The Origins of 11 Famous Star Trek Lines | Mental Floss The Origins of 11 Famous Star Trek Lines filed under: Lists , Movies , Pop Culture , shows Like us on Facebook This morning, Leonard Nimoy passed away at the age of 83 . Beloved for his portrayal of Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek,' Nimoy was also an accomplished director, stage actor, and writer. Few franchises have had the cultural impact of the various Star Trek television series and movies, and nowhere is that more evident than in the snippets of dialogue that have become a part of the American vernacular—and in some cases, found their way abroad, too. Here are 11 of the most notable Star Trek catchphrases, as well as a little more information about their origins. 1. "Live Long and Prosper" The Vulcan greeting and the finger-separating hand gesture that accompanies it first appeared in the second season of Star Trek: The Original Series, during an episode titled “Amok Time.” Spock himself (actor Leonard Nimoy) has made no secret of the fact that the gesture and phrase were his idea, and that he based them on Orthodox Jewish blessings he remembered from his childhood.

In the Jewish blessing, the position of the fingers forms the Hebrew letter “Shin,” which represents the name “Shaddai” (Almighty God). Nimoy put his own spin on the traditional gesture by holding up just one hand (instead of both) and changing up the verbal blessing slightly. 2. "Highly Illogical..." While Spock never shied away from questioning the logic of those around him—usually Kirk—it wasn't until the second season that he took things up a notch and deemed the actions of the native inhabitants of planet Omega IV “highly illogical” in the episode titled “The Omega Glory.” Previously, it had always just been “illogical” or, in rare cases, “most illogical,” but it took a pair of natives attacking Kirk in a jail cell for Spock to pair his trademark raised-eyebrow reaction with the term “highly illogical.” The phrase would then be repeated in several more episodes, as well as the subsequent films and J.J. Abrams' reboot of the franchise.

Bonus: “Highly Illogical” was also the name of Leonard Nimoy's 1993 music album featuring several songs he recorded in the 1960s (including “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins”) as well as a few new tunes. 3. "Beam Me Up, Scotty" One of the most interesting aspects of this phrase—a request directed at Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott for transport back to the USS Enterprise—is that it was never actually uttered in any of the Star Trek television series or movies. More often than not, the command was akin to “Three to beam up” or more directly, “Beam them up,” with the closest approximation being “Beam us up, Scotty” in a few episodes of the Star Trek animated series. However, William Shatner did say this line while reading the audio version of his novel Star Trek: The Ashes of Eden. 4. "I'm A Doctor, Not A..." Everyone knows that Dr. Leonard McCoy is not an engineer, a coal miner, or an escalator, but that never stopped him from reminding his fellow crew members.

The first time DeForest Kelley uttered his famous catchphrase as we know it was in a first-season episode titled “The Devil in the Dark.” In that episode, McCoy saw fit to let Kirk know that he was a doctor, not a brick-layer. It's worth noting that an earlier episode, “The Corbomite Maneuver," had him asking Capt. Kirk, “What am I, a doctor or a moon-shuttle conductor?” but it wasn't until much later in the season that we got the full line that would later be heard in just about every subsequent series, as well as the Star Trek films. The line even made it into J.J. Abrams' 2009 reboot, with Karl Urban (as McCoy) exclaiming, “I'm a doctor, not a physicist!” 5.

"Make It So" Captain Jean-Luc Picard's signature line was a part of Star Trek: The Next Generation from the very start, with actor Patrick Stewart uttering what would become his character's most memorable catchphrase in the pilot episode, “Encounter at Farpoint.” The episode was written by Gene Roddenberry himself, so it's likely that he wrote the line for Picard, though the phrase has been in use for quite a while in military circles as a way to tell someone to proceed with a command. 6. "To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before..." The infinitive-splitting opening narration for each episode of Star Trek: The Original Series (with the exception of the pilot episodes) was famously recited by William Shatner, but the actual origins of the line are uncertain at best. Some reports suggest that it was inspired by a 1958 White House press booklet promoting the space program, though some have speculated that it came from a statement made by explorer James Cook following an expedition to Newfoundland. Writer Samuel Peeples, who authored the pilot episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” is often credited with the decision to make the phrase such a significant part of the series.

The line was eventually repeated—with a few minor tweaks—in each iteration of the series and films. 7. "Khaaannnn!" Possibly the most meme-friendly line of dialogue ever to come out of the Star Trek universe, this scream of rage originated in (no surprise here) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Left marooned on a dead planet by the evil villain Khan then taunted about his predicament, Kirk let loose with a primal roar—and the rest was viral-video history. 8. "I'm Givin' Her All She's Got, Captain!" Much like “Beam me up, Scotty,” this famous catchphrase often associated with USS Enterprise Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in Star Trek: The Original Series was never said in this exact form by actor James Doohan in the series or subsequent films. The closest approximation is a line in the second-season episode “The Changeling,” when Kirk asks Scotty to divert more power to the ship's shields.

Scotty responds with, “Giving them all we got.” However, Doohan did utter every word of the famous line as part of a cameo in 1993's Loaded Weapon, in which he turns up as a panicky police officer trying to fix a coffee machine. Similarly, Simon Pegg used the same line “I'm givin' her all she's got, Captain!” in 2009's Star Trek reboot, in which he plays a young Montgomery Scott. 9. "Nuclear Wessels" Russian crew member Pavel Andreievich Chekov's inability to pronounce the letter “V” became a recurring joke after the character was introduced in the second season of Star Trek: The Original Series as the ship's navigator. While it made for some funny moments throughout the series and subsequent movies, one of the most memorable pronunciation gaffes occurred during Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, when Chekov begins asking passers-by in 1980s San Francisco where he can find “nuclear wessels.” Even though Walter Koenig had been playing the character for almost 20 years before The Voyage Home hit theaters, the two-word line soon became indelibly connected with his portrayal of the character.

