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Star Trek: The Next Generation

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  • 1987
  • Sci-fi
  • Action
  • PG

Summary

Sci-fi drama set in the 24th century, about 100 years after the original Star Trek series, following the adventures of a new crew headed by Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart).

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Credits

Cast

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Capt Jean-Luc PicardPatrick Stewart
Cdr William T RikerJonathan Frakes
Counsellor Deanna TroiMarina Sirtis
Dr Beverly CrusherGates McFadden
Lt Cdr DataBrent Spiner
Lt WorfMichael Dorn
GuinanWhoopi Goldberg
Tasha YarDenise Crosby
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Crew

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Executive producerGene Roddenberry
Executive producerRick Berman
DirectorWinrich Kolbe

Seasons

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News & features about Star Trek: The Next Generation

  • Star Trek: Picard

    First look at Star Trek: The Next Generation cast in Picard season 3

    The whole crew is returning for one last hurrah.
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation cast in Star Trek uniforms gathered together looking off camera

    How Star Trek: The Next Generation changed my life

    "The Next Generation, whether I realised it at the time or not, actually instilled in me the beliefs and values I hold dear to this day"Ad
  • Leonard Nimoy as Commander Spock (Mr. Spock) and William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk on the bridge of the USS Enterprise on the Star Trek: The Original Series episode Space Seed.

    How to watch Star Trek in order – both release and chronological orders

    From The Original Series to Starfleet Academy, here's how to watch the entire Star Trek canon in order.
  • Michelle Yeoh as Georgiou and Joe Pingue as Dada Noe in Star Trek: Section 31

    When is Star Trek: Section 31 set?

    Michelle Yeoh is finally back as Emperor Philippa Georgiou.
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation (CBS/ Getty)

    Star Trek: Picard reveals why The Next Generation crew aren’t in the series

    Basically, Patrick Stewart’s Jean-Luc doesn’t want to get them in trouble
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation cast in Star Trek uniforms gathered together looking off camera

    Star Trek series ranked from worst to best

    From The Original Series to Lower Decks.
  • Animated images of the Tenth Doctor, Brad Boimler and Beckett Mariner, with Daleks behind them

    Doctor Who and Star Trek confirm crossover for "thrilling" new game story

    The Tenth Doctor will be meeting Lieutenant Brad Boimler and Ensign Beckett Mariner from Lower Decks.Ad
  • Michael Dorn as Worf, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker, Patrick Stewart as Picard and Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi in Star Trek: Picard

    Will there be a Star Trek: Picard season 4?

    There have been conflicting statements about whether season 3 really is the end for Picard and his crew.
  • Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker, LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Patrick Crusher as Picard, Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi, Michael Dorn as Worf and Brent Spiner as Data in Star Trek: Picard

    Star Trek: Picard finale trailer hints at major sacrifice

    It's the end of an era.
  • Mickey Cottrell attends the premiere of I Do for the 2012 Outfest in Hollywood, California.

    Mickey Cottrell, Star Trek actor and publicist, dies aged 79

    His sister paid tribute to "the most fun brother ever".
  • Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine, Patrick Stewart as Picard, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher and Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker in Star Trek: Picard

    Star Trek: Picard showrunner reveals cut finale scenes

    The final episode was a bittersweet affair.
  • Star Trek Picard

    Star Trek: Picard boss: Enterprise’s return was a 'financial nightmare'

    The third season of Picard has well and truly pulled out all of the stops, but some were clearly more expensive than others.
  • Ed Speelers as Jack Crusher and Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi in Star Trek: Picard.

    Star Trek: Picard's episode 9 twist reveals Jack's true identity

    Mysteries surrounding Jack which have played out all season have finally been unveiled.
  • Sir Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard

    Star Trek: Picard season 3 release schedule – When is episode 10 out?

    The journey is coming to an end.
  • Picard (Patrick Stewart)

    Star Trek: Picard season 3 release date, cast and teaser trailer

    It's Sir Patrick Stewart's final Star Trek adventure – or is it?
  • Jean-Luc Picard and The Next Generation voted the best Star Trek captain and series

    As Star Trek: The Next Generation celebrates its 30th birthday, it’s clear fans have kept the series close to their hearts
  • Patrick Stewart's terrible Star Trek wig will ruin your memories of The Next Generation

    A photo from the set of the 1980s series has surfaced
  • Clifton Jones

    Clifton Jones – Space: 1999, The Professionals and Z-Cars actor – dies, aged 87

    Jones played David Kano in Space: 1999.
  • Next Generation's Jonathan Frakes to direct an episode of Star Trek: Discovery

    Commander Riker is taking charge…
  • Star Trek: Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds crossover announced

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks set for crossover

    The episode will be directed by franchise veteran Jonathan Frakes.
  • David Warner

    The Omen, Star Trek actor David Warner dies, aged 80

    The BAFTA winner was a star of stage and screen and a prolific voice actor.
  • Erich Anderson in a black shirt looking into camera

    Erich Anderson, star of classic series Felicity, dies aged 67

    The actor appeared as the main character’s father, Dr Edward Porter, in Felicity.
  • Star Trek Picard Season 2

    Star Trek spin-off Picard to end after season 3 as filming wraps

    Season 2 may have only just started but we already know when Picard's journey ends.
  • Whoopi Goldberg in Picard season 2 trailer.

    Whoopi Goldberg returns as Guinan in Star Trek: Picard season 2 trailer

    Guinan and Picard meet again in this promo for the spinoff's second season
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