Star Trek: Picard S3E1 — The Next Generation

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Star Trek: Picard•Season 3•Episode 1

The Next Generation

8.4/10 · 6,639 votesFeb 16, 202354 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byDouglas Aarniokoski

Written byTerry Matalas

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Season 3 Episodes10

The Next Generation

Disengage

Seventeen Seconds

No Win Scenario

Imposters

The Bounty

Dominion

Surrender

Võx

The Last Generation

Cast4

Patrick Stewart

Jean-Luc Picard

Jeri Ryan

Seven of Nine / Annika Hansen

Michelle Hurd

Raffi Musiker

Ed Speleers

Jack Crusher

Crew7

Douglas Aarniokoski

Director

Terry Matalas

Writer

Drew Nichols

Editor

Jon Joffin

Director of Photography

Annie Wersching

In Memory Of

Stephen Barton

Original Music Composer

Jörg Hillebrand

Researcher

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Episode Summary

"The Next Generation" is episode 1 of Star Trek: Picard season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 6,639 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski and written by Terry Matalas, it aired on February 16, 2023.

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