Synopsis
Includes:
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Hide and Q (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Battle (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Justice (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Lonely Among Us (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Where No One Has Gone Before (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Last Outpost (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Code of Honor (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Naked Now (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Encounter At Farpoint, Part II (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Encounter At Farpoint, Part I (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Haven (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Too Short A Season (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: 11001001 (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Home Soil (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Angel One (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Datalore (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Big Good-Bye (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Neutral Zone (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Conspiracy (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: We'll Always Have Paris (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Skin of Evil (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Symbiosis (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Arsenal of Freedom (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Heart of Glory (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Coming of Age (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: When The Bough Breaks (1988)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Hide and Q
The troublesome "Q" (John de Lancie) returns, this time with an unexpectedly generous offer. Approaching Cmdr. Riker, Q invites him to join the Q Continuum, promising to bestow upon Riker all the special powers that this lofty position provides. The catch: Q bets Riker that he will abuse his new powers, and to make certain that he wins the bet, the enigmatic alien arranges for Riker to participate in a deadly game, pitting him against fanged monstrosities. Gene Roddenberry himself collaborated with C.J. Holland on the script of "Hide and Q," which first aired November 28, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Battle
Ferengi captain Bok (Frank Corsentino), the present owner of the former Starfleet vessel Stargazer, unexpectedly returns the ship to its previous commander, Captain Picard. Unfortunately, the Ferengi have made a few "improvements" in the Stargazer's hardware, notably an insidious mind-alterating device. Under the spell of this apparatus, Picard is forced to relive the battle in which Bok's son was killed, a tragedy for which the vengeful Bok holds the Enterprise captain entirely responsible. First telecast November 21, 1987, "The Battle" was scripted by Herbert J. Wright from a story by Larry Forrester. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Justice
Arriving on the idyllic planet of Rubicam Three for a much-needed vacation, Captain Picard and the Enterprise crew are endangered when Wesley Crusher unknowingly violates a planetary law. To save Wesley and three others from a death sentence, Picard must do the unthinkable and break the Prime Directive. Making matters worse, the Enterprise is attacked by a hostile vessel which objects to the presence of human beings in the vicinity. Cowritten by Worley Thorne and Ralph Wills, "Justice" originally aired November 14, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Lonely Among Us
While on a diplomatic mission to the planet Parliament, the crew of the Enterprise is surrounded by a cloudlike alien life form. It doesn't take long for the malevolent cloud to take over the minds of Captain Picard, Dr. Crusher, and Lt. Worf, profoundly altering their behavior. Complicating matters is the fact that the emissaries of two warring races, the Anticans and the Celle, are also on board. Originally telecast on November 7, 1987, "Lonely Among Us" was scripted by D.C. Fontana from a story by Michael Halperin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Where No One Has Gone Before
The plot is set in motion by a malfunction in the Enterprise's propulsion system, which hurtles the crew into a strange galaxy where people's mental powers were increased to the nth degree. As a result, the crew members' thoughts not only become reality, but the thinkers also become their thoughts! The title of this episode reflects the heightened gender sensitivity of the "new" Star Trek; the "old" series merely wanted to boldly go forth "where no man had gone before." Guest stars include Stanley Kamel as Kosinski and Eric Menyuk as the Assistant. Written by Diane Duane and Michael Reeves, "Where No One Has Gone Before" was first telecast October 31, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Last Outpost
This time, the crew of the Enterprise must tackle a double threat: A hostile Ferengi spaceship, and a sudden, debilitating loss of energy. The two opposing sides are forced to declare a truce and work together to locate the cause of the energy loss. The culprit turns out to be a computerized "interrogator," (Darryl Henriques) whose intractable sense of justice doesn't bode well for both crews. First telecast on October 24, 1987, "The Last Outpost" was scripted by Herbert J. Wright from a story by Richard Krzemien. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Code of Honor
