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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Episode Guide - Season 7

As Star Trek: The Next Generation was set to wrap the entire series, season 7 is loaded with a sense of finality, final appearances, truly life-changing seasons and the like. As in season 6, the stories of seasons 7 feel smaller in scope and scale.

In general, season 7 is a bit uneven in quality as TNG itself feels to be running out of gas at the end of a “continuing mission.” A few highlights are dotted throughout and the series certainly goes out on a high, thanks to perhaps the season’s two strongest scripts with “Preemptive Strike” and “All Good Things.” Indeed, the latter is so often cited as fan favorite and/or TNG classic, the tendency of the four movies with this crew to essentially keep carrying on seems a little off…

1. Descent, Part II – The Borg on the planet are revealed to be part of a splinter group that was accidentally created when Hugh returned to the collective from the Enterprise. Lore has helped them to survive and wants Data to join his merry band, unwillingly if necessary: Lore has control over Data’s emotions. Demanding that Data torture Geordi and kill Picard proves to be a bit too much, and lots of Borgs fight each other hand-to-hand, thus hitting a new plateau of wussiness. Ultimately, Lore is deactivated and never to be seen again, whereas he might have been very (very!) useful in Star Trek: Nemesis. ***

2. Liaisons – Now here’s a one-liner of an episode for you: The Iyaarans are experiential learners, passively-aggressively observing emotional responses of alien species and role-playing to compile information. In this case, the guinea pigs are Worf, Troi and Picard. Compelling mysteries and occasional hijinks abound. ****

3. Interface – A grab bag of Star Trek tropes. Realizing they haven’t messed with Geordi’s VISOR in a while, he, Dr. Crusher and Data decide to do so. Though the idea to piggybacking technology is highly dangerous in this case, LaForge uses it anyway to communicate with his mother, who’s not what she seems -but rather a disembodied gaseous alien. **

4. Gambit, Part I – Picard fakes his own death in order to work undercover posing as a member of a mercenary band that had ransacked a Romulan archaeological site. Said mercenaries kill a Red Shirt, capture Riker, and it only gets wackier from there … ****

5. Gambit, Part II – Riker gets the inside dope on what the mercenaries sought when pillaging the site, revealing that they’ve been tasked with retrieving an ancient Vulcan weapon. Picard and Data soon have enough of these minor-league players and settle everyone’s hash. ***

6. Phantasms – Data has some incredibly trippy and mysterious dreams – suddenly, from out of nowhere, he stabs Counselor Troi. Suspenseful and bizarre; Patrick Stewart directed, so basically there’s nothing he can’t do. ****

7. Dark Page – Regardless of feelings about Lwaxana Troi, Star Trek Guide believes we can all agree that she should never be played for drama. Yet, this episode does exactly that and retros a whole lot of unbelievable extraneous garbage into both Trois’ backstories. *

8. Attached – Picard and Dr. Crusher are abducted while transporting and imprisoned on charges of suspected espionage. They’ve also been subjected to mutual telepathy and find that their thoughts are mostly of one another. (Sigh.) **

9. Force of Nature – A rather one-note parable for environmentalism: Apparently, warp drive is polluting spacetime. **

10. Inheritance – A woman introducing herself as Mrs. Julianna Soong boards the Enterprise. She acts as a mother figure to Data until the Enterprise folks realize – all together now – that she’s not all that she seems … ***

11. Parallels – Head trip for Worf: Upon returning to the Enterprise, he finds himself slowly moving through alternate realities, with Enterprise crewmates and the universe itself changing radically at random. ****

12. The Pegasus – Right, time for a Federation conspiracy episode! Riker’s loyalties are divided when Picard checks out the circumstances regarding the destruction of the Pegasus, as commanded by Riker’s former captain. And somehwere in here, Riker gets a chance to screw around on the holodeck and ruin the final episode of Star Trek: Enterprise. ***

13. Homeward – Worf’s human foster brother is introduced and then immediately completely forgotten about in “Homeward.” Federation anthropologist Nikolai Rozhenko seeks to save a village worth of Stone Age-level humanoids from the imminent destruction of their planet, which the Enterprise crew manage by leaving the people in the holodeck while transporting them to another planet. ***

14. Sub Rosa – Really? A ghost story in a science-fiction series? Come on… *

15. Lower Decks – The Red Shirts are at the forefront in this episode focusing on five Starfleet greenhorns (well, four Starfleet greenhorns and one waiter) looking to get promoted in the ranks. ***

16. Thine Own Self – Data loses his memory and unwittingly become part of a pre-industrial culture. In a subplot that’s well more interesting than it should be, Troi studies up on becoming a bridge officer (just in time to take the helm in Star Trek: Generations and help wreck the ship…) ****

17. Masks – Possession time! This time it’s Data, who’s taken over by an extinct civilization that can impringe its information in the android’s positronic net. ***

