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The Best Episodes of Star Trek: Picard Season 1

Every episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Star Trek: Picard Season 1!

Set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis, we follow the now-retired Admiral Picard into the next chapter of his life.
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Remembrance" is the best rated episode of "Star Trek: Picard" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 8137 votes. Directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper and written by Alex Kurtzman, Kirsten Beyer, Michael Chabon, it aired on 1/23/2020. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Maps and Legends".

  • Remembrance
    8.2/108,137 votes

    #1 - Remembrance

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2020

    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

    Writer: Alex Kurtzman, Kirsten Beyer, Michael Chabon

  • Maps and Legends
    7.3/106,201 votes

    #2 - Maps and Legends

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2020

    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

    Writer: Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman

  • The End Is the Beginning
    7.4/105,578 votes

    #3 - The End Is the Beginning

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2020

    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

    Writer: Michael Chabon, James Duff

  • Absolute Candor
    7.2/105,252 votes

    #4 - Absolute Candor

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2020

    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

  • Stardust City Rag
    6.9/105,425 votes

    #5 - Stardust City Rag

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2020

    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

  • The Impossible Box
    7.8/104,748 votes

    #6 - The Impossible Box

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2020

    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

  • Nepenthe
    8.3/105,267 votes

    #7 - Nepenthe

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2020

    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

    Writer: Michael Chabon, Samantha Humphreys

  • Broken Pieces
    7.8/104,484 votes

    #8 - Broken Pieces

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2020

    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

  • Et in Arcadia Ego (1)
    7.3/104,313 votes

    #9 - Et in Arcadia Ego (1)

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2020

    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

    Writer: Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, Ayelet Waldman

  • Et in Arcadia Ego (2)
    7.6/105,078 votes

    #10 - Et in Arcadia Ego (2)

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2020

    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