10. "Resistance Is Futile" This famous line was first uttered by robotic aliens The Borg in the epic third-season finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, titled “Best of Both Worlds, Part 1.” Not only did the 1990 episode offer up one of the greatest cliffhangers in television history, but it also coined a phrase that would live forever in the nightmares of fans—mainly because it was recycled for use in countless other series and films down the road. 11. "Set Phasers To Stun" It was established early on in Star Trek: The Original Series that the phasers used by the crew of USS Enterprise had a “stun” setting (as mentioned in “The Man Trap” episode), and both Kirk and Spock often found themselves instructing their crewmates to use the non-lethal capabilities of their standard-issue weapons.

However, it wasn't until the second season of Star Trek: The Animated Series that we first heard Kirk issue the command “Set phasers to stun.” The line eventually became an oft-repeated order in subsequent series, turning up in both Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: The Next Generation, as well as many of the movies (including 2009's reboot). This article originally appeared in 2013. 6 “Star Trek” Catchphrases And How To Work Them Into Everyday Conversations - The Frisky 6 “Star Trek” Catchphrases And How To Work Them Into Everyday Conversations Winona Dimeo-Ediger | 5.24.13 | 10:00 am Share < br />this article: Beam Us Up, Scotty! &#8220;Star Trek” has been a part of popular culture for nearly 50 years now, so it was inevitable that many of the popular lines from the show would work their way into our vernacular. Most of us know a “Star Trek” catchphrase or two, but working them into casual conversation can be a bit of a challenge. That’s where our handy guide comes in!

Read on for six classic “Star Trek” lines and how to use them… Catchphrase #1: “Make it so!” Who Said It/What It Means: This curt three-word phrase was Captain Jean-Luc Picard’s standard way of issuing an order, often immediately followed by a sexy sip of earl grey tea. How To Use It In Real Life: Every time you would normally say, “Yes.” Example: Barista: Would you like cream in your coffee? You: MAKE IT SO. Catchphrase #2: “Live long and prosper.” Who Said It/What It Means: This is the phrase associated with the Vulcan salute hand gesture, most famously used by Commander Spock. It’s a traditional Vulcan way to convey good wishes. How To Use It In Real Life: Vulcans use this saying as both as a greeting and a farewell, but there are so many ways to work this lovely sentiment into your everyday conversations.

Sub it out for the traditional “have a nice day,” sign off your emails with it, or try it in its hip text form, “LLAP.” Example: Friend: TTYL You: LLAP :) Catchphrase #3: “Resistance is futile.” Who Said It/What It Means: This is Borg-speak for “You don’t stand a goddamn chance,” and to put it simply: Borg don’t fuck around. How To Use It In Real Life: As awful as it is to hear this phrase from the Borg, it’s actually a pretty awesome line when you need to get your point across. Use it to shut down naysayers of your new proposal at a work meeting, persuade a friend to join Twitter, or convince your crush to go on a date with you. Example: Cable Provider: I’m sorry, but that upgrade is not part of your package. You: Resistance is futile! Cable Provider: Well, maybe I could bend the rules just this once.

Catchphrase #4: “Set phasers to stun.” Who Said It/What It Means: Pretty much everyone (well, at least the good guys) who has ever carried a phaser with the intention of temporarily incapacitating the enemy rather than killing them has used this handy phrase. How To Use It In Real Life: Whenever something stops you in your tracks or shocks you. Example: “I saw the hottest guy in the elevator today. It was like, daaaaamn, set phasers to stun!” Catchphrase #5: “Beam me up, Scotty!” Who Said It/What It Means: Captain Kirk actually never said this exact phrase (seriously!), but it comes from his frequent requests to be transported back to the Starship Enterprise from whatever strange land he was exploring. “Scotty” is the name of his chief engineer, Montgomery Scott. How To Use It In Real Life: As an alternate way to say “I’m on board,” or “Count me in.” Example: Friend: Do you want to go to the Solange concert this Saturday? You: Obviously! Beam me up, Scotty!

Catchphrase #6: “Hailing on all frequencies!” Who Said It/What It Means: Chief Communications Officer Uhura used this line when attempting to send out messages, AKA hails, to other starships or space stations. Hailing on all frequencies indicated an across-the-board effort to reach the message receiver, no matter what frequency they were on. How To Use It In Real Life: This phrase is so perfect for the digital age we live in, because it sums up the exasperating experience of trying to get in touch with someone via phone, text, Facebook, email, Twitter (and often getting no response!). Example: “I’ve been hailing him on all frequencies, but I haven’t heard a peep!” Jean-Luc Picard - Wikiquote Jean-Luc Picard Jump to: navigation , search Let us make sure history never forgets the name ... Enterprise . Jean-Luc Picard (13 July 2305–) is a character in the Star Trek fictional universe , the captain of the USS Enterprise-D and the Enterprise-E . He was played by British actor Patrick Stewart in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films .

Contents Quotes[ edit ] These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise . Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before! Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. But I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we've lived. Reports of my assimilation are greatly exaggerated. That is what it is to be human . To make yourself more than you are. Seize the time ... Live now ! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again. Things are only impossible until they're not! There is a way out of every box, a solution to every puzzle; it's just a matter of finding it. The Prime Directive is not just a set of rules; it is a philosophy ... and a very correct one. History has proven again and again that whenever mankind interferes with a less developed civilization, no matter how well intentioned that interference may be, the results are invariably disastrous.

We are what we are, and we're doing the best we can. It is not for you to set the standards by which we should be judged! And the sky's the limit. Make it so. Catchphrase first used in " Encounter At Farpoint " (28 September 1987) by Gene Roddenberry , and thereafter used in many episodes and films, instructing a crew member to execute an order. Engage. Catchphrase first used in " Encounter At Farpoint " (28 September 1987) by Gene Roddenberry , and thereafter used in many episodes and films, instructing a crew member to execute an order sending the Enterprise on warp speed. Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. Catchphrase used in many episodes Part of having feelings is learning to integrate them into your life, Data, ...learning to live with them. No matter what the circumstances ... Sometimes it takes courage to try, Data. Courage can be an emotion too. Star Trek Generations (1994) story by Brannon Braga , Ronald D. Moore and Rick Berman Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives.

