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"Complete Series" DVD Set (Region 1)

This is an episode list for the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, which aired in syndication from September 1987 through May 1994. This is the third television program in the Star Trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over the show's seven seasons. Both the series premiere ("Encounter at Farpoint") and finale ("All Good Things...") originally aired as single two-hour presentations, but have subsequently aired as two one-hour episodes in rerun.

The episodes are listed here in chronological order by original air date, which match the episode order in each season's DVD set. This list also includes the stardate on which the events of each episode took place within the fictional Star Trek universe.

Seasons

Season Episodes Originally Aired DVD Release
Region 1 Region 2
1 26 19871988 September 26, 2002 Complete Series
October 2, 2007
April 1, 2002
2 22 19881989 November 7, 2004 June 10, 2002
3 26 19891990 July 2, 2005 July 22, 2002
4 26 19901991 November 6, 2005 October 7, 2002
5 26 19911992 November 5, 2006 November 18, 2002
6 26 19921993 November 4, 2007 December 2, 2002
7 26 19931994 December 2, 2008 December 23, 2002

Episodes

Season 1 (1987–1988)

# # Title Stardate Directed by Written by Original air date
1–21–2"Encounter at Farpoint"41153.7Corey AllenD. C. Fontana and Gene RoddenberrySeptember 28, 1987 (1987-09-28)
The new starship Enterprise begins her maiden voyage by uncovering the mysteries of an advanced space station. The crew's mission is threatened by an omnipotent being named Q, who puts them (and specifically, Captain Picard) on trial for the crimes of all humanity.
33"The Naked Now"41209.2Paul LynchTeleplay by: D. C. Fontana
Story by: D. C. Fontana and Gene Roddenberry
Based on a story for Star Trek by John D. F. Black
October 5, 1987 (1987-10-05)
A mysterious, communicable contaminant causes the crew to experience symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication.
44"Code of Honor"41235.25Russ MayberryKatharyn Powers & Michael BaronOctober 12, 1987 (1987-10-12)
Lt. Yar is abducted by the leader of a people who abide by a strict code of honor, which requires her participation in a fight to the death.
55"The Last Outpost"41386.4Richard CollaStory by: Richard Krzmeien
Teleplay by:Herbert Wright
October 19, 1987 (1987-10-19)
An unknown force immobilizes the Enterprise during the Federation's first encounter with a new alien threat—the Ferengi.
66"Where No One Has Gone Before"41263.1Rob BowmanDiane Duane & Michael ReavesOctober 26, 1987 (1987-10-26)
Warp efficiency tests send the Enterprise traveling far beyond known space, where the crew's imagination takes on real form. First appearance of Eric Menyuk as The Traveler.
77"Lonely Among Us"41249.3Cliff BoleStory by:Michael Halperin
Teleplay by: D. C. Fontana
November 2, 1987 (1987-11-02)
An alien entity possesses Dr. Crusher, Worf, and Picard while the Enterprise is transporting delegates from two feuding planets.
88"Justice"41255.6James L. ConwayStory by: Worley Thorne and John D. F. Black
Teleplay by: Worley Thorne
November 9, 1987 (1987-11-09)
Wesley breaks an idyllic world's trivial law by accidentally stepping on flowers and faces the death sentence.
99"The Battle"41723.9Rob BowmanStory by: Larry Forrester
Teleplay by: Herbert Wright
November 16, 1987 (1987-11-16)
A Ferengi captain returns the abandoned Stargazer to its former captain, Jean-Luc Picard. Picard, who experiences severe headaches, begins to relive the "Battle of Maxia" in which he lost the ship. Guest star Lee Arenberg as DaiMon Bok.
1010"Hide and Q"41590.5Cliff BoleStory by: C. J. Holland
Teleplay by: C. J. Holland and Gene Roddenberry
November 23, 1987 (1987-11-23)
Q returns to the Enterprise to tempt Commander Riker into joining the Q Continuum with the lure of Q's powers.
1111"Haven"41294.5Richard ComptonStory by: Tracy Tormé and Lan O'Kun
Teleplay by: Tracy Tormé
November 30, 1987 (1987-11-30)