18. Eye of the Beholder – It’s a case of … MURDER again on the Enterprise as the investigation of a suicide onboard the ship leads to the discovery of a long-ago homicide. ***

19. Genesis – Look, any time the words “evolution” or “devolution” appear in the synopsis of a Star Trek episode, that’s essentially a big STAY AWAY label (we’re looking at you, Tom Paris and Threshold!); “Genesis” is no exception whatsoever, as the Enterprise crew turns into various animals and … o, it’s ridiculous. 0

20. Journey’s End – a.k.a. Wesley’s End. A surprisingly bitchy Wesley visits the Enterprise after leaving the Enterprise. The Traveler returns to assist him and the Enterprise crew, who are in charge of relocating denizens of a planet under attack by Cardassians. (It’s gotta be Chakotay’s people, right?) ***

21. Firstborn – Squeezing as much out of the Alexander character as possible, here’s an episode with Worf trying to make the boy more appreciative of his Klingon cultural heritage. **

22. Bloodlines – After a hasty viewing of Star Treks II and III, Cardassian baddie Daimon Bok seeks to exact revenge on Picard by killing the son he never knew he had. Not all is as it seems, etc. etc. **

23. Emergence – Very reminiscent of “Phatasms” in tone and style, “Emergence” is unfortunately made all the more insipid by involving a malfunctioning holodeck as primary to the plot. Said plot involves the Enterprise itself gaining sentience, creating an offspring and then immediately becoming non-sentient again. Silly, really. *

24. Preemptive Strike – Despite serious misgivings and hints of conflicting loyalty, Picard nevertheless sends Ensign Ro on a difficult assignment involving terrorists. Nicely dramatically plotted, incredibly well acted and meticulously directed. ****

25. All Good Things – Fantastic stuff that wraps seven seasons of ST:TNG beautifully with a story containing all the hallmarks of the show: A head trip, time paradoxes, Q and lots of screen time for Picard. As Picard’s consciousness shifts between three times (The Enterprise’s first mission, the present and several decades in the future), he must both convince three crews to help him stop a temporal paradox he may have created himself. By the time the Captain asserts, “Mister Data, you are a clever man – in any time period,” the pace is frenetic and fans are further on the seat’s edge since the “Best of Both Worlds” cliffhanger. The best conclusion to any Star Trek series by far. *****

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In the seventh and final season, Riker goes undercover and rediscovers Picard posing as a mercenary on an alien ship. Together they initiate a plan to find a lethal artifact. The crew struggles to deal with Data's new found human elements which cause several traumatic episodes for the crew. As Picard is imprisoned by an alien race, he comes to terms with past emotions. Riker is once again conflicted between his loyalty to Picard and his obligation to Starfleet and the Federation. As the lives of the crew members are endangered, Picard is taken on a journey to the past, present, and future to see the results of his actions.

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S7 e1 - descent (2), s7 e2 - liaisons, s7 e3 - interface, s7 e4 - gambit (1), s7 e5 - gambit (2), s7 e6 - phantasms, s7 e7 - dark page, s7 e8 - attached, s7 e9 - force of nature, s7 e10 - inheritance, s7 e11 - parallels, s7 e12 - the pegasus, s7 e13 - homeward, s7 e14 - sub rosa, s7 e15 - lower decks, s7 e16 - thine own self, s7 e17 - masks, s7 e18 - eye of the beholder, s7 e19 - genesis, s7 e20 - journey's end, where does star trek: the next generation rank today the justwatch daily streaming charts are calculated by user activity within the last 24 hours. this includes clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as 'seen'. this includes data from ~1.3 million movie & tv show fans per day..

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S1.E1 ∙ Encounter at Farpoint

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S1.E2 ∙ The Naked Now

Denise Crosby, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E3 ∙ Code of Honor

Denise Crosby, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E4 ∙ The Last Outpost

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S1.E5 ∙ Where No One Has Gone Before

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S1.E6 ∙ Lonely Among Us

Marina Sirtis and Jay Louden in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E7 ∙ Justice

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S1.E8 ∙ The Battle

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S1.E9 ∙ Hide and Q

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S1.E10 ∙ Haven

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S1.E11 ∙ The Big Goodbye

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S1.E12 ∙ Datalore

Leonard Crofoot, Patricia McPherson, and Karen Montgomery in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E13 ∙ Angel One

Patrick Stewart, Katy Boyer, Gene Dynarski, and Alexandra Johnson in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E14 ∙ 11001001

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S1.E15 ∙ Too Short a Season

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S1.E16 ∙ When the Bough Breaks

Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E17 ∙ Home Soil

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S1.E18 ∙ Coming of Age

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S1.E19 ∙ Heart of Glory

Vincent Schiavelli and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E20 ∙ The Arsenal of Freedom