But I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we've lived. After all, Number One, we're only mortal. Star Trek Generations (1994) story by Brannon Braga , Ronald D. Moore and Rick Berman ; On living in the moment Reports of my assimilation are greatly exaggerated. Emerging on the Enterprise-E bridge with his humanity fully intact, in Star Trek: First Contact (1996) story by Brannon Braga , Ronald D. Moore and Rick Berman ; a derivative of the statement "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated" attributed to Mark Twain , paraphrasing his remark: "The report of my death was an exaggeration." The line must be drawn here! This far, no farther! Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) story by John Logan , Rick Berman and Brent Spiner ; On Equality and Peace If your issues are with me, then deal with me. This has nothing to do with my ship, nothing to do with the Federation!

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) story by John Logan , Rick Berman and Brent Spiner ; On facing issues Head-On Buried deep within you, beneath all the years of pain and anger, there is something that has never been nurtured: the potential to make yourself a better man. And that is what it is to be human. To make yourself more than you are. Oh, yes — I know you. There was a time you looked at the stars and dreamed of what might be. Star Trek: The Next Generation [ edit ] Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before! Introduction spoken during the opening credits of each episode, derived from the introduction to the original Star Trek series. Both versions are by Gene Roddenberry ; the original referred to a "five year mission" rather than a "continuing mission", and said "no man" rather than "no one". If we're going to be damned, let's be damned for what we really are.

" Encounter At Farpoint " (28 September 1987) by Gene Roddenberry Things are only impossible until they're not! " When the Bough Breaks " (15 February 1988) by Hannah Louise Shearer; On persistance The Prime Directive is not just a set of rules; it is a philosophy ... and a very correct one. History has proven again and again that whenever mankind interferes with a less developed civilization, no matter how well intentioned that interference may be, the results are invariably disastrous. " Symbiosis " (18 April 1988) by Robert Lewin No being is so important that he can usurp the rights of another. " The Schizoid Man " (23 January 1989) by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler Your Honour, the courtroom is a crucible. In it we burn away irrelevancies until we are left with a pure product, the truth for all time. " The Measure of a Man " (13 February 1989) by Melinda M. Snodgrass It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness; that is life.

" Peak Performance " (10 July 1989) by David Kemper Being first at any cost is not always the point. " Tin Man " (23 March 1990) by Dennis Putman Bailey and David Bischoff Let's make sure history never forgets the name ... Enterprise . Statement to the entire crew in the alternate timeline towards the end of " Yesterday's Enterprise " (19 February 1990) story by Trent Christopher Ganino, Eric A. Stillwell Ira Steven Behr , Richard Manning , Hans Beimler , Ronald D. Moore There are times, sir, when men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders. You acknowledge their sentience, but ignore their personal liberties and freedom. Order a man to turn his child over to the state? Not while I'm his captain. " The Offspring ", (12 March 1990) by René Echevarria You may test that assumption at your convenience. " Sins of the Father " (19 March 1990) by Drew Deighan; after being challenged by a Klingon to fight who said that Picard as a Federation officer would not fight.

Imprisonment is an injury, regardless of how you justify it. " Allegiance " (26 March 1990) by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile. " The Best of Both Worlds (18 June 1990) by Michael Piller You know, there are some words I've known since I was a schoolboy. "With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably." Those words were uttered by Judge Aaron Satie as wisdom and warning. The first time any man's freedom is trodden on, we're all damaged. " The Drumhead " (29 April 1991) by Jeri Taylor The road from legitimate suspicion to rampant paranoia is very much shorter than we think. " The Drumhead " (29 April 1991) by Jeri Taylor Jean-Luc Picard: We think we've come so far. Torture of heretics, burning of witches, is all ancient history. Then, before you can blink an eye, suddenly, it threatens to start all over again.

Worf: I believed her. I... helped her. I did not see her for what she was. Jean-Luc Picard: Mr. Worf, villains who twirl their moustaches are easy to spot. Those who clothe themselves in good deeds are well-camouflaged. Worf: I think... after yesterday people will not be so ready to trust her. Jean-Luc Picard: Maybe. But she, or someone like her, will always be with us. Waiting for the right climate in which to flourish, spreading fear in the name of righteousness. [...] Vigilance, Mr. Worf. That is the price we must continually pay. " The Drumhead " (29 April 1991) by Jeri Taylor I'd be delighted to offer any advice I have on understanding women. When I have some, I'll let you know. " In Theory " (3 June 1991) by Joe Menosky and Ronald D. Moore Seize the time... Live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again.

" Chain of Command " (21 December 1992) by Frank Abatemarco Picard had been captured by the Cardassians and had been tortured. The torturer had constantly asked Picard how many lights did he see. Every time Picard answered he was electrocuted and told there were five lights.The﻿ point the Cardassian was trying to make is he broke Picard. In the end Picard showed his torturer that he didn't win, and told him how many lights there were. No, I am not dead. Because I refuse to believe the afterlife is run by you. The universe is not so badly designed! " Tapestry " (15 February 1993) by Ronald D. Moore There is a way out of every box, a solution to every puzzle; it's just a matter of finding it. " Attached " (8 November 1993) by Nick Sagan ; On persistance We are what we are, and we're doing the best we can. It is not for you to set the standards by which we should be judged! " All Good Things... " (23 May 1994) by Brannon Braga and Ronald D.

