TNG Season 3

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Summary [ ].

Season 3 is marked by a string of abductions, with six people being kidnapped, and Captain Picard being abducted no less than three times. Captain Picard is abducted by aliens, takes a vacation which eventually gets him caught up in the search for a weapon from the future, mind melds with the legendary Vulcan Sarek , and is mistaken for a god by a primitive culture . He was again kidnapped with Doctor Crusher by Ansata terrorists . Data was abducted by Kivas Fajo , a collector of rare objects. He also continued to learn about Humanity, and constructed his own daughter , Lal . Worf adopts as his brother a young boy whose mother was killed under his command, and later meets with his real brother as his family is discommended because of the lies of Duras , a storyline which would continue into the next season , and onward. Commander Riker , Counselor Troi , and her mother Lwaxana Troi are all abducted by the Ferengi .

This season also features a loose story arc involving political tension between the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire, and the latter's attempts to destabilize the Federation-Klingon alliance. This story line continues into season four, and is closely linked to the Worf/Duras story arc.

The USS Enterprise -D encounters the USS Enterprise -C which emerges from a time vortex, causing significant alterations to history. This is eventually resolved and removed from everyone's memories, though it had the side effect of creating a duplicate Lieutenant Natasha Yar in the past, who went on to become the mother of Sela before being killed by Romulans .

Additionally, Reginald Barclay comes on board the USS Enterprise -D and slowly begins to learn how to become a better officer, and Wesley Crusher is promoted to the rank of full ensign by Captain Picard after successfully discovering the key to rescuing Commander Riker, Counselor Deanna Troi and her mother Lwaxana, at the expense of his own entry into Starfleet Academy .

The season ends with the Borg entering Federation space, assimilating Captain Picard, and proceeding on a course to Earth , leaving Riker with the choice of whether or not to attempt to save Captain Picard.

Background information [ ]

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A Season 3 "class photo"

  • Gates McFadden returns to the cast as Doctor Beverly Crusher . Her first episode back is " The Ensigns of Command ", although " Evolution " would air first.
  • In the first episode of Season 3, La Forge has been promoted from lieutenant to lieutenant commander and Worf from lieutenant j.g. to full lieutenant.
  • Cinematographer Edward R. Brown retires and is replaced by Marvin Rush , who continues to work on Star Trek for the next sixteen years. Rush's preference for a bright, vibrant color scheme (as opposed to the more subdued lighting used by Brown) heavily alters the look of the series from this season onwards.
  • The Starfleet uniforms are redesigned twice. Initially, they are still made of a spandex-like material, but are looser fitting with a raised collar and no striping on the shoulders. Later in the season, the main characters receive uniforms manufactured with wool gabardine. The redesign was to relieve back pain caused by the spandex uniforms. Background extras continue to use the original uniforms until the following season.
  • The type 2 phasers are redesigned by Rick Sternbach . Later in the season, the tricorder props are reconstructed with greater detail by Ed Miarecki .
  • A new four-foot model of the USS Enterprise -D is built by Greg Jein . It makes its debut in " The Defector ". Although it is incapable of saucer separation , it has more surface detail and accurately-lit Ten Forward windows.
  • Head writer Maurice Hurley left after the second season , citing exhaustion from the in-fighting so prevalent among the writing staff in the early seasons. ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 171) Michael Wagner initially took over the writing staff, but stepped down after only four episodes. According to regular director Cliff Bole , " I just don't think it was his cup of tea as far as the way the show worked, and the way Rick and everybody knows the show so well that they all rely on each other. Input even comes in from the technical guys, who have almost been in space. I just don't think it was the way he'd been operating in other places. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 183) Wagner was in turn replaced by Michael Piller , who had impressed Berman and Gene Roddenberry with the script for " Evolution ". ( Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion  (2nd ed., p. 98))
  • This is the first season to conclude with a cliffhanger: " The Best of Both Worlds ". From here on out, every season begins with the conclusion to the previous season's cliffhanger episode, and ends with another cliffhanger, with the exception of the final season, which concludes with the series finale, " All Good Things... "
  • Beginning this season, a new opening credits sequence is used. Previously, the credits featured a departure from Earth through the Terran solar system. From this season on, however, the credits feature various exotic stellar phenomena, beginning with the trademark blue nebula. Later, as the shot pans through a star system, the ringed planet shown is clearly not Saturn, as its surface appears to be rocky with what seem to be lava formations on the night side. The rings of the planet mask a visual inconsistency with the star fields between the new footage and the edit to the original shots of the ship from the Season 1 and 2 intro sequence.
  • Jonathan Frakes makes his directorial debut, becoming the first of many Star Trek cast members to direct an episode. His first episode as director was " The Offspring ". (He was not the first Star Trek performer to direct an episode, however, as TOS guest star Richard Compton had directed the episode " Haven " in the first season, and original cast members Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner had previously directed Star Trek films).
  • Mark Lenard 's appearance as Sarek in the eponymous episode marked the second occasion in which a character from Star Trek: The Original Series crossed over to The Next Generation .

Credits [ ]

  • Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
  • Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker
  • LeVar Burton as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge ("Evolution” – “Allegiance", "Tin Man” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Worf
  • Gates McFadden as Doctor Beverly Crusher
  • Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
  • Brent Spiner as Lieutenant Commander Data
  • Wil Wheaton as Acting Ensign / Ensign Wesley Crusher ("Evolution” – “The Survivors", "The Bonding” – “The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted” – “The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective” – “Allegiance", "Tin Man” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Gene Roddenberry

Line Producer

  • David Livingston

Co-Producers

  • Hans Beimler
  • Richard Manning
  • Peter Lauritson
  • Ira Steven Behr ("The Vengeance Factor” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Co-Executive Producer

  • Michael Piller ("The Bonding” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Executive Producers

  • Rick Berman

Executive Script Consultant

  • Melinda M. Snodgrass ("Evolution” – “Ménage à Troi")

Executive Story Editor

  • Richard Danus ("Booby Trap” – “Deja Q")

Story Editor

  • Ronald D. Moore ("Sins of The Father” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Junie Lowry
  • Ron Jones ("Evolution", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price", "The Defector", "The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring", "Allegiance", "Ménage à Troi", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Dennis McCarthy ("The Ensigns of Command” – “The Survivors", "The Bonding", "The Enemy", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted", "Deja Q", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Sins of The Father", "Captain's Holiday", "Hollow Pursuits” – “Sarek", "Transfigurations")
  • Jay Chattaway ("Tin Man")

