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Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

New stars. New stories. New worlds to explore.

1987Ended7 Seasons176 Episodes8.4TMDB

Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

Created by: Gene Roddenberry

Season 3 Episodes

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Episode 1: Evolution

Sep 25, 1989 · 46m

Stardate: 43125.8. A system-wide computer malfunction places the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in grave danger while they are escorting a scientist to a star in the process of exploding.

Episode 2: The Ensigns of Command

Oct 2, 1989 · 46m

Stardate: 43133.3. A human colony is forced to evacuate a planet when the original inhabitants return and threaten the colonists with annihilation if they do not leave within four days.

Episode 3: The Survivors

Oct 9, 1989 · 46m

Stardate: 43152.4. The Enterprise discovers a planet that has had all life eradicated, except for two mysterious residents and their home, which has been left in perfect condition.

Episode 4: Who Watches the Watchers

Oct 16, 1989 · 46m

Stardate: 43173.5. An away team inadvertently breaks the Prime Directive and reveal themselves to a primitive culture on Mintaka III, causing the inhabitants believe that Captain Picard is a God.

Episode 5: The Bonding

Oct 23, 1989 · 46m

Worf and Wesley must help a 12 year old boy cope with the death of his mother; an archaeologist killed during an away mission to a deserted planet.

Episode 6: Booby Trap

Oct 30, 1989 · 46m

Stardate: 43205.6. While investigating an ancient ship left adrift in space, the Enterprise accidentally trips the ancient booby trap that disabled the old vessel over 1000 years ago.

Episode 7: The Enemy

Nov 6, 1989 · 46m

Stardate:43349.2. A blind Geordie is trapped on a hazardous planet with a paranoid and severely injured Romulan. In orbit, a Romulan Warbird is preventing the Enterprise from attempting a rescue mission.

Episode 8: The Price

Nov 13, 1989 · 46m

Stardate: 43385.6. The Enterprise hosts the negotiations for the rights to a newly discovered, stable wormhole to the Delta Quadrant. One of the negotiators, Devinoni Ral, becomes attracted to Deanna Troi, but he holds a dubious secret.

Episode 9: The Vengeance Factor

Nov 20, 1989 · 46m

Stardate: 43421.9. The Enterprise crew tries to mend the relationship between a race known as the Acamarians and a faction known as the Gatherers.

Episode 10: The Defector

Jan 1, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43462.5. A defecting Romulan warns the Federation about an impending attack by the Romulans, who are secretly establishing bases within the Neutral Zone.

Episode 11: The Hunted

Jan 8, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43489.2. A potentially new member of the Federation enlists the help of the Enterprise to track down a wanted criminal who has a reputation for his excessive violence. However, the fugitive's actions may not be of his own will.

Episode 12: The High Ground

Jan 29, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43510.7. Dr. Crusher is abducted by a group of terrorists while delivering crucial medical supplies to a planet ravaged by civil war.

Episode 13: Déjà Q

Feb 5, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43539.1. A Calamarian starts attacking the Enterprise while seeking revenge on a powerless Q.

Episode 14: A Matter of Perspective

Feb 12, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43610.4. Riker is accused of murder when a scientist is killed in an explosion. Picard must recreate the recent events in the holodeck to prove his commander's innocence.

Episode 15: Yesterday's Enterprise

Feb 19, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43625.2. A rift in the space/time continuum brings the U.S.S. Enterprise - C forward into the 24th Century, and alters the timeline. In this future, the Federation is at war with the Klingons, Tasha Yar is on the bridge, Worf did not join the Federation, and only Guinan's unique perception of reality may restore the timeline.

Episode 16: The Offspring

Mar 12, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43657.0. Data becomes a father when he creates a Soong-type android in the form of a daughter named Lal. Issues are complicated when Lal starts showing signs of a more evolved consciousness, including the ability to feel emotions, which attracts the attention of Starfleet scientists who want to take her away from Data and examine her advanced systems.

Episode 17: Sins of the Father

Mar 19, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43685.2. Worf is reunited with his long-lost brother when their father is charged with treason for helping the Romulans. Together they make an appeal to the Klingon High Council to challenge the charges, and have them revoked.

Episode 18: Allegiance

Mar 26, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43714.1. Picard is secretly abducted and switched with an alien double. The crews' suspicions are raised when he starts exhibiting unusual behaviour, and is relieved of command.

Episode 19: Captain's Holiday

Apr 2, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43745.2. While on vacation on Risa, Captain Picard encounters two Vorgons from the 27th Century who claim they are searching for a powerful weapon hidden somewhere on the planet.

Episode 20: Tin Man

Apr 23, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43779.3. The Enterprise encounters a 'living' ship in the Neutral Zone, and risks breaking the Romulan Federation alliance in order to bring it into contact with a Betazoid emissary.

Episode 21: Hollow Pursuits

Apr 30, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43807.4. A nervous and insecure officer, Lt. Reginald Barclay, places the Enterprise in great danger when he neglects his duties in Engineering, and instead spends his time acting out his fantasies on the holodeck.

Episode 22: The Most Toys

May 7, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43872.2. The crew are shattered by the apparent death of Data in a shuttle explosion, and are prevented from carrying out a detailed investigation when Starfleet gives them orders for a new mission elsewhere. However, the crew don't realize that he was actually abducted and placed on display as part of a collection of rare and valuable items held by a disreputable character.

Episode 23: Sarek

May 14, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43917.4. Spock's Vulcan father, Sarek, boards the Enterprise to negotiate political relations with the Legaran. However, Sarek has contract Bendii syndrome, which causes a Vulcan to gradually lose control, and become overpowered with emotions.

Episode 24: Ménage à Troi

May 28, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43930.7. Riker and Deanna, both on shoreleave, are unexpectedly joined by Deanna's mother, Lwaxana, on Betazed. Shortly, all three are kidnapped by the Ferengi who want to study Lwaxana's telepathic abilities.

Episode 25: Transfigurations

Jun 4, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43957.2. Dr. Crusher becomes attracted to an injured alien with mysterious powers, who is being tracked down by his government like a wanted criminal.

Episode 26: The Best of Both Worlds (1)

Jun 18, 1990 · 46m

Stardate: 43989.1 An Starfleet expert on the Borg, Lt. Cmdr. Shelby, is assigned to the Enterprise to investigate the disappearance of a Federation colony. Picard is abducted by the Borg and assimilated into the Collective, which forces Riker to attempt a rescue mission.

Season 3 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3 premiere?

Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3 premiered on September 25, 1989.

How many episodes are in Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3?

Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3 has 26 episodes.

What is the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3?

The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "Evolution". It aired on September 25, 1989.

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