Moore ; On being judged by Q and the Q Continuum Now, this will put the ship at risk. Quite frankly, we may not survive. But I want you to believe that I am doing this for a greater purpose, and that what is at stake here is more than any of you can possibly imagine. I know you have your doubts about me, about each other, about this ship.All I can say is that although we have only been together for a short time, I know that you are the finest crew in the fleet. And I would trust each of you with my life. So, I am asking you for a leap of faith — and to trust me. " All Good Things... " (23 May 1994) by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore ; On having faith in others So, five-card stud, nothing wild. And the sky's the limit. Captain Picard, is the exact opposite of a Hollywood action-hero. Dirk Baecker, in Inclusion/ Exclusiom (2002), p. 76 Picard stands as the bearer of Starfleet's conscience and an exemplar of moral autonomy.

Kevin Decker and Jason Eberl Star Trek and Philosophy: The Wrath of Kant (2008), p. 141 Captain Picard is perceived to be a gentler soul than Captain Kirk. Marc Dipaol, in War, Politics and Superheroes : Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film (2011), p. 30 The new captain of the Enterprise, Jean-Luc Picard, is the wise man. He rules the Enterprise with a sagely wisdom. Pallab Ghosh, in "Klingons on the Starship Bow" in New Scientist Vo. 117, issue 1605 (24 March 1988), p. 63 As shown in his speech and actions, Picard is a man of intelligence, courage, integrity, compassion, courtesy. Mark Jancovich and James Lyons, in Quality Popular Television : Cult TV, The Industry and Fans (2003), p.

111 Patrick Stewart's identification with Jean-Luc Picard is a prime exemplar of the extreme entanglement between actor and character produced by cult television programs, yet in Stewart's case this entanglement has not precluded a very active and successful post-Star Trek career. Sara Gwenllian-Jones and Roberta E. Pearson, in Cult Television (2004), p. 65 Those ... who are familiar with the character Captain Picard, already know him to be the leader that we all wish we worked for, whose leadership gives us confidence and comfort in meeting the challenges we face each and every day, and the type of leader that we should strive to become. Wess Roberts and Bill Ross in Make It So : Leadership Lessons from Star Trek, The Next Generation (1995), p. xi The bridge of the Enterprise, under the moderate and controlled command of Captain Picard, is a locus of "enlightened understanding." Rosemarie Garland Thomson, Freakery: cultural spectacles of the extraordinary body (1996), p. 334 The new captain, Jean-Luc Picard, was French and enjoyed reading, classical music, William Shakespeare , archaeology, and theatre.

Gary Westfahl , in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy : Themes, Works, and Wonders (2005) Vol. 3, p. 1264 Captain Picard is not the swashbuckler that Captain Kirk was. Grace Lee Whitney , Jim Denney, and Leonard Nimoy in The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy (1998), p. 81 Only question I Was do I like Kirk, Or do I like Picard? 10 Best Episodes of "Star Trek" Ever 10 Best Episodes of "Star Trek" Ever By Nigel Mitchell Updated August 23, 2016. Over the course of fifty years, Star Trek TV shows have presented some of the finest science fiction of all time. Striving not just to show the future of mankind, Trek has also focused on exploring the human condition. Star Trek has had many great episodes, but this is a collection of ten episodes of the franchise that fans agree are at its best. Sisko meets Kirk. Paramount Television 10.

"Trials and Tribble-ations" (Season 5, Episode 6) The crew of Deep Space Nine goes back in time to the episode " Trouble With Tribbles " from the Original Series. "Tribbles" is one of the most popular episodes of the classic series, and bringing the crew of DS9 in contact with Kirk and other characters is done with wit and incredible special effects. Janeway addresses officers on wrecked bridge. Paramount/CBS 9. "Year of Hell" (Season 4, Episodes 8, 9) In this two-part episode of Star Trek: Voyager, an alien commander tries to use a time-based weapon to change history to his liking. He makes his own species more powerful while making its enemies weaker. Voyager gets caught in constantly changing timelines, where their situation gets worse and worse as their enemy grows more and more powerful. This episode shows Voyager at its darkest hour with depleting resources, a crumbling ship, injured crew, and dwindling options. Avery Brooks as Benny Russell. Paramount Television/CBS Television 8.

"Far Beyond the Stars" (Season 6, Episode 13) In this metafictional episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Captain Sisko has a vision of himself as science fiction writer Benny Russell in the 1950s. Russell is writing the story of Deep Space Nine, and struggles with racism from editors who don't want a black man as the hero. This is a great story about civil rights and inequality, and points out the bold step of having a black captain in Star Trek. Riker removes Data's arm. Paramount Television/CBS Television 7. "The Measure of a Man" (Season 2, Episode 9) On Star Trek: The Next Generation, android Data's humanity is questioned when the Federation demands that Data be reassigned and disassembled for research. Picard must prove in court that Data is legally a sentient being with rights and freedoms under Federation law. This is a great courtroom drama with a complex examination of the nature of sentience and free will. Romulans aboard their warship. NBC-Viacom 6.

"Balance of Terror" (Season 1, Episode 14) When the original USS Enterprise encounters a mysterious alien vessel with the ability to "cloak" (turn invisible to all sensors), Kirk is forced into a cat-and-mouse game for survival. This signaled the first appearance of the Romulans in the Star Trek Universe. It shows Kirk's skill at strategy, and reveals the lost connections to the Vulcan race. The episode also works as a commentary on the racism that can spring up during times of war, which is still resonant today. Captain Dathon (Paul Winfield). Paramount Television/CBS Television 5. "Darmok" (Season 5, Episode 2) In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Captain Picard is trapped on a planet with an alien captain. He's forced to work to survive against an alien beast. But the captain speaks a language so complex that even the universal translator cannot decipher it. The episode is a classic Trek story that challenges our perception of culture and language, and shows how people who are different can be brought together. It also made " Darmok at Tanagra " a popular catchphrase among fans. Benjamin Sisko toasts the good guys.