While stationed on the planet Ligon II in search of much-needed medical supplies, Enterprise security head Lt. Tasha Yar is kidnapped by the minions of the planet's ruler (Jessie Lawrence Ferguson). In order to secure Yar's release, the rest of the crew must abide by Ligon II's unorthodox -- and very strict -- code of honor. Meanwhile, the beleagured Yar must do battle against the ruler's present wife (Karole Semon), who will stop at nothing to protect her marriage. Written by Katharyn Michaelian Powers and Michael Baron, "Code of Honor" originally aired October 17, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Naked Now
This first-season Next Generation episode finds Captain Picard facing a dilemma previously encountered some nine decades earlier by Captain Kirk and the original Enterprise crew. An insidious mind-altering disease, which prompted the crew of another starship to commit mass suicide, wends its way aboard the Enterprise. Before long, Lt. Geordi LaForge has become infected with the horrible illness. Brooke Bundy guest stars as MacDougal. Written by John D.F. Black and J. Michael Bingham, "The Naked Now" first aired October 10, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Encounter At Farpoint, Part II
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Encounter At Farpoint, Part I
The first two episodes of the syndicated Star Trek: The Next Generation were originally telecast in tandem as a two-hour "TV movie" on September 30, 1987. After the obligatory introductions of the new crew of the Enterprise, the starship sets sail for the planet Daneb IV, for the purpose of investigating the new Farpoint starbase. Halfway to their destination, the crew is captured by obstreperous alien life form "Q" (John de Lancie) and placed on trial for all the crimes previously committed by the Human Race. One of the stars of the original Star Trek makes a surprise appearance in octogenarian makeup (Hint: He doesn't get to say, "He's dead, Jim"). "Encounter at Farpoint" was cowritten by Gene Roddenberry and D.C. Fontana. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Haven
Majel Barrett, one of the cast members of the original Star Trek, guest stars as Deanna Troi's mother Lwaxana in this Next Generation episode. Unexpectedly showing up at the Enterprise, Lwaxana announces an impending wedding, not hers, but Deanna's. Understandably upset at the notion of a prearranged marriage to the son of an old family friend (Rob Knepper), Deanna is in no mood to contend with a band of renegade plague-bearing aliens who intend to take refuge on an inhabited planet. Originally telecast December 5, 1987, "Haven" was cowritten by Tracy Torme and Lan O'Kun. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Too Short A Season
Aging and infirm negotiator Admiral Mark Jameson (Clayton Rohner) is transported by the Enterprise to the planet Mordan IV to negotiate a hostage crisis. En route, Jameson miraculously becomes younger and younger. The Admiral's wife Ann (Marsha Hunt) reveals the secret behind Jameson's incredible rejuvenation, while the hostile ruler of Mordan IV, motivated by an as-yet-unexplained vendetta, plans a deadly "reception" for the esteemed visitor. First telecast February 13, 1988, "Too Short a Season" was written by Michael Michaelian and D.C. Fontana. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: 11001001
During a pit-stop for repairs, the crew of the Enterprise is startled by a message on the main computer indicating an oncoming disaster. Only after ordering the evacuation of the vessel does Captain Picard discover that the computer was tampered with by aliens, who promptly steal the Enterprise and blast off for their own world, the dying planet Bynarus. A subplot involving Riker's romance with a woman he's met during a Holodeck-engendered trip to 1958 New Orleans unexpectedly figures into the main storyline. Written by Maurice Hurley and Robert Lewin, "11001001" originally aired February 6, 1988, and later that year earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Home Soil
The Enterprise visits Velara III, where terraformers work night and day to make the uninviting planet inhabitable. One of the terraformers (Mario Raccuzzo) is killed in a freak accident, prompting Picard and his crew to investigate. It turns out that the planet is the host of a heretofore unknown -- and malevolently intelligent -- inorganic life form. First broadcast February 27, 1988, "Home Soil" was scripted by Robert Sabaroff, who also cowrote the original story with Karl Guers and Ralph Sanchez. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Angel One
The Enterprise lands on Angel One, a planet ruled entirely by women. The crew comes across four male survivors of a Federation Freighter crash, now fugitives because of their opposition to the female status quo. Picard's efforts to rescue the men are stymied by a virus which holds the Enterprise in thrall. Perhaps significantly, "Angel One," which originally aired January 30, 1988, was written by a man, Patrick Barry. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Datalore
Lt. Cmdr. Data and the rest of the crew pay a visit to Data's home planet in the Omicron Theta Star System, hoping to solve the mystery of his origin. Upon arrival, they find the planet deserted and stripped bare, save for a curious collection of body parts. Assembling these various limbs and organs, the crew create an android that looks exactly like Data, and this fabricated twin is very evil. Cowritten by Gene Roddenberry, Robert Lewin, and Maurice Hurley, "Datalore" first aired January 23, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Big Good-Bye
The Enterprise's Holodeck malfunctions, trapping Captain Picard in a recreation of 1941 San Francisco. In the tradition of the earlier Star Trek episode A Piece of the Action, Picard finds himself smack-dab in the middle of a film noir-style gangster melodrama, with familiar movie stereotypes abounding (two of them played by "cult" actors Lawrence Tierney and Dick Miller). As if this weren't enough, Picard is pestered by hostile aliens who demand that he give them their undivided attention. Nominated for a Best Cinematography Emmy Award, "The Big Goodbye" was written by Tracy Torme, and was first telecast January 16, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Neutral Zone