Lwaxana Troi visits her daughter, Counselor Troi, and prepares her for an arranged marriage.
1212"The Big Goodbye"41997.7Joseph L. ScanlanTracy TorméJanuary 11, 1988 (1988-01-11)
A computer malfunction traps Picard, Data, and Beverly in a Dixon Hill holodeck program set in early 20th-century Earth.
1313"Datalore"41242.4Rob BowmanStory by: Robert Lewin and Maurice Hurley
Teleplay by: Robert Lewin and Gene Roddenberry
January 18, 1988 (1988-01-18)
The Enterprise crew finds a disassembled android identical to Data at the site of the Omicron Theta colony—where Data was found—which was destroyed by a life form dubbed "the Crystalline Entity." The reassembled android, Lore, brings the Crystalline Entity to the Enterprise.
1414"Angel One"41636.9Michael RhoadesPatrick BarryJanuary 25, 1988 (1988-01-25)
The Enterprise visits a world dominated by women to rescue survivors of a downed freighter.
1515"11001001"41365.9Paul LynchMaurice Hurley & Robert LewinFebruary 1, 1988 (1988-02-01)
Bynars upgrade the Enterprise's computers in spacedock. Riker and Picard become distracted by a surprisingly realistic holodeck character.
1616"Too Short a Season"41309.5Rob BowmanStory by: Michael Michaelian
Teleplay by: Michael Michaelian and D. C. Fontana
February 8, 1988 (1988-02-08)
The Enterprise transports a legendary geriatric admiral who must once again negotiate a hostage situation involving a man from decades earlier in his career. The admiral is mysteriously growing younger; by the time the Enterprise arrives he is a young man.
1717"When the Bough Breaks"41509.1Kim MannersHannah Louise ShearerFebruary 15, 1988 (1988-02-15)
A planet formerly existing only in legend uncloaks and requests help from the Enterprise. Their cloaking device causes sterility, and they want to adopt children from the Enterprise—by force, if necessary.
1818"Home Soil"41463.9Corey AllenStory by: Karl Geurs & Ralph Sanchez Teleplay by:Robert SabaroffFebruary 22, 1988 (1988-02-22)
The crew of the Enterprise discovers a crystalline lifeform with murderous intelligence that has been killing the scientists on a terraforming project.
1919"Coming of Age"41416.2Mike VejarSandy FriesMarch 14, 1988 (1988-03-14)
While Wesley takes a Starfleet Academy entrance exam, the senior staff of the Enterprise are placed under investigation by Starfleet.
2020"Heart of Glory"41503.7Rob BowmanMaurice HurleyMarch 21, 1988 (1988-03-21)
Fugitive Klingons seeking battle attempt to hijack the Enterprise, and ask Worf to join them.
2121"The Arsenal of Freedom"41798.2Les LandauRichard Manning and Hans BeimlerApril 11, 1988 (1988-04-11)
Trapped on the surface of an abandoned planet, an away team becomes unwitting participants in the demonstration of an advanced weapons system.
2222"Symbiosis"UnknownWin PhelpsStory by: Robert Lewin
Teleplay by: Robert Lewin and Richard Manning & Hans Beimler
April 18, 1988 (1988-04-18)
Picard tries to mediate a trade dispute between two neighboring planets, one of which is the sole supplier of a drug to treat the other's apparently fatal disease.
2323"Skin of Evil"41601.3Joseph L. ScanlanStory by: Joseph Stefano
Teleplay by: Joseph Stefano and Hannah Lousise Shearer
April 25, 1988 (1988-04-25)
An evil, tar-like creature holds Troi hostage on an alien world. During the rescue mission, one of the Enterprise crew is killed.
2424"We'll Always Have Paris"41697.9Robert BeckerDeborah Dean Davis & Hannah Louise ShearerMay 2, 1988 (1988-05-02)
Picard meets an old flame, whose husband has been affected by a dimensional experiment accident.
2525"Conspiracy"41775.5Cliff BoleStory by: Robert Sabaroff
Teleplay by: Tracy Tormé
May 9, 1988 (1988-05-09)
The strange behavior of high-ranking officers—which earlier prompted the investigation of the crew (in "Coming of Age")—leads Picard to uncover a conspiracy within Starfleet.
2626"The Neutral Zone"41986.0James L. ConwayMaurice HurleyMay 16, 1988 (1988-05-16)
A derelict satellite is found containing cryonically frozen humans from the 21st century as the Enterprise is sent to investigate the destruction of outposts near Romulan space.

