Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)

Star Trek: The Next Generation was the first live action television show in the franchise since the TOS ended almost 20 years earlier. The success of the motion picture brought attention to the franchise, and when the salaries of the actors got bigger, Paramount decided it was cheaper just to make a new series with lesser known actors.

The Next Generation (known as TNG) took place 100 years later in 2364. We are now onboard the brand new USS Enterprise-D. This one, the fifth in its line, is captained by a man quite different then Kirk, although I suspect Picard would have great respect for James T. Kirk.

I have to admit that I am biased towards TNG over TOS when it comes to my list of favorites in this franchise. Partially because I feel there was more of an attempt of an ensemble cast in this but also because this is the first Trek I really got exposed to. I’m a 90s kid, so I grew up with Picard, Riker and the crew of the Enterprise-D.

TNG has also given me alot more to write about. The commentary they try to make is closer to what I’m familiar with, but there is alot more to write about. The episodes themselves are actually shorter, but they make better use of their cast, and have a variety of different writers to input into the pot.

Note: I am going to try to post a review a day till I catch up to where I’m actually viewing live. I’m back at work so I can’t watch it every day and sometimes won’t watch for a week so there might be some delays. However I will try and update this page at least once a week to keep it updated.

CREDIT: While I have made caps of my own while watching, some caps I had to find online. I shall endevour to credit the places that I find the screencaps I use as headers.

CygnusX1.net – I have gotten several screenshots from this website, and I shall credit them on the individual reviews, but I also wanted to notate them here. They are also a great resource for ship blueprints and other media about Star Trek.

Main Cast:

Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)
Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes)
Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner)
Lt. Commander Deanna Troi, Counselor (Marina Sirtis)
Lt. Commander Beverly Crusher, MD (Gates McFadden)
Lt. Geordi LaForge (LeVar Burton)
Lt. Natasha “Tasha” Yar (Denise Crosby)
Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn)
Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton)

Season One

Season Two

Main Cast Addition:
Dr. Katherine Pulaski (Diana Mulder)
~~Riker’s Beard.~~

Main Cast Subtractions:
Lt. Natasha “Tasha” Yar (Denise Crosby)
Lt. Commander Beverly Crusher, MD (Gates McFadden)

Episodes:

2.1 The Child
2.2 Where Silence has Lease
2.3 Elementary, Dear Data
2.4 The Outrageous Okona
2.5 Loud as a Whisper
2.6 The Schizoid Man (Review Lost)
2.7 Unnatural Selection
2.8 A Matter of Honor
2.9 The Measure of a Man
2.10 The Dauphin
2.11 Contagion
2.12 The Royale
2.13 Time Squared
2.14 The Icarus Factor
2.15 Pen Pals
2.16 Q Who
2.17 Samaritan Snare
2.18 Up the Long Ladder
(Final Frontier is released in theaters)
2.19 Manhunt
2.20 The Emissary
2.21 Peak Performance
2.22 Shades of Gray

Season Three

Main Cast additions:
Lt. Commander Beverly Crusher, MD (Gates McFadden)

Main Cast Subtractions
Dr. Katherine Pulaski (Diana Mulder)

3.1 Evolution
3.2 The Ensigns of Command
3.3 The Survivors
3.4 Who Watches the Watchers
3.5 The Bonding
3.6 Booby Trap
3.7 The Enemy
3.8 The Price
3.9 The Vengeance Factor
3.10 The Defector
3.11 The Hunted
3.12 The High Ground
3.13 Deja Q
3.14 A Matter of Perspective
3.15 Yesterday’s Enterprise
3.16 The Offspring
3.17 Sins of the Father
3.18 Allegiance
3.19 Captain’s Holiday
3.20 Tin Man
3.21 Hallow Pursuits
3.22 The Most Toys
3.23 Sarek
3.24 Manage a Troi
3.25 Transfigurations
3.26 The Best of Both Words Part One (posted with part two)

Season Four

4.1 The Best of Both Words Part Two (Posted with Part One)
4.2 Family
4.3 Brothers
4.4 Suddenly Human
4.5 Remember Me
4.6 Legacy
4.7 Reunion
4.8 Future Imperfect (Skipped because I just don’t like this episode)
4.9 Final Mission
4.10 The Loss
4.11 Data’s Day
4.12 The Wounded
4.13 Devil’s Due
4.14 Clues
4.15 First Contact
4.16 Galaxy’s Child
4.17 Night Terrors
4.18 Identity Crisis
4.19 The Nth Degree
4.20 Qpid
4.21 The Drumhead
4.22 Half a Life
4.23 The Host
4.24 The Mind’s Eye
4.25 In Theory
4.26 Redemption: Part One (Posted with Part Two)

Season Five

Main Cast Subtractions:
Cadet/Ensign Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton)

5.1 Redemption: Part Two (Posted with Part One)
5.2 Darmok
5.3 Ensign Ro
5.4 Silicon Avatar (missing?)
5.5 Disaster
5.6 The Game
5.7 Unification: Part One (posted with Part two)
5.8 Unification: Part Two (Posted with Part one)
5.9 A Matter of Time
5.10 New Ground
5.11 Hero Worship
5.12 Violations
5.13 The Masterpiece Society
5.14 Conundrum
5.15 Power Play
5.16 Ethics
5.17 The Outcast
5.18 Cause and Effect
5.19 The First Duty
5.20 Cost of Living
5.21 The Perfect Mate
5.22 Imaginary Friend
5.23 I Borg
5.24 The Next Phase
5.25 The Inner Light
5.26 Time’s Arrow: Part One (posted with Part Two) 200th Rewatch Review!

Season Six

6.1 Time’s Arrow, Part II (posted with Part One)
6.2 Realm of Fear
6.3 Man of the People
6.4 Relics
6.5 Schisms
6.6 True Q
6.7 Rascals
6.8 A Fistful of Datas
6.9 The Quality of Life
6.10 Chain of Command, Part I (posted with Part two)
6.11 Chain of Command, Part II (posted with Part One)
At this point, TNG started to air along with Star Trek Deep Space Nine
6.12 Ship in a Bottle
6.13 Aquiel
6.14 Face of the Enemy
6.15 Tapestry
6.16 Birthright, Part I (posted with Part two)
6.17 Birthright Part 2 (Posted with Part One)
6.18 Starship Mine
6.19 Lessons
6.20 The Chase
6.21 Frame of Mind
6.22 Suspicions”
6.23 Rightful Heir
6.24 Second Chances
6.25 Timescape
6.26 Descent, Part I

Season Seven

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