Main Title Theme by

  • Jerry Goldsmith
  • Alexander Courage

Director of Photography

  • Marvin Rush

Production Designer

  • Richard D. James
  • J.P. Farrell ("Evolution", "The Bonding", "The Price", "The Hunted", "A Matter of Perspective", "Sins of The Father", "Tin Man", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Bob Lederman ("The Ensigns of Command", "Who Watches The Watchers", "The Enemy", "The Defector", "Deja Q", "The Offspring", "Captain's Holiday", "The Most Toys", "Transfigurations")
  • Tom Benko , A.C.E. ("The Survivors", "Booby Trap", "The Vengeance Factor", "The High Ground", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Allegiance", "Hollow Pursuits") (received credit as A.C.E. from "Allegiance" on)
  • Daryl S. Baskin ("Sarek")
  • Howard S. Deane , A.C.E. ("Ménage à Troi")

Unit Production Manager

  • Merri D. Howard

First Assistant Directors

  • Chip Chalmers ("Evolution", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price", "The Defector", "The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring", "The Most Toys", "Ménage à Troi", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Brad Yacobian ("The Ensigns of Command” – “The Survivors", "The Bonding", "The Enemy", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted", "Deja Q", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Sins of The Father", "Captain's Holiday", "Hollow Pursuits", "Sarek", "Transfigurations")
  • Adele G. Simmons ("A Matter of Perspective")
  • Bruce Alan Solow ("Allegiance", "Tin Man") (credited as Bruce Allen Solow in "Tin Man")

Second Assistant Directors

  • Adele G. Simmons ("Evolution” – “Deja Q", "Yesterday's Enterprise” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Jeff Cline ("A Matter of Perspective")

Costume Designer

  • Robert Blackman (credited as Bob Blackman until "Who Watches The Watchers")

Original Starfleet Uniforms / Starfleet Uniforms Created By

  • William Ware Theiss

Visual Effects Supervisors

  • Rob Legato ("Evolution", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price", "The Defector", "The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring", "Allegiance", "Tin Man", "Ménage à Troi", "The Best of Both Worlds") (credited as Robert Legato from "Ménage à Troi" on)
  • Dan Curry ("The Ensigns of Command” – “The Survivors", "The Bonding", "The Enemy", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted", "Deja Q", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Sins of The Father", "Captain's Holiday", "Sarek", "Transfigurations")
  • Ron Moore ("Hollow Pursuits")
  • Gary Hutzel ("The Most Toys")

Post Production Supervisor

  • Wendy Neuss

Original Set Design

  • Herman Zimmerman

Make-Up Supervisor

  • Michael Westmore

Set Decorators

  • Tom Pedigo ("Evolution” – “The Enemy")
  • Jim Mees ("The Price” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Senior Illustrator/ Technical Consultant

  • Rick Sternbach (credited only as Senior Illustrator until "Allegiance")

Scenic Art Supervisor/ Technical Consultant

  • Michael Okuda (credited only as Scenic Art Supervisor until "Allegiance")

Set Designer

  • Gary Speckman

Script Supervisor

  • Cosmo Genovese

Special Effects

  • Dick Brownfield

Property Masters

  • Alan Sims ("Evolution", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price", "The Defector", "The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring", "Allegiance", "Tin Man", "The Most Toys", "Ménage à Troi", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Joe Longo ("The Ensigns of Command” – “The Survivors", "The Bonding", "The Enemy", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted", "Deja Q", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Sins of The Father", "Captain's Holiday", "Hollow Pursuits", "Sarek", "Transfigurations")

Construction Coordinator

Hair Designer

  • Vivian McAteer

Hair Stylists

  • Barbara Lampson ("Evolution” – “The Defector", "The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Tim Jones ("The Hunted", "Deja Q")
  • Rita Bordonaro ("Yesterday's Enterprise")

Make-Up Artists

  • Gerald Quist ("Evolution” – “Transfigurations")
  • June Abston Haymore
  • Hank Edds , S.M.A. ("The Best of Both Worlds")

Production Associate

  • Susan Sackett

Visual Effects Coordinators

  • Gary Hutzel ("Evolution", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price", "The Defector", "The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring", "Allegiance", "Tin Man", "Ménage à Troi", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Ron Moore ("The Ensigns of Command” – “The Survivors", "The Bonding", "The Enemy", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted", "Deja Q", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Sins of The Father", "Captain's Holiday", "Sarek", "Transfigurations")

Production Coordinator

  • Diane Overdiek

Post Production Associates

  • Terri Martinez ("The Survivors” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Heidi Julian ("Deja Q” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Wendy Rosenfeld ("Deja Q” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Assistants to the Producers

  • Terri Martinez ("Evolution” – “The Ensigns of Command")
  • Carol Eisner ("Evolution” – “The Ensigns of Command")

Sound Mixer

  • Alan Bernard , C.A.S.

Chief Lighting Technician

  • Buddy Bowles

First Company Grip

  • Kimberley Thompson ("Evolution", "The Bonding", "The Price", "The Hunted", "A Matter of Perspective", "Sins of The Father", "Tin Man", "Sarek", "The Best of Both Worlds") (credited as Kimberly Thompson in "The Bonding", "The Price", "Sins of The Father", and "Sarek")
  • David Velasquez ("Evolution", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price", "The Defector", "The High Ground", "Transfigurations")
  • Camille Argus ("The Ensigns of Command", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Vengeance Factor", "The High Ground", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Allegiance", "Hollow Pursuits", "Ménage à Troi")
  • Amanda Chamberlin ("The Ensigns of Command” – “The Survivors", "The Bonding", "The Enemy", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted", "Deja Q", "Yesterday's Enterprise", "Sins of The Father", "Captain's Holiday", "Hollow Pursuits", "Sarek")
  • Kris Jorgensen ("The Survivors", "The Enemy", "The Defector", "Deja Q", "The Offspring", "Captain's Holiday", "The Most Toys", "Transfigurations") (credited as Chris Jorgensen in "Deja Q")
  • David Page ("A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring", "Allegiance", "Tin Man", "The Most Toys", "Ménage à Troi")
  • Norma Johnson ("The Best of Both Worlds")

Visual Effects Associate

  • David Takemura ("Deja Q” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Music Editor

