Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 3
- 1989
- 26 episodes
- 45m
With the disappearance of a Federation colony, the Enterprise warp speeds to action to uncover if the reason was political or something much more sinister. Along their travels, the crew must escort a scientist who may hold the key to a malfunction that places the crew in danger. Prime Directives are broken as Picard is taken for a god on a primitive world. The Romulans continue to notice Federation intrusion into the Neutral Zone and threatens war against the Enterprise. Things become much more complex as an old enemy stops by and Picard must decide if he should offer solace or choose to remain enemies as a precaution. All leading up to finally answering the motives of Starfleet and the Federation as the Enterprise continues on its mission to explore the galaxy.
Season 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered on September 25, 1989 and has 26 episodes, from "Evolution" to "The Best of Both Worlds (1)". The last episode aired on June 18, 1990.
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Episodes
Episode 1EvolutionAired September 25, 1989
Stardate: 43125.8. A system-wide computer malfunction places the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in grave danger while they are escorting a scientist to a star in the process of exploding.
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Ken Jenkins Dr. Paul Stubbs
- Scott Grimes Eric (uncredited)
- Mary McCusker Nurse
- Randal Patrick Crewman #1
- Amy O'Neill Annette (uncredited)
Episode 2The Ensigns of CommandAired October 2, 1989
Stardate: 43133.3. A human colony is forced to evacuate a planet when the original inhabitants return and threaten the colonists with annihilation if they do not leave within four days.
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Mark L. Taylor Haritath
- Grainger Hines Gosheven
- Eileen Seeley Ard'rian McKenzie
- Richard Allen Kentor
- Mart McChesney Sheliak
Episode 3The SurvivorsAired October 9, 1989
Stardate: 43152.4. The Enterprise discovers a planet that has had all life eradicated, except for two mysterious residents and their home, which has been left in perfect condition.
Guest stars
- John Anderson Kevin Uxbridge
- Anne Haney Rishon Uxbridge
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Natalie Wood Bailey (uncredited)
- Michael R. Danton Command Division Officer (uncredited)
- Richard Sarstedt Command Division Officer (uncredited)
Episode 4Who Watches the WatchersAired October 16, 1989
Stardate: 43173.5. An away team inadvertently breaks the Prime Directive and reveal themselves to a primitive culture on Mintaka III, causing the inhabitants believe that Captain Picard is a God.
Guest stars
- Kathryn Leigh Scott Nuria
- Ray Wise Liko
- Pamela Adlon Oji
- Lois Hall Dr. Mary Warren
- James Greene Dr. Barron
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- John McLiam Fento
- James McIntire Hali
Episode 5The BondingAired October 23, 1989
Worf and Wesley must help a 12 year old boy cope with the death of his mother; an archaeologist killed during an away mission to a deserted planet.
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Gabriel Damon Jeremy Aster
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Susan Powell Lt. Marla Aster
- Jeremy Doyle Enterprise-D Ensign
- Lorine Mendell Crewman Diana Giddings (uncredited)
- Rachen Assapiomonwait Crewman Nelson (uncredited)
- George B. Colucci Jr. Security Officer
Episode 6Booby TrapAired October 30, 1989
Stardate: 43205.6. While investigating an ancient ship left adrift in space, the Enterprise accidentally trips the ancient booby trap that disabled the old vessel over 1000 years ago.
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Susan Gibney Dr. Leah Brahms
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Julie Warner Christy Henshaw
- Albert Hall Galek Dar
Episode 7The EnemyAired November 6, 1989
Stardate:43349.2. A blind Geordie is trapped on a hazardous planet with a paranoid and severely injured Romulan. In orbit, a Romulan Warbird is preventing the Enterprise from attempting a rescue mission.
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- John Snyder Centurion Bochra
- Andreas Katsulas Commander Tomalak
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Steve Rankin Patahk
- James G. Becker Youngblood
- Jeremy Doyle Enterprise-D Ensign
- Lorine Mendell Crewman Diana Giddings (uncredited)
Episode 8The PriceAired November 13, 1989
Stardate: 43385.6. The Enterprise hosts the negotiations for the rights to a newly discovered, stable wormhole to the Delta Quadrant. One of the negotiators, Devinoni Ral, becomes attracted to Deanna Troi, but he holds a dubious secret.