Jonathan Frakes, Merritt Butrick, Kimberley Farr, Richard Lineback, and Judson Scott in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E21 ∙ Symbiosis

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S1.E22 ∙ Skin of Evil

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S1.E23 ∙ We'll Always Have Paris

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S1.E24 ∙ Conspiracy

Michael Dorn and Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1.E25 ∙ The Neutral Zone

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Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 7, Episode 7

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Calling all Trekkies! If you're a fan of sci-fi and space exploration, then you're in for a treat with "Star Trek: The Next Generation." This iconic TV show takes you on intergalactic adventures with Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D. Since its first airing in 1987, this beloved series has captured the hearts of millions of viewers with its captivating storytelling and groundbreaking special effects. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newbie to the Star Trek universe, get ready to be transported to new worlds and encounter fascinating alien species.

With a whopping eight seasons under its belt, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" has no shortage of incredible episodes that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From thrilling space battles to thought-provoking moral dilemmas, each episode offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you prefer action-packed adventures or philosophical explorations, there's something for everyone in this groundbreaking series. So grab your favorite Star Trek mug, settle onto the couch, and prepare to embark on an epic journey through the cosmos.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E9

#15 - Force of Nature (Season 7 - Episode 9)

Stardate: 47310.2 - The Enterprise is drawn to a region of space where many starships have been mysteriously disabled. They soon learn that a brother and sister team has been working together to bring attention to the fact that frequent high-warp travel is damaging the very fabric of space/time.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 417 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E19

#14 - Genesis (Season 7 - Episode 19)

Stardate: 47653.2 - Upon returning from an away mission, Picard and Data find the ship drifting in space, and the crew de-evolving into their animal ancestors.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 401 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E8

#13 - Attached (Season 7 - Episode 8)

Stardate: 47304.2 - While on a a diplomatic mission, Dr. Crusher and Picard are captured and imprisoned. As a result, they are linked together via a telepathic device.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 400 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E6

#12 - Phantasms (Season 7 - Episode 6)

Stardate: 47225.7 - Data's new dream subroutine causes him to experience nightmares which provide a unique insight into strange events that are occurring on board the Enterprise.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 411 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E10

#11 - Inheritance (Season 7 - Episode 10)

Stardate: 47410.2 - Data is disturbed by the claims of a woman who says she is Noonien Soong's ex-wife.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 385 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E24

#10 - Preemptive Strike (Season 7 - Episode 24)

Stardate: 47941.7 - Fresh from Starfleet's Advanced Tactical Training course, Ro Laren is assigned to infiltrate the Maquis. However, over time she begins to sympathize with them, which forces her to choose between her loyalty to the Federation, and her new friends in the Maquis.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 373 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E4

#9 - Gambit (1) (Season 7 - Episode 4)

Stardate: 47135.2 - An away team investigates the apparent death of Jean-Luc Picard who was supposedly killed in a bar fight. When Riker is abducted by a band of criminals who loot archaeological digs, he is shocked to find Picard alive and well, and undercover as a renegade archaeologist.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 410 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E16

#8 - Thine Own Self (Season 7 - Episode 16)

Stardate: 47611.2 - Data find himself mysteriously stranded on a planet with no recollection of who he is or how he arrived there. Soon he is accused of spreading a plague among the inhabitants. Troi takes the bridge officer's test in an attempt to gain the rank of Commander.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 383 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E1

#7 - Descent (2) (Season 7 - Episode 1)

Stardate: 47025.4 - Data abducts Picard, Troi and Geordi and holds them prisoners of the Borg, while he derives pleasure from being evil. Dr. Crusher is left in command of the Enterprise as it comes under attack from a Borg vessel.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 463 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E5

#6 - Gambit (2) (Season 7 - Episode 5)

Stardate: 47160.1 - Picard and Riker covertly work together in an attempt to find out why the criminals are looting archaeological digs.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 396 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E15

#5 - Lower Decks (Season 7 - Episode 15)

Stardate: 47566.7 - Four young ensigns compete for a promotion that only one of them will receive. However, they are soon placed on a top secret mission that places some of their lives in danger.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 418 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E12

#4 - The Pegasus (Season 7 - Episode 12)

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Pegasus," Riker embarks on a covert mission to find the missing starship he once served aboard. Little does he know, this mission holds a secret that could jeopardize the peace treaty between the Federation and the Romulans. Fans have always wondered why the Federation never used a cloaking device, and in this episode, we discover that they actually developed the technology but made a pact to never use it. Talk about a game-changer!

The episode delves into the moral dilemma of prioritizing duty over protocol and the chain of command. Riker's former commanding officer, Admiral Pressman, arrives with a top-secret mission to recover the lost ship, the USS Pegasus. While the audience is left in the dark about what really happened, Riker knows the truth and is ordered to keep it a secret, even from Captain Picard. As the mission unfolds, Riker must decide whether to conform to orders or stay true to his ideals and loyalty to Picard. It's a tough decision that showcases the psychological depth of Riker's character and his growth throughout the series.