Paramount Television/CBS Television 4. "In the Pale Moonlight" (Season 6, Episode 19) Frustrated with the Federation's losses in the war with the Dominion on Deep Space Nine, Sisko turns to Garak for help. He and Garak come up with a plan to turn the Romulans against the Dominion, but Sisko grapples with his morality. This bold and daring episode is considered one of the strongest of the series . Locutus of Borg (Patrick Stewart). Paramount Television 3. "Best of Both Worlds" (Season 3 Episode 28; Season 4, Episode 1) This two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation is one of the reasons why the Borg are one of the most popular villains of the series. When the Borg kidnap Picard and convert him to become their leader and spokesman, the Federation must turn against one of their own. The sight of Picard as the Borg Locutus is shocking, and this episode resonates through later episodes, including the movie First Contact . Picard playing Ressikan flute. Paramount Television/CBS Television 2.

"The Inner Light" (Season 5, Episode 25) In The Next Generation, an alien probe takes control of Captain Picard, and he finds himself on an alien world. He becomes a resident of a dying planet, and lives decades with a wife, children, and grandchildren in the span of twenty minutes in the real world. The humanity, the love story, the despair at raising and then losing children who never really existed made this one of the most powerful and emotional episodes Star Trek ever aired. Kirk and Spock face the Guardian of Forever. Paramount Television 1. "The City on the Edge of Forever" (Season 1, Episode 28) When Doctor McCoy gets drugged and jumps through a time portal known as "The Guardian of Forever," he changes history so the Federation never existed. Kirk and Spock must go in after him to 1930's Earth. But when Kirk discovers the woman he loves must die to save the future, he grapples with the moral implications. This is one of the most emotional and famous episodes of Star Trek history. Final Thoughts While these ten are some episodes that stood out for fans, they're by no means the only gems.

Check out all the shows to see more great science fiction. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" Yesterday's Enterprise (TV Episode 1990) - Quotes - IMDb Capt. Picard : Who is to say that this history is any less proper than the other? Guinan : I suppose I am. Capt. Picard : Not good enough, damn it, not good enough! I will not ask them to die! Guinan : Forty billion people have already died! This war's not supposed to be happening! You've got to send those people back to correct this. Capt. Picard : And what is to guarantee that if they go back they will succeed? Every instinct is telling me this is wrong, it is dangerous, it is futile! Guinan : We've known each other a long time. You have never known me to impose myself on anyone, or take a stance based on trivial or whimsical perceptions. This timeline must not be allowed to continue. Now, I've told you what you must do. You have only your trust in me to help you decide to do it. Capt. Picard : You must have some idea how things have changed. Guinan : I look at things, I look at people, and...

they just don't feel right. Capt. Picard : What things? What people? Guinan : You. Your uniform, the bridge... Capt. Picard : What's the matter with the bridge? Guinan : It's not right! Capt. Picard : It's the same bridge. Nothing has changed. Guinan : I know that. I also know it's wrong. Capt. Picard : [sighs] What else? Guinan : Families. There should be children on this ship. Capt. Picard : What? Children on the Enterprise? Guinan, we're at war! Guinan : No we're not! At least we're not... supposed to be. This is not a ship of war. This is a ship of peace. Capt. Picard : [ponders this] What you're suggesting... Guinan : I'm not suggesting. That ship from the past is not supposed to be here. It's got to go back. Picard - Make It So - YouTube Picard - Make It So Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented.

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on May 27, 2010 Category Star Trek Star Trek: The Next Generation Synopsis Share Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) focuses on the 24th century adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D). This incarnation of the famous starship is much larger than the one captained by James T. Kirk a century earlier, and, accordingly, it carries a larger crew complement: 1,012 men, women…and, surprisingly, children. This era’s Starfleet Command believes that men and women are more likely to sign up for long-term exploratory missions if they think of their ship as home. Thus, Picard’s crew enjoys many of the comforts they’d have otherwise left behind, including a wide variety of recreational opportunities, “replicated” food dishes to suit every palate, and quarters large enough to share with spouses and offspring. There are schools for the children and a bar (stocked with synthetic alcohol, or synthehol) where the adults can unwind.

However, the ongoing mission—no longer limited to a mere five years—remains virtually the same as it was during Kirk’s time: to seek out new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no one has gone before. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 6 - TV - IGN Episode 626 Descent, Part I Jun 21, 1993 Curious to see how three of history's greatest minds might interact in an unique setting, Data plays poker in the Holodeck with computer-generated recreations of Professor Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and Sir Isaac Newton. However, just after Hawking wins a hand, the U.S.S. Enterprise goes to Red Alert in response to a distress call from the Ohniaka III outpost. Episode 625 Timescape Jun 14, 1993 While Riker and the Enterprise respond to a Romulan ship's distress call, Picard, Troi, Geordi, and Data are traveling in a long-range shuttlecraft known as a Runabout. Suddenly, while in a conversation, everyone except Troi freezes in mid-motion. Seconds later, things return to normal.

Baffled, she attempts to describe the experience to the others when she inexplicably becomes frozen in time herself for over three minutes. Then, almost without warning, the starboard nacelle cuts out from lack of fuel, and instruments show it has been in continuous operation for over 47 days. Picard then notices some rotten fruit and his fingernails quickly grow half an inch. Data discovers they are in a temporal disturbance where time is moving approximately 50 times faster than normal. Episode 624 Second Chances May 24, 1993 The U.S.S. Enterprise returns to the planet Nervala IV to retrieve data left behind by Starfleet researchers when they were forced to evacuate eight years ago. It has taken this long for a transport window to open in the planet's distortion field, finally allowing a brief attempt for people to beam down. Riker led the evacuation operation while a lieutenant on the U.S.S. Potemkin, and returns to oversee the retrieval. However, when he beams down to the surface, he is met with an unexpected surprise — a man who appears to be his identical twin.