  • Gerry Sackman

Supervising Sound Editor

  • Bill Wistrom

Sound Editors

  • James Wolvington
  • Mace Matiosian
  • Wilson Dyer

Post Production Sound By

  • Modern Sound

Pre-Production Associate

  • Eric A. Stillwell ("Deja Q” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Casting Executive

  • Helen Mossler

Stunt Coordinator

  • Dennis Madalone ("Evolution” – “The Bonding", "The Enemy", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Hunted” – “Yesterday's Enterprise", "Sins of The Father", "Captain's Holiday", "Hollow Pursuits” – “Sarek", "Transfigurations” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Assistant Scenic Artist

  • Cari Thomas

Art Studio Paintings By

  • Elaine Sokoloff ("A Matter of Perspective")

Research Consultant

  • Richard Arnold

Computer Monitors By

  • Sony Corp. of America ("Evolution” – “The Ensigns of Command", "Booby Trap", "The Price” – “Sins of The Father", "Tin Man” – “The Most Toys", "Ménage à Troi” – “The Best of Both Worlds")

Lenses and Panaflex ® Cameras By

  • Panavision ®

Special Visual Effects By

  • Industrial Light & Magic , A Division of Lucasfilm, Ltd.

Additional Motion Control Facilities

Video Optical Effects By

  • The Post Group

Special Video Compositing

  • Composite Image Systems

Editing Facilities

  • Unitel Video

Uncredited [ ]

  • Dave Archer – Artwork Provider: Paintings ("Booby Trap", "The Vengeance Factor", "The Defector", "The Offspring", "Sins of the Father", "Tin Man", "Sarek")
  • Rita Bellissimo – Hair Stylist ("Hollow Pursuits")
  • Steve Burg – Model Maker: Promellian battle cruiser ("Booby Trap")
  • John Earl Burnett – First Assistant Camera Operator: Additional Photography/VFX Unit ("Evolution", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price")
  • Lloyd A. Buswell – Construction Foreman
  • John Caglione, Jr. – Makeup Artist ("Allegiance")
  • Joe Chess – "A" Camera Operator
  • Jerri Churchill – DGA Trainee ("Tin Man” – “Transfigurations")
  • Ray Clarke – DFX Paint FX Artist: The Post Group
  • Doug Davey – Re-Recording Mixer ("Yesterday's Enterprise")
  • Thomas F. Denove – 2nd Unit Director of Photography ("The Ensigns of Command")
  • Doug Drexler – Makeup Artist ("A Matter Of Perspective"); Special Effects Make-Up Artist ("Allegiance")
  • Syd Dutton – Matte Artist ("The Ensigns of Command", "Sins of The Father", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Hank Edds – Makeup Artist ("Allegiance")
  • Alfred T. Ferrante – ADR/ Foley Mixer
  • Carl Fortina – Orchestra Contractor
  • Donald S. Foster – Set Dresser
  • Rick Freeman – Sound Editor ("Yesterday's Enterprise")
  • Hala Gabriel – Accountant
  • Shari Goodhartz – Writing Staff Intern ("Allegiance” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Don Greenberg – Lead Compositor/ Visual Effects Editor: The Post Group ("Tin Man", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Chris Haire – Re-Recording Mixer ("Yesterday's Enterprise")
  • Joseph Hodges – Set Designer: Zibalian escape pod ("The Most Toys")
  • Dennis Hoerter – Motion Control Technician ("Evolution” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Nancy J. Hvasta Leonardi – Makeup Artist ("Evolution” – “The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Gregory Jein – Model Maker
  • Stan Kellam – Visual Effects Editor: The Post Group
  • Kristina Kochoff – Production Assistant
  • David Krieger – Scientific Technical Advisor
  • Don Lee – Visual Effects Editor ("Deja Q", "Tin Man", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Peter Levin – Whale Sound Specialist ("Tin Man")
  • Jill MacKay – Jewelry Designer
  • Gary Maynard – Special Effects Technician: Image "G"
  • Tony Meininger – Model Maker: Delta Rana warship ("The Survivors")
  • Ed Miarecki – Prop Maker
  • Richard L. Morrison – Re-Recording Mixer ("Yesterday's Enterprise")
  • Peter Moyer – Visual Effects Editor: The Post Group ("Deja Q")
  • Erik Nash – Motion Control Supervisor ("Tin Man"); Motion Control Camera Operator ("The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Frank Orsatti – Stunt Coordinator ("A Matter of Perspective")
  • Ernie Over – Assistant to Gene Roddenberry
  • Michael Piller – Teleplay ("Yesterday's Enterprise")
  • Steve Price – Quantel Harry Artist: The Post Group ("Deja Q"); Visual Effects Animator ("Tin Man"); Visual Effects Animation Designer ("The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Maricella Ramirez – Key First Assistant Camera Operator
  • Joseph Smith – Orchestrator
  • Elaine Sokoloff – Scenic and Graphic Artist ("The High Ground", "The Most Toys")
  • Armin Steiner – Music Scoring Mixer
  • Eric Stillwell – Script Coordinator ("Booby Trap")
  • Greg R. Stone – Special Effects Technician ("The Ensign of Command", "Who Watches The Watchers", "Booby Trap", "The Price", "The Defector", "The High Ground", "A Matter of Perspective", "The Offspring", "Allegiance", "The Most Toys")
  • Robert Stromberg – Matte Artist ("The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Bill Taylor – Matte Cameraperson ("The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Ron Thornton – Model Maker: Promellian battle cruiser ("Booby Trap")
  • Jerry Trent – Foley Artist ("Allegiance")
  • Guy Vardaman – Research Consultant ("Evolution” – “The Defector")
  • Elaina M. Vescio – Set Security
  • Michael Wagner – Co-Executive Producer ("Evolution” – “Who Watches The Watchers")
  • Jana Wallace – Secretary to Gene Roddenberry /Script typist
  • Ron Walters – Makeup Artist ("Allegiance")
  • L.Z. Ward – Set Security
  • Michael Westmore, Jr. – Prosthetic Electronics ("The Offspring", "The Best of Both Worlds")
  • Dana White – Art Department Associate / Model Maker: Gregory Jein, Inc.
  • Lisa Putman White – Co-Writer ("Tin Man")
  • Beth Woods – Additional Story Material ("Sins of the Father")

Production companies [ ]

  • Central Casting – Extras Casting

See also [ ]

  • TNG Season 3 performers
  • TNG Season 3 UK VHS
  • TNG Season 3 US VHS
  • TNG Season 3 DVD
  • TNG Season 3 Blu-ray

External links [ ]

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation season 3 at Memory Beta , the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Three Credits at StarTrek.com
  • The Next Generation Season 3 episode reviews  at Ex Astris Scientia
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Episode Guide - Season 3

Now we’re rolling! The apex of televised Star Trek begins at around episode 7 of The Next Generation’s third season when this program became the first-ever “must-see TV” in syndication. High concept episodes like “Yesterday’s Enterprise” are paeans to the fans and sci-fi hardcores, whereas stories like “The Offsping” show TNG’s maturity into mainstream-audience viewing – a rarity for science-fiction shows in those days before the genre geeks took over entertainment.

