The characters are believable and their interrelationships become facinating, providing a dimension that wasnt so evident in earlier star trek series. Jul 27, 2016 empire counts down the 50 best star trek episodes of all time, spanning the original series, the next generation, deep space nine, voyager and enterprise. The next generation was a television documentary, first. The wrath of khan 1982 and continued in the search for spock. The next generation was a television documentary, first broadcast the week of 15 may 1994, before the star trek. These are some of the few childhood memories that i hold dear. A much underrated series amongst all the star trek franchise series. The next generation as the series comes to a close with the final episode all good things.
Frakes is best known for his portrayal of commander william t. Fontana directed by joseph pevney season 2, episode 15 production episode 60344 original air date. Join jonathan frakes, next generations commander william riker, for this fascinating chronicle of gene roddenberrys beloved, emmy awardwinning series. Jonathan frakes, patrick stewart, denise crosby, levar burton, rick berman. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series star trek. The later seasons of the next generation are regarded as some of the best in star trek history, and the show was popular enough at the time to warrant a spinoff. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the starfleet crew of the federation starship enterprised. Jonathan scott frakes born august 19, 1952 is an american actor and director. In this episode, wesley crusher questions his future as the enterprise is under orders to forcibly remove the descendants of native north americans, referred to as. Star trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered with star trek. The next generation watching television while my mother braided my hair was a nightly ritual i learned to cherish. Journeys end the saga of star trek the next generation. It is the fourth feature installment in the star trek film series, and is a sequel to star trek iii.
For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic. Frakes also hosted the television series beyond belief. The third series in the star trek franchise, it is the second sequel to star trek. Jeanluc picard leads a new enterprise on missions to explore unknown worlds. The next generation moved the universe forward roughly a century past the days of james t. With patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, levar burton, michael dorn. In june 2011, frakes narrated the history channel documentary lee and grant.
Star trek the next generation season 7 and star trek tng. The next generation has 257 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The star trek canon includes the original series, an animated series, six spinoff television series, and thirteen films. The voyage home is a 1986 american science fiction film directed by leonard nimoy and based on the television series star trek. As the show has been remastered in hd and released on blu ray i thought this was the perfect time to give my take on each one of the episodes.
Star trek, the next generation all good things 7 chapters updated may, 2015 06. After the federation grants access by the cardassians to a planet already inhabited by native american indians, picard has the daunting task of relocating them. Join jonathan frakes, next generation s commander william riker, for this fascinating chronicle of gene roddenberrys beloved, emmy awardwinning series. This is a timeless list of 20 thrilling star trek episodes that delight, excite, and entertain, all the while exploring the deepest aspects of the human condition and questioning our place in the. The saga of star trek the next generation poster 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Seasons one through five are available right now, with six coming out shortly, but by the end there will be all 176 episodes over the course. The series will feature a new ship, new characters, and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. The next generation tng is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. The various next gen movies, from generations to nemesis. Two new star trek movies coming, shared universe or. Star trek vi this was actually made and released after tng was running, and is really a sort of prequel to tng explaining why the klingon empire is different in tng than it was in tos and the first four movies star trek.
Picard et in arcadia ego, part 2 is now part of star trek lore, but it also evoked a fair amount of previous lore as well as other real world references. The next generation on tv, on vhs, on dvd and now on bluray theres absolutely no denying the. By the time the next generation wrapped up they had made 100 more episodes of it than the original series and plans were being made to have the seventh star trek movie. Journeys end is a retrospective look back at the seven eventful seasons of star trek. The sequel to new york times best sellers avenger and the return, spectre is an unforgettable saga peopled by old friends and ancient enemies, that propels kirk on a journey of selfdiscovery every bit as harrowing as the cataclysmic new adventure that awaits him. Hauptsachlich in fankreisen wird sie mit tng abgekurzt. The next generation hd a comprehensive look back at the making of the shows historic final season, featuring new. The next generation represents a completely untapped set of popular characters for paramountits now been 16 years since the last star trek. New threats included the ferengi although they were later used more for comic relief, the cardassians, and the borg. Enterprise pulls you into its environment and you feel as though you too are part of the first deep space adventure. Journey s end is the 172nd episode of the american science fiction television series star trek.
The next generation the full journey will make its uk debut on december 15, and will sell for. This special was aired in may 1994, shortly before the series finale. The saga of star trek the next generation 1994 8 star trek. The next generation, which aired 29 years ago today, a member of an allpowerful group of superbeings put the entire human race. The first television series, simply called star trek and now referred to as the original series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. S enterpise op hun moedige vijfjarige missie naar plekken waar niemand ooit geweest is. Moore directed by corey allen season 7, episode 20 production episode 40276272 original air date. Jonathan frakes presents this documentary looking at the making of star trek.
With jonathan frakes, patrick stewart, denise crosby, levar burton. List of star trek films and television series wikipedia. Opening journeys end the saga of star trek the next. On the maiden voyage of the new starship enterprise, the crew explores the mystery surrounding the creation of farpoint station on planet deneb iv. Journeys end the saga of star trek the next generation vhs. The series concludes with a retrospective of the next generation saga, presented by jonathan frakes. The next generation hd composers from all seven seasons reunite to discuss their work creating the shows most memorable music scores. Umbra this final season documentary opens with 1987 pitch from paramount tv exec. It followed the voyages of the starship uss enterprise on its fiveyear mission, the purpose of which was to explore strange new. The next generation, and is the 20th episode of the seventh season.