Season 2 (1988–1989)

# # Title Stardate Directed by Written by Original air date
271"The Child"42073.1Rob BowmanJason Summers, Jon Povill, and Maurice HurleyNovember 21, 1988 (1988-11-21)
Dr. Pulaski joins the Enterprise while La Forge prepares the Enterprise to transport dangerous plague specimens; Deanna spontaneously becomes pregnant and gives birth to a mysterious child.
282"Where Silence Has Lease"42193.6Winrich KolbeJack B. SowardsNovember 28, 1988 (1988-11-28)
The Enterprise becomes trapped in a "hole in space", where the crew encounter strange spatial phenomena and crewless ships materialising in and out of existence. The crew suspect they are akin to lab rats.
293"Elementary, Dear Data"42286.3Rob BowmanBrian Alan LaneDecember 5, 1988 (1988-12-05)
After Data easily solves an ordinary Sherlock Holmes holodeck mystery, Geordi asks the computer to make a Holmes villain capable of defeating Data. The resultant Professor Moriarty soon becomes far more powerful than expected.
304"The Outrageous Okona"42402.7Robert BeckerBurton ArmusDecember 12, 1988 (1988-12-12)
The Enterprise is caught up in the schemes of a flamboyant space rogue on the run, while Data explores humor with the help of a holodeck comedian (played by Joe Piscopo).
315"Loud as a Whisper"42477.2Larry ShawJacqueline ZambranoJanuary 9, 1989 (1989-01-09)
The Enterprise hosts a deaf, telepathic ambassador who mediates difficult peace negotiations with the assistance of his trio of telepathic interpreters.
326"The Schizoid Man"42437.5Les LandauTracy Tormé and Gene RoddenberryJanuary 23, 1989 (1989-01-23)
A brilliant scientist and former mentor of Data's creator, Dr. Ira Graves, cheats death by uploading his memories and personality into the android Data.
337"Unnatural Selection"42494.8Paul LynchJohn Mason and Mike GrayJanuary 30, 1989 (1989-01-30)
The Enterprise receives a distress call from the USS Lantree where the crew find all hands dead from, apparently, old age. The cause of the accelerated aging must be found before scientists on a research colony suffer the same fate.
348"A Matter of Honor"42506.5Rob BowmanBurton ArmusFebruary 6, 1989 (1989-02-06)
Riker is assigned to a Klingon vessel via an officer exchange program between the Federation and the Klingon Empire.
359"The Measure of a Man"42523.7Robert ScheererMelinda M. SnodgrassFebruary 13, 1989 (1989-02-13)
When Data refuses orders to be dismantled for research purposes, a hearing is convened to determine if he is a legal citizen or property of the Federation. Guest stars Amanda McBroom as JAG Philippa Louvois.
3610"The Dauphin"42568.8Rob BowmanScott Rubenstein and Leonard MlodinowFebruary 20, 1989 (1989-02-20)
The Enterprise hosts a young world leader and her mysterious chaperone. Wesley soon falls in love with the young leader. Guest stars Paddi Edwards as Anya.
3711"Contagion"42609.1Joseph L. ScanlanSteve Gerber and Beth WoodsMarch 20, 1989 (1989-03-20)
A dangerous alien computer virus runs rampant through the Enterprise after causing the destruction of her sister ship, the USS Yamato.
3812"The Royale"42625.4Cliff BoleKeith MillsMarch 27, 1989 (1989-03-27)
Riker, Worf, and Data investigate a structure on an icy gas giant. Inside, they find a casino reconstructed from a bad Earth novel.
3913"Time Squared"42679.2Joseph L. ScanlanKurt Michael BensmillerApril 3, 1989 (1989-04-03)
Picard encounters his future self, when the Enterprise becomes caught in a time loop.
4014"The Icarus Factor"42686.4Robert IscoveDavis Assael and Robert L. McCulloughApril 24, 1989 (1989-04-24)
Riker's estranged father visits to brief him on the command he has been offered, and Worf's friends discover he is about to miss an important Klingon rite of passage.
4115"Pen Pals"42695.3Winrich KolbeMelinda M. Snodgrass and Hannah Louise ShearerMay 1, 1989 (1989-05-01)
Data befriends a child from a doomed planet, breaking the Prime Directive.
4216"Q Who"42761.3Rob BowmanMaurice HurleyMay 8, 1989 (1989-05-08)
Q flings the Enterprise 7,000 light years beyond Federation space and introduces the ship and its crew to the deadly Borg.
4317"Samaritan Snare"42779.1Les LandauRobert L. McCulloughMay 15, 1989 (1989-05-15)
A group of seemingly dimwitted aliens, the Pakleds, kidnap Geordi to fix their malfunctioning ship.
4418"Up the Long Ladder"42823.2Winrich KolbeMelinda M. SnodgrassMay 22, 1989 (1989-05-22)
Picard must find a way to bring two radically incompatible cultures together, lest both of them face extinction.
4519"Manhunt"42859.2Rob BowmanTerry DevereauxJune 19, 1989 (1989-06-19)
Deanna's mother seeks a new husband, and she has her eyes on Picard.
4620"The Emissary"42901.3Cliff BoleRichard Manning & Hans Beimler and Thomas H. CalderJune 26, 1989 (1989-06-26)
Worf's former lover comes aboard Enterprise to help deal with a Klingon sleeper ship.
4721"Peak Performance"42923.4Robert ScheererDavid KemperJuly 10, 1989 (1989-07-10)
The Enterprise and USS Hathaway face off in simulated combat maneuvers. Data fails to beat a humanoid at a game of Strategema and experiences feelings of self-doubt.
4822"Shades of Gray"42976.1Rob BowmanMaurice Hurley, Richard Manning, and Hans BeimlerJuly 17, 1989 (1989-07-17)
Riker is poisoned by an alien plant and, as he lies comatose, he relives various memories of his life serving the Enterprise. Clip Show.