Star Trek: The Next Generation wrapped up its first season with this, its 26th episode. While investigating a derelict 20th century Earth satellite, Captain Picard and the crew come across the cryogenically preserved bodies of three space travellers. Before they can take further action, Picard and company are summoned to the Neutral Zone to quell a band of hostile Romulans. As the final showdown approaches, the three Earthlings revive, leading to a climax which neatly blends pathos and thrills. Cowritten by Deborah McIntyre, Mona Glee and Maurice Hurley, "The Neutral Zone" was first seen May 21, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Conspiracy
Scripted by Tracy Torme from a story by Robert Sabaroff, this episode gets under way when Captain Picard receives a message from an old friend, Captain Walker Keel (Jonathan Farwell). Rendezvousing with Keel on the planet Dytalix B, Picard is apprised of a sinister conspiracy to take control of Starfleet Command. Picard heads to Earth with this information, unaware that the takeover has already commenced, courtesy of an extremely persistent parasite. "Conspiracy" originally aired on May 14, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: We'll Always Have Paris
As indicated by its title, this Next Generation episode deliberately evokes memories of the film classic Casablanca, right down to a romantic Parisian flashback (courtesy of the Holodeck). Investigating a series of time disruptions, Picard and his crew trace the problem to an isolated planetoid. The disruptions have been caused by Dr. Paul Manheim (Rod Loomis), who has been conducting experiments in time and space travel. While attempting to rescue Manheim (and the Enterprise) from the consequences of his actions, Picard is unexpectedly reunited with his lost love, Manheim's wife Jenice (Michelle Phillips). First telecast May 7, 1988, "We'll Always Have Paris" was written by Deborah Dean Davis and Hannah Louise Shearer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Skin of Evil
While piloting the Enterprise's shuttlecraft, Deanna Troi crash lands on Vagra 2. She is promptly taken captive by Armus (Mark McChesney), a sadistic creature capable of altering its shape at will. Taking great delight in tormenting the rescue team, Armus causes the death of Lt. Tasha Yar. The anger and outrage engendered by this tragedy ends up hoisting Armus on his own petard. A truly pivotal episode, "Skin of Evil" was written by old Outer Limits hand Joseph Stefano and Hannah Louise Shearer and was first telecast on April 30, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Symbiosis
Captain Picard finds himself in the middle of a nasty trade dispute between neighboring planets Ornara and Brekka. His involuntary involvement in this squabble endangers his chances of purchasing a valuable drug called Felissium and completing a vital mission of mercy. Unfortunately, the two warring planets intend to use this precious drug as a means of wielding power over each other, and at least one of the planets isn't playing by the rules. Written by Robert Lewin, Richard Manning and Hans Beimler, "Symbiosis" first aired April 23, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Arsenal of Freedom
Cadaverous character actor Vincent Schiavelli guest stars as the peddler in this Next Generation installment, which originally aired April 16, 1988. While searching for the missing space vessel U.S.S. Drake on the planet Minos, Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher vanish from sight. With Giordi LaForge left in charge, the Enterprise's away team must contend with a computerized super weapon, capable of wiping out virtually the entire Federation. "The Arsenal of Freedom" was scripted by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler, from a story by Maurice Hurley and Robert Lewin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Heart of Glory
It was perhaps inevitable that Klingon Lt. Worf would be forced to choose between his human colleagues and his own species. This occurs when a band of fugitive Klingon warriors, rescued by the Enterprise, announce their plans to reestablish their former warrior glory. To do this, they intend to stage a revolt against the Federation, and they insist that Worf go along with their scheme. First telecast March 26, 1988, "Heart of Glory" was scripted by Maurice Hurley, from a story by Hurley, D.C. Fontana, and Herbert J. Wright. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Coming of Age
Hoping to qualify for Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher takes a backbreaking entrance examination. His chances for success or failure may be important to him, but are minor compared to the challenge facing Captain Picard, who must defend himself against accusations of violating the Prime Directive. During his testimony, Picard flashes back to short film clips from previous Next Generation episodes. Written by Sandy Fries, "Coming of Age" originally aired March 19, 1988; the episode went on to earn an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Makeup Achievement. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Star Trek: The Next Generation: When The Bough Breaks
Though technologically advanced far beyond most other worlds, the planet Aldea is populated by a sterile race in danger of extinction. Hoping to repopulate their world, the Aldeans kidnap a group of Enterprise children, including Wesley Crusher. It is up to Wesley's mother, the Enterprise's medical officer, to solve the Aldeans' dilemma and reclaim the stolen children. Written by Hannah Louise Shearer, "When the Bough Breaks" made its syndicated debut on February 20, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
