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Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

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Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: TNG (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV-PG
Sci-Fi
Action
Adventure
Drama

Release Date
September 26, 1987
Cast
Patrick Stewart , Brent Spiner , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Marina Sirtis , Michael Dorn , Gates McFadden , Majel Barrett
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Seasons
7

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This Underrated Star Trek: The Next Generation Season is Actually the Show's Best

While there are many great seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the final outing for the crew of the USS Enterprise-D might be the series' best.

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How Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Connects to TNG's Biggest Open Mystery

Star Trek: Discovery is set 800 years in the future from The Next Generation, but Season 5 has a major connection to one of TNG's oldest mysteries.

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The Complete History of the Klingons in Star Trek's Next Generation Era

After the Star Trek heroes began the historical peace process, relationship of the Federation and the Klingons still weren't always allies or friends.

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How Star Trek: The Next Generation Disserviced This Fan-Favorite Character

Star Trek: The Next Generation has became as iconic as The Original Series, but one fan-favorite character wasn't done justice throughout the series.

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Star Trek: Section 31 Will Debut a Younger Version of a Next Generation Character

Star Trek: Section 31 is set to introduce a younger version of a beloved character that first appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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A Complete History of the Ferengi in Star Trek

One of the most controversial Star Trek: The Next Generation creations were the Ferengi, but they became an important alien species in its history.

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A Complete Timeline of the Borg in Star Trek

The Borg are among Star Trek's most terrifying villains, having assimilated Captain Picard and Seven of Nine, but what is their timeline of events?

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Star Trek The Next Generation: When Does TNG Get Good?

Star Trek: The Next Generation overcame a terrible first season to become one of the best sci-fi shows on TV, but what changed to make that happen?

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10 Star Trek Next Generation Guest Appearances That Changed TNG

Star Trek: The Next Generation already had a solid cast with Patrick Stewart in the lead, but some guest stars helped change the show for the better.

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Why Deanna Troi Wore a Starfleet Uniform in TNG's Final Seasons

On Star Trek: The Next Generation, Counselor Deanna Troi started wearing a regulation Starfleet uniform in later seasons and it changed the character.

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How a Minor Retcon Made the Borg Into Star Trek: TNG's Deadliest Villains

The Borg are among Star Trek's most terrifying villains who assimilate organic life, but one retcon in The Next Generation shows why they're deadly.

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What Made Worf a Better Klingon Warrior on Star Trek: The Next Generation?

Since Star Trek: TOS, the Klingons were enemies of the Federation. But The Next Generation's Worf redefined what it meant to be a Klingon warrior.

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'I Would Absolutely Come Back': Wil Wheaton Addresses Star Trek Return

Wil Wheaton speaks about his love for Star Trek and the possibility of returning to the role of Wesley Crusher.

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10 Best Star Trek: The Next Generation Characters

The Next Generation moved Star Trek beyond Captain Kirk and his crew. Between Jean-Luc Picard, Worf, and Beverly Crusher who are the best characters?

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How William Shatner Unearthed Star Trek: TNG's Early Troubles

William Shatner directed a documentary called Chaos on the Bridge and was instrumental in revealing Star Trek: The Next Generation's early troubles.

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10 Best Star Trek Spinoffs, Ranked

Star Trek has endless spinoffs from The Original Series spanning decades, such as Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.

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Gene Roddenberry Created Star Trek, but Who Is the Woman Behind The Franchise?

Fans laud Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, but he didn't do it alone, with Dorothy D.C. Fontana being a very important woman in franchise history.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation's Riker Wasn't Always Called Will

In Star Trek: TNG, Riker was nicknamed "Number One," "Imzadi" and just "Will," but in early episodes, Troi called him something else entirely.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation — Why Denise Crosby's Tasha Yar Left After Season 1

Star Trek: The Next Generation featured Denise Crosby's Tasha Yar as one of its core characters, but the actress left the series after Season 1.

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How Long It Would Take To Watch All of Star Trek (Yes, ALL of It)

Very few franchises have as rich a television and cinematic universe as Star Trek, so just how long would it take to watch ALL of it?

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