Season 3 (1989–1990)

# # Title Stardate Directed by Written by Original air date
491"Evolution"43125.8Winrich KolbeMichael Piller and Michael WagnerSeptember 25, 1989 (1989-09-25)
Nanites escape Wesley's lab and form a collective intelligence, threatening an astrophysicist's only chance at performing a stellar experiment. Guest star Ken Jenkins as Dr. Paul Stubbs.
502"The Ensigns of Command"43133.3Cliff BoleMelinda M. SnodgrassOctober 2, 1989 (1989-10-02)
Data must persuade a stubborn colony to evacuate their homeland under threat of a powerful and mysterious race.
513"The Survivors"43152.4Les LandauMichael WagnerOctober 9, 1989 (1989-10-09)
The Enterprise investigates the last two survivors of an annihilated world, as the entire surface has been transformed to dust except their one little garden and house. Guest stars John Anderson and Anne Haney as Kevin and Rishon Uxbridge.
524"Who Watches the Watchers"43173.5Robert WiemerRichard Manning and Hans BeimlerOctober 16, 1989 (1989-10-16)
Deanna and Riker must rectify the damage done when two primitives from Mintaka III catch glimpse of a Federation observation team and eventually conclude that Captain Picard is a god.
535"The Bonding"43198.7Winrich KolbeRonald D. MooreOctober 23, 1989 (1989-10-23)
A mysterious entity seeks to comfort a boy who has lost his mother in an accident on its planet. Guest star Gabriel Damon as Jeremy Aster.
546"Booby Trap"43205.6Gabrielle BeaumontRon Roman, Michael Piller, and Richard DanusOctober 30, 1989 (1989-10-30)
The Enterprise falls victim to an ancient booby trap set to snare starships; while in an effort to find an escape, Geordi finds himself falling for the holodeck's representation of a famous Federation engineer. Guest star Susan Gibney as Dr. Leah Brahms.
557"The Enemy"43349.2David CarsonDavid Kemper and Michael PillerNovember 6, 1989 (1989-11-06)
Geordi is trapped on a harsh planet with a hostile Romulan, and the two must work together to survive.
568"The Price"43385.6Robert ScheererHannah Louise ShearerNovember 13, 1989 (1989-11-13)
Troi falls in love with a charismatic negotiator who vies for rights to a wormhole. But several different groups are after the wormhole as it may be the only known stable wormhole in existence. Guest star Dan Shor as Dr. Arridor.
579"The Vengeance Factor"43421.9Timothy BondSam RolfeNovember 20, 1989 (1989-11-20)
Riker exposes an assassin in the midst of critical peace talks.
5810"The Defector"43462.5Robert ScheererRonald D. MooreJanuary 1, 1990 (1990-01-01)
Determined to avert a war, a Romulan officer defects to warn Picard of his Empire's invasion plans.
5911"The Hunted"43489.2Cliff BoleRobin BernheimJanuary 8, 1990 (1990-01-08)
A genetically modified soldier reveals the social problems of a world hoping to join the Federation. Guest star James Cromwell as Prime Minister Nayrok.
6012"The High Ground"43510.7Gabrielle BeaumontMelinda M. SnodgrassJanuary 29, 1990 (1990-01-29)
Dr. Crusher is kidnapped by terrorists who need medical assistance as the technology employed in their attacks is detrimental to their own health.
6113"Déjà Q"43539.1Les LandauRichard DanusFebruary 5, 1990 (1990-02-05)
The Q Continuum strips Q of his powers, and dumps him aboard the Enterprise.
6214"A Matter of Perspective"43610.4Cliff BoleEd ZuckermanFebruary 12, 1990 (1990-02-12)
Riker is accused of murder, and the holodeck is used to reconstruct the events from different perspectives.
6315"Yesterday's Enterprise"43625.2David CarsonTrent Christopher Ganino, Eric A. Stillwell, Ira Steven Behr,
Richard Manning, Hans Beimler, and Ronald D. Moore
February 19, 1990 (1990-02-19)
The Enterprise-C arrives from the past, causing a shift in reality—and the return of the deceased Tasha Yar.
6416"The Offspring"43657.0Jonathan FrakesRené EchevarriaMarch 12, 1990 (1990-03-12)
Data creates a young gynoid, which he considers his daughter, "Lal". But a Starfleet admiral arrives demanding she be removed from the Enterprise. Guest star Hallie Todd as Lal.
6517"Sins of the Father"43685.2Les LandauDrew Deighan, Ronald D. Moore, and W. Reed MoranMarch 19, 1990 (1990-03-19)
Worf goes on trial to prove his father's innocence after the Klingon High Council declares that Worf's father is a traitor, and worked with the Romulans all along.
6618"Allegiance"43714.1Winrich KolbeRichard Manning and Hans BeimlerMarch 26, 1990 (1990-03-26)
Aliens kidnap Picard and replace him with a duplicate, who sends the Enterprise to a pulsar. Meanwhile, the real Picard and three other captives try to escape from their prison.
6719"Captain's Holiday"43745.2Chip ChalmersIra Steven BehrApril 2, 1990 (1990-04-02)
Picard is convinced to take some much needed shore leave, but gets wrapped up in a woman's treasure hunt. Guest star Max Grodenchik as Sovak.
6820"Tin Man"43779.3Robert ScheererDennis Putman Bailey and David BischoffApril 23, 1990 (1990-04-23)
A gifted telepath whom Deanna Troi once treated as a patient comes aboard to establish first contact with an unknown vessel near an unstable star before the Romulans do.
6921"Hollow Pursuits"43807.4Cliff BoleSally CavesApril 30, 1990 (1990-04-30)
Lt. Barclay's use of the holodeck as an escape interferes with his duties. Meanwhile, the Enterprise suffers from mysterious and random malfunctions.
7022"The Most Toys"43872.2Tim BondShari GoodhartzMay 7, 1990 (1990-05-07)
An obsessed collector is determined to add Data to his private collection of unique items. Guest star Saul Rubinek as Kivas Fajo.
7123"Sarek"43917.4Les LandauPeter S. BeagleMay 14, 1990 (1990-05-14)
The Enterprise hosts Ambassador Sarek, but his deteriorating mental health causes unforeseen problems.
7224"Ménage à Troi"43930.7Robert LegatoFred Bronson and Susan SackettMay 28, 1990 (1990-05-28)
The Ferengi kidnap Deanna, her mother and Riker.
7325"Transfigurations"43957.2Tom BenkoRené EchevarriaJune 4, 1990 (1990-06-04)
The Enterprise rescues a humanoid with amnesia and incredible healing powers.
7426"The Best of Both Worlds: Part One"43989.1Cliff BoleMichael PillerJune 18, 1990 (1990-06-18)
Picard is kidnapped by the Borg, who begin their invasion of Federation space.

