 1993
- E22 Suspicions Mytharc May 10, 1993
- E23 Rightful Heir Core May 17, 1993
- E24 Second Chances Core May 24, 1993
- E25 Timescape Mytharc Jun 14, 1993
- E26 Descent (1) Mytharc Jun 21, 1993
Season 7 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Descent (2) Mytharc Sep 20, 1993
- E2 Liaisons Core Sep 27, 1993
- E3 Interface Core Oct 4, 1993
- E4 Gambit (1) Core Oct 11, 1993
- E5 Gambit (2) Core Oct 18, 1993
- E6 Phantasms Core Oct 25, 1993
- E7 Dark Page Core Nov 1, 1993
- E8 Attached Core Nov 8, 1993
- E9 Force of Nature Core Nov 15, 1993
- E10 Inheritance Core Nov 22, 1993
- E11 Parallels Mytharc Nov 29, 1993
- E12 The Pegasus Mytharc Jan 10, 1994
- E13 Homeward Core Jan 17, 1994
- E14 Sub Rosa Core Jan 31, 1994
- E15 Lower Decks Mytharc Feb 7, 1994
- E16 Thine Own Self Filler Feb 14, 1994
- E17 Masks Core Feb 21, 1994
- E18 Eye of the Beholder Core Feb 28, 1994
- E19 Genesis Core Mar 21, 1994
- E20 Journey's End Mytharc Mar 28, 1994
- E21 Firstborn Core Apr 25, 1994
- E22 Bloodlines Core May 2, 1994
- E23 Emergence Core May 9, 1994
- E24 Preemptive Strike Mytharc May 16, 1994
- E25 All Good Things... Mytharc May 23, 1994
Verified insights
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Gene Roddenberry.
Who is the captain of the Enterprise?
Captain Jean-Luc Picard leads the crew.
When is the series set?
The show is set nearly 100 years after the original Enterprise mission.
What is the name of the ship?
The ship is the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D.
What is the mission of the crew?
The crew carries out orders to seek out new life and new civilizations.
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