brown%astroatc.UUCP@cs.wisc.edu (Vidiot) (02/05/91)
There have been a few readers who have wanted a list of titles with a quick
synopsis. I guess that my guide just isn't popular enough :-) In any event,
I have thrown this together for your edification.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FIRST SEASON
1/2. 9/26/87 721 41153.7 Encounter at Farpoint
The crew of the Enterprise is put on trial by a mysterious force
called ``Q'' for all the crimes of mankind.
3. 10/03/87 103 41209.2 The Naked Now
Romance, danger and chaos result when a mysterious contaminant
renders the crew of the Enterprise intoxicated.
4. 10/10/87 104 41235.25 Code of Honor
Kidnapped by aliens known as Ligonians, Lieutenant Tasha Yar battles
for her freedom and the welfare of a diseased Federation planet.
5. 10/18/87 107 41386.4 The Last Outpost
Held captive over an unknown planet, the away teams of the U.S.S.
Enterprise and Ferengi starships must pass an important inquisition by
a mysterious life form known as Portal, before they are allowed to
continue their journeys through space.
6. 10/24/87 106 41263.1 Where No One Has Gone Before
Teenager Wesley Crusher and a dying alien are the crew's only hope
for escape from a bizarre galaxy where thoughts become real.
7. 10/31/87 108 41249.3 Lonely Among Us
Passing through a series of complex energy patterns, the
Enterprise crew find themselves trying to solve the mystery
surrounding the murder of Assistant Chief Engineer Singh and
the altered personalities of Lt. Worf, Dr. Crusher and the Captain.
8. 11/07/87 109 41255.6 Justice
When Wesley is sentenced to death for innocently violating a foreign
planet's customs, Captain Picard is forced to chose between negotiating
for Wesley's life or adhering to the Federation's prime directive which
prohibits interfering with another civilization's way of life.
9. 11/14/87 110 41723.9 The Battle
A thought altering device, controlled by a Ferengi Captain seeking
revenge on Picard for his son's death, threatens the life of the
Captain and the safety of the Enterprise.
10. 11/21/87 111 41590.5 Hide And Q
The Enterprise is once again challenged by the dangerous and powerful
"Q" who offers Riker god-like powers in exchange for Riker's
membership in the "Q" continuum.
11. 11/28/87 105 41294.5 Haven
Deanna Troi is caught between her feelings for Riker and her devotion
to family customs when she faces a prearranged marriage.
12. 1/09/88 113 41997.7 The Big Goodbye
When the holodecks malfunction, the Captain and two crew members become
trapped in San Francisco, 1941, where they are held hostage by
murderous gangsters.
13. 1/16/88 114 41242.4 Datalore
Data's android look-alike formulates an evil masterplan that could
destroy the Enterprise.
15. 1/30/88 116 41365.9 11001001
The Enterprise is hijacked by an alien species who need the ship's
computer to regenerate the one damages on their own planet.
17. 2/13/88 118 41509.1 When The Bough Breaks
Wesley and several children from the Enterprise are kidnapped by a
sterile civilization which hopes to use them to rebuild their race.
19. 3/12/88 119 41416.2 Coming Of Age
While Wesley endures the grueling Starfleet Academy entrance exam,
Captain Picard faces an investigation into his competency as a
commander.
20. 3/19/88 120 41503.7 Heart of Glory
Lt. Worf is torn between his loyalty to the Enterprise and his fierce
Klingon heritage when two Klingon fugitives take over the ship.
21. 4/09/88 121 41798.2 The Arsenal of Freedom
Picard and the away team fight for their lives on a planet run by a
computerized weapons system.
22. 4/16/88 123 not given Symbiosis
The Enterprise is caught in the middle when two alien races wage a
bitter battle over cargo which one of them needs for survival.
23. 4/23/88 122 41601.3 Skin of Evil
A rescue mission turns the tragedy when one of the Enterprise officers
is killed by an evil alien.
24. 4/30/88 124 41697.9 We'll Always Have Paris
Captain Picard is unexpectedly reunited with his first love in the midst
of an investigation into lethal time warp experiments.