Season 4 (1990–1991)

# # Title Stardate Directed by Written by Original air date
751"The Best of Both Worlds: Part Two"44001.4Cliff BoleMichael PillerSeptember 24, 1990 (1990-09-24)
Picard is rescued from the Borg as the Enterprise races to save Earth. A great number of Starfleet ships are destroyed by the lone Borg ship, although an away team finally rescues Picard. Data interfaces with the half-Borg Picard and finds a way to shut down the Borg ship. Guest star Elizabeth Dennehy as Starfleet Commander Shelby.
762"Family"44012.3Les LandauRonald D. MooreOctober 1, 1990 (1990-10-01)
Picard visits his family in France and Worf's human parents come aboard the Enterprise.
773"Brothers"44085.7Rob BowmanRick BermanOctober 8, 1990 (1990-10-08)
Data is summoned by his creator Noonien Soong who is still alive, and they are joined by Lore.
784"Suddenly Human"44143.7Gabrielle BeaumontJeri TaylorOctober 15, 1990 (1990-10-15)
Picard must help a human boy raised by aliens decide his fate.
795"Remember Me"44161.2Cliff BoleLee SheldonOctober 22, 1990 (1990-10-22)
After an apparent failure of a warp-field experiment, people begin to disappear from the Enterprise with only Dr. Crusher remembering they ever existed.
806"Legacy"44215.2Robert ScheererJoe MenoskyOctober 29, 1990 (1990-10-29)
Tasha Yar's sister Ishara seeks to restore order on their conflict-ridden colony world.
817"Reunion"44246.3Jonathan FrakesStory by: Drew Dieghan and Thomas Perry & Jo Perry
Teleplay by: Thomas Perry & Joe Perry, Brannon Braga & Ronald D. Moore
November 5, 1990 (1990-11-05)
Worf's ex-girlfriend returns, and along with Picard, the two mediate a Klingon power dispute and Worf discovers more family.
828"Future Imperfect"44286.5Les LandauJ. Larry Carroll & David Bennett CarrenNovember 12, 1990 (1990-11-12)
Riker finds himself sixteen years in the future, his memory of the interim erased by a dormant virus.
839"Final Mission"44307.3Corey AllenJeri TaylorNovember 19, 1990 (1990-11-19)
Wesley sets off on his final mission with the Enterprise accompanied by Picard, but they become stranded on a desert planet.
8410"The Loss"44356.9Chip ChalmersStory by: Hillary J. Bader
Teleplay by: Hillary J. Bader and Alan J. Adler & Vanessa Greene
December 31, 1990 (1990-12-31)
An unknown force captures the Enterprise and causes Deanna to lose her empathic powers.
8511"Data's Day"44390.1Robert WeimerRonald D. MooreJanuary 7, 1991 (1991-01-07)
Data gets dancing lessons from Dr. Crusher in preparation of Chief O'Brien's wedding as the Enterprise brings Ambassador T'Pel to the Romulans for negotiations.
8612"The Wounded"44429.6Chip ChalmersStory by: Stuart Charno & Sara Charno and Cy Chermak
Teleplay by: Jeri Taylor
January 28, 1991 (1991-01-28)
A rogue Starfleet Captain jeopardizes the Cardassian peace treaty.
8713"Devil's Due"44474.5Tom BenkoStory by: Phillip LaZebnik and William Douglas Langford
Teleplay by: Phillip LaZebnik
February 4, 1991 (1991-02-04)
A powerful mythic figure from a millennium ago returns to enslave a planet in accordance with a contract. However Picard is convinced she is an opportunistic charlatan. Guest star Marta DuBois as Ardra.
8814"Clues"44502.7Les LandauStory by: Bruce D. Arthurs
Teleplay by: Joe Menosky and Bruce D. Arthurs
February 11, 1991 (1991-02-11)
The crew is rendered unconscious for 30 seconds except for Data after going through a localized wormhole. However, various clues suggest they were unconscious for an entire day.
8915"First Contact"UnknownCliff BoleStory by: Marc Zicree and David Bischoff & Dennis Russell Bailey
Teleplay by: Joe Menosky & Ronald D. Moore and Michael Piller
February 18, 1991 (1991-02-18)
Riker is hospitalized during a botched pre-first contact mission. Xenophobia results in increasing hostility toward his presence.
9016"Galaxy's Child"44614.6Rick KolbeMaurice HurleyMarch 11, 1991 (1991-03-11)
The Enterprise accidentally kills a space creature, and the crew rush to save its unborn child. Meanwhile, Geordi meets the engineer he fell in love with and finds to his shock, she's nothing like the woman he encountered on the holodeck. Guest star Susan Gibney as Dr. Leah Brahms.
9117"Night Terrors"44631.2Les LandauStory by: Shari Goodhartz
Teleplay by: Pamela Douglas & Jeri Taylor
March 18, 1991 (1991-03-18)
The Enterprise is trapped in a rift. The crew succumbs to REM sleep deprivation, while Deanna has a recurring nightmare.
9218"Identity Crisis"44664.5Rick KolbeBrannon BragaMarch 25, 1991 (1991-03-25)
Geordi transforms into an alien creature with strong instinct to return to its planet of origin.
9319"The Nth Degree"44704.2Rob LegatoJoe MenoskyApril 1, 1991 (1991-04-01)
After an encounter with an alien probe Barclay experiences great leaps in confidence and intelligence.
9420"Qpid"44741.9Cliff BoleIra Seven BehrApril 22, 1991 (1991-04-22)
Q returns to test Picard's love for an old flame.
9521"The Drumhead"44769.2Jonathan FrakesJeri TaylorApril 29, 1991 (1991-04-29)
A witchhunt ensues for suspected Romulan spies aboard the Enterprise. Guest star Jean Simmons as Rear Admiral Norah Satie.
9622"Half a Life"44805.3Les LandauStory by: Ted Roberts and Peter Allan Fields
Teleplay by: Peter Allan Fields
May 6, 1991 (1991-05-06)
Lwaxana Troi finally finds love, but discovers her man must undergo a ritualistic suicide. Guest star David Ogden Stiers as Timicin.
9723"The Host"44821.3Marvin RushMichel HorvatMay 13, 1991 (1991-05-13)
Dr. Crusher falls in love with Odan, only to discover that Odan is a symbiote, which is implanted into Riker after his original host dies. Odan continues peace negotiations using Riker as a temporary host.
9824"The Mind's Eye"44885.5David LivingstonRené EchevarriaMay 27, 1991 (1991-05-27)
The Romulans brainwash Geordi to carry out a covert mission.
9925"In Theory"44932.3Patrick StewartRonald D. Moore & Joe MenoskyJune 3, 1991 (1991-06-03)
Data participates in a romantic relationship with a fellow crew member.
10026"Redemption: Part One"44995.3Cliff BoleRonald D. MooreJune 17, 1991 (1991-06-17)
Worf leaves the Enterprise to fight on behalf of Gowron in a Klingon civil war.

