Mar 15, 2012 while star trek is indisputably the most influential scifi tv series ever, its successor, star trek. Oct 18, 2017 if you only ever watch 25 stories from star trek. That is a somewhat unfair claim, although many episodes were formulaic there were many that were worthy of the star trek name. Although picard makes nearly every episode of the next generation a better one, these 12 help. While there are certainly more than ten good episodes in star trek tng, were wheedling it.
Returning the franchise to its tv roots while the original series cast was making movies, next generation ran for seven seasons and paved the way for a more mature version of gene roddenberrys concept. Only the most diehard of trek fans will recall captain ben maxwell, but his importance to the franchise is. In honor of the series 30th, were listing the best episodes ever. Produced at paramount pictures, it aired in firstrun syndication, by viacom in the us, from. The next generation is a seminal addition to scifi television, and were ranking its greatest triumphs, as well as its worst offenses. Aug 14, 2018 like any series, star trek has its ups and downs. The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have taken place. The original series episodes 1 city on the edge of forever this one is a memorable episode with a spin on society in a earthly city and their own understanding of it where coming from a future very different. The seventh and final season of the american science fiction television series star trek. The next generation is available to stream through netflix, amazon free to prime members, and hulu. The next generation, often abbreviated to tng, is the third star trek television series, and the first set in the 24th century. Like its predecessors, it was created by gene roddenberry. The next generation episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Season 4, episode 1 this twopart episode is one of.
The 25 greatest episodes of one the alltime greatest shows. But next gen absolutely served up the most horror episodes, as you can see. Scanning for life forms and the greatest stories in starfleet history. Older than william shatners kirk is in the original star trek series, hes. We dutifully unpacked our most and least memorable episodes of the. Deep space nine premiered 25 years ago, it was entering into a storied sciencefiction enterprise that prized camaraderie and intellectual curiosity. The next generation, these are they, at least in my opinion. Tos is official trek shorthand for the the original series, tng is the next generation. Sep 08, 2017 this is not a list of the ten best episodes of star trek. I have found such list of the 25 best episodes online. An hour on anyones short list of the best next generation episodes, the inner light finds picard. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in syndication from september 1987 through may 1994.
Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc instant watch options. The next generation in honor of the 25th anniversary of the series. The next generation first aired in 1987, the shot at glory and longevity was slim at best. Sep, 2016 the top 10 star trek episodes ever in honor of star treks 50th anniversary, my idiosyncratic but nonetheless definitive ranking of the best episodes of the trek franchise. The next generation the 25 best episodes hollywood.
Tng without going through to the whole series so i am looking for a list of the best st. The next generation episodes the seventh and final season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Janeway and the crew soon find out that the krenim uses time as a weapon by altering timelines. With five liveaction tv series, each ranging from three to seven seasons, theres been a ton of great star trek over the years. The hollywood reporter compiles the 25 best installments of star trek. In this late episode, we get a classic haunted house tale. As kamin, picard is a charming scientist and musician married to the patient and lovely eline. The next generation star trek turns its attention to the. Sep 28, 2017 a look at the 15 best episodes from star trek. When the borg kidnap picard and convert him to become their spokesman, the federation must turn against. When beverly crusher visits the house of her recently deceased grandmother, a ghost called ronin bewitches her. The voyager passes through a region of space controlled by the despotic krenim. Introduces the greatest star trek villain of all time, a superhuman with enhanced strength and intelligence named khan. Additionally, he wants to learn about relationships and feelings see.
The 10 best star trek episodes including all network. Back to the star trek universe, we look at the top 10 star trek the next generation episodes. The next generation debuted in 1987 and has seen its fanbase grow every year since. This episode shows picard experiencing an entire lifetime on an alien planet after being probed by a spatial time capsule. Jul 27, 2016 empire counts down the 50 best star trek episodes of all time, spanning the original series, the next generation, deep space nine, voyager and enterprise. Tpol and archer confront the syrrannites and meet tpau who denies the embassy bombing. If youre not sure where to start when it comes to star trek. Star trek, and specifically tng, love either a police investigation type. Check out our other top 10 lists for other stark trek tv shows. The next generation is that even when its bad, its usually. The best star trek episodes and film to stream with picard vulture. The outrageous okona season 2, episode 4 a thing thats important to keep in mind when youre talking about star trek.
Nov 03, 2017 but the scene between data and tasha is one of my favorites in all of star trek. Voyager had many epic twopart episodes and this one wasnt only the best of those, but the best episode for the entire series. Trek fans still marvel over the one scene in enterprise where archer. Picard and riker discover an alien infestation, with parasites preparing to slip into. Conventiongoing star trek fans sort through the highlights from across the entire television franchise to seek out the single greatest trek. Happy halloween from see below for our picks of the top ten scariest trek episodes 10.
The next generation, heres a look at the 25 best episodes from that shows sevenyear run. Tng s best episode, beloved by all fans, is the inner light. Balance of terror balance of terror, arguably, captures the spirit of all the treks. Underratedepisodeadvocate this episode works on a couple levels but the writers must have thought there was something more there since they made a movie from the original premise. Deep space nine is certainly the darkest of the star trek series, literally in its lighting and in its overall tone. The next generation to celebrate the shows 30th anniversary. The uss enterprised the cast in season 1 the cast in season 2 the cast in season 5 season 5 title card. Conspiracy this paranoid episode has the enterprise d crew fighting against a conspiracy to takeover starfleet by wormlike aliens. The 10 best star trek time travel episodes, ranked nerdist. The next generation will have seen these episodes before probably many times before but never quite like this. The next generation, was almost certainly a better show and weve got the top five nextgen. You can find many such rankings highlighting the top moments aboard the uss enterprised. Fullyfunctional, programmed in multiple techniques, a wide variety of pleasuring. It is the second live action series of the star trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over seven seasons.
The best episodes, though, rank among televisions very finest. Top 10 star trek the next generation episodes youtube. And a federation starship is the perfect vehicle to tell unforgettable stories. Ever since the third star trek spinoff made its debut on the upn channel its been considered as an inferior star trek show. Weve assembled a list of star trek s 20 best original series episodes. Top 50 star trek tng episodes by brenjfoster created 25 may 2016 updated 25 may 2016 public refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. The next generation commenced airing in broadcast syndication in the united states on september 20, 1993, and concluded on may 23, 1994, after airing 26 episodes. These are the top 25 mustwatch episodes, not necessarily the top 25. These are twenty of the best episodes of star trek. The next generation, season 1, episode 25 1988 it turns out, sometimes it pays to be paranoid. The 12 best star trek episodes for celebrating captain picards. Nov, 2016 back to the star trek universe, we look at the top 10 star trek the next generation episodes. Vlas threatens enterprise to make sure an attack on the syrrannites isnt witnessed. The 10 best episodes of tng and 10 worst, officially ranked.
Jan 29, 2019 best of both worlds season 3, episode 26. Sep 23, 2012 celebrating the 25th anniversary of star trek. Star trek the next generation fun episodes rewatchable. The next generation is perhaps the pinnacle of the trek franchise, which makes these five bottomfeeder episodes even more embarrassing. The top 10 star trek episodes ever the washington post. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the starfleet starship enterprised. These episodes sum up star treks greatest captain, who returns this week on.
The only rules in place are that they have to be from the tv series no films, and. The whole series can be purchased on dvd and the first three seasons are on bluray. If episodes set in the past entertain, that goes double for episodes that deal with the future. The next generation turned 25 recently, we voyaged back to where no one has gone since the show went off the air.