Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 1

1987
25 episodes
45m

Picking up decades after the original Star Trek series, season one begins 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.

Season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered on September 28, 1987 and has 25 episodes, from "Encounter at Farpoint" to "The Neutral Zone". The last episode aired on May 16, 1988.

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Episodes

Episode 1Encounter at FarpointAired September 28, 1987
Stardate: 41153.7. The new commander of the recently built U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC1701-D), Captain Jean-Luc Picard takes the crew on their first mission to discover the secret of Farpoint Station. During their journey, they encounter an omnipotent being known as Q. Q accuses humanity of barbarism, and places humanity on trial. Jean-Luc must prove otherwise or the human race will be annihilated.
- 1h 31m
- Directed by Corey Allen
- Written by Gene Roddenberry and D.C. Fontana
Guest stars
- John de Lancie Q
- Michael Bell Zorn
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Tim Dang Main Bridge Security
- David Erskine Bandi Shopkeeper
- DeForest Kelley Admiral Leonard McCoy
- Evelyn Guerrero Young Female Ensign
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Mandarin Bailiff
Episode 2The Naked NowAired October 5, 1987
Stardate: 41209.2. The crew of the Enterprise are infected with a virus contracted by the away team while they were investigating the mysterious deaths of the entire crew of the Starship Tsilkovsky.
- 46m
- Directed by Paul Lynch
- Written by D.C. Fontana and John D.F. Black
Guest stars
- Skip Stellrecht Engineering Crewman
- Benjamin Lum Jim Shimoda
- David Renan Conn
- Michael Rider Transporter Chief
- Brooke Bundy Chief Engineer Sarah MacDougal
- Kenny Koch Kissing Crewman
Episode 3Code of HonorAired October 12, 1987
Stardate: 41235.25. Tasha Yar must fight for her life and a vaccine to save a race of people when she is kidnapped and forced to battle with her abductor's wife.
- 46m
- Directed by Russ Mayberry and Les Landau
- Written by Katharyn Powers and Michael Baron
Guest stars
- Jessie Lawrence Ferguson Lutan
- Michael Rider Transporter Chief
- Karole Selmon Yareena
- Julian Christopher Hagon
- Bernie Pock Aikido Fighter Hologram
Episode 4The Last OutpostAired October 19, 1987
Stardate: 41386.4. A powerful entity disables the Enterprise and a Ferengi ship. Their only means of escape is if they can correctly answer the riddles he asks.
- 46m
- Directed by Richard A. Colla
- Written by Herbert Wright and Richard Krzemien
Guest stars
- Mike Gomez Daimon Tarr
- Tracey Walter Kayron
- Jake Dengel Mordoc
- Darryl Henriques Portal
- Armin Shimerman Letek
Episode 5Where No One Has Gone BeforeAired October 26, 1987
Stardate: 41263.1. The Enterprise is flung across space into a distant galaxy billions of light years away when a propulsion engineer and his mysterious companion, attempt to re-design the ship's engine systems.
- 46m
- Directed by Rob Bowman
- Written by Michael Reaves and Diane Duane
Guest stars
- Victoria Dillard Ballerina
- Eric Menyuk Traveler
- Stanley Kamel Kosinski
- Biff Yeager Argyle
- Herta Ware Yvette Picard
- Charles Dayton Crewman
Episode 6Lonely Among UsAired November 2, 1987
Stardate: 41249.3. Picard's mind is taken over by an energy field that the Enterprise passes through.
- 46m
- Directed by Cliff Bole
- Written by D.C. Fontana and Michael Halperin
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- John Durbin Ssestar
- Kavi Raz Singh
- Marc Alaimo Badar N'D'D
Episode 7JusticeAired November 9, 1987
Stardate: 41255.6. Picard is forced to choose between friendship and the Prime Directive when Wesley Crusher is sentenced to death for accidentally breaking the law on Rubicon III.
- 46m
- Directed by James L. Conway
- Written by Worley Thorne and John D.F. Black
Guest stars
- Josh Clark Conn
- Brenda Bakke Rivan
- Jay Louden Liator
- David Q. Combs 1st Mediator
- Richard Lavin 2nd Mediator
- Judith Jones Edo Girl
- Eric Matthew 1st Edo Boy