Season 5 (1991–1992)

# # Title Stardate Directed by Written by Original air date
1011"Redemption: Part Two"45021.3David CarsonRonald D. MooreSeptember 23, 1991 (1991-09-23)
A fleet of 23 Federation ships blockades Romulan support to the Duras family, resulting in Gowron's installation as Chancellor.
1022"Darmok"45047.2Winrich KolbeTeleplay by: Joe Menosky
Story by: Joe Menosky & Phillip LaZebnik
September 30, 1991 (1991-09-30)
Picard must learn to communicate with an alien captain who speaks in metaphors before a dangerous beast kills them both. Guest star Paul Winfield as Dathan.
1033"Ensign Ro"45076.3Les LandauTeleplay by: Michael Piller
Story by: Rick Berman & Michael Piller
October 7, 1991 (1991-10-07)
After an attack on a Federation outpost, Picard is sent to locate a Bajoran terrorist, with the help of Ensign Ro Laren.
1044"Silicon Avatar"45122.3Cliff BoleTeleplay by: Jeri Taylor
Story by: Lawrence V. Conley & Brian Conley
October 14, 1991 (1991-10-14)
The crew, with the help of a scientist whose son lived on Data's home world, attempt to communicate with the Crystalline Entity.
1055"Disaster"45156.1Gabrielle BeaumontTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Ron Jarvis & Philip A. Scorza
October 21, 1991 (1991-10-21)
The Enterprise is without power, trapping Picard in a turbolift with three children and trapping others in various locations. Command of the bridge falls to Counselor Troi, who feels ill-prepared.
1066"The Game"45208.2Corey AllenTeleplay by: Brannon Braga
Story by: Susan Sackett, Fred Bronson & Brannon Braga
October 28, 1991 (1991-10-28)
Wesley visits the Enterprise, but finds the crew addicted to a mind-altering computer game. Guest star Ashley Judd as Robin Lefler.
1077"Unification: Part One"45233.1Les LandauTeleplay by: Jeri Taylor
Story by: Rick Berman & Michael Piller
November 4, 1991 (1991-11-04)
Spock is reported to have defected to the Romulans. Picard and Data travel to Romulus on a cloaked Klingon vessel to investigate.
1088"Unification: Part Two"45245.8Cliff BoleTeleplay by: Michael Piller
Story by: Rick Berman & Michael Piller
November 11, 1991 (1991-11-11)
Spock attempts to unify the Vulcans and Romulans in peace, but falls into a Romulan trap.
1099"A Matter of Time"45349.1Paul LynchRick BermanNovember 18, 1991 (1991-11-18)
A historian from the 26th century visits the Enterprise, while they help a planet prevent a nuclear winter. Guest star Matt Frewer as Berlinghoff Rasmussen.
11010"New Ground"45376.3Robert ScheererTeleplay by: Grant Rosenberg
Story by: Sara Charno & Stuart Charno
January 6, 1992 (1992-01-06)
Worf tries to be a father to his son, Alexander, while the Enterprise helps to test a new propulsion technology.
11111"Hero Worship"45397.3Patrick StewartTeleplay: Joe Menosky
Story: Hillary J. Bader
January 27, 1992 (1992-01-27)
Data saves the life of an orphaned boy, who begins to emulate him.
11212"Violations"45429.3Robert WiemerTeleplay by: Pamela Gray & Jeri Taylor
Story by: Shari Goodhartz, T Michael & Pamela Gray
February 3, 1992 (1992-02-03)
An alien traveling aboard the Enterprise telepathically molests Troi and invades the minds of Beverly Crusher and William Riker.
11313"The Masterpiece Society"45470.1Winrich KolbeTeleplay by: Adam Belanoff & Michael Piller
Story by: James Kahn & Adam Belanoff
February 10, 1992 (1992-02-10)
The Enterprise helps a far-flung eugenic human colony avoid destruction, but upsets its delicate balance by ending 200 years of isolation.
11414"Conundrum"45494.2Les LandauTeleplay by: Barry M. Schkolnick
Story by: Paul Schiffer
February 17, 1992 (1992-02-17)
The crew's memory is erased, and they discover they are being manipulated into being the key part of a war.
11515"Power Play"45571.2David LivingstonTeleplay by: Renė Balcer, Herbert J. Wright & Brannon Braga
Story by: Paul Ruben, Maurice Hurley & Brannon Braga
February 24, 1992 (1992-02-24)
Troi, O'Brien, and Data are possessed by entities who want control of the ship.
11616"Ethics"45587.3Chip ChalmersTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Sara Charno & Stuart Charno
March 2, 1992 (1992-03-02)
Worf becomes paralyzed—and suicidal—and Dr. Crusher consults a risk-taking researcher to save his life.
11717"The Outcast"45614.6Robert ScheererJeri TaylorMarch 16, 1992 (1992-03-16)
Riker falls in love with an androgynous person after rescuing some others trapped in "null space."
11818"Cause and Effect"45652.1Jonathan FrakesBrannon BragaMarch 23, 1992 (1992-03-23)
The Enterprise becomes stuck in a causality loop, but the crew retain some memory of previous instances. Guest star Kelsey Grammer as Morgan Bateson.
11919"The First Duty"45703.9Paul LynchRonald D. Moore & Naren ShankarMarch 30, 1992 (1992-03-30)
Wesley is questioned over a Starfleet Academy flight-training accident. Guest star Ray Walston as Boothby.
12020"Cost of Living"45733.6Winrich KolbePeter Allan FieldsApril 20, 1992 (1992-04-20)
Deanna's mother, Lwaxana, arrives to marry a man she has never met. Worf has difficulty rearing Alexander, which is exacerbated when Lwaxana takes the boy under her wing.
12121"The Perfect Mate"45761.3Cliff BoleTeleplay by: Gary Perconte & Michael Piller
Story by: René Echevarria
April 27, 1992 (1992-04-27)
Picard forces himself to resist the charms of a female empathic metamorph, who is sent to marry an alien leader as a peace offering. Guest star Famke Janssen as Kamala.
12222"Imaginary Friend"45852.1Gabrielle BeaumontTeleplay by: Edith Swensen & Brannon Braga
Story by: Jean Louise Matthias, Ronald Wilkerson & Richard Fliegel
May 4, 1992 (1992-05-04)
A child's imaginary playmate takes on real form and threatens the well-being of the Enterprise.
12323"I Borg"45854.2Robert LedermanRené EchevarriaMay 11, 1992 (1992-05-11)
The Enterprise rescues a Borg survivor, and Picard plans to use him as a weapon against his nemesis by exposing him to a computer virus.
12424"The Next Phase"45092.4David CarsonRonald D. MooreMay 18, 1992 (1992-05-18)
A transporter accident traps Geordi and Ensign Ro out of phase; while the others plan their funeral they must find a way to reverse the process and save the Enterprise from destruction.
12525"The Inner Light"45944.1Peter LauritsonTeleplay by: Morgan Gendel & Peter Allan Fields
Story by: Morgan Gendel
June 1, 1992 (1992-06-01)
A space probe creates a telepathic tether and causes Picard to experience, in twenty-five minutes, a lifetime as a married man on a world that was destroyed a millennium ago.
12626"Time's Arrow: Part One"45959.1Les LandauTeleplay by: Joe Menosky & Michael Piller
Story by: Joe Menosky
June 15, 1992 (1992-06-15)
A 500-year-old artifact is uncovered on Earth: Data's severed head. The Enterprise investigates alien involvement in Earth's past and Data fulfills his destiny.

Season 6 (1992–1993)

