Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 1

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Syndicated | CBS | Other | SYN | Season Premiere Date: September 28, 1987

Starring: Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner

Summary: "Space... The final frontier... These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds... To seek out new life; new civilisations... To boldly go where no one has gone before!"

Monologue of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the opening credits Star Trek: The Next Generation is a science"Space... The final frontier... These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds... To seek out new life; new civilisations... To boldly go where no one has gone before!"

Monologue of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the opening credits

Star Trek: The Next Generation is a science fiction show with some action and drama, that presents the watcher with a series of adventures from the crew of the USS Enterprise. The Enterprise is an explorer spaceship composed of a mix of different characters, from various races and cultures, whose crew is on a quest to discover the galaxy secrets and specially their inner secrets.… Expand

Creator: Gene Roddenberry

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E26. The Neutral Zone
Air Date: May 16, 1988
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S1:E25. Conspiracy
Air Date: May 9, 1988
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S1:E24. We'll Always Have Paris
Air Date: May 2, 1988

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Robert P. Laurence

Jun 25, 2013

It has captured much of the original magic. Right off the launching pad, Roddenberry has sent his crew into a dandy, suspenseful story with an original and satisfying ending and even some romance. [29 Sep 1987]

Steve Sonsky

Jun 25, 2013

Re-visiting Star Trek on television holds the same nostalgic, socko appeal that the boffo-box-office movies do. I didn't miss Kirk, Spock and friends. [28 Sep 1987]

Marvin Kitman

Jul 12, 2013

I like the old "Star Trek" better than the new. I also think the new show is somewhat boring and derivative. ... The new "Star Trek" tries to make the characters "realistic," and they turn out to be unbreakably plastic. [3 Jun 1988]

Tom Shales

Jun 25, 2013

The crew of the new Starship Enterprise doesn't seem as intriguingly colorful as the original bunch. ... "Star Trek" aims to fill the eye and engage the mind; it has a long way to boldly go at both. But the new beginning is not without its rejuvenating properties, and there's nothing else on the air quite like it. [3 Oct 1987]

Howard Rosenberg

Jun 25, 2013

The new cast is fine (Stewart is a very interesting actor) and the story, although not very deep, inspired or mind-melding, has a nice payoff. But getting there takes much too long. ... Although handsome, this is a slow, thudding two hours badly in need of energizing. Read full review

John J. O'Connor

Jun 25, 2013

On this initial voyage, the Enterprise and its new crew simply fail to take flight. [5 Oct 1987]

John Haslett Cuff

Jun 25, 2013

The ... special effects are impressive enough and the cast is likeable, so maybe it will catch on with new and old fans. But for character development and true excitement, Bowling for Dollars is more interesting. [1 Oct 1987]

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Necromus

Oct 18, 2012

"Shakespeare in space" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of how to describe this series. To this day this is my favourite TV series of all time. It was based on the universe created by Gene Roddenberry in the original great Star Trek series, but it went on to expand that universe"Shakespeare in space" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of how to describe this series. To this day this is my favourite TV series of all time. It was based on the universe created by Gene Roddenberry in the original great Star Trek series, but it went on to expand that universe and its optimistic vision for the future of man, err... humankind (the speech at the beginning changed 'man' to 'one' to be more politically correct so I have to due the same ha ha..). The first season was a little shaky when the cast did not fully know their characters or the direction the show would head yet, and there were a few corny episodes spread over the seasons, but there were many, many high-quality episodes that were Hollywood movie quality. I liked this series best since it had really good character development of the regular crew and it was also thicker with subplots than the later watered-down spin off series. The show kept up with the times by having topics based on the latest theoretical science theories. This show was also more overtly intellectual than the original series which was mostly battles and fist fights. Of course TNG does have its share of battles and fist fights, but it is more about using wits and diplomacy to solve problems rather than brute force. Once the main characters knew their characters well the acting was really good too. Overall a great series and with the exception of The X-Files and the 2003 remake of Battlestar Galactica there has not been a Sci Fi series to match its quality since, including the Star Trek TNG spin-offs. Definitely a 10/10.… Expand

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mathcat

Jun 28, 2014

All the critics reviews are bogus to the nth degree. The characters are great, the graphics were great, and the story is amazing. If you love great movies watch this.