- Brad Zerbst Nurse
Episode 8The BattleAired November 16, 1987
Stardate: 41723.9. The Ferengi hand over an old ship which Picard once captained, the U.S.S. Stargazer. The Ferengi have installed a mind altering device that alters Picard's mind to make him think that he is reliving a past battle, and the target is the Enterprise.
- 46m
- Directed by Rob Bowman
- Written by Herbert Wright and Larry Forrester
Guest stars
- Robert Towers Rata
- Frank Corsentino DaiMon Bok
- Douglas Warhit Kazago
Episode 9Hide and QAired November 23, 1987
Stardate: 41590.5. Q places the senior crew of the Enterprise in a war game that pits them against a boar-faced, Napoleonic enemy.
- 46m
- Directed by Cliff Bole
- Written by Gene Roddenberry and Maurice Hurley
Guest stars
- John de Lancie Q
- Elaine Nalee Female Survivor
- William Wallace 25 Year-old Wesley Crusher
Episode 10HavenAired November 30, 1987
Stardate: 41294.5. The mother of Deanna Troi, Lwaxana, pays a surprise visit to the Enterprise and announces the prearranged marriage of Deanna to the son of her mother's late husband's best friend.
- 46m
- Directed by Richard Compton
- Written by Tracy Tormé and Lan O'Kun
Guest stars
- Robert Knepper Wyatt Miller
- Robert Ellenstein Steven Miller
- Raye Birk Wrenn
- Nan Martin Victoria Miller
- Michael Rider Transporter Chief
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Anna Katarina Valeda
- Carel Struycken Mr. Homn
Episode 11The Big GoodbyeAired January 11, 1988
Stardate: 41997.7. Picard, Dr. Crusher and Data are placed in great danger when the holodeck malfunctions while they are running a Dixon Hill program, which pits them against 1940's mobsters.
- 46m
- Directed by Joseph L. Scanlan
- Written by Tracy Tormé
Guest stars
- Lawrence Tierney Cyrus Redblock
- William Boyett Lt. Dan Bell
- Harvey Jason Felix Leech
- Gary Armagnac Lt. McNary
- David Selburg Whalen
- Mike Genovese Desk Sergeant
- Carolyn Allport Jessica Bradley
- Rhonda Aldrich Madeline
Episode 12DataloreAired January 18, 1988
Stardate: 41242.4. While exploring his homeworld, the crew of the Enterprise find android parts that are identical to Data's. When assembled, an 'evil' twin of Data named Lore is revived.
- 46m
- Directed by Rob Bowman
- Written by Maurice Hurley, Robert Lewin and Gene Roddenberry
Guest stars
- Biff Yeager Argyle
Episode 13Angel OneAired January 25, 1988
Stardate: 41636.9. The Enterprise discovers the male crew of a crashed Federation freighter are hiding as fugitives on the planet Angel One, which is dominated and ruled by women.
- 46m
- Directed by Michael Ray Rhodes
- Written by Patrick Barry
Guest stars
- Sam Hennings Ramsey
- Patricia McPherson Ariel
- Karen Montgomery Beata
- Leonard Crofoot Trent
Episode 14Aired February 1, 1988
Stardate: 41365.9. While undergoing repairs, the Bynar Engineers steal the Enterprise to save their planet from destruction.
- 46m
- Directed by Paul Lynch
- Written by Maurice Hurley and Robert Lewin
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Minuet
- Katy Boyer Zero One
- Gene Dynarski Cmdr. Orfil Quinteros
- Alexandra Johnson One Zero
- Iva Lane Zero Zero
- Kelli Ann McNally One One
Episode 15Too Short a SeasonAired February 8, 1988
Stardate: 41309.5. The aging and terminally ill Starfleet Admiral Mark Jameson, who is negotiating the release of hostages, suddenly begins growing younger through an unexplained phenomenon.
- 46m
- Directed by Rob Bowman
- Written by D.C. Fontana and Michael Michaelian
Guest stars
- Michael Pataki Karnas
- Clayton Rohner Admiral Mark Jameson
- Marsha Hunt Anne Jameson
Episode 16When the Bough BreaksAired February 15, 1988
Stardate: 41509.1. The children of the Enterprise, including Wesley Crusher, are abducted by a race of sterile people who are unable to have children of their own.
- 46m
- Directed by Kim Manners
- Written by Hannah Louise Shearer
Guest stars
- Brenda Strong Rashella
- Jerry Hardin Radue
- Jandi Swanson Katie
- Ivy Bethune Duana
- Dierk Torsek Dr. Bernard
- Michele Marsh Leda
- Dan Mason Accolan
- Philip Waller Harry Bernard
Episode 17Home SoilAired February 22, 1988
