Picard and his crew on adventures to strange new worlds and brings them facetoface with the frightfully powerful borg. If youre not sure where to start when it comes to star trek. He took his job seriously, despite being on a scifi tv show that some might consider silly. The inner light starts when the enterprise is scanned by an unknown probe. You dont need to know anything about star trek, its okay if you have never seen one episode. The episode was written by freelance writer morgan gendel based on his original pitch. With patrick stewart, brent spiner, jonathan frakes, levar burton. We had been trying to decide whether to have childrena scary decision since we knew it would change our lives drastically, and the world isnt always a safe place. May 15, 2016 be sure to vote using the invideo poll to rate this episode.
The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in. The next generation won 18 emmy awards en werd in het. What was significant about the episode the inner light from star trek. Without going outside his door, one understands all that takes place under the sky. Although picard makes nearly every episode of the next generation.
The next generation 1987 1994, the first sequel series of the original 1960s star trek. It followed the voyages of the starship uss enterprise on its fiveyear mission, the purpose of which was to explore strange new. A century after captain kirks historic fiveyear mission, a new crew and a new uss enterprise, under the command of captain picard, continue starfleets mission of exploration male deaths. The next generation episode that many consider to be the best entry in any iteration of the franchise. Picard and wesley crusher when picard confronts the cadet about his testimony is one of the most powerful in all of star trek, i borg, and the inner light which many fans have rated as the best star trek episode of all. Picard and wesley crusher when picard confronts the cadet. A century after captain kirks historic fiveyear mission, a new crew and a new uss enterprise, under the command of captain picard, continue starfleets mission of exploration. It is the second live action series of the star trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over seven seasons. Top 10 star trek the next generation episodes youtube. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series star trek. The next generation season 5, episode 25 the inner light. Opinionated next gen episode guide sf debris wiki fandom.
Lala land records and cbs consumer products proudly presents a 3cd limited edition soundtrack release featuring more than 3 and a half hours of previously unreleased music from the beloved tv series, star trek. Two decades ago syndication signified a slight diminishment in cache. Sep 05, 2012 the inner light written by morgan gendel and peter allan fields directed by peter lauritsonseason 5, episode 25 production episode 40275225 original air date. If you are experiencing problems, please describe them. In honor of its 25th anniversaryit aired in june of 1992nerdists eric diaz spoke to the inner lights writer, morgan gendel, about its creation and legacy. The next generations 6th season, debuted on february 15, 1993, or a mindboggling 27 years ago today. In inner light we see the enterprise only as a reminder of where picard should be. Star trek tng episode the inner light is one of the. The next generation the inner light episode 225, season 5, 1992 if nostalgia is the language of the soul, then the inner light is the essential souluplifting episode of star trek tng.
After an accident, picard wakes up in the life of another person on a remote planet. Once tng ramps up, starting with season 3, it is the best of all the star trek series. Set almost 100 years after captain kirks fiveyear mission, a new generation of starfleet officers set off in the u. The next generation ran for seven seasons 178 episodes between 1987 and 1994 and was set in the 24th century onboard the u.
First telecast june 6, 1992, the emmynominated inner light was written by morgan gendel and peter allan fields. The inner light is the 125th episode overall and the 25th episode of the fifth season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Despite the initial setup, there are no problems to be resolved here, and, apart from one brief scene, little in. The next generation, the 1987 follow up that has spawned seven seasons and so many of the internets favorite gifs and memes, is also the highest rated series overall on imdb at 8. Released by bsx records in 20 containing music from star trek. With patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, levar burton, michael dorn. While the original star trek series only lasted three seasons, the 1980s spinoff star trek. The title and its premise are taken from the beatles song the inner light available on past masters, which in turn, is taken from the 47th chapter of the tao te ching. Enterprise, and releases a nucleonic particle stream.
The episode is widely considered by critics and fans as one of the best episodes of the entire star trek. O episodio foi escrito por morgan gendel e peter allan fields, baseado em uma historia concebida por gendel, e dirigido por peter lauritson. Picard awakes to find himself living in a small village where he is. Having completely lost his memory, data is stranded on a primitive planet where the inhabitants fear he is carrying a deadly plague. The writer of star treks the inner light talks about. In my later years, as a showrunner, im not sure i wouldve let a. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7. The 12 best star trek episodes for celebrating captain picards. The first star trek spinoff, starring patrick stewart as picard, won 17 emmys across seven seasons. Be sure to vote using the invideo poll to rate this episode. Enterprised on their own mission to go where no one has gone before.