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Aotom

Jan 17, 2013

Possible the best scifi show of all times. The theme of all seasons is moral. An intellectual discussion about how an Utopian society meets, treats and handles space exploration in a very populated universe. At times a bit pretentious but its hardly a fault that changes its review score.Possible the best scifi show of all times. The theme of all seasons is moral. An intellectual discussion about how an Utopian society meets, treats and handles space exploration in a very populated universe. At times a bit pretentious but its hardly a fault that changes its review score.

The show should not be judged on its first season because its awkward and the actors are all finding their place. It also feels very dated visually in the first season. After that it just gets better and better.… Expand

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Vlad1990

Sep 26, 2015

First Season even being with mixed episodes makes up with Picard and his crew acting, engaging combat and setting. Even though first season isn't great, it provides character development and insight into new Star Trek franchise. What fascinates me by fact if this season is "wildly"First Season even being with mixed episodes makes up with Picard and his crew acting, engaging combat and setting. Even though first season isn't great, it provides character development and insight into new Star Trek franchise. What fascinates me by fact if this season is "wildly" considered as average, because of it's uneven episodes, however as I mentioned it flaws overall paste pace is full of engaging combat, thrills and decent acting, especially from Patrick Stewart, it emerges beginning of one of the greatest sci-fi series.… Expand

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Kai82

Jun 14, 2020

While the whole series is great and a 10/10 for me the first 2 seasons are a bit weaker. It is more that they have to find their style, improve the performance and the actors have to develop their characters. Also this is a common complain by many. Again I must mention that this means notWhile the whole series is great and a 10/10 for me the first 2 seasons are a bit weaker. It is more that they have to find their style, improve the performance and the actors have to develop their characters. Also this is a common complain by many. Again I must mention that this means not that it is garbage. It is inferior to the later seasons. Story wise it started with good ideas and interesting episodes. There are of cause exceptions and some poor choices. Design wise there are also some sets, costumes and practical effects that look fake or poor. The characters improve as they develop their characteristics, interactions and edges. The special effects have surprisingly aged well. Overall the stories and continuously development or small improvements kept me engaged. There are many good episodes and the good outweighs the bad. My favorite episodes are: “Encounter at Farpoint” for Q and the resolve (Without those it would be unremarkable), “The Last Outpost” for its setting, lore and resolution, “Hide and Q” for the idea, temptation and Q (Also Riker is an idiot as he could have it all), “Datalore” cant spoil, “Too Short a Season” for story and idea, “Home Soil” for the dileama, solution and showing the cracks in the Federation, “The Arsenal of Freedom” for the set up and intensity, “Symbiosys” for the moral dilemma and resolve and “Conspiracy” for the plot that should be increased. Remark it was increased outside the TV series in books.… Expand

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YorkMan

Jan 9, 2016

Star Trek TNG is a seminal show in the Sci-Fi genre. Spanning 7 Seasons between 1987 to 1994 it was Gene Roddenberry's update on the 'Wagon Train in Space' premise that was the crux of the original 1960's TV show that started the whole thing off.
At its best it was gripping, in every sense.Star Trek TNG is a seminal show in the Sci-Fi genre. Spanning 7 Seasons between 1987 to 1994 it was Gene Roddenberry's update on the 'Wagon Train in Space' premise that was the crux of the original 1960's TV show that started the whole thing off.
At its best it was gripping, in every sense. From the writing, the direction, the acting (although the quality of the main cast, as well as the guest stars was, shall we say.... Debatable!), the famous opening theme, the (for the time) special effects.
At its worst is was almost car-crash TV. Lazy writing, monster of the week, Ex-Machina story conclusions, pointlessly over the top acting.... The list goes on and on.

