Star Trek: The Next Generation

LAS VEGAS - JUNE 24: A double-sided vinyl scrim of Gene and Majel Roddenberry is displayed at Julien's Auctions annual summer sale at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino June 24, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The auction, which continues through Sunday, features 1,600 items from entertainers including Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Elvis Presley and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Why a bust of Gene Roddenberry was blindfolded

Why Patrick Stewart insisted on being nude during torture scene

Commander Riker’s arm actually belonged to a cadaver

Original idea for TNG had first officer as the lead

How an Easter egg became a weapon on Star Trek: TNG

"Nepenthe" -- Episode #107 -- Pictured: Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi; of the the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Aaron Epstein/CBS ©2019 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Happy Birthday to Marina Sirtis

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 13: Marina Sirtis speaks at Sir Patrick Stewart's handprints and footprints in cement ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX held on January 13, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Star Trek nearly wrote out Deanna Troi after the first season of the Next Generation

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: Wesley Snipes attends the Fifth Annual National CARES Mentoring Movement Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on February 10, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for National CARES Mentoring Movement )

Wesley Snipes wanted the Geordi LaForge role

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 31: Actor J.G. Hertzler, dressed as his character Martok from the "Star Trek" television franchise speaks during the "STLV19 Klingon Kick-Off" panel at the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on July 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

This Klingon weapon was inspired by The Wizard of Oz

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Brent Spiner attends the premiere of CBS All Access' "Star Trek: Picard" at ArcLight Cinerama Dome on January 13, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Originally, Brent Spiner wasn’t going to be Dr. Soong

Star Trek: TNG originally had a science officer nicknamed Con

Originally, Worf wasn’t supposed to be a regular character

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Star Trek: TNG used a pom-pom almost every episode

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 13: Actor Levar Burton gestures after attending Ubisoft news conference about the new video game "Star Trek: Bridge Crew VR" before the start of the E3 Gaming Conference on June 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LeVar Burton: 5 facts you may not have known

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 07: Actresses Marina Sirtis and Denise Crosby at the 14th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 7, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Star Trek Next Generation: Deanna Troi and Nastasha Yar swapped roles

BURBANK, CA - JUNE 26: Cosplayer Claire Max as a science officer from Star Trek The Next Generation attends the cocktail reception at the 40th Annual Saturn Awards held at The Castaway on June 26, 2014 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

The Next Generation: “Schisms” named as the scariest Star Trek episode

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 13: Sir Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden arrive for the Premiere Of CBS All Access' "Star Trek: Picard" held at ArcLight Cinerama Dome on January 13, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

This actress wanted to be the new doctor on The Next Generation

LAS VEGAS - JUNE 24: A double-sided vinyl scrim of Gene and Majel Roddenberry is displayed at Julien's Auctions annual summer sale at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino June 24, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The auction, which continues through Sunday, features 1,600 items from entertainers including Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Elvis Presley and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

3 things that changed from the original Star Trek: Next Generation bible

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Brent Spiner attends the premiere of CBS All Access' "Star Trek: Picard" at ArcLight Cinerama Dome on January 13, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Brent Spiner believes Star Trek: Next Generation film reboot is coming

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Costume uniform worn by actor Patrick Stewart on the TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" on display at "Star Trek - The Exhibition" at the Hollywood & Highland complex on October 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

“Best of Both Worlds” called Star Trek: The Next Generation top episodes

Patrick Stewart was willing to use a French accent on TNG

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 31: A model of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E Sovereign-class starship is on display in the Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty Exhibit during the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on July 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Gene Roddenberry offered this actor the role of Jean-Luc Picard

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 14: (L-R) Actors William Shatner, Kate Mulgrew and Sir Patrick Stewart attend Day 4 of the Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on August 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Star Trek: Trek Culture hypothesizes that the Nexus is a time travel teleporter

Watch: A Tribute to Lt. Commander Data

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 30: Actor Wil Wheaton speaks during a panel at Planet Comicon Kansas City at the Kansas City Convention Center on April 30, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Watters/Getty Images)

Wil Wheaton responded to a fan 21 years later

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 31: A model of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E Sovereign-class starship is on display in the Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty Exhibit during the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on July 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

The perfect Star Trek episode to carry on the Christmas spirit

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Actors LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis and Michael Dorn attend the STARZ' "Blunt Talk" series premiere on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for STARZ)

Star Trek: TNG almost had a different actress for Counselor Troi

"Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2" -- Episode #110 -- Pictured: Jonathan Frakes as William Riker of the the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Michael Gibson/CBS ©2019 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Star Trek: William Riker would’ve been a great replacement for Jean-Luc Picard