Star Trek: The Next Generation - S1E1

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Encounter at Farpoint (Part 1 of 2)

Series 1, episode 1

Written by Gene Roddenberry

Directed by Corey Allen

Originally Aired On: Saturday, 26 September 1987

Settled in the 24th century and 78 years after the adventures of the original Enterprise, this new series is the long awaited successor to the original Star Trek series from the 1960's. Under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) the all new Enterprise travels out to distant planets to seek out new life and to boldly go where no one has gone before.

Cast

Image for Patrick StewartPatrick StewartCap. Jean-Luc Picard
Image for Jonathan FrakesJonathan FrakesCommander William T. Riker
Image for LeVar BurtonLeVar BurtonLt./Lt. Com.Geordi La Forge
Denise CrosbyLt. Tasha Yar
Image for Michael DornMichael DornLt. Worf
Image for Gates McFaddenGates McFaddenDr. Beverly Crusher
Image for Marina SirtisMarina SirtisCouncilor Deanna Troi
Image for Brent SpinerBrent SpinerLt. Commander Data
Image for Wil WheatonWil WheatonWesley Crusher
Michael BellGroppler Zorn
Timothy DangMain Bridge Security
Image for John de LancieJohn de LancieQ
David ErskineBandi shopkeeper
Evelyn GuerreroFemale computer ensign
Chuck HicksDrugged Military Officer
DeForest KelleyAdmiral Leonard H. McCoy ret.
Image for Colm MeaneyColm MeaneyChief Miles O'Brien
Jimmy OrtegaLt. Torres
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaMandarin Bailiff