S1·E1 Encounter at Farpoint
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 28, 1987
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Corey Allen
- Writers
- Gene Roddenberry, D.C. Fontana
- Score
- 6.8/10 (101 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Stardate: 41153.7. The new commander of the recently built U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC1701-D), Captain Jean-Luc Picard takes the crew on their first mission to discover the secret of Farpoint Station. During their journey, they encounter an omnipotent being known as Q. Q accuses humanity of barbarism, and places humanity on trial. Jean-Luc must prove otherwise or the human race will be annihilated.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Encounter at Farpoint') originally aired on September 28, 1987.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Encounter at Farpoint')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 91 minutes.
What happens in Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 1 Episode 1?
Stardate: 41153.7. The new commander of the recently built U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC1701-D), Captain Jean-Luc Picard takes the crew on their first mission to discover the secret of Farpoint Station. During their journey, they encounter an omnipotent being known as Q. Q accuses humanity of barbarism, a...
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