The next generation boldly hit the airwaves the show had huge shoes to fill and was marked for failure by many. The next generation debuted in 1987 and has seen its fanbase grow every year since. With so many episodes of star trek out there, there were bound to be some horrible missteps. The next generation is perhaps the pinnacle of the trek franchise, which makes these five bottomfeeder episodes even more embarrassing. Philosophical, dramatic, hilarious, and at times downright shakespearean, tng completely holds up to this day. This twopart episode is one of the reasons why the borg are one of the most popular villains of the series. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in. The next generation picard lives a whole life on a doomed planet, and becomes a living memorial, with just a flute as souvenir. The next generation ran for seven full seasons and cemented star trek as a scifi powerhouse. The next generation episode guide lets watch star trek. The next generation is the star trek of choice for most trekkies. When the borg kidnap picard and convert him to become their spokesman, the federation must turn against. The next generation, was almost certainly a better show and weve got the top five nextgen. Encounter at farpoint which is still one of the best tv pilots out there in my opinion.
Right from the start the picture quality is noticeably different to the old dvds. Jul 27, 2016 empire counts down the 50 best star trek episodes of all time, spanning the original series, the next generation, deep space nine, voyager and enterprise. The only rules in place are that they have to be from the tv series no films, and. While only 20 years later for us, it was set 100 years after the events of star trek. If youre not sure where to start when it comes to star trek. Aug 05, 2016 10 worst star trek episodes, according to the fans. Set almost 100 years after captain kirks fiveyear mission, a new generation of starfleet officers set off in the u. The next generation 1987 1994 is one of the best examples of how scifi series shouldnt immediately be dismissed due to genre. You can find many such rankings highlighting the top moments aboard the. This is not a list of the ten best episodes of star trek. Star trek fan turns next generation outtakes into hilarious. Trekkies might also enjoy the best spock and bones mccoy moments and awesome star warsstar trek crossover art.
Easily one of the most influential space westerns of all time, tng still has an incredibly rampant fan base despite being off the air for years. With patrick stewart, brent spiner, jonathan frakes, levar burton. The series gave birth to some of the most important ideas to come out of star trek, but which are the best episodes. While the next generation went all over the place in terms of genre and tone, it could be legitimately scary at times turn on all your lights and hide under your blankets scary. The next generation is available to stream through netflix, amazon free to prime members, and hulu. The next generation in honor of the 25th anniversary of the series.
The next generation episode guide below is a rated list of every episode of the next generation, letting you know which episodes we think are worth checking out if you are new to star trek. The top 10 episodes to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the picard crews first voyage, we boldly go forth and pick the series finest hours. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in syndication from september 1987 through may 1994. Check out our other top 10 lists for other stark trek tv shows. If youre a fan of scifi and star trek looking for some prime halloween viewing, then tng has some absolutely perfect episodes to check out. It originally aired from september 28, 1987, to may 23, 1994, in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons. The next generation the 25 best episodes hollywood. Oct 18, 2017 if you only ever watch 25 stories from star trek. The ten best captain jeanluc picard episodes of star trek. It is the second live action series of the star trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over seven seasons. The next generation s seventh season maintains the shows thoughtful storylines, dynamic crew, and powerful depiction of the fascinating and frightening aspects of space exploration. Returning the franchise to its tv roots while the original series cast was making movies, next generation ran for seven seasons and paved the way for a more mature version of gene roddenberrys concept. The next generation in honor of the 25th anniversary of the series finale. Worf is the most prominent klingon in star trek, introduced in tng as the first klingon officer in starfleet.
Mar 22, 2020 premiering eighteen years after star trek. The 12 best star trek episodes for celebrating captain picards. The next generation tng is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. These episodes sum up star treks greatest captain, who returns this. The next generation is known for the incredible chemistry between its cast members both on and off the screen including jonathan frakes, hot off his role as marvels captain america. The final frontier counts down the top 10 episodes of star trek.
The next generation to celebrate the shows 30th anniversary. These are the top 25 mustwatch episodes, not necessarily the top 25. Additional parts can be found here part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6 as well as the picard tea pot series. Though the series had a rocky beginning, it eventually hit its stride and had many. Join the conversation and connect with cbs s star trek. Also in 2017, popular mechanics said that clues was one of the top ten most fun episodes of star trek. When worf michael dorn discovers that kurn tony todd is his brother, a chemistry begins between the characters and the actors that was fantastic to watch. Enterprised on their own mission to go where no one has gone before. The next generation turned 25 recently, we voyaged back to where no one has gone since the show went off the air. The next generation is a terrific show, but you might not be ready to binge watch all seven seasons. Dec, 2016 the final frontier counts down the top 10 episodes of star trek. It remains so popular that were getting a sequel series kind of in. The next generation episodes, as determined by voters like you. Sep 08, 2017 this is not a list of the ten best episodes of star trek.
