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.
Friday, May 9
Brothers
Season 4 • Episode 3
A summons from his aging creator unexpectedly reunites Data with his evil prototype, Lore.
Sunday, May 11
Suddenly Human
Season 4 • Episode 4
Picard finds evidence of abuse on a human orphan living with aliens.
Monday, May 12
Remember Me
Season 4 • Episode 5
Wesley's experiment causes Dr. Crusher to experience the disappearance of crew members.
Tuesday, May 13
Legacy
Season 4 • Episode 6
A rescue mission to Tasha's home world unites Data with the dead officer's sister.
Wednesday, May 14
Reunion
Season 4 • Episode 7
While Picard mediates a Klingon power struggle, Worf copes with his old love and their son.
Thursday, May 15
Future Imperfect
Season 4 • Episode 8
Riker awakens in sick bay to learn 16 years have passed, and he now serves as Enterprise captain.
Friday, May 16
Final Mission
Season 4 • Episode 9
Before leaving for Starfleet Academy, Wesley accompanies Picard on a dangerous mission.
Sunday, May 18
The Loss
Season 4 • Episode 10
As an unknown force drags the Enterprise, Troi struggles with the sudden loss of her powers.
Monday, May 19
Data's Day
Season 4 • Episode 11
Data tries to comprehend the complex emotions between Chief O'Brien and his bride-to-be, Keiko.
Tuesday, May 20
The Wounded
Season 4 • Episode 12
The captain of a renegade Federation vessel seeks revenge on a former enemy.
Wednesday, May 21
Devil's Due
Season 4 • Episode 13
The Enterprise arbitrates a contract between a planet and a self-proclaimed demon.
Thursday, May 22
Clues
Season 4 • Episode 14
After the ship passes through a wormhole in space, Data lies about it.
Friday, May 23
First Contact
Season 4 • Episode 15
Wounded Riker is stranded while on a his first mission in a developing world.
Sunday, May 25
Galaxy's Child
Season 4 • Episode 16
Geordi's dream woman arrives; the Enterprise must free an unborn alien from its dead mother.
Monday, May 26
Night Terrors
Season 4 • Episode 17
Trapped in a rift in space, the crew suffers hallucinations and paranoia.
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