Both Rikers claim they led the evacuation eight years ago, but while the Enterprise's Riker says he was transported back safely, Lieutenant Riker claims his transport failed, and the planet's distortion field kept him on the surface. Lieutenant Riker beams up to the Enterprise, and Beverly pronounces the two men genetically indistinguishable. Episode 623 Rightful Heir May 17, 1993 When Worf fails to report for duty, Riker goes to his quarters to investigate, finding the Klingon entranced in a ceremonial ritual, oblivious to everything and everyone until Riker's interruption. Concerned because of Worf's developing pattern of sub-par performance, Picard visits him in his quarters. Worf explains that his recent experience in the Carraya sector — from which he brought back some Klingon children — has left him empty inside. He has been trying to summon a vision of Kahless — the greatest of Klingon warriors, who united his people many centuries ago, and promised to one day return and lead them again. Picard grants him leave to visit the planet Boreth, where the Followers of Kahless wait for their leader's return. Worf attempts his ritual again in the ceremonial lava caves.

This time, however, a sudden swirl of smoke and light reveals Kahless. Kahless is real — and he has returned! Episode 622 Suspicions May 10, 1993 Guinan visits Beverly in her quarters, only to find her packing her belongings. She has been relieved of her duties, and has been summoned back to Earth to face a formal inquiry — and the beginning of the end of her Starfleet career ... Episode 621 Frame of Mind May 3, 1993 Riker is put in charge of an undercover mission to Tilonus IV, a planet that has descended into anarchy. Since the trip there will take a few days, Riker is able to retain his starring role in the ship's play while he prepares for the dangerous mission. However, he soon begins experiencing an unusual sensation that people, especially a strange alien lieutenant, are staring at him. Troi tells him this can be attributed to his getting into his character — that of a mental patient trapped in an asylum. However, when he performs the play, Riker is shocked when the set suddenly becomes an actual asylum cell. The audience disappears, leaving Riker in a real mental ward with a real alien doctor.

Episode 620 The Chase Apr 26, 1993 Picard is surprised when Professor Richard Galen, his old archaeology professor whom he hasn't seen in 30 years, pays a visit to the U.S.S. Enterprise and asks Picard to accompany him on a mission. The renowned archaeologist has made a discovery so profound, the ultimate findings could reverberate throughout the galaxy, but will only reveal them to Picard if he agrees to join him on a lengthy, possibly year-long expedition. The offer is tempting to Picard, who once intended to make archaeology his life's work, but he chooses duty instead, prompting the professor to angrily leave the starship. Soon afterward, the Enterprise receives a distress call — Galen's ship is under attack by Yridians. After inadvertently destroying the attacking vessel with a phaser hit the crew is able to transport Galen aboard, but not before he takes a disruptor blast in the chest at point-blank range. Picard is at the professor's side when he dies in Sickbay, taking his secret with him to the grave.

Episode 619 Lessons Apr 5, 1993 Working on an insomnia-inspired personal assignment in the middle of the night, Picard's curiosity is aroused when he finds many of the ship's computer functions have been taken off-line. He goes to the source of the situation, the Stellar Sciences department, and meets Lieutenant Commander Nella Daren, the section's new department head. Nella and her staff are using the early morning quiet attempting to construct a mathematical map of an emerging star system. Picard is intrigued by this lovely, intelligent woman — and his attraction increases the next evening, when he is overwhelmed by Nella's amazing piano performance during a concert. He expresses his appreciation afterward, and she — impressed by his musical knowledge — suggests they play together sometime. The attraction seems to be mutual. Episode 618 Starship Mine Mar 29, 1993 The Enterprise, docked at the orbiting Remmler Array, is evacuated in order to undergo a baryon sweep, a procedure that scans the ship with deadly rays in order to eliminate accumulated particles which have collected on the vessel over years of space travel.

La Forge informs Picard that because baryon particle levels from the ship are so high, a more powerful sweep than normal may be needed to clear out all the radiation. Toward that end, La Forge ordered extra field diverters for the Bridge and the computer core, to further protect those sensitive areas from the sweep. Episode 617 Birthright, Part II Mar 1, 1993 Still imprisoned in a Romulan camp inhabited by Klingons, and having learned that his father is truly dead, Worf asks L'Kor and Gi'ral, the Klingons leading the group, how they can live as prisoners — the ultimate disgrace In their culture. They explain that after they were captured during the Khitomer massacre, the Romulans kept them from committing suicide. As a result they voluntarily remained to preserve the honor of their families, who believe they died heroically. Episode 616 Birthright, Part I Feb 22, 1993 The U.S.S. Enterprise is docked at the space station Deep Space Nine, assisting in repairs to Bajoran technologies damaged during the Cardassian occupation.

Worf, having a meal with Geordi at the station, is being observed discreetly by a mysterious alien. After Geordi leaves, Worf is approached by the alien, a Yridian named Jaglom Shrek, who claims that Worf's father, Mogh, did not die at Khitomer 25 years ago, as everyone thought. Shrek tells the disbelieving Worf that Mogh was taken to a remote prison camp by the Romulans after the massacre. For a price, Shrek says, he will reveal the location. Enraged, Worf still refuses to believe him, saying that a Klingon would rather die with honor than live as a prisoner. Episode 615 Tapestry Feb 15, 1993 Gravely injured in a Lenarian attack, Picard slips into a white, seamless limbo while Beverly struggles to save his life. There, he encounters Q, who informs Picard that he is dead and this is the afterlife — and that Q himself is God! Picard refuses to believe that he is dead, let alone that Q is the supreme being. But Q is determined to prove otherwise.

He produces the artificial heart that failed Picard and caused his death, which triggers Picard's sense of regret. With Q's urging, he admits that, given the opportunity to live life over, he would do things differently. Episode 614 Face of the Enemy Feb 8, 1993 Troi suddenly awakens from a restless sleep to discover that she has somehow been transformed to look like a Romulan officer. Learning that she has also been transported aboard one of their warbirds, she is told by N'Vek, the vessel's Romulan Sub-Commander, that if she hopes to return to the U.S.S. Enterprise alive, she must pretend to be Major Rakal of the Tal Shiar, the Imperial Intelligence. Her instructions: to instruct the warbird commander to proceed to the Kaleb sector with a mysterious cargo. N'Vek then introduces Troi to Commander Toreth, who tries unsuccessfully to intimidate her. Undaunted, Troi orders a course for the new destination. Episode 613 Aquiel Feb 1, 1993 The U.S.S.

