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Star Trek: The Next Generation

“New stars. New stories. New worlds to explore.”

Series Overview

Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Episodes & Seasons

7 Seasons • 176 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

1987 – 1994

Premiered: Mon, Sep 28, 1987

Created By
Gene RoddenberryGene Roddenberry

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, May 23, 1994

Season 7, Episode 25: “All Good Things...”

Stardate: 47988.0. Shortly after Picard is diagnosed with a long-term, potentially debilitating brain disorder, he starts experiencing bizarre shifts into three main time periods: 25 years into the future, a few days before the Enterprise-D is sent on its mission to Farpoint station, and the present. Picard realizes that Q is behind these shifts through time. Stardate: 47988.1. After his encounter with Q, Picard assembles the senior staff, and wonders if Q is actually giving him a chance to save humanity by showing him that the spatial anomaly also exists in the past. As they talk, the ship reaches the Neutral Zone, then Picard returns to the future, where Beverly's ship is also on the edge of the Neutral Zone. He convinces a reluctant Worf to accompany the group into Klingon territory, and then travels to the past, where he orders the crew into the Devron system.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Hollywood Masters: Patrick Stewart on Star Trek: The Next Generation

Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2017-11-26

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gene Roddenberry

Original Score & Music

Alexander Courage

Producers

Brannon Braga, Merri D. Howard, Robert H. Justman, Wendy Neuss, Rick Berman

Department Leadership Roster

Brannon Braga

Brannon Braga

Producer

Merri D. Howard

Producer

Robert H. Justman

Producer

Wendy Neuss

Producer

Peter Lauritson

Producer

Joe Menosky

Producer

Ronald D. Moore

Ronald D. Moore

Producer

David Livingston

Producer

D.C. Fontana

Producer

Robert Lewin

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Trek: The Next Generation

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Star Trek: The Next Generation about?

Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

How many seasons does Star Trek: The Next Generation have?

Star Trek: The Next Generation comprises 7 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Star Trek: The Next Generation?

Key cast members in Star Trek: The Next Generation include Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn.

Who created or directed Star Trek: The Next Generation?

Star Trek: The Next Generation was developed and directed by Gene Roddenberry.