So, in order to arrive at some kind of general 'score', you have to weigh all those factors together, as well as looking at how the show progressed over the years. How some things were written in, but never spoke of or referenced again... To the allies/enemies who have become an intractable part of the Star Trek 'universe'. How the main characters developed (or didn't really develop at all). How many things have since become iconic, or cringeworthy!

It's no shock to know that over 20 years after it finished, and over 13 years since the final 'TNG' movie was released, that it's still one of the most watched/syndicated shows in the world. This alone proves that there is more 'good' than 'bad'.
However, for every really top drawer episode (especially in the later seasons), there is an absolute piece of crap episode (generally in the earlier seasons), so there is a balance to find.
I would suggest that because we live in a world where you can dip in and out of the show with ease, you can nudge the needle a little bit closer to a higher score because it's so simple to just avoid the crap, and seek out the brilliant.… Expand

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Lokathor

Dec 11, 2013

Season 1 TNG is a lot of ups and downs, and it's obvious that they didn't really know where they were going with a lot of the characters this early on. That's fine, sci-fi shows always have a rocky first season basically. As first seasons go, this one has some very solid episodes and someSeason 1 TNG is a lot of ups and downs, and it's obvious that they didn't really know where they were going with a lot of the characters this early on. That's fine, sci-fi shows always have a rocky first season basically. As first seasons go, this one has some very solid episodes and some really bad ones. You get introduced to a bright and shining future world where things might be better than they are today. I think it's kinda nice to go back and have that from time to time, because a lot of sci-fi since Star Trek has turned towards being more and more dark and dystopian.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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  Air Date: September 20, 1993
Season 6

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  Air Date: September 21, 1992
Season 5

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  Air Date: September 23, 1991
Season 4

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  Air Date: September 24, 1990
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 25, 1989
Season 2

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  Air Date: November 21, 1988
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 1987
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  S1:E26. The Neutral Zone
  Air Date: May 16, 1988
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  S1:E25. Conspiracy
  Air Date: May 9, 1988
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  S1:E24. We'll Always Have Paris
  Air Date: May 2, 1988
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  S1:E23. Skin Of Evil
  Air Date: April 25, 1988
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  S1:E22. Symbiosis
  Air Date: April 18, 1988
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  S1:E21. The Arsenal Of Freedom
  Air Date: April 11, 1988
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  S1:E20. Heart Of Glory
  Air Date: March 21, 1988
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  S1:E19. Coming of Age
  Air Date: March 14, 1988
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  S1:E18. Home Soil
  Air Date: February 22, 1988
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  S1:E17. When The Bough Breaks
  Air Date: February 15, 1988
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  S1:E16. Too Short A Season
  Air Date: February 8, 1988
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  S1:E15. 11001001
  Air Date: February 1, 1988
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  S1:E14. Angel One
  Air Date: January 25, 1988
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  S1:E13. Datalore
  Air Date: January 18, 1988
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  S1:E12. The Big Goodbye
  Air Date: January 11, 1988
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  S1:E11. Haven
  Air Date: November 30, 1987
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  S1:E10. Hide And Q
  Air Date: November 23, 1987
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  S1:E9. The Battle
  Air Date: November 16, 1987
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  S1:E8. Justice
  Air Date: November 9, 1987
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  S1:E7. Lonely Among Us
  Air Date: November 2, 1987
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  S1:E6. Where No One Has Gone Before
  Air Date: October 26, 1987
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  S1:E5. The Last Outpost
  Air Date: October 19, 1987
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  S1:E4. Code Of Honor
  Air Date: October 12, 1987
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  S1:E3. The Naked Now
  Air Date: October 5, 1987
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  S1:E2. Encounter At Farpoint (2)
  Air Date: September 28, 1987
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  S1:E1. Encounter At Farpoint (1)
  Air Date: September 28, 1987