Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 5

1991
26 episodes
45m

In season five, Starfleet becomes involved in a vast conspiracy amidst a Klingon civil war which forces the Enterprise to become an unwilling pawn against the Romulans as Starfleet's motives are unknown. This leads Picard and Data to undertake a journey to seek out a mysterious member who is trying to make peace between the Romulans and the Vulcans. Meanwhile, a visitor from the future arrives on the Enterprise as Wolf struggles with his own handicap. The crew becomes even more conflicted as an injured enemy arrives. Peace is seen on the horizon but at what cost?

Season 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered on September 23, 1991 and has 26 episodes, from "Redemption (2)" to "Time's Arrow (1)". The last episode aired on June 15, 1992.

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Episodes

Episode 1Redemption (2)Aired September 23, 1991
Stardate: 45020.4. Picard suspects a Romulan influence in the recent Klingon civil war, and must force the Federation to intervene before the Empire collapses.
- 46m
- Directed by David Carson
- Written by Ronald D. Moore
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Jordan Lund Kluge
- Robert O'Reilly Gowron
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Barbara March Lursa
- Gwynyth Walsh B'Etor
- Timothy Carhart Lt. Commander Christopher Hobson
- Tony Todd Kurn
Episode 2DarmokAired September 30, 1991
Stardate: 45047.2. Picard must find a way to communicate with the newly discovered Tamarians, who speak entirely in metaphors, when a Tamarian Captain is brutally killed.
- 46m
- Directed by Winrich Kolbe
- Written by Joe Menosky and Philip LaZebnik
Guest stars
- Paul Winfield Captain Dathon
- Ashley Judd Ensign Robin Lefler
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Richard Allen Tamarian First Officer
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 3Ensign RoAired October 7, 1991
Stardate: 45076.3. Picard exposes a planned genocidal attack on the Bajorans with the help of a new officer, Ensign Ro Laren.
- 46m
- Directed by Les Landau
- Written by Rick Berman and Michael Piller
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Harley Venton Ensign Collins
- Ken Thorley Mr. Mot
- Scott Marlowe Keeve Falor
- Frank Collison Gul Dolak
- Cliff Potts Admiral Kennelly
- Jeff Hayenga Orta
- Michelle Forbes Ensign Ro Laren
Episode 4Silicon AvatarAired October 14, 1991
Stardate: 45122.3. Picard attempts communications with the Crystalline Entity - a life form responsible for hundreds of deaths throughout the Alpha Quadrant. However, a scientist on board the Enterprise has plans of revenge over the death of her only son at the hands of the Entity.
- 46m
- Directed by Cliff Bole
- Written by Jeri Taylor and Lawrence V. Conley
Guest stars
- Ellen Geer Dr. Kila Marr
- Susan Diol Carmen Davila
- Jason Marsden Raymond “Renny” Marr (voice/uncredited)
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 5DisasterAired October 21, 1991
Stardate: 45156.1. A natural disaster leaves Troi in command of the Enterprise, Picard stuck in a turbo lift with three small children and Keiko O'Brien stuck in Ten-Forward giving birth with an anxious Worf.
- 46m
- Directed by Gabrielle Beaumont
- Written by Ronald D. Moore, R. G. Jarvis and Philip A. Scorza
Guest stars
- Rosalind Chao Keiko O'Brien
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Erika Flores Marissa Flores
- Jana Marie Hupp Lieutenant Monroe
- Cameron Arnett Ensign Mandel
- John Christian Graas Jay Gordon Graas
- Max Supera Patterson Supera
- Michelle Forbes Ensign Ro Laren
Episode 6The GameAired October 28, 1991
Stardate: 45208.2. An addictive game is distributed among the crew of the Enterprise, however, it appears that this game interferes with a person's logic and reason, which leaves the crew open to manipulation. Only a young Ensign and a vacationing Wesley Crusher are able to think for themselves, and must find a way to reverse the damage before the ship falls into the wrong hands.
