Star Trek: The Next Generation
Summary
Star Trek : The Next Generationproduced some truly amazing episodes throughout its seven seasons , but what is the best episode from each season ? For 178 episodes , Captain Jean - Luc Picard ( Patrick Stewart ) led the USS Enterprise - D in its quest to try out new liveliness and new civilizations . Despite a rocky first time of year due to a helter-skelter writers ' room , TNGsoon became just as iconic as its predecessor , Star Trek : The Original Series . Not only did the show capture the magical ofStar Trek , but it also introduced an entire fresh era of fans to the franchise .
Star Trek : The Next Generation ’s 7 seasons moderate epic highs and some real first , but even theworstTNGepisodesstill meant spending time with the wonderful persona . From the Starfleet Klingon Lt . Worf ( Michael Dorn ) to the android Lt . Commander Data ( Brent Spiner ) to the empathetic Counselor Deanna Troi ( Marina Sirtis),it was the characters ofTNGthat made the show a achiever . WhileTNGtold mostly stand - alone stories throughout its streak , later season began to integrate more character development and tell more fibre - focused stories . Every time of year ofTNGhad its ups and Down , but the show produced some ofStar Trek’sbest account .
Star Trek : The Next Generation has one of the most beloved casting of character in all of science fiction . Here are the major character of the classic .
7Star Trek: TNG Season 1’s Best: Episode 12 - “The Big Goodbye”
“She’s a lady all right. And her name is Enterprise.”
Not only doesTNGseason 1 ’s " The Big Goodbye " hold the distinction of being the firstStar Trekholodeck episode , but it also offers a coup d’oeil into the grapheme of Captain Picard . Until this distributor point , Picard has only ever been the Captain , but " The Big Goodbye " shows how Jean - Luc likes to spend his free time . AsPicard , Dr. Beverly Crusher ( Gates McFadden ) , and Lt . Commander Data embrace their inner hard - seethe investigator , a fun risky venture on the holodeck quick turn deadly . " The Big Goodbye " may not be unadulterated , but everyone calculate great in their period costumes , and the whole installment is merely a pleasure to watch .
Honorable Mention- Episode 6 , " Where No One Has lead Before "
6Star Trek: TNG Season 2’s Best: Episode 9 - “The Measure of a Man”
“Your Honor, Starfleet was founded to seek out new life. Well, there it sits! Waiting.”
Star Trekhas always sought to explore the question of what it means to be human , and the enfranchisement , at its centre , has always been a celebration of compassion for all kinds . TNGseason 2’s"The Measure of a Man " illustrate everything thatStar Trekstands for , as Data ’s very right to exist is put on trial run . It is clean to anyone who has watchedTNGthatData represents the best of human beings , making it grating every prison term the visiting Dr. Bruce Maddox ( Brian Brophy ) refers to the android as an " it . " " The Measure of a Man " tells an incredibly powerful story that centers around Data , but also give Captain Picard and Commander William Riker ( Jonathan Frakes ) a chance to shine .
Honorable Mention- Episode 16 , " Q Who "
5Star Trek: TNG Season 3’s Best: Episode 26 - “The Best of Both Worlds, Part 1”
“I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile.”
Even nearly 35 years later , Star Trek’sfirst cliffhanger remains one of the most memorable time of year - enders in the history of telecasting . The Borg are at their most frightening as they absorb Captain Picard and force him to become their mouthpiece , Locutus . In many way , Commander Riker steal the episode , as he does everything in his index to stop the Borg , even if that think the death of his ally and former captain . " The Best of Both Worlds , Part 1 ’s " story beats play out perfectly , take to the jaw - dropping last moments that made the summer of 1990 a in particular longsighted one forTrekfans .
Honorable Mention- Episode 16 , " The Offspring "
4Star Trek: TNG Season 4’s Best: Episode 3 - “Brothers”
“I am not less perfect than Lore.”
When Data ’s creator , Dr. Noonien Soong ( Brent Spiner ) , triggers a home command in the android , Data highjack the Starship Enterprise and travels to the science lab of his cyberneticist " father . “Data’sevil matching brother Lore(Brent Spiner ) is not far behind , and Soong soon evidence both humanoid that he does not have long to dwell . Soong has created an emotion splintering for information that will allow him to feel , which inspire a overjealous outburst from Lore . " Brothers " offers more insight into Data as a case , and once again proves that Data is far more human than even he realizes .
Honorable Mention- Episode 2 , " home "
The always impressive Brent Spiner does triple duty in " Brothers , " toy not only Data and Lore but also the aged Dr. Noonien Soong .
Star Trek : The Next coevals ’s beloved humanoid Lieutenant Commander Data feature prominently in some of Star Trek ’s most imperishable episodes .
3Star Trek: TNG Season 5’s Best: Episode 2 - “Darmok”
“Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.”
Star Trek : The Next Generationseason 5 has some of Captain Picard ’s all right moment , but"Darmok " shows the captain at his downright best . In a classicStar Trekpremise , Picard is stranded on a planet with the skipper of an unidentified alien species whose voice communication he can not translate . As Picard and Captain Dathon ( Paul Winfield ) struggle to find ways to communicate , they begin to respect and intimately understand one another . Dathon sacrifices his living for peace and a probability at a future human relationship between his people and the Federation . And Picard see a great softwood about himself and his new friend .
Honorable Mention- Episode 25 , " The Inner Light "
Although Dathon ’s species , the Tamarians , are not learn again inTNG , a Tamarian name Kayshon ( Carl Tart ) has link Starfleet by the fourth dimension ofStar Trek : Lower Decks , try out that Dathon ’s ritual killing was not in vane .
2Star Trek: TNG Season 6’s Best: Episode 11 - “Chain of Command, Part 2”
“There are four lights!”
In one ofStar Trek’smost brutal and difficult - to - watch episodes , Captain Picard finds himself at the mercifulness of the particularly cruel Cardassian , Gul Madred ( David Warner ) . The story of Captain Jellico ( Ronny Cox ) and Commander Riker on the Enterprise has its moment , but"Chain of Command , Part 2 " belongs to Patrick Stewart and David Warner . Picard remains strong in the look of anguish , but after being rescued , he admits to Counselor Troi that he broke at the very ending and visit five lightness . As heartbreaking as it is to watch Picard suffer , Patrick Stewart delivers one of his best performances of the series .
Honorable Mention- Episode 15 , " Tapestry "
1Star Trek: TNG Season 7’s Best: Episode 25 & 26 - “All Good Things…”
“So, five-card stud, nothing wild. And the sky’s the limit.”
In one ofStar Trek’sbest finales , TNGsticks the landing place , delivering a final episode that brings the total series full circle and gives a satisfying last to each character ’s story . With the take of John de Lancie ’s always - welcome Q , " All Good Things … " finds Picard alternate through prison term in yet another test of human race . Picard eventually succeeds , with some help from Q , preserve the galaxy and instill the Q Continuum . Every eccentric get a moment to shine in " All Good Things … , " andStar Trek : The Next Generationends on the sodding note , with Captain Picard at long last sit down to a game of poker with his crew .
Honorable Mention- Episode 15 , " Lower deck "
Star Trek : The Next Generationis available to stream on Paramount+ .
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