"The Pegasus" is a prime example of what makes a great Star Trek episode. It combines high stakes, personal reflection, and an ethical dilemma that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Riker's internal conflict and ultimate decision to do what's right, even if it means disobeying orders, demonstrate his growth as a person and an officer. This episode also highlights the leadership style of Captain Picard, who values open discussion, care for his crew, and sticking to the Federation's ideals. In the end, loyalty and adherence to moral principles prevail over misguided authority.

Overall, "The Pegasus" is a standout episode that explores complex themes within the Star Trek universe. It not only sheds light on the Federation's past with cloaking technology but also delves into the character development of Riker and Picard's leadership style. While some aspects of the episode may wrap up a little too neatly, the psychological and ethical depth make it a must-watch for fans. So, grab some popcorn and prepare for a thought-provoking journey through the galaxy.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 454 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E11

#3 - Parallels (Season 7 - Episode 11)

In this episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, titled "Parallels," things take a mind-bending turn for Worf when he returns from a Klingon competition to find himself shifting through different realities. This episode is known for its comedic elements, and poor Worf certainly has his fair share of confusion, especially when it comes to his interactions with Deanna.

While some viewers wished for more exploration of different ideas, the episode still manages to captivate its audience with the concept of alternate dimensions. From seeing Wesley back on the bridge to subtle changes like the color of Data's eyes, the differences in each reality provide plenty of entertainment. It's hard not to enjoy spotting all the variations and wondering what could have been.

Despite the lack of a complex plot or high-stakes jeopardy, "Parallels" succeeds in keeping viewers engaged by following Worf's journey through different dimensions. The episode's use of continuity, including the pairing of Worf and Deanna, adds an extra layer of intrigue. And with nods to previous episodes and the opportunity to glimpse alternate outcomes, this episode showcases the thrill of "What If?" scenarios that make Star Trek so beloved.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 488 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E25

#2 - All Good Things... (1) (Season 7 - Episode 25)

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "All Good Things... (1)," Captain Picard finds himself facing a daunting challenge as he is diagnosed with a brain disorder. This disorder leads to bizarre shifts in time, transporting him 25 years into the future, a few days before a crucial mission, and back to the present. As Picard unravels the mystery, he discovers that the mischievous Q is behind these temporal disturbances. Q reveals that humanity is still on trial, tasking Picard with preventing an event in the future that would disrupt the formation of life on Earth billions of years ago.

Fans of the show were treated to a solid ending with "All Good Things... (1)." Q's appearance was a welcome sight, leaving viewers hopeful for his return in future series. While the plot initially seemed complex, the episode expertly tied everything together, showcasing the quality that made Star Trek: The Next Generation such a beloved series. And let's not forget the heartwarming moment when Beverly finally marries Jean-Luc in the future timeline. It's a long-awaited development that had fans cheering. As the show bids farewell, fans reminisce about the overall greatness of Star Trek: The Next Generation, acknowledging that while some episodes may have missed the mark, the crew's chemistry and the captivating stories made the journey worthwhile.

The episode was rated 8.74 from 448 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S7E26

#1 - All Good Things... (2) (Season 7 - Episode 26)

Stardate: 47988.1 - After his encounter with Q, Picard assembles the senior staff, and wonders if Q is actually giving him a chance to save humanity by showing him that the spatial anomaly also exists in the past. As they talk, the ship reaches the Neutral Zone, then Picard returns to the future, where Beverly's ship is also on the edge of the Neutral Zone. He convinces a reluctant Worf to accompany the group into Klingon territory, and then travels to the past, where he orders the crew into the Devron system. Finally, he returns to the present, where he is able to get Tomalak, the Romulan Commander on the other side of the border, to agree to entering the Neutral Zone together. Now heading for the anomaly in all three time periods, Picard learns that it exists in the present, and is larger in the past, but does not exist in the future.

The episode was rated 8.84 from 288 votes.

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Star Trek: TNG Could Have Continued Past Season 7, but Without Picard

Star Trek: The Next Generation was so popular, it could have continued past Season 7 without Patrick Stewart as Picard, but would the show work?

In early 2024, the series finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation turns 30 years old. It remains one of the most beloved series finales of not just the franchise but any long-running TV show. If Picard Season 3 proved anything, it's that the show could've continued. Yet, if Star Trek: TNG went past Season 7, it likely would have done it without Captain Picard. It would've been a huge risk for the nascent franchise, but an interesting one, nonetheless.

