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The Best Episodes of Star Trek: Picard

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Set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis, we follow the now-retired Admiral Picard into the next chapter of his life.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 4 - No Win Scenario
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #1 - No Win Scenario

    S3:E4

    With time running out, Picard, Riker and crew must confront the sins of their past and heal fresh wounds, while the Titan, dead in the water, drifts helplessly toward certain destruction within a mysterious space anomaly.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writers:Terry Matalas, Sean Tretta

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  2. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 9 - Võx
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Võx

    S3:E9

    A devastating revelation about Jack alters the course of Picard’s life forever – and uncovers a truth that threatens every soul in the Federation. The final battle begins as Picard and his crew race to save the galaxy from annihilation – but not without a gut-wrenching cost.

    Director:Terry Matalas
    Writers:Kiley Rossetter, Sean Tretta

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  3. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 10 - The Last Generation
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #3 - The Last Generation

    S3:E10

    In a desperate last stand, Jean-Luc Picard and generations of crews both old and new fight together to save the galaxy from the greatest threat they’ve ever faced.

    Director:Terry Matalas
    Writer:Terry Matalas

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  4. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 3 - Seventeen Seconds
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Seventeen Seconds

    S3:E3

    Picard grapples with an explosive, life-altering revelation, while the Titan and her crew try to outmaneuver a relentless Vadic in a lethal game of nautical cat and mouse. Meanwhile, Raffi and Worf uncover a nefarious plot from a vengeful enemy Starfleet has long since forgotten.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writers:Cindy Appel, Jane Maggs

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  5. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 6 - The Bounty
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    #5 - The Bounty

    S3:E6

    Now on the run, Picard and the skeleton crew of the U.S.S. Titan must break into Starfleet's most top-secret facility to expose a plot that could destroy the Federation. Picard must turn to the only soul in the galaxy who can help: an old friend.

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writer:Christopher Monfette

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  6. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 1 - Remembrance
    7.9/10(93 votes)

    #6 - Remembrance

    S1:E1

    At the end of the 24th Century, and 14 years after his retirement from Starfleet, Jean-Luc Picard is living a quiet life on his vineyard, Chateau Picard. When he is sought out by a mysterious young woman, in need of his help, he soon realizes she may have personal connections to his own past.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writers:Michael Chabon, Alex Kurtzman, Kirsten Beyer

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  7. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 5 - Imposters
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Imposters

    S3:E5

    Caught by Starfleet and facing court martial, paranoia grows as Picard struggles to uncover whether a prodigal crewman from his past has returned as an ally – or an enemy hellbent on destroying them all.

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writers:Cindy Appel, Christopher B. Derrick

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  8. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 7 - Nepenthe
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    #8 - Nepenthe

    S1:E7

    Picard and Soji transport to the planet Nepenthe, home to some old and trusted friends. As the rest of the La Sirena crew attempt to join them, Picard helps Soji make sense of her recently unlocked memories. Meanwhile, Hugh and Elnor are left on the Borg cube and must face an angered Narissa.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writers:Michael Chabon, Samantha Humphreys

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  9. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 1 - The Next Generation
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #9 - The Next Generation

    S3:E1

    After receiving a cryptic, urgent distress call from Dr. Beverly Crusher, Admiral Jean-Luc Picard enlists help from generations old and new to embark on one final adventure: a daring mission that will change Starfleet, and his old crew forever.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writer:Terry Matalas

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  10. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 8 - Surrender
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Surrender

    S3:E8

    Vadic forces Picard to make an impossible choice: deliver what he can never give... or watch his crew perish. Their only salvation lies in the mind of an old friend and old foe.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writer:Matt Okumura

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  11. Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 1 - The Star Gazer
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #11 - The Star Gazer

    S2:E1

    Starfleet must once again call on legendary Jean-Luc Picard after members of his former crew – Cristóbal Rios, Seven of Nine, Raffi Musiker, and Dr. Agnes Jurati – discover an anomaly in space that threatens the galaxy.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writers:Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas

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  12. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 7 - Dominion
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Dominion

    S3:E7

    Crippled, cornered, and out of options, Picard stages a gambit to trap Vadic and reveal her true motive – a gamble that puts the Titan in the crosshairs and forces Picard and Beverly to question every moral code they’ve ever held.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writer:Jane Maggs

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  13. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 6 - The Impossible Box
    7.5/10(65 votes)

    #13 - The Impossible Box

    S1:E6

    Picard and the crew track Soji to the Borg cube in Romulan space, resurfacing haunting memories for Picard. Meanwhile, Narek believes he finally found a way to safely exploit Soji for information.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Nick Zayas

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  14. Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 2 - Penance
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Penance

    S2:E2

    Picard finds himself transported to an alternate timeline in the year 2400 where his longtime nemesis, Q, has orchestrated one final “trial.” Picard searches for his trusted crew as he attempts to find the cause of this dystopian future.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writers:Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, Christopher Monfette

