Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987): Encounter at Farpoint

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Details

Franchise
Star Trek Universe
Season
Season 1
Episode
1x01
Air Date
28 September 1987
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Overview

Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1, episode 1 — “Encounter at Farpoint” (1x01) first aired on 28 September 1987.

Stardate: 41153.7. The new commander of the recently built U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC1701-D), Captain Jean-Luc Picard takes the crew on their first mission to discover the secret of Farpoint Station. During their journey, they encounter an omnipotent being known as Q. Q accuses humanity of barbarism, and places humanity on trial. Jean-Luc must prove otherwise or the human race will be annihilated.