And the whole thing culminates in “Best of Both Worlds,” a triumph of an episode habitually ranked among all sorts of “Top TV episodes” listings, Star Trek-themed or no that ultimately spawned the fantastic Star Trek: First Contact. (The best ST film, for STG’s money…)

1. Evolution – Acting ensign Wesley Crusher screws up (sigh) by unleashing a swarm of sentient nanites into the Enterprise; a war for control of the ship ensues. A really small-scale war, but still Good news: This would be the last weak script to begin a TNG season. **

2. The Ensigns of Command – Data must convince a third-generation Federation colony to evacuate their planet before the aggressive Sheliak move in. Picard’s outsmarting of the would-be new tenants in the last act is nearly worth the price of admission. ***

3. The Survivors – 10,998 of a Federation colony of 11,000 have been killed, their planet made essentially uninhabitable. So how are the two humans left able to survive, living in a pristine house? **

4. Who Watches the Watchers – See, Federation types? This is what you get for spying on “primitive” cultures Prime Directive violations all over the place (well, that and Star Trek: Insurrection). In this episode, a Bronze Age-type stumbles upon Federation observers and becomes convinced that Captain Picard is a god. (You mean he’s not?) **

5. The Bonding – On an away mission, Lt. Worf gets a Red Shirt killed. An entity attempts to comfort the Red Shirt’s young son by creating an image of his mother who offers to live with him on the uninhabited planet. The boy ultimately decides Worf is cooler, stays on the Enterprise, and disappears by the next episode. **

6. Booby Trap – Any episode of any ST series in which a character falls in love with a Holodeck character (I’m looking at you, Harry Kim) is stupid. The icky vibe Geordi LaForge gives off in this one only makes it worse. 0

7. The Enemy – As though in karmic payback for “Booby Trap”, LaForge gets to spend most of this episode on a fairly inhospitable planet with an irritable Romulan in the Star Trek version of “Enemy Mine”. ***

8. The Price – Four parties (for the record, it’s the Federation, Caldonians, Chrysalians and Ferengi) board the Enterprise so as to begin bidding and negotiations with a group offering to sell the rights to a wormhole which leads into the Gamma Quadrant. Ultimately, it is revealed that at least two of the parties haven’t played fair and that the wormhole is worthless anyway. Also, Troi falls in love but nobody cares. ***

9. The Vengeance Factor – As Picard attempts to solve the problems of the fractured Acamarian society, Riker gets the hots for an assassin and then ties on a good buzz in Ten Forward. *

10. The Defector – A low-ranking Romulan officer gets a conscience and defects to the Federation. And when fellow Romulans seek to double-cross the double-crosser, well, Picard proves too freakin’ clever for them. ***

11. The Hunted – The Enterprise is dispatched to Angosia, a planet being considered for United Federation of Planets membership. Things on Angosia aren’t as hunky-dory as the planet’s leader, who bears a strong resemblance to Zefrim Cochrane, makes it seem – particularly a pesky bunch of genetically-altered soldiers who demand, you know, rights and stuff. ***

12. The High Ground – A terrorist group whose members are slowly dying thanks to their own weaponry kidnaps Dr. Crusher for medical assistance; later they bag Picard himself in a bid to get Federation mediation for their planetary conflict. A science-fiction comment on terrorism and censorship. ***

13. Déjà Q – When is Q not Q? When the Q Continuum strips him of his power and leaves him for Picard and the Enterprise crew to deal with. A decent episode, but Q without powers isn’t nearly as much fun as Q with powers…***

14. A Matter of Perspective – As it turns out, the holodeck can be useful. Picard gets to play defense attorney again when Riker is accused of a murder he (naturally) didn’t commit; the Captain and Data employ the holodeck to help reconstruct events and crack the case. ****

15. Yesterday's Enterprise – A classic that not only thrilled and amazed Star Trek fans, but helped show American TV what that wacky continuity thing could do. The long-since destroyed Enterprise “C” emerges from a rim in space, thereby changing history. In a (televisual) instant, the familiar Enterprise “D” morphs into a warship, fighting a losing war with the Klingon Empire. Guinan, who senses that Lt. Yar should not exist at all and yet is somehow key to winning the war, convinces Picard that the Enterprise C must be sent back through time to *lose* a battle while assisting the Klingons, an act of heroism that thaws relations between Klingons and Federation. Excellent stuff. *****

16. The Offspring – Lt. Data creates an android which he thinks of as a Data. Well funnier and far less nauseating than the idea sounds on paper. And the meeting between Riker and Data’s “daughter” Lal is one of the single best scenes of season 3. ****

17. Sins of the Father – In an attempt to clear his father’s name after the Klingon High Council’s accusations of complicity with the Romulans, Worf, along with Picard, appears before a tribunal to plead the case. This episode introduces Worf’s brother Kurn and the devious House of Duras, who’d make it all the way to Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Generations, respectively. ****

18. Allegiance – Aliens replace Picard with a doppleganger while placing the real Picard in an (almost) inescapable trap along with three others, each of a different species. After Picard deduces everything, he delivers a swell comeuppance to the captors. ****

19. Captain's Holiday – As though not badass enough already, Picard becomes a 24th-century Indiana Jones while ostensibly enjoying some R&R. Mix in Ferengi and time-travelers to make one dandy romp of an episode. ****

20. Tin Man – What appears to be the transportation of a friend of Troi’s to a simple first-contact mission gets complex quickly when Romulans appear on the scene and a nearby star gets set to go supernova. ***

21. Hollow Pursuits – This introduction of the perpetually nervous fan favorite Lt. Reginal Barclay features the former “Howling Mad” Murdock having to get a grip and assist the Enterprise with its mysterious technical difficulties. ***