Twelve years ago its now may 2004, my husband and i, who wereare big star trek tng fans, saw this episode when it first aired in spring 1992. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon. The story behind the greatest star trek episode ever. The next generation the inner light tv episode 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Star trek tng episode the inner light is one of the finest. The enterprise encounters a probe of ancient design. He assumes its a holodeck program at first, but its not, and the poor woman is a little disturbed by what she perceives as feverish rantings computer, freeze program. Season 1 1987 1988 1 encounter at farpoint, part i, 2 encounter at farpoint, part ii, 3 the naked now, 4 code of honor, 5 the last outpost, 6 where no one has gone before, 7 lonely among us, 8 justice, 9 the. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in syndication from september 1987 through may 1994. Following a magnetic wave survey of the parvenium sector, weve detected an object which we cannot immediately identify. Aug 20, 2015 while the original star trek series only lasted three seasons, the 1980s spinoff star trek. A typical episode relied on trite plots points, clumsy allegories, dry and. The next generation the inner light tv episode 1992 trivia on imdb.
Season 1 19871988 1 encounter at farpoint, part i, 2 encounter at farpoint, part ii, 3 the naked now, 4 code of honor, 5 the last outpost, 6 where no one has gone before, 7 lonely among us, 8 justice, 9 the. While unification certainly deserved extra focus because of its guest star, leonard nimoy, the twoepisode structure led to an inordinate amount of padding, and a storyline which felt lumpy and distracted, less than. Exciting original episode scores from renowned composers. The next generation, unlike tos, was a syndicated show, meaning that it was sold to individual station groups as opposed to one network. Morgan gendel celebrates the inner light star trek. Upon encountering an alien probe, captain picard collapses unconscious on the deck of the enterprise. The next generation season 5 the inner lighttimes arrow, part i the inner lighttimes arrow, part i.
Season 2 season 1 season 6 season 7 season 4 season 3 season 5. The starship enterprise continues on her journey to explore new worlds in star trek. The episode is widely considered by critics and fans as one of the best episodes of the entire star trek franchise. The next generation tv series that ran from 1987 to 1994. I like it a great deal, but there are other episodes i prefer, such. June 1, 1992 after being hit by an emission from a primitive space probe, picard finds himself living.
Michael westmore noted that the inner light was a show patrick stewart should have won an emmy for. To correct episode titles click through the episode and. This will be an eleven part series in total with new parts coming out every two weeks. Like other star trek episodes, the inner light has picard stranded on an unknown planet. I like them all, but something about tng makes it special, and season 5 has some of the best and most unforgettable episodes, including darmok, ensign ro, ethics, the first duty the scene between capt.
The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The next generation is a science fiction show created by gene roddenberry as part of the star trek franchise. The next generation 19871994, the first sequel series of the original 1960s star trek. Apr 23, 2012 as a result of the story and the acting, the inner light is widely regarded as being one of the best, if not the best episode of star trek. The next generation the inner light single soundtrack from 1987, composed by dennis mccarthy. You must be a cbs all access subscriber to enjoy this video. The inner light written by morgan gendel and peter allan fields directed by peter lauritsonseason 5, episode 25 production episode 40275225 original air. Twelve years ago its now may 2004, my husband and i, who wereare big star trektng fans, saw this episode when it first aired in spring 1992.
Mark bourne van the dvd journal schreef over seizoen 1 het volgende. Patrick stewarts run with the character from 1987 through. The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have taken place. In the tng season 5 dvd collection, the menu for this episode. On the maiden voyage of the new starship enterprise, the crew explores the mystery surrounding the. As a result of the story and the acting, the inner light is widely regarded as being one of the best, if not the best episode of star trek. Contains theme from star trek tv series by alexander courage. The inner light caused more man tears than rocky iv. The next generation took the franchise to new heights, running for seven seasons over 176 episodes. The next generation 1987 starring patrick stewart and jonathan frakes on dvd and bluray. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. What was significant about the episode the inner light. Set seventy years after the original star trek, a lot has changed since the time of captain james tiberius kirk and a new captain now with a new vessel and a new. Mar 22, 2020 inspired by the beatles song the inner light, written by george harrison, which itself is based on verses in the tao te ching, this isnt just the best next generation episode, but arguably the best episode of any star trek series.
May 07, 2020 star trek the next generation 1987 then and now. The hour found q giving captain picard the opportunity to revisit the moment from his youth that he most regretted. He keeps it as a memento for the remainder of the series. Picard awakes to find himself living in a small village where he is a wellknown member of the community who is suffering from a delusion of being a starship captain. What was significant about the episode the inner light from. The writer of the classic tng episode called the inner light morgan gendel has decided to publish a sequel online in comic book form, calling it the outer light. A freak accident causes picard to wake up in another mans body on the distant. The show ran from 1987 to 1994 in firstrun syndication, and proved to be one of the most successful shows ever to be offered through that distribution method. The writer of star treks the inner light talks about his.
To correct episode titles click through the episode and submit. What sets inner light apart may be simply that i, not being part of the tng episodic storytelling team, actually came up with something less like an episode and more like a little movie. What is patrick stewarts favorite star trek episode. The inner light was, in my opinion, the best episode of the various star treks series. Picard, in fact, altered past events, then realized the folly of doing so, as they made him the man who grew up to captain the enterprise. An unsophisticated alien probe assumes a relative position, holding steady with the u.
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