The next generation, kurn was pivotal to the ongoing klingon drama that consistently went down on that series. But if youd like to do a quicker watchthrough, hitting only the essential episodes of the series, weve provided a 20 episode list to brush up on. The next generation opened, it showed a dramatic upgrade in technology for the federation. The next generation, these are they, at least in my opinion.
The next generation, view video clips and browse photos on. If youve only seen the recent star trek movies, you might be eager to jump into the star trek universe. Conventiongoing star trek fans sort through the highlights from across the entire television franchise to seek out the single greatest trek. While star trek is indisputably the most influential scifi tv series ever, its successor, star trek. The 10 best star trek episodes including all network. Inside a relatively small room, a fantastic threedimensional recreation of any setting could be created.
We may only have seen their inactive cubeshaped ship the artifact in picard, but this race of cybernetic humanoid drones pose a massive threat to the crew of the enterprise during tngs run. We dutifully unpacked our most and least memorable episodes of the. The top 100 best star trek episodes ever according to imdb. The next generations seventh season maintains the shows thoughtful storylines, dynamic crew, and powerful depiction of the fascinating and frightening aspects of space exploration.
The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have. Star trek the next generation fun episodes rewatchable. With 7 episodes there are bound to be some duds, even in a show as beloved as star trek. The streaming site has all six iterations of the star trek series, but only two contained the mostwatched episodes in the franchise. The next generation ends with a huge and horrifying episode in which picard is kidnapped and assimilated by the borg. No matter which episode you watch, youll find worlds of adventure, drama, and complex science fiction in the next generation. This episode, from the second season, was the first time you got a whiff of the promise. Most watched episodes of star trek on netflix business. The hollywood reporter compiles the 25 best installments of star trek. Returning the franchise to its tv roots while the original series cast was making movies, next generation ran for seven seasons and paved the way for a more mature. Trekkies might also enjoy the best spock and bones mcc. The next generation is the star trek of choice for.
The next generation, season 4, episode 26 and season 5, episode 1 1991. This delightful sciencefiction adventure romp through space was the late 80s addition to the canon that originally began with star trek in the 60s. The next generation is known for the incredible chemistry between its cast members both on and off the screen including jonathan frakes, hot off his role as. The top 10 star trek episodes ever the washington post. When worf michael dorn discovers that kurn tony todd is his brother, a chemistry begins between the characters and the. According to imdb, these are the ten highest rated episodes of star trek. The next generation, season 6, episode 21 1993 if david fincher had directed a star trek episode in the early 90s, perhaps it would have been something along these lines.
The enterprise finds a lone borg drone, separated from the collective, and brings him aboard. When star trek was rebooted in the late eighties, it came back with a wildly different crew, an updated enterprise, and sir patrick stewart as the articulate captain jeanluc picard. Mar 15, 2012 while star trek is indisputably the most influential scifi tv series ever, its successor, star trek. Jul 29, 2016 this is part 1 in a seven part series. Sep 28, 2017 a look at the 15 best episodes from star trek. The outrageous okona season 2, episode 4 a thing thats important to keep in mind when youre talking about star trek. Although picard makes nearly every episode of the next generation a. Sep, 2019 with 7 episodes there are bound to be some duds, even in a show as beloved as star trek. The whole series can be purchased on dvd and the first three seasons are on bluray. And while undertaking the task of picking the greatest star trek tv episodes out of the 725 or so stories from all the different series is something of a. The next generation tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary.
While there are certainly more than ten good episodes in star trek tng, were wheedling it. The third series in the star trek franchise, it is the second sequel to star trek. The next generation, praising it as good science fiction television and a good plot twist. The next generation episode ranks based on my many interactions with fans over the years, i believe star trek. The next generation is that even when its bad, its usually. With five liveaction tv series, each ranging from three to seven seasons, theres been a ton of great star trek over the years. The drone begins to reassert his individuality, but his presence causes differing levels of fear and sympathy from various crew members. You can find many such rankings highlighting the top moments aboard the uss enterprised. Let me know in the comments which series you would like featured next. Jan 29, 2019 best of both worlds season 3, episode 26. Aug 06, 2016 10 best star trek episodes, according to the fans.
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