Other than these things, arsenal of freedom is really one of the best episodes if not the best episode of the first season of next generation so far. The teleplay was written by richard manning and hans beimler, based on a story by beimler. In the star trek fictional universe, saucer separation is used to describe the procedure whereby the saucer section of certain starfleet starship types disengages from the stardrive section. The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have taken place. Natasha tasha yar is a fictional character that mainly appeared in the first season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Sure the effects mostly stink, but this works as a great character episode. James remembered arsenal of freedom as one of tngs better efforts, but how does it fare on a.
With patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, levar burton, denise crosby. The series depicted a new age in which the klingons were allies of the federation, though the romulans remained adversaries. The arsenal of freedom s01e21 is the twentyfirst episode of season one of star trek. The arsenal of freedom was scripted by richard manning and hans beimler, from a story by maurice hurley and robert lewin. Star trek the next generation s01e01,e02 encounter at farpoint part 01. All of the regulars, except for wesley, who is absent, have a good role and good material to work with. Picard cant tell the ornarans that their disease is merely an addiction, because both the brekkians society and their own are based on it. Star trek the original series s01e03 where no man has gone before. The next generation, encounter at farpoint, part i, and was subsequently employed in later episodes such as the arsenal of. This episode might hold the record for missed shots at point blank range. The hollywood reporter compiles the 25 best installments of star trek. Kenneth mitchell shares a special message with fans. The enterprise encounters a planet long dead, but technical equipment still functions for the purpose of selling off its arsenal, along with self sufficiency.
Arsenal of freedom, the while investigating the disappearance of the u. Star trek the next generation season 1 episode 20 the arsenal of. Admittedly, my good will is often defeated by the second commercial break, but at least i start off in a decent mood. It is the second live action series of the star trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over seven seasons. The uss drake has gone missing and the enterprise travels to the planet minos to find it. The next generation the arsenal of freedom tv episode 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Yes, i would like to receive updates, special offers and other information from star. The next generation season 1, episode 21 the arsenal of freedom. This website is intended for personal use only, under fair use principles of united states law. This largely due to the strong ensemble nature of the episode. The next generation encounter at farpoint the arsenal of freedom expanded collectors edition fans of star trek tm were thrilled in 1987 to welcome the launch of a new series expanding the trek universe. More the arsenal of freedom s01e21 is the twentyfirst episode of season one of star trek. Death in winter, beverly crusher flashes back to her experiences with captain picard in the cave where she had injured her leg.
The next generation, originally aired on april 11, 1988, in broadcast syndication. You must be a cbs all access subscriber to enjoy this video. I have always thought she told him that wesley was his son and heres why. This is probably because geordi is the only regular cast member left on the bridge who doesnt randomly disappear for several episodes at a time. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which.
The arsenal of freedom memory beta, noncanon star trek. Tvpg 1h action, adventure, mystery episode aired 9 april 1988. If you are experiencing problems, please describe them. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series star trek. Levar burton, gates mcfadden, gabrielle beaumont, robert becker. This was first employed in the premiere episode of star trek. The arsenal of freedom at memory alpha, a canon star trek wiki the arsenal of freedom at wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the arsenal of freedom at the internet movie database. Heres an episode of tng that drops all pretense of significance and simply.
This is the first episode of the series to show worf at the enterpriseds tactical station, a position he would later officially hold, starting with star trek. New threats included the ferengi although they were. The next generation moved the universe forward roughly a century past the days of james t. The next generation in honor of the 25th anniversary of the series finale.
Star trek the next generation s 1 e 1 encounter at. All episodes 176 the enterprise encounters a planet long dead, but technical equipment still functions for the purpose of selling off its arsenal, along with self sufficiency. Star trek the next generation s01e01,e02 encounter at farpoint part 02. Her awkwardness anytime she is around picard is palpable early on especially in that first episode of the first season, but really shes awkward around him for most of the. The next generation, season 1, episode 21, paramount. Portrayed by denise crosby, yar is chief of security aboard the starfleet starship uss enterprised. The next generation the arsenal of freedom tv episode 1988. The arsenal of freedom collectively refers to every weapon linkara has ever used or shown in his fight against evil. Opinionated next gen episode guide returns once again to season one. The star trek trademarks and logos are owned by cbs studios inc. External links the arsenal of freedom article at memory alpha, the wiki for canon star trek. The arsenal of freedom episode memory alpha fandom. The arsenal of freedom at, the official star trek website the arsenal of freedom at memory beta, the wiki for licensed star trek works the arsenal of freedom at wikipedia the arsenal of freedom at the internet movie database the arsenal of freedom at, a roddenberry star trek podcast. Arsenal of freedom at4w wiki fandom powered by wikia.
The arsenal of freedom heres a problem im having with tng. Drake on the planet minos, the crew battles aggressive energy spheres, swallowing sinkholes and invisible attackers. Yars death, and where he would remain for the rest of the series and star trek. Trapped on the surface of an abandoned planet, an away team. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in syndication from september 1987 through may 1994. They are greeted by a holographic salesman hawking advanced weapons systems. The arsenal of freedom is the twentyfirst episode of the american science fiction television series star trek. Arriving at minos, the crew is met by a prerecorded sales pitch for highlyadvanced weaponry.
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