25. 5/07/88 125 41775.5 Conspiracy
Captain Picard and Commander Riker travel to Earth to investigate a
conspiracy in the highest ranks of Starfleet command.
26. 5/14/88 126 41986.0 The Neutral Zone
While traveling to a meeting with hostile Romulans, the crew discovers
a ship containing three frozen Americans from the 20th century.
The date is the first date of satellite uplink. Paramount's official
'week of' is two days later.
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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
SECOND SEASON
27. 11/19/88 127 42073.1 The Child
While preparing to transport a deadly plague to a research lab, the crew
is stunned by the announcement of Counselor Troi's pregnancy.
28. 11/26/88 128 42193.6 Where Silence Has Lease
The crew is held hostage in a mysterious void by a being who wishes to
observe the many ways in which humans die.
29. 12/03/88 129 42286.3 Elementary, Dear Data
Pretending to be Sherlock Holmes, Data uses the holodeck to solve a
mystery that threatens Dr. Pulaski's life.
30. 12/10/88 130 42402.7 The Outrageous Okona
While the Enterprise crew play host to a witty renegade captain, Data
struggles to acquire a sense of humor.
31. 1/07/89 132 42477.2 Loud As A Whisper
The future of a warring planet depends on a deaf mediator, who
suddenly loses his ability to commmunicate.
32. 1/21/89 131 42437.5 The Schizoid Man
A brilliant but terminally ill scientist seeks eternal life by
transferring his mind into Data's body.
33. 1/28/89 133 42494.8 Unnatural Selection
The crew grapples with a mysterious disease which accelerates the aging
process, causing humans to die of old age within a matter of days.
34. 2/04/89 134 42506.5 A Matter Of Honor
Riker's loyalties are put to the test when he is assigned to a Klingon
vessel which plans to attack the Enterprise.
35. 2/11/89 135 42523.7 The Measure Of A Man
When Data refuses to be disassembled for research purposes, Picard is
enlisted to defend his rights in court.
36. 2/18/89 136 42568.8 The Dauphin
Wesley finds romance with the beautiful young ruler of Daled Four
whose secret power could destroy the Enterprise and her crew.
37. 3/18/89 137 42609.1 Contagion
The Enterprise's computer system falls prey to a mysterious electronic
"virus" which program the ship to self destruct.
38. 3/25/89 138 42625.4 The Royale
Investigating the discovery of a piece of metal bearing a United States
Air Force insignia, the Away Team finds itself trapped in the world of
"The Hotel Royale", a novel come to life.
39. 4/01/89 139 42679.2 Time Squared
The U.S.S. Enterprise discovers a Federation shuttle containing an exact
double of Captain Picard from six hours in the future.
40. 4/22/89 140 42686.4 The Icarus Factor
Riker's long-lost father reappears on the eve of his departure to
become captain on a new starship.
41. 4/29/89 141 42695.3 Pen Pals
Data races against time to save the life a little alien girl on a planet
doomed for destruction.
42. 5/06/89 142 42761.3 Q Who
The crew is hurled into the future by the malevolent Q, who sets them
up for destruction by a race of half-human, half-robot aliens known as
the Borgs.
43. 5/13/89 143 42779.1 Samaritan Snare
While Picard fights for his life in surgery, Geordi is held hostage by
the leaders of an alien race.
44. 5/20/89 144 42823.2 Up The Long Ladder
The crew's rescue of a missing earth colony leads to the discovery of a
civilization composed entirely of clones.
45. 6/17/89 145 42859.2 Manhunt
In her search for the perfect mate, Troi's mother beams aboard the
Enterprise--and sets her sights on Captain Picard.
46. 6/24/89 146 42901.3 The Emissary
An official mission becomes a personal matter when Worf's former love is
sent to the Enterprise to mediate a dispute between Klingons and the
Federation.
47. 7/08/89 147 42923.4 Peak Performance
A simulated war game turns deadly when the crew is ambushed by a Ferengi
battleship.
48. 7/15/89 148 42976.1 Shades Of Gray
Commander Riker is struck down by a deadly microbe which invades his
central nervous system and attacks his brain.