22. The Most Toys – A dude named Kivas Fajo, perhaps in an attempt to make Comic Book Guy of The Simpsons jealous, swipes Data off the Enterprise bridge so as to add the android to his “collection.” ***

23. Sarek – Spock’s father, a staple of the Star Trek mythos since at least Star Trek III, shows up on the Enterprise in rough shape, as he’s suffering from a terminal disease. Picard assists the Vulcan in his ambassadorial mediation. ***

24. Ménage à Troi – Star Trek Guide doesn’t know what’s more execrable about the tile of this one: The feeble attempt at a very bad pun or the sheer misleading of its implication. In any case, “Meange” is quite a funny episode featuring Ferengi kidnapping Riker, Troi and Troi’s mother. Wesley (!) discovers where they’re being held and Picard must act as though Lwaxana is his lover, threatening to destroy the Ferengi ship in a jealous rage. It almost enough to forgive the stupid title. ****

25. Transfigurations – In another “more than he seems” plotline, the Enterprise finds a human-looking guy with fantastic powers – and some enemies. **

26. The Best of Both Worlds, Part I – “We have engaged the Borg.” In case you’ve never heard it before, here it is: The height of Borg badassery, with concomitant awesome performances by all characters up to and including guest first officer Commander Shelby. The Enterprise comes face to face with a Borg vessel that has assimilated an entire Federation colony, only for the Borg demand that Picard come aboard. Picard is then assimilated, to be used as an information-providing tool to conquer Federation worlds from Earth on down. Now captaining the Enterprise, Riker reckons the Enterprise can destroy the Borg cube with Picard – now dubbed Locutus – aboard. He gives Lt. Worf the command: “Fire!” *****

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Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before. Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before. Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.

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With the disappearance of a Federation colony, the Enterprise warp speeds to action to uncover if the reason was political or something much more sinister. Along their travels, the crew must escort a scientist who may hold the key to a malfunction that places the crew in danger. Prime Directives are broken as Picard is taken for a god on a primitive world. The Romulans continue to notice Federation intrusion into the Neutral Zone and threatens war against the Enterprise. Things become much more complex as an old enemy stops by and Picard must decide if he should offer solace or choose to remain enemies as a precaution. All leading up to finally answering the motives of Starfleet and the Federation as the Enterprise continues on its mission to explore the galaxy.

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10 Best Episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 3

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.

Thanks to syndication, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is easily accessible for fans old and new. Whether you're binge-watching from the comfort of your living room or catching an episode during your lunch break, you'll find yourself immersed in the rich universe created by Gene Roddenberry. So dust off your tricorder and set your phasers to stun, because "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is ready to transport you to new frontiers and leave you eagerly anticipating the next episode.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation - S3E11

#15 - The Hunted (Season 3 - Episode 11)

Stardate: 43489.2 A potentially new member of the Federation enlists the help of the Enterprise to track down a wanted criminal who has a reputation for his excessive violence. However, the fugitive's actions may not be of his own will.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 492 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S3E18

#14 - Allegiance (Season 3 - Episode 18)

Stardate: 43714.1 Picard is secretly abducted and switched with an alien double. The crews' suspicions are raised when he starts exhibiting unusual behaviour, and is relieved of command.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 499 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S3E21

#13 - Hollow Pursuits (Season 3 - Episode 21)

Stardate: 43807.4 A nervous and insecure officer, Lt. Reginald Barclay, places the Enterprise in great danger when he neglects his duties in Engineering, and instead spends his time acting out his fantasies on the holodeck.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 457 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S3E3

#12 - The Survivors (Season 3 - Episode 3)

Stardate: 43152.4 The Enterprise discovers a planet that has had all life eradicated, except for two mysterious residents and their home, which has been left in perfect condition.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 529 votes.

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#11 - The Enemy (Season 3 - Episode 7)

Stardate:43349.2 A blind Geordie is trapped on a hazardous planet with a paranoid and severely injured Romulan. In orbit, a Romulan Warbird is preventing the Enterprise from attempting a rescue mission.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 478 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S3E20

#10 - Tin Man (Season 3 - Episode 20)

Stardate: 43779.3 The Enterprise encounters a 'living' ship in the Neutral Zone, and risks breaking the Romulan Federation alliance in order to bring it into contact with a Betazoid emissary.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 481 votes.

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#9 - The Most Toys (Season 3 - Episode 22)

Stardate: 43872.2 The crew are shattered by the apparent death of Data in a shuttle explosion, and are prevented from carrying out a detailed investigation when Starfleet gives them orders for a new mission elsewhere. However, the crew don't realize that he was actually abducted and placed on display as part of a collection of rare and valuable items held by a disreputable character.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 485 votes.

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#8 - Sarek (Season 3 - Episode 23)

Stardate: 43917.4 Spock's Vulcan father, Sarek, boards the Enterprise to negotiate political relations with the Legaran. However, Sarek has contract Bendii syndrome, which causes a Vulcan to gradually lose control, and become overpowered with emotions.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 463 votes.

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#7 - Who Watches the Watchers (Season 3 - Episode 4)

Stardate: 43173.5 An away team inadvertently breaks the Prime Directive and reveal themselves to a primitive culture on Mintaka III, causing the inhabitants believe that Captain Picard is a God.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 528 votes.

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#6 - Sins of the Father (Season 3 - Episode 17)

Stardate: 43685.2 Worf is reunited with his long-lost brother when their father is charged with treason for helping the Romulans. Together they make an appeal to the Klingon High Council to challenge the charges, and have them revoked.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 486 votes.

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#5 - The Defector (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Stardate: 43462.5 A defecting Romulan warns the Federation about an impending attack by the Romulans, who are secretly establishing bases within the Neutral Zone.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 552 votes.

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#4 - The Offspring (Season 3 - Episode 16)

Stardate: 43657.0 Data becomes a father when he creates a Soong-type android in the form of a daughter named Lal. Issues are complicated when Lal starts showing signs of a more evolved consciousness, including the ability to feel emotions, which attracts the attention of Starfleet scientists who want to take her away from Data and examine her advanced systems.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 528 votes.

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#3 - Déjà Q (Season 3 - Episode 13)

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Déjà Q," the mischievous and all-powerful Q finds himself stripped of his powers and transformed into a human as a punishment for his past antics. This unexpected twist opens up a whole new world of story possibilities and allows the episode to explore the implications of going from an immortal being to a vulnerable lifeform. As Q struggles to adapt to his newfound humanity, he begins to understand the value of compassion and selflessness, thanks to the kindness and charity shown to him by his hosts aboard the Enterprise. This episode is not only filled with humor and clever dialogue, but it also delves into deeper themes of mortality, vulnerability, and the potential for personal growth.