# # Title Stardate Directed by Written by Original air date
1271"Time's Arrow: Part Two"46001.3Les LandauTeleplay by: Jeri Taylor
Story by: Joe Menosky
September 21, 1992 (1992-09-21)
The Enterprise crew follow Data to San Francisco of the 1890s. The crew deals with Samuel Clemens (and run into Jack London), while trying to find a way to prevent aliens from interfering with 19th-century Earth. Guest star Jerry Hardin as Samuel Clemens.
1282"Realm of Fear"46041.1Cliff BoleBrannon BragaSeptember 28, 1992 (1992-09-28)
Barclay must overcome his fear of the transporter to solve a mystery.
1293"Man of the People"46071.6Winrich KolbeFrank AbatemarcoOctober 5, 1992 (1992-10-05)
A psychic ambassador uses Deanna's mind to influence the outcome of his mission.
1304"Relics"46125.3Alexander SingerRonald D. MooreOctober 12, 1992 (1992-10-12)
The Enterprise investigates a vessel that crashed on the surface of a Dyson sphere 75 years ago. An undegraded pattern is found in the transporter buffer, that of Mr. Scott. Feeling out of place and obsolete, Scotty agrees to return to his vessel with Geordi to help restore the logs, and they become the only hope when the Enterprise is accidentally pulled inside the sphere.
1315"Schisms"46154.2Robert WiemerTeleplay by: Brannon Braga
Story by: Jean Louise Matthias & Ronald Wilkerson
October 19, 1992 (1992-10-19)
Several members of the crew are abducted and experimented on while they sleep.
1326"True Q"46192.3Robert ScheererRené EchevarriaOctober 26, 1992 (1992-10-26)
Q reveals a secret about a young woman from Kansas who is visiting the Enterprise. Guest star Olivia D'Abo as Amanda Rogers.
1337"Rascals"46235.7Adam NimoyTeleplay by: Allison Hock
Story by: Ward Botsford, Diana Dru Botsford & Michael Piller
November 2, 1992 (1992-11-02)
A transporter malfunction turns Picard, Keiko, Ro and Guinan into children, who become the ship's only hope when they are left aboard while the adult crew are forced to perform dangerous labor by Ferengi pirates.
1348"A Fistful of Datas"46271.5Patrick StewartRobert Hewitt WolfeNovember 9, 1992 (1992-11-09)
Data's mind is connected to the ship's computer, which creates unforeseen effects on the holodeck.
1359"The Quality of Life"46307.2Jonathan FrakesTeleplay by: Naren Shankar
Story by: L.J. Scott
November 16, 1992 (1992-11-16)
Data observes self-guided "tools" used at a mining station display signs of sentience, and fights for their preservation, even risking Captain Picard's life on the ground that it is unacceptable to kill one sentient being to save another.
13610"Chain of Command: Part One"46357.4Robert ScheererTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Frank Abatemarco
December 14, 1992 (1992-12-14)
Captain Jellico is assigned command of the Enterprise, while Picard is sent on a covert mission into Cardassian territory. Guest star Ronny Cox as Edward Jellico.
13711"Chain of Command: Part Two"46360.8Les LandauFrank AbatemarcoDecember 21, 1992 (1992-12-21)
Picard, having been captured, is tortured by a sadistic Cardassian interrogator (played by David Warner).
13812"Ship in a Bottle"46424.1Alexander SingerRené EchevarriaJanuary 25, 1993 (1993-01-25)
Barclay accidentally awakens Prof. Moriarty on the holodeck, who uses the powers at his disposal to coerce the crew into finding a way to allow him to leave the holodeck. Guest Star: Daniel Davis as Professor Moriarty.
13913"Aquiel"46461.3Cliff BoleTeleplay by: Brannon Braga & Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Jeri Taylor
February 1, 1993 (1993-02-01)
Geordi falls for an alien Starfleet officer who is suspected of murder. Guest star Renee Jones as Aquiel Uhnari.
14014"Face of the Enemy"46519.1Gabrielle BeaumontTeleplay by: Naren Shankar
Story by: René Echevarria
February 8, 1993 (1993-02-08)
Deanna is involuntarily recruited to assist in the transport of Romulan defectors across the border.
14115"Tapestry"UnknownLes LandauRonald D. MooreFebruary 15, 1993 (1993-02-15)
An accident kills Picard, and he finds an afterlife with Q analyzing his past choices.
14216"Birthright: Part One"46578.4Winrich KolbeBrannon BragaFebruary 22, 1993 (1993-02-22)
Worf is told on Deep Space Nine his father is alive, and being held prisoner by the Romulans. Meanwhile an engineering experiment accidentally results in Data's first dream. Guest star James Cromwell as Jaglom Shrek.
14317"Birthright: Part Two"46759.2Dan CurryRené EchevarriaMarch 1, 1993 (1993-03-01)
Worf, now a prisoner, tries to teach the Klingon refugees the ways of the warrior.
14418"Starship Mine"46682.4Cliff BoleMorgan GendelMarch 29, 1993 (1993-03-29)
Thieves attempt to steal trilithium from Enterprise during a Baryon sweep at the Remmler Array, and Picard alone must thwart them.
14519"Lessons"46693.1Robert WiemerRonald Wilkerson & Jean Louise MatthiasApril 5, 1993 (1993-04-05)
Picard becomes involved with a woman who is serving on the Enterprise, but he must send her into a dangerous mission.
14620"The Chase"46731.5Jonathan FrakesTeleplay by: Joe Menosky
Story by: Ronald D. Moore & Joe Menosky
April 26, 1993 (1993-04-26)
Picard tries to solve an ancient genetic mystery uncovered by his archaeological mentor, and faces stiff competition. Guest star Norman Lloyd as Richard Galen.
14721"Frame of Mind"46778.1James L. ConwayBrannon BragaMay 3, 1993 (1993-05-03)
Riker finds himself prisoner in an alien mental institution, which resembles scenes from Beverly's play.
14822"Suspicions"46830.1Cliff BoleJoe Menosky & Naren ShankarMay 10, 1993 (1993-05-10)
Dr. Crusher risks her career to solve the murder of Ferengi scientist Dr. Reyga and vindicate his research.
14923"Rightful Heir"46852.2Winrich KolbeTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: James E. Brooks
May 17, 1993 (1993-05-17)
Worf experiences a crisis of faith, and travels to a Klingon holy site where the mythic figure Kahless returns to lead the Klingon people.
15024"Second Chances"46915.2LeVar BurtonTeleplay by: René Echevarria
Story by: Michael A. Medlock
May 24, 1993 (1993-05-24)
Riker encounters a duplicate of himself created by a transporter malfunction stranded on a planet. "Thomas" vies for Deanna's affections.
15125"Timescape"46944.2Adam NimoyBrannon BragaJune 14, 1993 (1993-06-14)
The Enterprise is caught in temporal stasis, and on the brink of destruction by a Romulan ship.
15226"Descent: Part One"46982.1Alexander SingerTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Jeri Taylor
June 21, 1993 (1993-06-21)
The crew encounter a group of Borg acting individually, and Data briefly experiences emotions.