Enterprise arrives at a remote subspace relay station near the Klingon border, and Riker, Geordi, and Beverly encounter a stray dog and evidence of what appears to be the remains of Aquiel Uhnari, a Starfleet lieutenant. The staff attempts to discover precisely what happened by surveying the deserted shuttlecraft docked into the station. While surveying the shuttlecraft's destroyed deckplate, Beverly and Riker suspect that Aquiel and the missing Lieutenant Rocha may have been the victims of a Klingon attack. Then, Geordi comes across a moving, speaking screen image of Aquiel in her quarters, relaying a message to her sister Shianna about her fear of a Klingon named Morag. Geordi continues to watch these personal logs, and learns that Aquiel had a tenuous relationship with Lieutenant Rocha. Riker then joins him in her quarters and is informed by Picard that the Klingon Governor Torak has arrived at the Enterprise. Episode 612 Ship in a Bottle Jan 25, 1993 While enjoying a Sherlock Holmes mystery fantasy on the holodeck, Geordi and Data request that Barclay investigate some anomalies in the program.

While doing so, Professor Moriarty appears and informs Barclay that the computer system has created him so well in the fantasy that he has come alive! According to Moriarty, Picard has held him hostage in the fantasy for over four years. Episode 611 Chain of Command, Part II Dec 21, 1992 In an attempt to obtain information from their hostage, the Cardassians inject Picard with a serum that forces him to answer all questions truthfully. He soon reveals the exact nature of the Federation's mission to destroy metagenic weapons on Celtris III. However, his Cardassian captor, Gul Lemec, reveals that the situation on Celtris III was simply a trap, invented to lure him into Cardassian space. The Cardassians have captured them in order to learn strategy the Federation will use in case of a Cardassian attack. When Picard indicates that he knows nothing of such a strategy, Gul Madred begins to torture him in violation of the law. Episode 610 Chain of Command, Part I Dec 14, 1992 As tensions between the Federation and the Cardassians grow, Picard is ordered to leave the U.S.S.

Enterprise to lead a top-secret mission. Beverly and Worf are also "reassigned" and begin rigorous training sessions with Picard, although only the captain knows the nature of their upcoming task. Among the crew, speculations about whether Picard will return arise when a now commanding officer, Captain Jellico, is assigned to take over instead of Riker. Jellico adds to everyone's anxiety by quickly implementing several major procedural changes that disrupt their daily lives. Episode 609 The Quality of Life Nov 16, 1992 Geordi is assigned to survey the station core of a new mining development with Dr. Farallon, the scientist who is developing the technology. When a dangerous problem suddenly occurs in the power grid, Farallon chooses the moment to introduce Geordi to an exocomp, a device she constructed that quickly restores the power grid to its normal state. Later, Farallon explains the intricacies of the exocomp to Data, pointing out that the device not only replicates tools, but can also solve a myriad of problems. This convinces Picard to allow Farallon to use the exocomp to repair the mining system, with Data assisting her.

The device initially performs its tasks without error, but suddenly becomes unresponsive to commands just before an explosion occurs in the plasma conduit. Episode 608 A Fistful of Datas Nov 9, 1992 A rare period of downtime gives the U.S.S. Enterprise staff a chance to pursue recreational interests. Geordi conducts an experiment with Data, attaching the android to the Enterprise computer to see if he can be used as a backup. Meanwhile, Worf, Alexander and Troi transport to 19-century South Dakota, where they engage in a fantasy involving a murderous outlaw named Eli Hollander. Episode 607 Rascals Nov 2, 1992 En route back from vacation, Picard, Ensign Ro, Keiko and Guinan run into danger aboard their shuttlecraft. O'Brien manages to transport the group onto the U.S.S. Enterprise, but a molecular mishap brings them back as12-year-old children. Beverly examines the group and finds that while their bodies have changed, their minds remain intact. However, when young Picard attempts to resume his command and lead his crew as though nothing has happened, his staff has trouble taking him seriously.

Because of this, Beverly gently convinces him to temporarily relinquish command to Riker. Episode 606 True-Q Oct 26, 1992 While working to save the planet Tagra IV from environmental collapse due to pollution, the crew welcomes Amanda, a young honor student chosen from hundreds of applicants to serve aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The crew is immediately taken with the young woman's boundless enthusiasm. However, Amanda also has a secret she keeps hidden from her new teammates. She possesses extraordinary mental powers, including the ability to make objects appear simply by visualizing them. She manages to keep this power under wraps until she witnesses a potentially devastating explosion in Engineering. With the destruction of the ship imminent, Amanda summons her powers and stops the explosion while the shocked crew looks on. Episode 605 Schisms Oct 19, 1992 Geordi comes up with an idea to help the crew map an extremely dense globular cluster more efficiently. With Riker's permission, he channels the ship's warp energy into the main deflector grid, and the idea appears to work beautifully.

After a few minutes, however, the plan appears to go terribly wrong when sensors indicate an explosion has occurred in a Cargo Bay. But when they rush to the bay to investigate, Data and Geordi are shocked to see that nothing is wrong. It seems as if there was no explosion, just a mishap with the sensors caused by Geordi's modification. Episode 604 Relics Oct 12, 1992 The U.S.S. Enterprise crew is surprised to encounter the U.S.S. Jenolen, which crashed 75 years ago, on the surface of a tremendous gravitational force known as a Dyson Sphere. However, they are even more surprised to discover a survivor hidden in the ship's transporter. The legendary Captain Montgomery Scott has survived for three quarters of a century by keeping himself suspended in molecular limbo in the ship's transporter system. The crew beams the exhausted veteran back to the Enterprise, where, being the Chief Engineer of the first U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, he is dazzled by the ship's display of 24th-century technology. Episode 603 Man of the People Oct 5, 1992 The U.S.S.

