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Star Trek: The 14 best episodes of The Next Generation, ranked

By Camila Domingues

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: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /
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6. “Yesterday’s Enterprise” (season 3, episode 15)

“Yesterday’s Enterprise” is like the coolest time-travel rollercoaster ride you never knew you needed in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The crew of the USS Enterprise-D suddenly finds themselves in a twisted alternate reality where the Federation is in a brutal war with the Klingons.

What makes this episode an absolute gem is the way it blends intense action with deep character development. Captain Picard, usually the epitome of diplomacy, is thrown into the chaos of war, and his evolution in this alternate timeline is mind-blowing. Plus, the return of the iconic USS Enterprise-C adds a nostalgic touch that tugs at the heartstrings of any Star Trek fan.

What really rockets “Yesterday’s Enterprise” high up into the top 14 of The Next Generation’s best episodes is its ripple effect on the series’ overarching storyline. The choices made by the characters in this alternate reality have consequences that go far beyond the confines of this single episode. It’s like a futuristic chess game where every move counts. The clever writing and impeccable performances by the cast yeet this episode into the stratosphere of Star Trek greatness.

From the tense space battles to the big character moments, “Yesterday’s Enterprise” stands as a testament to the series’ ability to seamlessly blend science fiction with emotional storytelling, earning its well-deserved spot among the top episodes in the entire Next Generation seires.

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