The date is the first date of satellite uplink. Paramount's official
'week of' is two days later.
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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
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THIRD SEASON
49. 9/23/89 150 43125.8 Evolution
The crew fights for survival when a mysterious force attacks the ship's
life support systems.
50. 9/30/89 149 not given The Ensigns of Command
Data races against time to save a human colony that's been marked for
death by aliens.
51. 10/07/89 151 43142.4 The Survivors
The crew travels to Rana IV, a remote colony where just two of its
11,000 inhabitants have miraculously survived a devastating attack.
52. 10/14/89 152 43173.5 Who Watches The Watchers
Mistakenly believing Captain Picard to be a god, the members of a
primitive culture seize Troi and prepare to sacrifice her to him.
53. 10/21/89 153 43198.7 The Bonding
When the ship's archeologist is killed on a mission led by Worf, the
Klingon feel responsible for the son she left behind.
54. 10/28/89 154 43205.6 Booby Trap
The Enterprise is caught in a booby trap that captures the ship and
converts its energy into lethal levels of radiation.
55. 11/04/89 155 43349.2 The Enemy
After Geordi is stranded on a storm-ravaged planet, the crew's
attempts to rescue him are hindered by an aggressive Romulan
warship.
56. 11/11/89 156 43385.6 The Price
Counselor Troi is swept off her feet by a dashing delegate
who uses unethical methods to conduct his business on board
the U.S.S. Enterprise.
57. 11/18/89 157 43421.9 The Vengeance Factor
The crew's attempts to mediate a violent dispute between
warring clans is sabotaged by a mysterious assassin.
58. 12/30/89 158 43462.5 The Defector
A Romulan defector leads the crew into a showdown that could
erupt into a full scale war.
59. 1/06/90 159 43489.2 The Hunted
The Enterprise is bombarded by a soldier who is the victim of
government mind control which turns him into a violent killer.
60. 1/27/90 160 43510.7 The High Ground
Doctor Crusher's abduction by a radical terrorist group
thrusts the crew into an explosive civil war on Rutia Four.
61. 2/03/90 161 43539.1 Deja Q
The crew is surprised by the appearance of their mischievous
nemesis, Q.
62. 2/10/90 162 43610.4 A Matter of Perspective
Riker is suspected of murdering a respected scientist who had
accused the Enterprise officer of seducing his wife.
63. 2/17/90 163 43625.2 Yesterday's Enterprise
The course of history is altered when a time rift brings a
starship Enterprise from the past into the present with a crew
which includes Tasha Yar.
64. 3/10/90 164 43657.0 The Offspring
Data becomes a father when he creates an android using a
transfer of his own neural programming.
65. 3/17/90 165 43685.2 Sins of the Father
When his long-lost brother appears on the Enterprise, Worf is
thrust into a life-or-death battle for his family's honor.
66. 3/24/90 166 43714.1 Allegiance
Without the crew's knowledge, Captain Picard is kidnapped and
replaced by an evil imposter.
67. 3/31/90 167 43745.2 Captain's Holiday
While on vacation, Picard becomes entangled in the search for
a missing weapon from the future.
68. 4/21/90 168 43779.3 Tin Man
The crew is thrust into a deadly showdown with the Romulans over a
newly discovered life-form in a remote star system.
69. 4/28/90 169 43807.4 Hollow Pursuits
The crew struggles to help a young engineer who's obsession
with the fantasy world Holodeck is endangering the ship.
70. 5/05/90 170 43872.2 The Most Toys
The crew leave Data for dead when his shuttle craft explodes
during a dangerous mission.
71. 5/12/90 171 43917.4 Sarek
The Enterprise is plagued by an outbreak of violence when it
is visited by a renowned Vulcan ambassador.
72. 5/26/90 172 43930.7 Menage A Troi
The Enterprise is thrown into chaos when Counsellor Troi
and her mother are kidnapped by the Ferengi.
73. 6/02/90 173 43957.2 Transfigurations
The Enterprise rescues a mysterious humanoid whose remarkable
powers affect the entire crew.