A decade after Star Trek: The Original Series was canceled, the show's performance in syndication encouraged Paramount to try to bring it back. There were a lot of failed attempts. There was the Star Trek: Planet of the Titans movie , which would've featured a drastically redesigned Enterprise. Series creator Gene Roddenberry tried to develop a sequel series, but much of that was repurposed for The Motion Picture . Never one to waste good ideas, he took his Star Trek: Phase II leftovers and used them to develop The Next Generation . The show truly kicked off Star Trek 's second wave, and TNG rode the crest all the way until finally crashed with 2002's movie Nemesis . By the time the series finale aired, however, the second wave was more like a tsunami. The Original Series ' cast finished their theatrical run, but a movie featuring a symbolic handover of the franchise from TOS to TNG was always going to happen, too. Yet, the flagship series could've easily continued to be a ratings success, but it would've likely featured a handover from Captain Jean-Luc Picard to Will Riker or some new character. That's the risky part.

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Patrick Stewart Was Fed Up with TNG at the Series' End

Every chance he gets, Captain Picard actor Patrick Stewart talks about how he didn't really want to take the role. The term "franchise" didn't even exist for television yet. Conventional Hollywood wisdom suggested it was impossible to revive a show like Star Trek: TOS . The unique first-run syndication deal covered two full seasons, and it was Paramount that would decide the show's subsequent fate. So, it was a surprise when, according to a 1994 Entertainment Weekly report, Paramount made the decision to end The Next Generation despite earning 15 to 20 million viewers each week. It wanted to beam the cast and crew of the Enterprise-D to the big screen.

In a discussion with longtime Star Trek writer and producer Brannon Braga, Inglorious Treksperts host Mark Altman spoke about covering the finale for Cinefantastique magazine. He said that Patrick Stewart was very unhappy during his set visit. The EW report opens by describing Stewart shouting at an Entertainment Tonight crew also visiting. It also includes quotes from TNG cast members like LeVar Burton and Jonathan Frakes questioning the wisdom of canceling a hit show. The X-Files hadn't yet proven a TV series could have a hit movie and continue to do well in the ratings. This could've been another pioneering move from Star Trek , but Braga said in the interview Patrick Stewart probably would've left the series.

Deep Space Nine wasn't matching the TNG ratings. Star Trek: Voyager was in development as the United Paramount Network's flagship series . A continuation of The Next Generation could've worked, but it would've meant passing the ship on to a new captain. Frakes' Riker is the obvious choice to replace Picard, but the new captain could've been an outside hire. There was never any guarantee TNG was going to work. "So much of the success of [the show] was Patrick Stewart," Braga said in The Fifty-Year Mission , a book co-authored by Altman, adding, "The guy could read a phone book and we'd watch him." Could it have survived his exit?

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TNG with Rotating Crew and Captains Could've Been Interesting

In an alternate timeline, a group of renegade Klingons didn't blow up the Enterprise-D in Star Trek: Generations allowing the series to come back for Season 8. In The Fifty-Year Mission , Braga said "A Star Trek series is only as good as its captain," which may be true, but it doesn't discount a changing of the guard. One strategy would have been to have Stewart promoted to Admiral, perhaps even continuing to appear via viewscreen to give the Enterprise its orders. Under the command of Captain Will Riker, the Enterprise-D crew could've continued to boldly go for 26 episodes per year.

Another strategy would've been to include drastic recasting, keeping the show's most unique characters like Data, Worf and Deanna Troi. Along with the new cast, a new cadre of writers could come in to carry the series forward. It would be a different The Next Generation , which conventional wisdom suggests would have failed. Of course, conventional wisdom was always wrong when it came to Star Trek . With the right storytellers, filmmakers and cast, the series might have successfully redefined itself. Essentially, it was the plan behind Star Trek: Phase II .

It's easy to say this wouldn't have worked, but Star Trek: TNG wasn't supposed to work in the first place. If Supernatural could run 15 seasons with no successful spinoffs, The Next Generation might have made it 25. Of course, it just as likely could have tarnished the Star Trek legacy if was an epic failure. Ending TNG at the height of its popularity was a bold move that left fans wanting more. That desire persisted even through the four films, which is why Star Trek: Picard Season 3 felt so satisfying. Nonetheless, it's fun to imagine how the show might have continued, and if it could've survived the loss of Captain Picard.

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Data helps Captain Picard see that even Starfleet's most important rule sometimes needs to be broken on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

  • It's not always easy to follow the Prime Directive, especially when lives are at stake.
  • The crew of the Enterprise must grapple with moral dilemmas that challenge Starfleet's rules.
  • Sometimes, the right thing to do may mean breaking the Prime Directive for the greater good.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) always strives to uphold the Prime Directive on Star Trek: The Next Generation , and he once almost destroyed a planet to avoid violating Starfleet's most important rule. The Prime Directive has been around since Star Trek: The Original Series and states that Starfleet officers must not interfere with developing pre-warp cultures. While this rule has been interpreted in many different ways throughout Star Trek's history, it remains an important rule that every Starfleet Captain must do their best to adhere to. Although the Prime Directive sounds good in principle, it often raises complicated questions.

In Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, episode 15, "Pen Pals," Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) violates the United Federation of Planets' Prime Directive by communicating with a young alien girl named Sarjenka (Nikki Cox). When Data realizes that volcanic activity will soon render Sarjenka's planet, Drema IV, uninhabitable, he tells Captain Picard about the situation. Picard questions Data's decision to contact Sarjenka and then calls his senior officers together to review their options. While some of the crew members argue that they must do everything they can to save the planet and its people, Picard points out that the Prime Directive would suggest they let nature take its course.

10 Times Star Trek Was Right To Break The Prime Directive

Captain picard almost put star trek's prime directive above saving a planet, it all started with a simple question from a little girl: "is anybody out there".

In a captivating Star Trek: The Next Generation discussion in Picard's quarters regarding Sarjenka's situation, Lt. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) and Dr. Katherine Pulaski (Diana Muldaur) argue that they cannot allow the people on her planet to die. Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) stands firmly on the side of noninterference, and Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) points out that it would be the "height of hubris" to interfere with a potential "cosmic plan." Because of his friendship with Sarjenka, Data may have a personal stake in the matter, but he rightly points out that "the Dremans are not a subject for philosophical debate. They are a people."

'Oh, Data. Your whisper from the dark has now become a plea. We cannot turn our backs.' - Captain Picard

The conversation goes in circles, but in the end, and despite the fact that it will mean the death of millions of people, Captain Picard orders Data to stop communicating with Sarjenka and her planet. However, just as Data is about to sever the connection, Sarjenka's young voice comes through the speaker. Picard cannot ignore the little girl's cry for help, and he reverses his decision saying: "Oh, Data. Your whisper from the dark has now become a plea. We cannot turn our backs." While TNG's understanding of the Prime Directive has improved since season 1, saving Drema IV should have been the obvious course of action from the beginning.

After Data's interactions with Sarjenka and her brief visit to the USS Enterprise-D, Dr. Pulaski erases the young girl's memories. While this decision, too, is somewhat questionable, it ensures Drema IV remains unaware of the Enterprise's interference.

Star Trek's Prime Directive Works Best As A Guideline, Not A Strict Rule

Even if data's interference changed drema iv, is a changed civilization not better than a destroyed one.

While it makes sense in certain situations, the Prime Directive does not work when strictly applied to every planet and scenario. In the situation with Drema IV, for example, Data had already muddied the waters by communicating with Sarjenka in the first place , and averting a natural disaster hardly seems like something that would negatively change the course of a civilization. "Pen Pals" marks one of the few times in TNG when Data and Picard are even temporarily on opposite sides of an argument, and it's difficult to believe Picard would have gone through with his decision to let the planet die.

In the end, Picard does acknowledge that Data reminded him "that there are obligations that go beyond duty."

Understandably, Starfleet would want to prevent officers from interfering too much in pre-warp cultures, as futuristic technology would likely seem like magic to them. Later TNG episodes, such as season 3's "Who Watches the Watchers" will tackle this idea when a primitive civilization comes to view Captain Picard as a god. The situation in "Pen Pals," however, should not have been up for debate, as it was fairly easy for the Enterprise to interfere without alerting anyone from the planet. Star Trek: The Next Generation often tackles complex moral issues and "Pen Pals" represents one of the few times Captain Picard almost ends up on the wrong side.

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Best Star Trek: DS9 Episode From Each Of The Show’s 7 Seasons

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine broke boundaries by exploring life outside the Federation and tackling contemporary issues like racial injustice.
  • Iconic DS9 episodes like "Duet" and "Necessary Evil" delve into complex themes of morality and justice, pushing the Star Trek universe forward.
  • The show's ability to tell huge, sweeping epics while maintaining nuanced character development sets Deep Space Nine apart in the Star Trek franchise.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine had an incredible hit rate across seven seasons, making it difficult to choose the best episode per season. Premiering in 1993 and clocking up 173 episodes over seven years, DS9 broke new boundaries for the Star Trek franchise. Set aboard a former Cardassian space station rather than a Starfleet vessel, DS9 's cast of characters hail from a diverse range of backgrounds. This allowed Deep Space Nine to tell new stories that explored life outside Star Trek 's Federation. For example, many of the best episodes about Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) focused on her problematic legacy as a freedom fighter.

Led by Avery Brooks as Captain Sisko , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine never shied away from tackling contemporary issues like racial injustice and social inequality. These themes and the sweeping Dominion War arc earned Star Trek: Deep Space Nine a label as the "dark" heart of the franchise. However, more than any other Star Trek show of the time, DS9 is a show about family and community, putting a focus on the lives of those on the fringes of Starfleet's ongoing mission . Many of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's best episodes are a testament to the show's diverse community of Starfleet officers, Bajoran militia, and Ferengi bartenders.