- 46m
- Directed by Corey Allen
- Written by Susan Sackett, Brannon Braga and Fred Bronson
Guest stars
- Wil Wheaton Wesley Crusher
- Ashley Judd Ensign Robin Lefler
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Katherine Moffat Etana Jol
- Diane Hurley Woman
- Patti Yasutake Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
Episode 7Unification (1)Aired November 4, 1991
Stardate: 45233.1. Ambassador Spock has disappeared and intelligence finds him on Romulus. Captain Picard is sent to Romulus to find Spock. Meanwhile Riker and the rest of the crew investigate the fragments of a Vulcan ship discovered in the wreck of a Ferengi vessel.
- 46m
- Directed by Cliff Bole and Les Landau
- Written by Rick Berman, Jeri Taylor and Michael Piller
Guest stars
- Daniel Roebuck Jaron
- Erick Avari B'iJik
- Malachi Throne Senator Pardek
- Leonard Nimoy Spock
- Joanna Miles Perrin
- Stephen Root Captain K'Vada
- Mark Lenard Sarek
- Karen Hensel Admiral Brackett
Episode 8Unification (2)Aired November 11, 1991
Stardate: 45245.8. Picard and Data find Spock and discover the reason behind the secret meetings. However, a darker scheme planned by the Romulans is also uncovered in the process.
- 46m
- Directed by Cliff Bole
- Written by Rick Berman and Michael Piller
Guest stars
- Daniel Roebuck Jaron
- Malachi Throne Senator Pardek
- Leonard Nimoy Spock
- Stephen Root Captain K'Vada
- Norman Large Proconsul Neral
- Billy Bastiani Omag
- Vidal Peterson D'Tan
- Harriet C. Leider Amarie
Episode 9A Matter of TimeAired November 18, 1991
Stardate: 45349.1. While on a mission to help a planet recently struck by an asteroid, the Enterprise is paid a visit by a man who claims to be from the future.
- 46m
- Directed by Paul Lynch
- Written by Rick Berman
Guest stars
- Matt Frewer Berlinghoff Rasmussen
- Stefan Gierasch Dr. Hal Moseley
- Shay Garner Scientist
- Sheila Franklin Ensign Felton
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 10New GroundAired January 6, 1992
Stardate: 45376.3. Worf's son, Alexander, unexpectedly arrives on the Enterprise to stay with his father. However, Alexander wants to stay permanently.
- 46m
- Directed by Robert Scheerer
- Written by Grant Rosenberg, Stuart Charno and Sara B. Cooper
Guest stars
- Brian Bonsall Alexander Rozhenko
- Jennifer Edwards Ms. Kyle
- Richard McGonagle Dr. Ja'Dar
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Georgia Brown Helena Rozhenko
- Sheila Franklin Ensign Felton
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 11Hero WorshipAired January 27, 1992
Stardate: 45397.3. The Enterprise investigates the cause of an explosion that destroyed a small ship and its entire crew, except for a small boy.
- 46m
- Directed by Patrick Stewart
- Written by Joe Menosky and Hilary Bader
Guest stars
- Joshua Harris Timothy
- Harley Venton Chief Hutchinson
- Steven Einspahr Teacher
- Sheila Franklin Ensign Felton
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 12ViolationsAired February 3, 1992
Stardate: 45429.3. While escorting a group of telepaths, crew members on board the Enterprise suddenly start to slip into comas.
- 46m
- Directed by Robert Wiemer
- Written by Jeri Taylor, Shari Goodhartz, Pamela Gray and T. Michael
Guest stars
- Rosalind Chao Keiko O'Brien
- Ben Lemon Jev
- Rick Fitts Dr. Martin
- David Sage Tarmin
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Eve Brenner Inad
- Craig Benton Crewman Davis
- Doug Wert Jack R. Crusher
Episode 13The Masterpiece SocietyAired February 10, 1992
Stardate: 45470.1. A natural disaster in the core of a system's sun threatens to destroy a colony of genetically engineered people on an otherwise desolate planet. However, the crew's intervention may cause more harm than good.
