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Star Trek: The Next Generation

Why Star Trek: The Next Generation has remained popular after all these years

Rachel Carrington
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A lying producer led to Wil Wheaton's decision to leave Star Trek: The Next Generation

Rachel Carrington
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The finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation could have been even better

Rachel Carrington
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Thankfully, the plan for Geordi La Forge's true identity was scrapped

Rachel Carrington
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Ensign Sonya Gomez Was Supposed To Be A Much Larger Part Of Star Trek: TNG

Rachel Carrington
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Star Trek: The Next Generation's arranged marriage mirrored Marina Sirtis’ real life

Rachel Carrington
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Star Trek: The Next Generation writer wasn't allowed to use Spock's name

Rachel Carrington
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IMAX "Picard" Screening

Brent Spiner's idea for a Star Trek: Nemesis sequel was a Justice League type movie

Rachel Carrington
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured left to right: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Denise Crosby as Lieutenant Tasha Yar, Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi and John de Lancie as "Q" in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen Grab: ©1987 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

In case you need another reason to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation again

Rachel Carrington
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BURBANK, CA - 1987: Wil Wheaton, star of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," poses during a 1987 Burbank, California, photo portrait session. Wheaton played the young "Wesley Crusher" character for three seasons. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Patrick Stewart once wished he had Wil Wheaton’s confidence

Rachel Carrington
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: (L-R) LeVar Burton, Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes attend the IMAX "Picard" screening at AMC The Grove 14 on April 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Paramount+)

Only Jonathan Frakes could have been second in command

Rachel Carrington
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION.Screen grab: ©1988 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Why Star Trek: The Next Generation actors had three contracts

Rachel Carrington
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured left to right: Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn and Brent Spiner in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1989 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

10 things you might not know about Star Trek: The Next Generation

Rachel Carrington
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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 22: Cast members Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Robert O'Reilly, Denise Crosby, Gates McFadden and Marina Sirtis from the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' backstage on day 2 of Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017 held at San Jose Convention Center on April 22, 2017 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Take the Star Trek: Next Generation crew back to Starfleet Academy

Rachel Carrington
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“Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus" - Ep#308--Tawny Newsome as Ensign Beckett Mariner, Noel Wells as Ensign Tendi, Eugene Cordero as Ensign Rutherford and Jack Quaid as Ensign Brad Boimler of the Paramount+ series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS. Photo: PARAMOUNT+ ©2022 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved **Best Possible Screen Grab**

Ensign Sito wasn’t actually going to die in Star Trek: The Next Generation

Rachel Carrington
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 14: Actor Jonathan Frakes attends the Film Independent At The Wallis Presents An Evening With...Sir Patrick Stewart event at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on June 14, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Thomas Riker’s return to the franchise would make sense for Star Trek: Lower Decks

Chad Porto
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A Spock outfit from the original Star Trek series, at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The show is made up of set pieces, ship models, and outfits used during various Star Trek shows and movies, is on display at the museum from Feb. 2 through April 7, 2019.Trekkie Memorabilia Comes To Children S Museum

Mark Lenard thought Sarek’s death was disrespectful

Rachel Carrington
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Pictured: Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Nicole Wilder/Paramount+ ©2022 ViacomCBS. All Rights Reserved.

Whoopi Goldberg wanted to be Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Chief of Security

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Recreation of the Enterprise bridge from the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" TV series 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)

1988 strike impacted Star Trek: The Next Generation

Lillyan Ratcliffe
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NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES - 2018/10/31: A participant seen dressed in Halloween costume during the parade.Hundreds of people participated in the 45th Annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in New York City. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

7 must-see Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes for Halloween

Mike Poteet
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured left to right: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Denise Crosby as Lieutenant Tasha Yar, Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi and John de Lancie as "Q" in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen Grab: ©1987 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Did playing Captain Picard make Patrick Stewart a better person?

Rachel Carrington
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Patrick Stewart as Picard and LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge in "Dominion" Episode 307, Star Trek: Picard on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Trae Patton/Paramount+. ©2021 Viacom, International Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Patrick Stewart wants a more significant goodbye with the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Rachel Carrington
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 26: Nicolas Coster attends The Bay's Pre-Emmy Red Carpet Celebration at 33 Taps Hollywood on April 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

Nicolas Coster from Star Trek TNG “The Offspring” passed in June

Mike Poteet
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Slot machine company Aristocrat is rolling out a group of new cabinets themed after popular television and movie franchise, including "Star Trek: The Next Generation."Img 2144

Patrick Stewart foresees a Star Trek: The Next Generation reboot

Rachel Carrington
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: (L-R) LeVar Burton, Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes attend the IMAX "Picard" screening at AMC The Grove 14 on April 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Paramount+)

Patrick Stewart admits he was a severe bastard in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Rachel Carrington
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Michael Dorn as Worf of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Trae Paatton/Paramount+ © 2022 CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

An ode to Worf’s gloriously weird dating advice, Star Trek’s best running gag

Michael Atkins-Prescott
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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 1987: Actor Patrick Stewart poses for a portrait in October 1987 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images)

Should The Inner Light have had a bigger impact on Captain Picard?

Rachel Carrington
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured left to right: Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn and Brent Spiner in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1989 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Worf’s desire to commit suicide in Star Trek: The Next Generation didn’t make him a jerk

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