Star Trek: Deep Space 9s 20 Best Episodes Ranked

Star trek: ds9 season 1's best: episode 19, "duet", "what you call genocide, i call a day's work.".

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 1 struggled to find its feet at first, as it often relied on stories that felt more appropriate for Star Trek: The Next Generation . "Duet", however, marks a watershed in the development of DS9 as a unique Star Trek show . Inspired by Robert Shaw's play The Man in the Glass Booth , "Duet" explores whether there's any appropriate punishment for crimes that are beyond comprehension. When she suspects Aamin Marritza (Harris Yullin), an ailing Cardassian of being the war criminal Gul Darhe'el, Major Kira interrogates him, but soon finds that the truth is much more complex.

Leonard Nimoy had previously played the title role in the 1971 production of The Man in the Glass Booth at the Old Globe Theater.

Written by Peter Allen Fields, "Duet" is a gripping morality play that is among some of the very best Major Kira episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . It's the first time that Kira is forced to confront her prejudice against the Cardassians for their brutal subjugation of the Bajorans. Her interrogation of Marritza, and the revelations it brings out, makes her realize that she simply cannot blame every Cardassian for the crimes of the Occupation. The final scene, in which Marritza is brutally killed, feels like a tonal shift for the Star Trek universe that helped to guide DS9 into more complex thematic territory in future seasons.

Honorable Mention: Episode 20, "In The Hands of The Prophets"

Star Trek: DS9 Season 2's Best: Episode 8, "Necessary Evil"

"i misjudged you, major. you were a better liar than i gave you credit for.".

"Necessary Evil" is Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's first visit to a time when DS9 was Terok Nor . It's a chilly film noir homage that forces Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) to revisit his very first case. Shifting between past and present via Odo's flashbacks, "Necessary Evil" reveals how he first met Quark (Armin Shimerman), Kira, and Gul Dukat (Marc Alaimo) during a murder investigation. "Necessary Evil" reveals that it was Kira who was the murderer, another bold step forward for the Star Trek franchise .

There are no easy answers to how Odo and Kira can move on from the revelations of "Duet", nor will anyone be pressing Star Trek 's reset button.

The closing scene in which Odo and Kira discuss her past crimes and her reasons for keeping them secret further proved that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a more morally complex show than Star Trek: The Next Generation . There are no easy answers to how Odo and Kira can move on from the revelations of "Duet", nor will anyone be pressing Star Trek 's reset button. It's a landmark episode that showcases DS9 's ability to examine the nuances of morality through a Star Trek lens.

Honorable Mention: Episode 22, "The Wire"

Constable Odo's 10 Best Star Trek: DS9 Episodes

Star trek: ds9 season 3's best is: episodes 20 & 21, "improbable cause" & "the die is cast", "do you know what the sad part is, odo i'm a very good tailor.".

"Improbable Cause" and "The Die is Cast" is a two-parter that really shows off the dramatic scope of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . What begins as an investigation into the attempted murder of Cardassian tailor Elim Garak (Andrew Robinson) becomes an intergalactic battle for survival. Garak's trajectory in DS9 is utterly fascinating, and this two-parter is crucial to his character arc. Given a chance to be accepted back into Cardassian society, Garak is manipulated into inflicting horrific torture on Odo. Meanwhile, Sisko and Starfleet race against time to stop a joint Cardassian and Romulan fleet from declaring war against the Dominion.

Writer Ronald D. Moore insisted on a change to the Romulan costumes, stating that he hated the " Big shoulder pads, the quilting " of the TNG ones.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's predecessors would have been happy to explore just one of those story strands, but DS9 gamely throws itself into tying the attempted murder of Garak into the political maneuvering of the Cardassians and Romulans. Better yet, neither strand of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 3 two-parter feels like it's being short-changed. It's an early example of how DS9 could tell huge, sweeping epics that still manage to give each member of the show's expansive ensemble their own big moments.

Honorable Mention: Episode 5, "Second Skin"

Star Trek: DS9 Season 4's Best Is: Episode 1, "The Way of the Warrior"

"just what this station needs… another klingon.".

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine has the best season 4 in the Star Trek franchise , so it's incredibly difficult to choose which episode represents the season's peak. It makes sense, therefore, to select the game changing DS9 season 4 premiere that brought Star Trek: The Next Generation 's Lt. Commander Worf (Michael Dorn) into the show. "The Way of the Warrior" is a thrilling Star Trek movie that just happens to have premiered on TV . Designed as a relaunch for DS9 , "The Way of the Warrior" doubles down on the biggest successes of seasons 1 to 3.