Stardate: 41463.9. The members of an away team investigating the death of an engineer encounter vengeful microscopic life forms.
- 46m
- Directed by Corey Allen
- Written by Robert Sabaroff, Karl Geurs and Ralph Sanchez
Guest stars
- Walter Gotell Kurt Mandl
- Elizabeth Lindsey Louisa Kim
- Gerard Prendergast Bjorn Benson
- Mario Roccuzzo Arthur Malencon
- Carolyne Barry Engineer
Episode 18Coming of AgeAired March 14, 1988
Stardate: 41416.2. While Wesley takes the entrance exam to Starfleet Academy, the Enterprise is investigated by the Inspector General's office and Picard's competency is questioned.
- 46m
- Directed by Michael Vejar
- Written by Sandy Fries
Guest stars
- Robert Ito Lt. Chang
- Stephen Gregory Jake Kurland
- Ward Costello Admiral Gregory Quinn
- Tasia Valenza T'Shanik
- Robert Schenkkan Lt. Cmdr. Dexter Remmick
- Wyatt Knight Technician #2
- John Putch Mordock
- Daniel Riordan Rondon
Episode 19Heart of GloryAired March 21, 1988
Stardate: 41503.7. Two Klingons, rescued by the Enterprise, try to take over the ship.
- 46m
- Directed by Rob Bowman
- Written by Herbert Wright, D.C. Fontana and Maurice Hurley
Guest stars
- Vaughn Armstrong Commander Korris
- David Froman Commander K'Nera
- Brad Zerbst Nurse
- Charles Hyman Lt. Konmel
- Robert Bauer Kunivas
- Dennis Madalone Ramos
Episode 20The Arsenal of FreedomAired April 11, 1988
Stardate: 41798.2. The crew encounters bizarre phenomena while searching for the missing U.S.S. Drake.
- 46m
- Directed by Les Landau
- Written by Richard Manning, Maurice Hurley and Hans Beimler
Guest stars
- George De La Pena Lt. Orfil Solis
- Vincent Schiavelli The Peddler
- Julia Nickson Ensign Lian T'Su
- Marco Rodríguez Captain Paul Rice
- Vyto Ruginis Chief Engineer Logan
Episode 21SymbiosisAired April 18, 1988
Stardate: Unknown. Picard attempts to break an ancient co-dependency between two species on one planet without violating the Prime Directive.
- 46m
- Directed by Win Phelps
- Written by Richard Manning, Robert Lewin and Hans Beimler
Guest stars
- Judson Scott Lobi
- Richard Lineback Romas
- Merritt Butrick T'Jon
- Kimberley Farr Langor
- Kenneth Tigar Margan
Episode 22Skin of EvilAired April 25, 1988
Stardate: 41601.3. When Troi's shuttle crashes on an alien planet, a new being is discovered: an entity that thrives on the suffering of others.
- 46m
- Directed by Joseph L. Scanlan
- Written by Joseph Stefano and Hannah Louise Shearer
Guest stars
- Mart McChesney Armus
- Brad Zerbst Nurse
- Ron Gans Armus (voice)
- Walker Boone Leland T. Lynch
- Raymond Forchion Ben Prieto
Episode 23We'll Always Have ParisAired May 2, 1988
Stardate: 41697.9. Picard meets an old flame, whose husband has created a haywire dimensional experiment.
- 46m
- Directed by Robert Becker
- Written by Deborah Dean Davis and Hannah Louise Shearer
Guest stars
- Michelle Phillips Jenice Manheim
- Jean-Paul Vignon Edouard
- Rod Loomis Dr. Paul Manheim
- Isabel García Lorca Gabrielle
- Dan Kern Lt. Dean
- Kelly Ashmore Francine
- Lance Spellerberg Transporter Chief Herbert
Episode 24ConspiracyAired May 9, 1988
Stardate: 41775.5. The strange behavior of high-ranking officers leads Picard to uncover a twisted alien conspiracy within Starfleet.
- 46m
- Directed by Cliff Bole
- Written by Tracy Tormé and Robert Sabaroff
Guest stars
- Michael Berryman Captain Rixx
- Ward Costello Admiral Gregory Quinn
- Henry Darrow Admiral Savar
- Robert Schenkkan Lt. Cmdr. Dexter Remmick
- Ursaline Bryant Captain Tryla Scott
- Ray Reinhardt Admiral Aaron
- Jonathan Farwell Captain Walker Keel
Episode 25The Neutral ZoneAired May 16, 1988
Stardate: 41986.0. A derelict satellite is found with cryonically frozen humans aboard as the USS Enterprise is sent to investigate the destruction of outposts near Romulan space.
- 46m
- Directed by James L. Conway
- Written by Maurice Hurley, Mona Clee and Deborah McIntyre
Guest stars
- Peter Mark Richman Ralph Offenhouse
- Anthony James Subcommander Thei
- Gracie Harrison Clare Raymond
- Peter Lauritson Thomas Raymond
- Leon Rippy L.Q. 'Sonny' Clemmons
- Marc Alaimo Commander Tebok