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  15. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 2 - Maps and Legends
    7.3/10(74 votes)

    #15 - Maps and Legends

    S1:E2

    Picard begins investigating the mystery of Dahj as well as what her very existence means to the Federation. Without Starfleet's support, Picard is left leaning on others for help, including Dr. Agnes Jurati and an estranged former colleague, Raffi Musiker. Meanwhile, hidden enemies are also interested in where Picard's search for the truth about Dahj will lead.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writers:Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman

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  16. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 3 - The End Is the Beginning
    7.3/10(73 votes)

    #16 - The End Is the Beginning

    S1:E3

    Completely unaware of her special nature, Soji continues her work and captures the attention of the Borg cube research project’s executive director. After rehashing past events with a reluctant Raffi, Picard seeks others willing to join his search for Bruce Maddox, including pilot and former Starfleet officer Cristóbal Rios.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writers:Michael Chabon, James Duff

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  17. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 8 - Broken Pieces
    7.3/10(59 votes)

    #17 - Broken Pieces

    S1:E8

    When devastating truths behind the Mars attack are revealed, Picard realizes just how far many will go to preserve secrets stretching back generations, all while the La Sirena crew grapples with secrets and revelations of their own. Narissa directs her guards to capture Elnor, setting off an unexpected chain of events on the Borg cube.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writer:Michael Chabon

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  18. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 10 - Et in Arcadia Ego (2)
    7.3/10(67 votes)

    #18 - Et in Arcadia Ego (2)

    S1:E10

    A final confrontation on the synthetics’ homeworld, Coppelius pits Picard and his team against the Romulans, as well as the synths who seek to safeguard their existence at all costs.

    Director:Akiva Goldsman
    Writer:Michael Chabon

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  19. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 2 - Disengage
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #19 - Disengage

    S3:E2

    Aided by Seven of Nine and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan, Picard makes a shocking discovery that will alter his life forever – and puts him on a collision course with the most cunning enemy he’s ever encountered. Meanwhile, Raffi races to track a catastrophic weapon – and collides with a familiar ally.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writers:Christopher Monfette, Sean Tretta

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  20. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 4 - Absolute Candor
    7.2/10(66 votes)

    #20 - Absolute Candor

    S1:E4

    The crew's journey to Freecloud takes a detour when Picard orders a stop at the planet Vashti, where Picard and Raffi relocated Romulan refugees fourteen years earlier. Upon arrival, Picard reunites with Elnor, a young Romulan he befriended during the relocation. Meanwhile, Narek continues his attempts to learn more about Soji while Narissa's impatience with his lack of progress grows.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writer:Michael Chabon

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  21. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 9 - Et in Arcadia Ego (1)
    7.1/10(60 votes)

    #21 - Et in Arcadia Ego (1)

    S1:E9

    Following an unconventional and dangerous transit, Picard and the crew finally arrive at Soji's home world, Coppelius. However, with Romulan warbirds on their tail, their arrival brings only greater danger as the crew discovers more than expected about the planet’s inhabitants.

    Director:Akiva Goldsman
    Writers:Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, Ayelet Waldman

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  22. Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 5 - Fly Me to the Moon
    6.9/10(39 votes)

    #22 - Fly Me to the Moon

    S2:E5

    Picard discovers an important person from his past may be integral to the divergence in the timeline. Q continues his manipulation of the timeline, taking an interest in Dr. Adam Soong. Seven and Raffi attempt a daring rescue of Rios, while Jurati faces the consequences of her deal with the Borg Queen.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writer:Cindy Appel

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  23. Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Episode 5 - Stardust City Rag
    6.8/10(68 votes)

    #23 - Stardust City Rag

    S1:E5

    The La Sirena crew begins an unpredictable and lively expedition on Freecloud to search for Bruce Maddox. When they learn that Maddox has found himself in a precarious situation, a familiar face offers her assistance.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writer:Kirsten Beyer

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  24. Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 3 - Assimilation
    6.8/10(41 votes)

    #24 - Assimilation

    S2:E3

    Picard and the crew travel back to 2024 Los Angeles in search of the “Watcher,” who can help them identify the point at which time diverged. Seven, Raffi and Rios venture out into an unfamiliar world 400 years in their past, while Picard and Jurati attempt to gather information from an unlikely, and dangerous, ally.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writers:Kiley Rossetter, Christopher Monfette

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  25. Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 8 - Mercy
    6.6/10(39 votes)

    #25 - Mercy

    S2:E8

    With time running out before the launch of the Europa Mission, Picard and Guinan must free themselves from FBI custody. Seven and Raffi come face-to-face with Jurati and the horror of what she's become.

    Director:Joe Menendez
    Writers:Kirsten Beyer, Cindy Appel

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Best Episodes Summary

"No Win Scenario" is the best rated episode of "Star Trek: Picard". It scored 8.2/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Jonathan Frakes and written by Terry Matalas, Sean Tretta, it aired on 3/9/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Võx".