... the destabilizing effects of the alliance being broken gave DS9 some of the best Klingon episodes since Star Trek: The Original Series .

Once again, season 4 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine shakes up the universe, by breaking the Federation and Klingon alliance. While it would later be revealed to be part of a wider Changeling plot, the destabilizing effects of the alliance being broken gave DS9 some of the best Klingon episodes since Star Trek: The Original Series . After almost three decades, Star Trek finally gave fans a Klingon action movie , and it was a bold statement of intent for DS9 season 4 and beyond.

Honorable Mention: Episode 3, "The Visitor"

Worf's Best Star Trek TNG, DS9 & Picard Episodes

Star trek: ds9 season 5's best is: episode 14, "in purgatory's shadow", "this is internment camp 371. you are here because you are enemies of the dominion. there is no release, no escape, except death.".

Pairing Worf and Garak together was an inspired choice that makes "In Purgatory's Shadow" the strongest episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 5 . Where characters like Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig), Captain Sisko and Odo had indulged Garak to a certain extent, Worf is a more difficult proposition. Worf's lack of trust in Garak, and the Cardassian's attempts to win over his Klingon colleague inject some levity into an episode that includes two huge moments that change the course of DS9 season 5.

"In Purgatory's Shadow" is notable for confirming that Enabran Tain (Paul Dooley) was the father of Garak.

Investigating rumours that General Martok (J.G. Hertzler) and Enabran Tain are being held in a Dominion internment camp, Worf and Garak become prisoners themselves. "In Purgatory's Shadow" also has the incredible reveal that Dr. Julian Bashir was replaced by a Changeling impersonator in DS9 season 5. However, the biggest cliffhanger from the episode is the huge Dominion invasion fleet that emerges through the wormhole, into the Alpha Quadrant. It's a thrilling hour of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine that shuffles up character dynamics and sets up the second half of season 5.

Honorable Mention: Episode 4, "Nor the Battle to the Strong"

Star Trek: DS9 Season 6's Best Is: Episode 13, "Far Beyond The Stars"

"i am a human being, dammit you can deny me all you want but you can't deny ben sisko – he exists".

"Far Beyond the Stars" is the best episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 6, because it's a powerful depiction of racism that doesn't rely on the usual Star Trek allegories. Instead, the struggles of science fiction writer Benny Russell become an allegory for Sisko's own crisis of faith. By seeing the harsh realities of segregation and institutional racism in 1950s America through the eys of Benny, Sisko is revitalized to keep fighting the good fight.

"Far Beyond the Stars" is only the second time that Michael Dorn appears in Star Trek without his Klingon make-up. The first time was when Worf was disguised as a Boraalan in Star Trek: The Next Generation , season 7, episode 13, "Homeward".

"Far Beyond the Stars" is a powerful reflection of how far race relations have come since the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966 . However, the classic Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode is under no illusions that everyone watching must continue to fight the good fight for racial equality. Directed by Avery Brooks, and featuring one of his best-ever performances in DS9 , "Far Beyond the Stars" is one of the very best episodes of any Star Trek TV show , and it still feels powerfully relevant in 2024.

Honorable Mention: Episode 19, "In the Pale Moonlight"

Star Trek: DS9 Season 7's Best Is: Episode 22, "Tacking Into The Wind"

"the klingon empire is dying, and i think it deserves to die.".

"Tacking into the Wind" is another fine example of how Star Trek: Deep Space 's writers are the masters of juggling a 45-minute runtime with big story ideas, character moments, and thrilling action setpieces. The episode tells the dual narratives of Worf's attempts to bring the Klingon Empire back in line, and Kira, Odo and Garak's mission to capture a Breen weapon from the Dominion. Both stories are utterly thrilling, but "Tacking into the Wind" isn't just an action-packed adventure story, it has some genuinely moving character moments .

"Tacking into the Wind" was Robert O'Reilly's final appearance as Chancellor Gowron in the Star Trek franchise.

Worf's inner conflict as he considers how to deal with his wayward ally Chancellor Gowron (Robert O'Reilly) provides Michael Dorn with some of the best material he's ever had in any Star Trek show. Meanwhile, Odo's determination to complete his mission despite his worsening health is heartbreaking. It's impossible not to hold back tears as Odo and Kira have what may be their final conversation together. "Tacking into the Wind" is the strongest episode in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's nine-part finale, and sums up everything that made it such a brilliant Star Trek show.

Honorable Mention: Episode 4, "Take Me Out To The Holosuite"

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, also known as DS9, is the fourth series in the long-running Sci-Fi franchise, Star Trek. DS9 was created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller, and stars Avery Brooks, René Auberjonois, Terry Farrell, and Cirroc Lofton. This particular series follows a group of individuals in a space station near a planet called Bajor.

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