Top Episodes of STNG

An exercise in subjectivity though it is, it seemed worthwhile to list out my personal favorite episodes of “Star Trek the Next Generation.” Maybe someone has been encouraged to check some of it out without wanting to watch all 178 hours. The season with the most representation on this list is season 6, but the one with the highest average rating is season 5.

1. “The Best of Both Worlds” Parts 1 & 2 (Seasons 3 &4)
2. “Tapestry” (Season 6)
3. “Yesterday’s Enterprise” (Season 3)
4. “The Inner Light” (Season 5)
5. “The Drumhead” (Season 4)
6. “The Perfect Mate” (Season 5)
7. “Lower Decks” (Season 7)
8. “The Measure of a Man” (Season 2)
9. “All Good Things” (Series Finale)
10. “Devil’s Due” (Season 4)
11. “Elementary, Dear Data” (Season 2)
12. “Q Who?” (Season 2)
13. “Chain of Command” Parts 1 & 2 (Season 6)
14. “Rightful Heir” (Season 6)
15. “Data’s Day” (Season 4)
16. “Time’s Arrow” Parts 1 & 2 (Seasons 5 & 6)
17. “Starship Mine” (Season 6)
18. “Conspiracy” (Season 1)
19. “Who Watches the Watchers?” (Season 3)
20. “”Encounter at Farpoint” (Pilot)