, the security chief whose shocking death in "Skin of Evil" proved that no one in this new galaxy was truly safe. The Turning Point
This is the story of , a year of growing pains, bold "firsts," and the birth of a legend. The Great Gamble Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 1 ...
The season kicked off with the double-length pilot, It introduced us to the USS Enterprise-D—a massive, "hotel-in-space" version of the iconic ship. More importantly, it gave us Q , the omnipotent trickster who put humanity on trial. It was a statement: this show wouldn't just be about phaser fights; it would be about the evolution of the human soul. Finding the Rhythm , the security chief whose shocking death in
When Gene Roddenberry announced The Next Generation , fans were skeptical. Who was this bald French captain named Jean-Luc Picard? Why was there a Klingon on the bridge? Season 1 was an uphill battle to prove that the "Trek" spirit lived in the ideals, not just the faces. The Arrival of Q More importantly, it gave us Q , the
sporting a clean-shaven face (the legendary "Riker Beard" wouldn't arrive until Season 2).