Guest stars
- Kevin Peter Hall Leyor
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Elizabeth Hoffman Premier Bhavani
- Castulo Guerra Seth Mendoza
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Dan Shor Dr. Arridor
- Matt McCoy Devinoni Ral
- Scott Thompson Daimon Goss
Episode 9The Vengeance FactorAired November 20, 1989
Stardate: 43421.9. The Enterprise crew tries to mend the relationship between a race known as the Acamarians and a faction known as the Gatherers.
Guest stars
- Marc Lawrence Volnath
- Nancy Parsons Sovereign Marouk
- Lisa Wilcox Yuta
- Stephen Lee Chorgan
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Joey Aresco Brull
- Elkanah Burns Temarek
Episode 10The DefectorAired January 1, 1990
Stardate: 43462.5. A defecting Romulan warns the Federation about an impending attack by the Romulans, who are secretly establishing bases within the Neutral Zone.
Guest stars
- Andreas Katsulas Commander Tomalak
- Simon Templeman John Bates
- John Hancock Admiral Haden
- James Sloyan Admiral Alidar Jarok
Episode 11The HuntedAired January 8, 1990
Stardate: 43489.2. A potentially new member of the Federation enlists the help of the Enterprise to track down a wanted criminal who has a reputation for his excessive violence. However, the fugitive's actions may not be of his own will.
Guest stars
- Jeff McCarthy Roga Danar
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- James Cromwell Prime Minister Nayrok
- J. Michael Flynn Zayner
- Andrew Bicknell Wagnor
Episode 12The High GroundAired January 29, 1990
Stardate: 43510.7. Dr. Crusher is abducted by a group of terrorists while delivering crucial medical supplies to a planet ravaged by civil war.
Guest stars
- Christopher Pettiet Boy
- Kerrie Keane Alexana Devos
- Richard Cox Kyril Finn
- Marc Buckland Waiter
- Fred G. Smith Policeman
- Denise Lynne Roberts Ansata Terrorist (uncredited)
Episode 13Déjà QAired February 5, 1990
Stardate: 43539.1. A Calamarian starts attacking the Enterprise while seeking revenge on a powerless Q.
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- John de Lancie Q
- Richard Cansino Dr. Garin
- Corbin Bernsen Q2
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Betty Muramoto Scientist
- Rachen Assapiomonwait Crewman Nelson (uncredited)
Episode 14A Matter of PerspectiveAired February 12, 1990
Stardate: 43610.4. Riker is accused of murder when a scientist is killed in an explosion. Picard must recreate the recent events in the holodeck to prove his commander's innocence.
Guest stars
- Mark Margolis Dr. Nel Apgar
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Craig Richard Nelson Inspector Krag
- Gina Hecht Manua Apgar
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Juliana Donald Tayna
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Keith Rayve Command Division Ensign
Episode 15Yesterday's EnterpriseAired February 19, 1990
Stardate: 43625.2. A rift in the space/time continuum brings the U.S.S. Enterprise - C forward into the 24th Century, and alters the timeline. In this future, the Federation is at war with the Klingons, Tasha Yar is on the bridge, Worf did not join the Federation, and only Guinan's unique perception of reality may restore the timeline.
Guest stars
- Denise Crosby Tasha Yar
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Christopher McDonald Lt. Richard Castillo
- Tricia O'Neil Capt. Rachel Garrett
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- James G. Becker Youngblood
- Jeremy Doyle Enterprise-D Ensign
Episode 16The OffspringAired March 12, 1990
Stardate: 43657.0. Data becomes a father when he creates a Soong-type android in the form of a daughter named Lal. Issues are complicated when Lal starts showing signs of a more evolved consciousness, including the ability to feel emotions, which attracts the attention of Starfleet scientists who want to take her away from Data and examine her advanced systems.
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Judyann Elder Lt. Ballard
- Nicolas Coster Adm. Anthony Haftel
- Hallie Todd Lal
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Rachen Assapiomonwait Crewman Nelson (uncredited)
- Carrie Crain Ten Forward Waitress
- Mark Lentry Science Division Officer
Episode 17Sins of the FatherAired March 19, 1990
Stardate: 43685.2. Worf is reunited with his long-lost brother when their father is charged with treason for helping the Romulans. Together they make an appeal to the Klingon High Council to challenge the charges, and have them revoked.