The relationship between Q and the android Data is a highlight of "Déjà Q," as these two characters, who are on opposite sides of becoming human, provide a unique perspective on what it means to be human. The episode examines the foibles and merits of humanity through their interactions, culminating in a powerful moment where Data risks his life to save Q, ultimately teaching him the true meaning of selflessness. This episode showcases the incredible performances of John DeLancie as Q and Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard, with their dynamic serving as a constant source of entertainment throughout the series. Overall, "Déjà Q" is a standout episode that not only adds new dimensions to Q's character but also explores the capacity for change and growth in even the most self-centered beings.

While some viewers may feel that the resolution of the episode comes too easily and that Q's transformation ultimately has little impact, "Déjà Q" still offers plenty of enjoyable moments and humor. The interactions between Q and the other crew members, such as Riker, Guinan, Worf, Geordi, and Dr. Crusher, provide a variety of reactions to Q's humanization, showcasing the diverse personalities and perspectives of the Enterprise crew. Additionally, the episode manages to balance its comedic elements with the high stakes of a planet in danger and the threat of revenge from the powerful Calamarian. Despite its light-hearted moments, "Déjà Q" ultimately delivers a powerful message about the potential for personal growth and the importance of compassion, making it a standout episode in the Star Trek: The Next Generation series.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 560 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S3E15

#2 - Yesterday's Enterprise (Season 3 - Episode 15)

Stardate: 43625.2 A rift in the space/time continuum brings the U.S.S. Enterprise - C forward into the 24th Century, and alters the timeline. In this future, the Federation is at war with the Klingons, Tasha Yar is on the bridge, Worf did not join the Federation, and only Guinan's unique perception of reality may restore the timeline.

The episode was rated 8.40 from 680 votes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - S3E26

#1 - The Best of Both Worlds (1) (Season 3 - Episode 26)

In the iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Best of Both Worlds" (Part 1), the Enterprise faces a new and terrifying threat: the Borg. As a Federation colony mysteriously disappears, Lt. Cmdr. Shelby, an expert on the Borg, joins the crew to investigate. However, the situation takes a dark turn when Captain Picard is abducted and assimilated into the Borg Collective. Now, it's up to Commander Riker to lead a daring rescue mission and save his captain.

This episode is a fan-favorite, and for good reason. The tension is palpable as the crew realizes that their usual technological prowess may not be enough to defeat the relentless Borg. The guest character, Shelby, may be a bit overzealous, but she leaves a lasting impression. Meanwhile, Riker is faced with a difficult decision: whether to take his own command or continue serving as the Enterprise's first officer. The episode delves into Riker's personal struggles and his growth as a leader.

"The Best of Both Worlds" is a turning point for the series, establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with. The Borg, though their appearance may seem dated now, add an imposing presence and raise the stakes for our beloved characters. With the cliffhanger ending, viewers were left eagerly anticipating the resolution. This episode showcases the show's ability to balance action, character development, and thought-provoking storytelling, making it a standout installment in the Star Trek universe.

The episode was rated 8.69 from 647 votes.

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Legendary horror actor Tony Todd played three different characters in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.

  • Tony Todd played two iconic characters in the Star Trek universe: Worf's brother Kurn and Jake Sisko, Captain Sisko's son.
  • Todd's portrayal of Kurn and Jake Sisko added depth to the storylines of both characters, touching on themes of family and honor.
  • In his final Star Trek role, Todd played an Alpha Hirogen on Voyager, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor.

Candyman actor Tony Todd portrayed three characters in the Star Trek universe, across three different Star Trek shows. In his first Trek role, Todd appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation as the Klingon Kurn, the brother of Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn). Although Worf was initially meant to have only a minor role on TNG , he eventually developed into one of Star Trek's most beloved characters. Worf's struggle to reconcile his Klingon heritage with his Starfleet duties became a recurring storyline on TNG , and Kurn played a significant part in Worf's journey.

Tony Todd has the unique distinction of playing relatives of two major Star Trek characters, as he played Worf's brother Kurn and an adult Jake Sisko, the son of Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) . Todd reprised the role of Kurn in one episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , and also portrayed Jake Sisko in one of DS9's most celebrated episodes, "The Visitor." Todd's final Star Trek role was as an Alpha Hirogen on Star Trek: Voyager . In addition to his iconic portrayal of the Candyman, Todd has appeared in numerous popular films and television shows, with recurring roles in Stargate SG-1 , 24 , Chuck , and Scream: The TV Series . Todd remains active in Hollywood, continuing to act and do voice-over work for animated projects and video games.

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3 tony todd played worf’s brother kurn on star trek: tng & ds9, kurn appeared in three episodes of tng and one of ds9..

In his first Star Trek role, Tony Todd portrayed Worf's Klingon brother Kurn, son of Mogh, on Star Trek: The Next Generation . After their parents were killed in the Khitomer Massacre, Worf was raised by human parents on Earth, while Kurn was raised on Qo'noS by a friend of his father's named Lorgh. Kurn reunited with Worf in TNG season 3, episode 17, "Sins of the Father," when he visited the USS Enterprise-D as part of an Officer Exchange Program. When the ambitious Duras (Patrick Massett), son of Ja'rod, sought to dishonor Mogh and thus dishonor Worf, Kurn told his older brother of the plot. Worf then traveled to Qo'noS, accepting discommendation to avoid a Klingon Civil War.

Kurn did not learn of his true identity as a song of Mogh until he reached the Age of Ascension. Kurn later joined the Klingon Defense Forces and rose to the rank of Commander.

A Klingon Civil War broke out later anyway, after Worf and Kurn helped establish Gowron (Robert O'Reilly) as Chancellor, who restored Mogh's honor and gave Kurn a seat on the High Council. Gowron later turned on the house of Mogh, however, after Worf refused to join the Klingon invasion of Cardassia. In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 4, episode 15, "Sons of Mogh," Kurn arrived on Deep Space Nine in dishonor, drunk, and extremely depressed. Although Worf and the DS9 crew tried to help him, they eventually wiped his memory and set him up with the new identity of Rodek.

