Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Science fiction
Fantasy
Adventure
Drama
The crew of the starship USS Enterprise explores the galaxy and fosters peace in the 24th century.
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Cast & Crew
Patrick Stewart Capt. Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes Cmdr. William Riker
LeVar Burton Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn Lt. Worf
Gates McFadden Dr. Beverly Crusher
Marina Sirtis Counselor Deanna Troi
Brent Spiner Lt. Cmdr. Data
Wil Wheaton Wesley Crusher
Denise Crosby Lt. Tasha Yar
Diana Muldaur Dr. Katherine "Kate" Pulaski
Gene Roddenberry Creator
Gene Roddenberry Executive Producer
Rick Berman Executive Producer
Michael Piller Executive Producer
Jeri Taylor Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, March 26
Thine Own Self
Season 7 • Episode 16
His memory gone, Data becomes stranded on a planet whose inhabitants fear he carries a plague.
Friday, March 27
Masks
Season 7 • Episode 17
Strange objects appear on the ship, and various personalities invade Data.
Sunday, March 29
Eye of the Beholder
Season 7 • Episode 18
Troi experiences empathetic visions following an officer's suicide and becomes involved with Worf.
Monday, March 30
Genesis
Season 7 • Episode 19
A virus transforms the entire crew, except Data, into prehistoric beings.
Tuesday, March 31
Journey's End
Season 7 • Episode 20
A treaty gives Cardassians a planet settled by American Indians, and Picard must relocate them.
Wednesday, April 1
Firstborn
Season 7 • Episode 21
When Worf's son declares he will not become a warrior, a persuasive Klingon appears to him.
Thursday, April 2
Bloodlines
Season 7 • Episode 22
Picard must protect the son he never knew he had from an old enemy looking for revenge.
Friday, April 3
Emergence
Season 7 • Episode 23
The starship Enterprise learns to think for itself, endangering the crew and creating a life form.
Sunday, April 5
Preemptive Strike
Season 7 • Episode 24
Ensign Ro returns to take on an assignment to infiltrate the Maquis.
Monday, April 6
All Good Things ...
Season 7 • Episode 25
Picard travels through time trying to prevent himself from destroying humanity.
Tuesday, April 7
All Good Things ...
Season 7 • Episode 26
Picard travels through time trying to prevent himself from destroying humanity.
Wednesday, April 8
Encounter at Farpoint
Season 1 • Episode 1
En route to a space station, the crew meets a powerful alien.
Thursday, April 9
Encounter at Farpoint
Season 1 • Episode 2
Q, the mysterious life form, puts the crew on trial for the human race's prior crimes and mistakes.
Friday, April 10
The Naked Now
Season 1 • Episode 3
A deadly disease infects the Enterprise, causing emotional instability and chaos.
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