- 46m
- Directed by Winrich Kolbe
- Written by James Caan, Adam Belanoff, James Kahn and Michael Piller
Guest stars
- Ron Canada Martin Benbeck
- Dey Young Hannah Bates
- John Snyder Aaron Conor
- Sheila Franklin Ensign Felton
- Joyce Agu Ensign Gates (uncredited)
Episode 14ConundrumAired February 17, 1992
Stardate: 45494.2. The Enterprise crew unknowingly receives a new first officer who claims that the Federation is at war with another species.
- 46m
- Directed by Les Landau
- Written by Barry M. Schkolnick and Paul Schiffer
Guest stars
- Liz Vassey Kristin
- Erich Anderson Commander Keiran MacDuff
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Erick Weiss Crewman
- Michelle Forbes Ensign Ro Laren
Episode 15Power PlayAired February 24, 1992
Stardate: 45571.2. While en route to the source of a subspace distress signal coming from a desolate moon, Data, Troi and O'Brien take over the bridge and force the ship to change course.
- 46m
- Directed by David Livingston
- Written by Herbert Wright, Brannon Braga, Maurice Hurley and René Balcer
Guest stars
- Rosalind Chao Keiko O'Brien
- Patricia Tallman Security Officer
- Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Ryan Reid Transporter Technician
- Cameron Oppenheimer Ensign Kellogg
- Michelle Forbes Ensign Ro Laren
- Joyce Agu Ensign Gates (uncredited)
Episode 16EthicsAired March 2, 1992
Stardate: 45587.3. When Worf is paralysed in an accident he must undergo drastic back surgery. However, this experimental technique may cost him his life.
- 46m
- Directed by Chip Chalmers
- Written by Ronald D. Moore, Stuart Charno and Sara B. Cooper
Guest stars
- Brian Bonsall Alexander Rozhenko
- Caroline Kava Dr. Toby Russell
- Patti Yasutake Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
Episode 17The OutcastAired March 16, 1992
Stardate: 45614.6. While investigating the disappearance of a J'naii shuttlecraft, the crew finds reason to believe the missing ship is stranded in an abnormal pocket called "null space." Riker and Soren, a member of the J'naii race, begin preparing to rescue the craft, and the two strike up a friendship. Their relationship develops quickly as the pair question each other about mating habits, since the J'naii are androgynous and do not identify themselves as either male or female. Despite this difference, sparks begin to fly between them.
- 46m
- Directed by Robert Scheerer
- Written by Jeri Taylor
Guest stars
- Melinda Culea Soren
- Callan White Krite
- Megan Cole Noor
- Joyce Agu Ensign Gates (uncredited)
Episode 18Cause and EffectAired March 23, 1992
Stardate: 45652.1. While exploring the Typhon Expanse, the Enterprise is caught in a time warp in which they are repeatedly destroyed while colliding with another starship.
- 46m
- Directed by Jonathan Frakes
- Written by Brannon Braga
Guest stars
- Kelsey Grammer Captain Morgan Bateson
- Michelle Forbes Ensign Ro Laren
- Patti Yasutake Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 19The First DutyAired March 30, 1992
Stardate: 45703.9. Wesley is involved in a cover-up at Starfleet Academy when a cadet is killed and five shuttles are destroyed during a forbidden maneuver performed by Starfleet Academy's best cadets.
- 46m
- Directed by Paul Lynch and Naren Shankar
- Written by Ronald D. Moore and Naren Shankar
Guest stars
- Wil Wheaton Wesley Crusher
- Ed Lauter Lt. Cmdr. Albert
- Ray Walston Boothby
- Shannon Fill Sito Jaxa
- Richard Fancy Captain Satelk
- Jacqueline Brookes Admiral Brand
- Robert Duncan McNeill Cadet First Class Nicholas Locarno
- Walker Brandt Jean Hajar
Episode 20Cost of LivingAired April 20, 1992
Stardate: 45733.6. Deanna's mother pays a surprise visit to the Enterprise with even more surprising news: she plans to marry a man she has never met. After destroying an asteroid, the ship becomes infected with parasites that eat away at the ship's hull.