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Todd portrays an adult version of jake in ds9 season 4, episode 3, "the visitor.".

"The Visitor" is widely regarded as one of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's best episodes , particularly for its exploration of the relationship between Captain Sisko and his son Jake (Cirroc Lofton). When Captain Benjamin Sisko gets hit with an energy bolt, he vanishes into subspace, only to appear periodically in front of his son over the next several years. As time continues to pass for Jake, he moves back to Earth, marries, and becomes a writer. After seeing his father again one night, Jake abandons his marriage and his writing career, instead devoting all of his time to restoring his father to the normal flow of time. Benjamin urges Jake to move on with his life, and he does for a while.

As Jake approaches old age, he chooses to end his life when his father visits again, believing this will reset the timeline. Still the same age as he was when the accident occurred, Benjamin tearfully holds Jake as he dies, in what remains one of Star Trek's most heartbreaking scenes . After the elderly Jake dies, time resets to the moment just before the original accident, and Captain Sisko avoids the energy discharge. The episode ends with Benjamin sharing a hug with his somewhat confused young son. "The Visitor" truly represents a masterclass in acting, as both Tony Todd and Avery Brooks convey so many emotions with their captivating performances.

"What You Saw Was Real": Avery Brooks On Star Trek: DS9's Greatest Captain & Jake Sisko Episode

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In his final Star Trek role, Tony Todd is unrecognizable as an Alpha Hirogen. When the USS Voyager finds an injured Hirogen involved in a hunt, they treat his injuries and allow him to continue tracking his prey - a member of the dangerous Species 8472 . The Hirogen severely injures 8472, who later communicates telepathically with Lt. Tuvok (Tim Russ) pleading for help. When Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) orders Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) to help 8472, the former Borg drone blatantly refuses. By this point, Hirogen ships have surrounded Voyager and demand that Janeway turn over both the Alpha Hirogen and 8472.

When the Hirogen and his prey begin fighting again, Seven beams both to the Hirogen ship, directly disobeying Captain Janeway's orders. Although Seven believes her actions were necessary to save the ship, Janeway restricts Seven's access to Voyager's systems after the incident. "Prey" is a great episode of Voyager , elevated by Tony Todd's excellent performance as the determined Alpha Hirogen. The episode also marks a significant step in the development of the complicated relationship between Janeway and Seven of Nine. Tony Todd never fails to make his characters compelling, bringing a sense of gravitas to everything he's in, and his performances in Star Trek are no exception.

Star Trek: Voyager

The fifth entry in the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek: Voyager, is a sci-fi series that sees the crew of the USS Voyager on a long journey back to their home after finding themselves stranded at the far ends of the Milky Way Galaxy. Led by Captain Kathryn Janeway, the series follows the crew as they embark through truly uncharted areas of space, with new species, friends, foes, and mysteries to solve as they wrestle with the politics of a crew in a situation they've never faced before. 

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Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 3, Episode 6

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Capt. Jean-Luc Picard

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Star Trek The Next Generation: When Does TNG Get Good?

Star Trek: The Next Generation still ranks as one of the best science fiction TV series in history. It successfully updated the venerable franchise for a new era, liberating it from the confines of a single crew and paving the way for every Star Trek series that followed. Its crew has become beloved icons, perhaps best evinced by their triumphant return in Star Trek: Picard's celebrated final season. Its legacy behind the scenes may be even more significant, with actor-turned-director Jonathan Frakes essentially turning the production into a training ground for similarly minded actors.

Few television shows of any kind can claim such influence, and yet, its early years were an entirely different story. The first few seasons of The Next Generation were infamously hard-going, marred by poor scripts, departing cast members and the sense that the show really didn't know what it was doing. It stands in stark contrast with the heights it reached later in its run, and it's hard to think of another series that climbs so high after such an objectively poor opening season. So when exactly did The Next Generation hit its stride, and how exactly did it change course so dramatically? The answers lie behind the scenes, as a show conceived in the 1960s struggled to adapt to a much different pop-culture landscape.

Star Trek: The Next Generation Started With a Whimper

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Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry had been attempting to get another Star Trek series off the ground almost as soon as The Original Series finished its three-season run. That was originally slated as Star Trek: Phase II , which went into development in 1977 but was shut down in pre-production in favor of focusing on Star Trek: The Motion Picture instead. Production design was well underway at the time, and scripts for nearly a dozen episodes were at least in rough stages of development. The success of subsequent movies like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and the final installment, Star Trek IV -- The Voyage Home , convinced Paramount to take another shot at a TV series in 1986.

They had good reason to think that the time for a new show had come. Stars Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner commanded a hefty salary for their appearances, and a cast of unknowns would save money. Similarly, the network decided to air the series in first-run syndication instead of going to one of the big networks, most of which only wanted to commit to a single season. That gave the series time to work out its bugs without worrying about immediate cancelation. It also proved immensely profitable, as The Next Generation premiered in over 90% of the country, without Paramount having to share the proceeds with a network. Unfortunately, while it gave the show a needed cushion, it didn't translate to a successful first season. The Next Generation's first voyage was marred by subpar scripts, often written with a 1960s sensibility and in dire need of a 1980s update.

Though the cast was superb, their characters were sometimes underwritten, most notably Denise Crosby's Tasha Yar (who was often reduced to moving scenery) and Wil Wheaton's Wesley Crusher, whose wunderkind status needed serious revisions. Many of the scripts were rightfully criticized for their sexism, which factored into the departure of both Crosby and Gates McFadden by the end of the season. Screenwriting had to work under the pressure of the infamous "Roddenberry Box," which stated that there could never be any intrapersonal disagreements or conflict among the crew. While it included a few highlights and clearly showed the potential for something more, it was largely a dreadful mess. But fans stuck with it, and its status in syndication gave the corporate owners the wherewithal to grant The Next Generation a mulligan and took full advantage of the opportunity.

The Next Generation Season 2 Took a Big Leap Forward

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Things got better during the show's second season, though there were still plenty of challenges to navigate. An ongoing Writer's Guild Strike drastically affected the screenwriting, leading to the infamous clip episode "Shades of Gray" as the season finale. There was a tremendous shake-up in the writers' room as well, most notably the departure of head writer Robert Lewin -- whom Roddenberry had chosen -- with Maurice Hurley, who himself lasted only one season. Hurley fired Gates McFadden and replaced her with Diana Muldaur, who played Dr. Katherine Pulaski for the entirety of Season 2. Though she did well, she lacked the chemistry with the rest of the cast that McFadden possessed, and she was replaced by her predecessor at the end of Season 2.