Guest stars
- Charles Cooper K'mpec
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Patrick Massett Duras
- Tony Todd Kurn
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Thelma Lee Kahlest
- Natalie Wood Bailey (uncredited)
- Rachen Assapiomonwait Crewman Nelson (uncredited)
Episode 18AllegianceAired March 26, 1990
Stardate: 43714.1. Picard is secretly abducted and switched with an alien double. The crews' suspicions are raised when he starts exhibiting unusual behaviour, and is relieved of command.
Guest stars
- Reiner Schöne Esoqq
- Michael Braveheart Crewman Martinez (uncredited)
- Joycelyn O'Brien Mitena Haro
- Jeff Rector Alien #2
- Stephen Markle Kova Tholl
- Richard Sarstedt Command Division Officer (uncredited)
- Eben Ham Operations Division Ensign
- Joe Baumann Crewman Garvey
Episode 19Captain's HolidayAired April 2, 1990
Stardate: 43745.2. While on vacation on Risa, Captain Picard encounters two Vorgons from the 27th Century who claim they are searching for a powerful weapon hidden somewhere on the planet.
Guest stars
- Jennifer Hetrick Vash
- Max Grodénchik Sovak
- Deirdre Haj Joval
- Karen Landry Ajur
- Michael Champion Boratus
Episode 20Tin ManAired April 23, 1990
Stardate: 43779.3. The Enterprise encounters a 'living' ship in the Neutral Zone, and risks breaking the Romulan Federation alliance in order to bring it into contact with a Betazoid emissary.
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Harry Groener Tam Elbrun
- Michael Cavanaugh Captain Robert DeSoto
- Peter Vogt Romulan Commander
Episode 21Hollow PursuitsAired April 30, 1990
Stardate: 43807.4. A nervous and insecure officer, Lt. Reginald Barclay, places the Enterprise in great danger when he neglects his duties in Engineering, and instead spends his time acting out his fantasies on the holodeck.
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Dwight Schultz Lt. Barclay
- Charley Lang Lt. Duffy
Episode 22The Most ToysAired May 7, 1990
Stardate: 43872.2. The crew are shattered by the apparent death of Data in a shuttle explosion, and are prevented from carrying out a detailed investigation when Starfleet gives them orders for a new mission elsewhere. However, the crew don't realize that he was actually abducted and placed on display as part of a collection of rare and valuable items held by a disreputable character.
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Nehemiah Persoff Toff
- Saul Rubinek Kivas Fajo
- Jane Daly Varria
Episode 23SarekAired May 14, 1990
Stardate: 43917.4. Spock's Vulcan father, Sarek, boards the Enterprise to negotiate political relations with the Legaran. However, Sarek has contract Bendii syndrome, which causes a Vulcan to gradually lose control, and become overpowered with emotions.
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Rocco Sisto Sakkath
- Joanna Miles Perrin
- Mark Lenard Sarek
- William Denis Ki Aloysius Mendrossen
- John H. Francis Science Crewman
- Denise Lynne Roberts Patti (uncredited)
- Marston Smith Science Officer / Cellist
Episode 24Ménage à TroiAired May 28, 1990
Stardate: 43930.7. Riker and Deanna, both on shoreleave, are unexpectedly joined by Deanna's mother, Lwaxana, on Betazed. Shortly, all three are kidnapped by the Ferengi who want to study Lwaxana's telepathic abilities.
Guest stars
- Majel Barrett Lwaxana Troi
- Ethan Phillips Dr. Farek
- Carel Struycken Mr. Homn
- Rudolph Willrich Reittan Grax
- Peter Marx Nibor
- Frank Corsentino DaiMon Tog
Episode 25TransfigurationsAired June 4, 1990
Stardate: 43957.2. Dr. Crusher becomes attracted to an injured alien with mysterious powers, who is being tracked down by his government like a wanted criminal.
Guest stars
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Julie Warner Christy Henshaw
- Charles Dennis Commander Sunad
- Mark LaMura John Doe
- Patti Tippo Nurse Temple
Episode 26The Best of Both Worlds (1)Aired June 18, 1990
Stardate: 43989.1 An Starfleet expert on the Borg, Lt. Cmdr. Shelby, is assigned to the Enterprise to investigate the disappearance of a Federation colony. Picard is abducted by the Borg and assimilated into the Collective, which forces Riker to attempt a rescue mission.
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Elizabeth Dennehy Lt. Cmdr. Shelby
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- George Murdock Admiral J. P. Hanson