- 46m
- Directed by Winrich Kolbe
- Written by Peter Allan Fields
Guest stars
- Brian Bonsall Alexander Rozhenko
- Tony Jay Third Minister Campio
- Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer (voice) / Lwaxana Troi
- Albie Selznick Juggler
- David Oliver Young Man
- Carel Struycken Mr. Homn
- Tracey D'Arcy Young Woman
- George Ede Poet
Episode 21The Perfect MateAired April 27, 1992
Stardate: 45761.3. The Ferengi try to abduct an empathic Metamorph who could bring peace between two warring worlds.
- 46m
- Directed by Cliff Bole
- Written by Michael Piller, Reuben Leder and René Echevarria
Guest stars
- Famke Janssen Kamala
- Tim O'Connor Ambassador Briam
- April Grace Transporter Technician Hubbell
- Max Grodénchik Par Lenor
- Mickey Cottrell Chancellor Alrik
- Michael Snyder Qol
- David Paul Needles Miner #1
- Roger Rignack Miner #2
Episode 22Imaginary FriendAired May 4, 1992
Stardate: 45852.1. While exploring a strange form of energy in a region of space, a little girl's imaginary friend becomes real and places the Enterprise in great danger.
- 46m
- Directed by Gabrielle Beaumont
- Written by Brannon Braga, Edithe Swensen, Jean Louise Matthias and Richard Fliegel
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Brian Bonsall Alexander Rozhenko
- Shay Astar Isabella
- Noley Thornton Clara Sutter
- Jeff Allin Ensign Daniel Sutter
- Sheila Franklin Ensign Felton
- Patti Yasutake Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
Episode 23I, BorgAired May 11, 1992
Stardate: 45854.2. An injured Borg is discovered and brought back to the Enterprise where he is 'repaired' by Dr. Crusher and befriended by Geordi, who names him 'Hugh.' Soon, Hugh starts showing signs of individuality while Picard must choose between destroying him or returning him to the collective.
- 46m
- Directed by Robert Lederman
- Written by René Echevarria
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Jonathan Del Arco Third of Five / Hugh
Episode 24The Next PhaseAired May 18, 1992
Stardate: 45892.4. While the Enterprise helps a Romulan science vessel, an accident occurs which forces Geordi LaForge and Ro Laren slightly out of 'phase', causing them to become undetectable to everyone but each other. As a result, the crew thinks they are dead and make arrangements for their funerals, even though they are closer than the crew realise.
- 46m
- Directed by Robert Lederman and David Carson
- Written by Ronald D. Moore
Guest stars
- Susanna Thompson Varel
- Thomas Kopache Mirok
- Shelby Leverington Chief Brossmer
- Brian Cousins Parem
- Kenneth Meseroll Ensign McDowell
- Michelle Forbes Ensign Ro Laren
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 25The Inner LightAired June 1, 1992
Stardate: 45944.1. Picard awakes to find himself living in a small village where he is a well-known member of the community who is suffering from a delusion of being a starship captain.
- 46m
- Directed by Peter Lauritson
- Written by Morgan Gendel and Peter Allan Fields
Guest stars
- Scott Jaeck Administrator
- Richard Riehle Batai
- Jennifer Nash Meribor
- Margot Rose Eline
- Daniel Stewart Young Batai
- Patti Yasutake Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
- Tracee Cocco Jae (uncredited)
Episode 26Time's Arrow (1)Aired June 15, 1992
Stardate: 45959.1. Data's head is uncovered in an archaeological dig on Earth, where evidence is also found that aliens may have been on Earth as early as the 19th Century. Using modified technology, an away team follows Data into the late 1890s to investigate.
- 46m
- Directed by Les Landau
- Written by Joe Menosky, Jeri Taylor and Michael Piller
Guest stars
- Whoopi Goldberg Guinan
- Ken Thorley Seaman
- Michael Aron Jack London
- Sheldon Peters Wolfchild Joe Falling Hawk
- Barry Kivel Doorman
- Jack Murdock Beggar
- Milt Tarver Scientist
- Michael Hungerford Roughneck