This made for an extremely uneven run of episodes, still looking for a unified tone and reeling from the various creative factors behind the scenes. Yet, it took demonstrable steps forward on a number of fronts: improved dialogue, stronger storylines, and multiple characters receiving the attention and development they deserved. The latter included Lt. Worf, who would ultimately become a fulcrum for all kinds of stories about the Klingons, and Deanna Troi, who benefited from several episodes centered directly around her. Data and Geordi hit their stride as the ship's resident besties, notably in Season 2, Episode 3, "Elementary, Dear Data." Perhaps most fortuitously, Whoopi Goldberg came on as the ship's bartender, Guinan . What may have sounded like stunt casting soon proved to be a genius move, and the unassuming figure in 10 Forward helped the crew gel in ways no one could have anticipated.

Perhaps most importantly, Season 2 was the moment that The Next Generation stepped out of its predecessor's formidable shadow. That included expanded details on the Klingons in the likes of Season 2, Episode 20, "The Emissary," and Season 2, Episode 8, "A Matter of Honor," and strong character episodes like Season 2, Episode 9, "The Measure of a Man" in which Data is put on trial to see if he has rights. The topper may have been Season 2, Episode 16, "Q Who," which first introduced the Borg and proved decisively that this was no longer the galaxy seen in Captain Kirk's time. It arrived amid a fair number of forgettable episodes as well, but it was clear that the show had begun to fulfill its vast potential.

Everything Came Together for The Next Generation Season 3

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Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3 saw its share of behind-the-scenes activity just as its predecessors had. The staff notably brought on Ronald D. Moore, who would go on become one of the franchise's major creative forces in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine era before producing the well-received Battlestar Galactica reboot of the early 2000s. Michael Piller became executive producer, and everything just seemed to click into place in front of the camera. It's hard to spot the precise moment or one specific episode. But the season was full of the precise kind of content that turned The Next Generation into a classic.

Among the strong character episodes that helped turn things around for The Next Generation include Season 3, Episode 22, "The Most Toys" and Season 3, Episode 17, "Sins of the Father." It introduced fan-favorite Reginald Barclay in Season 3, Episode 21, "Hollow Pursuits," and gave actor Mark Leonard a fitting curtain call in Season 3, Episode 23, "Sarek." That latter is especially notable because it firmly connected The Next Generation to The Original Series as a peer and a continuation of its legacy. The Next Generation had come into its own, and was ready to step up to another four seasons of top-notch science fiction.

The capper was left for the season finale: " The Best of Both Worlds, Part I " which had Captain Picard assimilated by the Borg and ended on a cliffhanger that no one in the audience saw coming. Season 3 had already surpassed most fans' expectations at that point, but "The Best of Both Worlds" silenced all doubters. In that moment, The Next Generation set a new standard for the franchise and put the troubles of its first season behind it for good. It bowed out after seven seasons, effectively avoiding the inevitable decline in quality that comes with running too long. It also left an indelible stamp on the franchise to follow. That took some time to shake the bugs out, but Season 3 finally showed what the series was capable of, and it never looked back.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.

Release Date September 26, 1987

Cast Majel Barrett, Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden

Main Genre Sci-Fi

Genres Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

Rating TV-PG

Creator Gene Roddenberry

Production Company Paramount Television

Number of Episodes 176

Network CBS

Streaming Service(s) Paramount+

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Anson Mount Is Filming Something He's "Never Done Before" on 'Strange New Worlds' Season 3

The 'Star Trek' actor promises Season 3 Episode 7 will be "a fun one" in a new set video.

The Big Picture

  • Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is currently filming the 7th episode of its 10-episode third season.
  • In a new set video, Anson Mount teased that he's about to film something he's "never done before," promising Episode 7 will be "a fun one."
  • Strange New Worlds Season 3 is unlikely to premiere before the end of the year.

Filming continues on the hotly-anticipated third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , and star Anson Mount has a brief update on its progress. According to Mount, who plays Captain Christopher Pike on the Paramount+ science fiction series, the series is currently filming the seventh episode of its new ten-episode season. Mount gave the update on Instagram, as he gave a tour of his on-set trailer in Toronto, Ontario where the series is shot.

In between showing his viewers his Coke Zero-filled fridge, his scenic view of the costume department, and his shower (which did not have co-star Ethan Peck hiding in it, this time), Mount described the season's seventh episode as "a fun one," and teased that it was "something different — something I've never done before." Given that over the course of his career, Mount has played everything from an Inhuman king to Britney Spears ' love interest — and that the last season of Strange New Worlds featured the franchise's first-ever musical episode — that sounds very intriguing, indeed.

So far, details on the third season of Strange New Worlds have been sparse; we know that the series' primary cast will return, as will Martin Quinn , who made his debut as classic Trek character Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the season finale . The premiere will presumably wrap up last season's cliffhanger, which saw the USS Enterprise under siege from the merciless reptilian Gorn aliens. It may also address the fate of PIke's love interest and fellow captain Marie Batel ( Melanie Scrofano ), who we last saw having been implanted with Gorn eggs.

Who Is Captain Christopher Pike in 'Star Trek'?

Creator Gene Roddenberry intended Christoper Pike to be the lead of Star Trek , and the show's first pilot, "The Cage," was filmed with Jeffrey Hunter in the role of Pike. Afterward, the show went back to the drawing board, replacing Pike with William Shatner 's James T. Kirk. However, the footage was reused in the two-part episode "The Menagerie," which established Pike as having been Kirk's predecessor as Enterprise captain before he was disabled in an accident. The second season of Star Trek: Discovery , a prequel to the original Star Trek series, featured Pike and the pre-Kirk Enterprise ; Mount's portrayal of Pike, having learned of his ultimate fate, was a hit with audiences, and he was soon spun off into Strange New Worlds .

Although Strange New Worlds Season 3 is unlikely to hit Paramount+ before the end of the year, it should still be a busy year for Star Trek fans. The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery will premiere on April 4, while the animated series Lower Decks and Prodigy should have new episodes this year, as well. Plus, with the new series Starfleet Academy slated to start filming in the summer , fans should be able to look forward to casting announcements and character details.

The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is currently filming; no release window has yet been set . Stay tuned to Collider for future updates, and watch Anson Mount's Instagram Reel above.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in the 23rd century as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy in the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.

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