74. 6/16/90 174 43989.1 The Best of Both Worlds
The evil Borg capture Picard in an attempt to conquer the
human race.
The date is the first date of satellite uplink. Paramount's official
'week of' is two days later.
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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FOURTH SEASON
75. 9/22/90 175 44001.4 Best of Both Worlds Part II
Riker must choose between saving Picard and saving humanity
when the Borg use the kidnapped captain as part of their plan
to destroy Earth.
76. 9/29/90 178 44012.3 Family
While the Enterprise undergoes repairs on Earth, crew members
reunite with family as Picard comes face to face with his
jealous brother.
77. 10/06/90 177 44085.7 Brothers
After being summond home by his elderly creator, Data clashes
with his evil brother, Lore.
79. 10/20/90 179 44161.2 Remember Me
Wesley's experiment with warp fields result in the mysterious
disappearance of the crew.
80. 10/27/90 180 44215.2 Legacy
A rescue mission leads the crew to the birthplace of their late
comrade Tasha Yar, where they encounter her mysterious sister.
81. 11/03/90 181 44246.3 Reunion
When Picard is chosen to mediate a Klingon power struggle,
Worf confronts the Klingon who disgraced him.
82. 11/10/90 182 44286.5 Future Imperfect
After an Away Team mission fails, Riker awakens in sickbay to
discover sixteen years have passed and he now commands the
Enterprise.
83. 11/17/90 183 44307.3 Final Mission
After being accepted to Starfleet Academy, Wesley accompanies
Picard on a final mission, only to find himself struggling to
keep the captain alive.
84. 12/29/90 184 44356.9 The Loss
Counselor Troi resigns her post after experiencing a
mysterious loss of her empathetic powers.
85. 1/05/91 185 44390.1 Data's Day
A friend's impending wedding compounds Data's confusion about
the nuances of human feelings.
86. 1/26/91 186 The Wounded
Picard must stop a renegade Federation starship which is
making unprovoked attacks on a former enemy's ship.
87. 2/02/91 187 Devil's Due
Picard fights to save a terrorist planet from a powerful woman who
claims to be the devil.
88. 2/09/91 188 Clues
Picard and the crew are shocked to discover that Data is lying to them.
89. 2/16/91 189 First Contact
Critically wounded during a first contact mission, Riker is mistaken
for a hostile alien.
90. 3/09/91 190 Galaxy's Child
The Enterprise as a parent? Seems so, when it accidentally kills a
space-borne creature whose child comes to believe NCC 1701-D is its
mother.
91. 3/16/91 191 Night Terrors
Jason Robards stars when a disaster strikes a federation research
station and somehow begins to affect the dreams and nightmares of the
crew.
[The following information is subject to change]
92. 3/23/91 192 Identity Crisis
We're used to Riker wondering about his career, now its Geordi's
turn. An old friend of his becomes Captain of his own ship, and
Geordi starts wondering if he's made some wrong decisions.
93: 3/30/91 193 Q Love
There isn't to be an episode called "Q and Order", its been killed
off. Instead, we have this one, in which Q taunts and teases Captain
Picard by bringing back the woman in "Captain's Holiday" Only, whilst
I don't know what Picard's reactions are, apparantly Q falls in love
with Vash.
Vash's thoughts on this may well go undiscovered.
94: 4/20/91 194 To The Nth Degree
The A-Team returneth. Lt. Barclay returns, but this time his social
problem is excessively hyped-up intelligence.
95: 4/27/91 195 Paradise
A Beverley Crusher story as she tries to cure people of a deadly
virus - when they don't want her to.
96: 5/04/91 196 ?
97: 5/11/91 197 Past Perfect
Interesting title, though, isn't it? And its another Beverley story
which makes me think that this part of the order may not stay as it
is.
Anyway, Crusher is forced to recall her life with Jack because of
some external (alien) pressure.
98: 5/25/91 198 Distant Relations
Enterprise mediates for two supposedly warring worlds without knowing
that in fact they have joined forces against Star Fleet and the
Federation.
The date is the first date of satellite uplink. Paramount's official
'week of' is two days later. Stardates will be added when known.
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