Star Trek: The Next Generation 1987
“New stars. New stories. New worlds to explore.”
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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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew explore new worlds aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D.”
- features a new crew
- bold storytelling
- intergalactic exploration
- 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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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 Core 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 Core Feb 6, 1989
- E9 The Measure of a Man Core 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 Core 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 Core 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 Core Jan 1, 1990
- E11 The Hunted Core Jan 8, 1990
- E12 The High Ground Core Jan 29, 1990
- E13 Déjà Q Core Feb 5, 1990
- E14 A Matter of Perspective Core Feb 12, 1990
- E15 Yesterday's Enterprise Core 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 1, 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 Core 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 Core 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 Core 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 Core 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
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.