Season 7 (1993–1994)

# # Title Stardate Directed by Written by Original air date
1531"Descent: Part Two"47025.4Alexander SingerRené EchevarriaSeptember 20, 1993 (1993-09-20)
The Borg are being led by Lore. Data falls under his control by being fed negative emotions.
1542"Liaisons"UnknownCliff BoleTeleplay by: Jeanne Carrigan Fauci & Lisa Rich
Story by: Roger Eschbacher & Jaq Greenspon
September 27, 1993 (1993-09-27)
Worf and Troi reluctantly play host to two Lyraan ambassadors, while Picard crashes in a shuttle with another Lyraan. He is rescued by a human female who exhibits strange behavior.
1553"Interface"47215.5Robert WiemerJoe MenoskyOctober 4, 1993 (1993-10-04)
Geordi tries to rescue his mother's starship via a remotely controlled probe.
1564"Gambit: Part One"47135.2Peter LauritsonTeleplay by: Naren Shankar
Story by: Christopher Hatton & Naren Shankar
October 11, 1993 (1993-10-11)
The Enterprise crew investigate the apparent murder of Captain Picard during an archaeological trip. Riker is kidnapped by mercenaries and finds Picard working as part of their crew.
1575"Gambit: Part Two"47160.1Alexander SingerTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Naren Shankar
October 18, 1993 (1993-10-18)
Picard and Riker help mercenaries collect archaeological artifacts to prevent an ancient Vulcan weapon falling into the wrong hands.
1586"Phantasms"47225.7Patrick StewartBrannon BragaOctober 25, 1993 (1993-10-25)
Data experiences strange dreams, while the Enterprise has issues with its new Warp-core. But all is not as it seems.
1597"Dark Page"47254.1Les LandauHillary J. BaderNovember 1, 1993 (1993-11-01)
A psychic breakdown puts Lwaxana Troi in a coma, and Deanna works to save her life. Features a young Kirsten Dunst, playing the little girl Hedril.
1608"Attached"47304.2Jonathan FrakesNick SaganNovember 8, 1993 (1993-11-08)
Reclusive aliens imprison Picard and Dr. Crusher on charges of espionage, and experimental implants linking their minds telepathically cause them to face their latent feelings for each other.
1619"Force of Nature"47310.2Robert LedermanNaren ShankarNovember 15, 1993 (1993-11-15)
A pair of scientists show that warp drives are harming the fabric of space.
16210"Inheritance"47410.2Robert ScheererTeleplay by: Dan Koeppel & René Echevarria
Story by: Dan Koeppel
November 22, 1993 (1993-11-22)
Data encounters a woman claiming to be his "mother".
16311"Parallels"47391.2Robert WiemerBrannon BragaNovember 29, 1993 (1993-11-29)
Worf finds himself randomly shifting between alternate realities.
16412"The Pegasus"47457.1LeVar BurtonRonald D. MooreJanuary 10, 1994 (1994-01-10)
Riker's former Captain boards the Enterprise to retrieve the USS Pegasus. Picard investigates the circumstances of its loss and finds that there has been a cover-up.
16513"Homeward"47423.9Alexander SingerTeleplay by: Naren Shankar
Story by: Spike Steingasser & William N. Stape
January 17, 1994 (1994-01-17)
Worf's human foster brother violates the Prime Directive to save a doomed primitive race.
16614"Sub Rosa"UnknownJonathan FrakesTeleplay by: Brannon Braga
Story by: Jeri Taylor
January 31, 1994 (1994-01-31)
Dr. Crusher attends her grandmother's funeral, and takes on an unusual family tradition.
16715"Lower Decks"47566.7Gabrielle BeaumontTeleplay by: René Echevarria
Story by: Ronald Wilkerson & Jean Louise Matthias
February 7, 1994 (1994-02-07)
Junior officers buck for promotion as one of them is assigned the dangerous task of helping a Cardassian spy.
16816"Thine Own Self"47611.2Winrich KolbeTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Christopher Hatton
February 14, 1994 (1994-02-14)
Data loses his memory after retrieving radioactive fragments on a planet's surface and endangers the humanoid settlement he encounters, while Deanna studies to become a bridge officer.
16917"Masks"47615.2Robert WiemerJoe MenoskyFebruary 21, 1994 (1994-02-21)
The Enterprise finds an ancient library that recreates its civilization by taking possession of Data and transforming the ship.
17018"Eye of the Beholder"47622.1Cliff BoleTeleplay by: René Echevarria
Story by: Brannon Braga
February 28, 1994 (1994-02-28)
Deanna investigates the suicide of a crewman and uncovers a murder that took place during construction of the Enterprise.
17119"Genesis"47653.2Gates McFaddenBrannon BragaMarch 21, 1994 (1994-03-21)
A routine medical treatment inadvertently creates a virus that begins to de-evolve the Enterprise crew while Picard and Data are on an away mission. This is the first and only episode to be directed by Gates McFadden, who plays Dr. Crusher.
17220"Journey's End"47751.2Corey AllenTeleplay by: Ronald D. Moore
Story by: Shawn Piller & Antonia Napoli
March 28, 1994 (1994-03-28)
Wesley considers his future, as the Enterprise is ordered to remove Native American colonists from a planet that is about to fall under Cardassian jurisdiction. Guest star Richard Poe as Gul Evek. Final appearance of Eric Menyuk as The Traveler.
17321"Firstborn"47779.4Jonathan WestTeleplay by: René Echevarria
Story by: Mark Kalbfeld
April 25, 1994 (1994-04-25)
Worf attempts to convince his son Alexander to embrace his warrior heritage. Guest star James Sloyan as K'mtar.
17422"Bloodlines"47829.1Les LandauNick SaganMay 2, 1994 (1994-05-02)
DaiMon Bok returns to exact revenge on Picard, by trying to kill the son Picard never knew he had. Guest star Lee Arenberg as DaiMon Bok.
17523"Emergence"47869.2Cliff BoleTeleplay by: Joe Menosky
Story by: Brannon Braga
May 9, 1994 (1994-05-09)
The Enterprise becomes an emergent intelligence.
17624"Preemptive Strike"47941.7Patrick StewartTeleplay by: René Echevarria
Story by: Naren Shankar
May 16, 1994 (1994-05-16)
Ensign Ro graduates from advanced tactical training, and is sent by Picard to lure Maquis terrorists into a trap. Guest star Richard Poe as Gul Evek.
177–17825–26"All Good Things..."47988.1Winrich KolbeBrannon Braga & Ronald D. MooreMay 23, 1994 (1994-05-23)
Picard finds himself alternating between three time periods thanks to Q, with a spacetime distortion that threatens to destroy reality growing larger in the past, and smaller in the future.

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