Star Trek: The Next Generation
Stuck the LandingFinale "All Good Things..." scored 9.1, one of its highest-rated episodes.Grew the BeardSeason 1 rated 6.8. From season 3 on it settled around 7.6.
Space & sci-fiSpace, aliens and grand-scale science fiction.This show: 10/10HopefulPersistent optimism in the face of adversity.This show: 9/10PhilosophicalBig questions of meaning, ethics and existence.This show: 8/10Wonder & aweSpectacle and imagination that expand the world.This show: 8/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 8/10EpisodicSelf-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.This show: 8/10Deep worldbuildingDense lore that rewards immersion.This show: 7/10Found familyUnrelated people slowly becoming each other's family.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Patrick StewartBrent SpinerJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonMarina SirtisMichael Dorn
Written by
Gene RoddenberryMichael PillerJeri TaylorMaurice Hurley
Starring
Patrick StewartBrent SpinerJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonMarina SirtisMichael Dorn
Written by
Gene RoddenberryMichael PillerJeri TaylorMaurice Hurley
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | ||
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| S1 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 5.7 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 7.4 | ||
| S2 | 7.0 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 8.9 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 3.3 | |||||
| S3 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 9.3 | |
| S4 | 7.6 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 8.4 | |
| S5 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 6.0 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
| S6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
| S7 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.9 | 9.1 |
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About
"Slow-burn optimism that becomes essential science fiction"
Roughly a century after Kirk's era, Captain Jean-Luc Picard leads a new crew aboard the USS Enterprise-D on a mission of exploration, diplomacy, and first contact. The show starts shaky, with clunky writing and thin characters, but steadily matures into thoughtful, humane science fiction carried by a strong ensemble and genuinely knotty moral dilemmas. Pacing is episodic and unhurried, favoring ideas over action, with occasional standout two-parters. It rewards patience: once it finds its voice, it becomes one of television's most optimistic and intelligent visions of the future.
Watch it for
the ensemble cast and morally complex, standalone stories once the show finds its footing.
Maybe skip if
you dislike slow pacing or the noticeably rough, uneven first couple of seasons.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 11987
6.8118K2519h 46m
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.
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Season 21988
7.098K2216h 35m
In season two, the Enterprise continues on its journey across the galaxy with the birth of a new member. Picard once again leads the team as unknown civilizations take notice of the ship and wishes to know more about the crew and their operations. Riker struggles with his loyalty to the Enterprise as his life is threatened and Data tries to become more human to understand his role upon the Enterprise. This season looks closer into the relationship of man vs. machine as Q once again tries to test Picard against a new enemy. The Ferengi threatens the Enterprise and the mystery of the holodeck pits the crew against the clock as lives hang in the balance.
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Season 31989
7.7116K2619h 37m
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.
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Season 41990
7.6108K2619h 43m
As Riker tries to save the Enterprise and the Earth from a powerful alien race, Captain Picard's life hangs in the balance. The crew faces their own demons and must overcome their own obstacles to continue their mission. This leads Data to return to his creator to better understand emotions. Worf must accept his Klingon heritage and face his former family. A power struggle threatens the Federation as the Romulans try to make peace with their universe and the Klingons deal with a potential successor to their empire. Political relations are strained within the Enterprise as a rogue ship attacks former enemies of the Federation, ultimately leading up to a civil war where one member of the Enterprise must decide where his loyalty lies.
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Season 51991
7.8110K2619h 43m
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?
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Season 61992
7.799K2619h 37m
In season six, the crew is faced with a familiar face from the past who insists that machines cannot replace human experience. This causes conflict in Data who questions his affiliation with the Enterprise vs. joining a powerful enemy in order to feel his first emotion. Worf begins a quest to find his father as a means to finally accept his Klingon heritage and to restore honor upon his family. As the journey continues through the galaxy, Picard is kidnapped by a rebel alien command and Riker takes on the role of Captain to free Picard and restore the Enterprise. To Riker’s surprise, an old enemy returns and offers assistance with Picard’s rescue. All finishing with the Enterprise facing its most shocking surprise.
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Season 71993
7.493K2520h 12m
In the seventh and final season, Riker goes undercover and rediscovers Picard posing as a mercenary on an alien ship. Together they initiate a plan to find a lethal artifact. The crew struggles to deal with Data's new found human elements which cause several traumatic episodes for the crew. As Picard is imprisoned by an alien race, he comes to terms with past emotions. Riker is once again conflicted between his loyalty to Picard and his obligation to Starfleet and the Federation. As the lives of the crew members are endangered, Picard is taken on a journey to the past, present, and future to see the results of his actions.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Patrick Stewart Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Locutus of Borg, Michael Williams
Brent Spiner Lieutenant Commander Data, Lore, Dr. Noonien Soong
Jonathan Frakes Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker, Captain William Thomas 'Will' Riker, Commander
LeVar Burton Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Lieutenant Geordi La Forge
Marina Sirtis Counselor Deanna Troi
Michael Dorn Lieutenant Worf, Commander Worf, Risa Tourist
Gates McFadden Doctor Beverly Crusher, Dr. Beverly Crusher
Majel Barrett Enterprise Computer, Lwaxana Troi, Narrator
Wil Wheaton Wesley Crusher, Ensign Wesley Crusher, Lieutenant Wesley Crusher
Colm Meaney Chief Miles O'Brien, Transporter Chief, Battle Bridge Conn
Crew
Gene Roddenberry
Michael Piller
Jeri Taylor
Maurice Hurley
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