Enterprise is called to aid the Dorian, a Federation ship that has come under fire while transporting a Lumerian ambassador to mediate a dispute in the Rekag-Seronia system. Picard agrees to transport Ambassador Ves Alkar aboard the Enterprise to insure Alkar safe passage. Alkar transports aboard along with his aged mother, Sev Maylor, who takes an instant dislike to Troi. After Alkar asks Troi to use her empathetic powers to help him in the negotiations between the Seronians and the Rekags, Maylor insults Troi, sure that she is attracted to her son. Upset, Troi shares her negative feelings about the old woman with Riker. Both are surprised a few minutes later when they are summoned to Alkar's quarters to find that Maylor is dead. Since she is an empath, Alkar requests she perform the customary Lumerian funeral meditation with him, a process that leaves her feeling a bit strange. Episode 602 Realm of Fear Sep 28, 1992 When the U.S.S. Enterprise encounters another starship, the U.S.S.

Yosemite, trapped in a plasma streamer, a young engineer named Reginald Barclay comes up with a plan to reach the vessel. The crew adopts his plan, but Barclay balks when he realizes that the crew wants him to join them as part of the Away Team. Deathly afraid of the transporting process, he backs out at the last minute, leaving the rest of the Away Team to transport to the fire-marred Yosemite. There, they find that one dead body is the only sign of humanity, and they also notice several fragments of a broken sample container. Later, emboldened by a session with Troi, Barclay is able to rejoin the Away Team just in time to transport back. Each member returns to the Enterprise without incident except Barclay, who encounters a sinister-looking creature while in molecular form. Episode 601 Time's Arrow, Part II Sep 21, 1992 The discovery of Data's head, old, dusty and dead, among the ruins of some 19th-century artifacts in San Francisco has led the crew on a wild-goose chase through time.

In the 24th century, they have found a race on the planet Devidia II who can travel through time and assume human form on Earth. Meanwhile, Data has become trapped in 19th century San Francisco with a 19th century Guinan and a very curious Samuel Clemens. About This Show Summary 95 years after the original Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation leads the way for a new Enterprise crew, led by Captain Jean Luc Picard, to discover strange new worlds and alien civilizations. Genre: Sci-Fi Star Trek: The Next Generation TV Review What parents need to know Positive messages The series highlights the importance of empathy and respecting other (alien) races and cultural traditions while co-existing peacefully. Storylines sometimes act as metaphors for contemporary social issues, like discrimination and ethical practices in scientific research. Additional themes include communication, courage, and teamwork. Positive role models Starfleet places a premium on conformity and obedience. Characters, usually guided by Captain Jean Luc Picard, often debate right and wrong and how their actions will affect others. Picard is a thoughtful, sincere leader who strives to be the best example he can be, while also being a good friend and captain. Several other characters embody strong positive traits, as well.

Violence & scariness Plenty of spaceship battles, phaser shootouts, and even the occasional fistfight -- but the conflicts are generally pretty bloodless. Sexy stuff Mild flirting and occasional romance, but no onscreen nudity. Characters are sometimes seen in bed together and sex is implied. Occasional episodes revolve around concepts of sexuality both alien and familiar, including a species of aliens who are all homosexual, and a traditional Betazoid nude wedding (no body parts shown). Language Some social drinking, but nobody ever seems drunk. Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that Star Trek: The Next Generation is pretty different from the original series . While the first series broke ground for addressing important social issues, The Next Generation is more focused on pure entertainment than social commentary. It's plenty of fun; the special effects are a vast improvement over the original; and many episodes do try to make a larger point, but in general the goal is simply storytelling. And that's just fine. The show contains frequent sci-fi violence, but for the most part it's bloodless. Swearing is infrequent, as is romance. User reviews Review this title! What's the story?

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION stars Jean-Luc Picard ( Patrick Stewart ) as the unflappable captain of the new Enterprise. He is a calm and organized leader -- a sharp contrast to the original Star Trek's James T. Kirk ( William Shatner ). While TNG is about mankind's ongoing quest to promote peace and tranquility, it's also about having adventures in space. These adventures take the lively crew to far-flung planets and into the past and future. All the while, Picard wrestles with the Prime Directive -– his oath to help people and fix problems without imposing his own will on others. Is it any good? QUALITY The real accomplishment of this series is that it managed to create an entire future universe that seems plausible, is nearly religious about maintaining internal consistency, and is loads of fun to watch. Star Trek: The Next Generation is much bigger than the original series -- the bridge, where much of the action takes place, is bigger, the crew is bigger, and even the Federation seems to cover more of the galaxy.

Each episode seems to introduce a new race of people (or creature -– or even entity), so viewers might need a guidebook to keep track of which ones are allies and which are hostile. (Fortunately, the series was so popular in its seven seasons on the air that several of those books are available.) TNG gradually created an elaborate canon of Star Trek lore, which has been replicated in three additional spin-off shows. This complex, finely nuanced interior literature gave the series a strong foundation for storytelling, and many of the episodes have complex, intriguing plots and profound social undercurrents. Families can talk about... Families can talk about the Prime Directive in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which is never interfere in the natural pace of another race's development, because it's almost certain to permanently alter their evolutionary path, and not always for the better. Do you agree with this approach? Does it have any parallels in real life? Are there times when doing what seems like the humane thing can have negative consequences? What is the appeal of the Star Trek shows? How are some of the other Star Trek shows and movies different from and similar to each other? Which one is your favorite?

This series, like the original series, has a lot of diversity in its cast. Why does having diverse media role models matter? How do the characters in Star Trek: The Next Generation demonstrate communication and empathy ? What about teamwork and courage ? Why are these important character strengths ? TV details

Question: Which Enterprise captain in Star Trek: The Next Generation had the catchphrase 'Make it so' ?
Answer: JEAN-LUC PICARD