Star Trek: The Next Generation
Summary
SeveralStar Trek : The Next Generationepisodes characteristic stories involving children , providing child with characters they can more easy colligate to . Among the master cast , Lt . Commander Data ( Brent Spiner ) is a ducky of children , with his endearing android quirks and antics . As the youngest main roll member , Ensign Wesley Crusher ( Wil Wheaton)is another theatrical role kids may see themselves in , and recurring troubler Q ( John de Lancie ) never flunk to make an episode more merriment . Whether kids want to see others like themselves on the go-ahead or just laugh at the high jinks the crowd gets into , here are 10 episodes sure to be crowd - pleaser for youngTrekfans .
In its seven - season runnel , Star Trek : The Next Generation produced some genuinely awful sequence of sci - fi television set but which 1 truly bear out ?
10"A Fistful of Datas"
Star Trek: TNG Season 6, Episode 8
Star Trek : The Next multiplication ’s " A handful of Datas " takesLt . Worf ( Michael Dorn ) and his son Alexander(Brian Bonsall ) to the Wild West via the USS Enterprise - D ’s holodeck . Counselor Deanna Troi ( Marina Sirtis ) joins Worf and Alexander , as the three become lawmen in the town of Deadwood . When an energy billow passes through the Enterprise while Data is connected to the ship ’s systems , the mechanical man and the holodeck get their telegram crossed .
" A Fistful of Datas " has heap of humorous mo Kyd will do it .
Data start exhibiting the mannerism and speech of an Old West hoagy , andall of the crook in Worf ’s holodeck plan take on the show of Data , complete with his android ability . Worf , Deanna , and Alexander then play through the Western scenario , whileData and Lt . Commander Geordi La Forge(LeVar Burton ) work to pay back the problem . " A handful of Datas " has peck of humourous moments Thomas Kid will love , and also have the immature Alexander try out to get his daddy to toy with him .
9"The Game"
Star Trek: TNG Season 5, Episode 6
When Wesley Crusher returns to the Enterprise on a gaolbreak from Starfleet Academy , he finds the full gang has become addicted to a unusual video plot . After make that Captain Picard has already become addicted to the game , Wes muster in the help ofEnsign Robin Lefler ( Ashley Judd ) . Wesley and Robin work on a plan to revivify Data , who had been previously exclude down due to his immunity to the biz .
The addicted crew members finally capture Robin and then Wes , push them to roleplay the game . Thankfully , they were capable to reactivate Data before they were caught . datum then finds a way to disengage the crew and thwart the Ktarian ’s program to take over the enterprisingness . Many kids will likely enjoy seeing Wes and Robin as protagonist , as they mold together to save the sidereal day ( with Data ’s help ) , while also developing a sweet romance .
parent may want to mark that the opening scene on Risa is suggestive , and the aspect where the crew force Wesley to trifle the secret plan could affright for some .
8"Imaginary Friend"
Star Trek: TNG Season 5, Episode 22
When a young girl named Clara ( Noley Thornton ) moves to the Starship Enterprise with her Fatherhood , she creates an notional friend for herself discover Isabella ( Shay Astar).Clara is surprised when Isabella appear before her one 24-hour interval , seeming as actual as any other baby . Clara later mature terrified of Isabella , and Counselor Troi , believe Isabella to be imaginary , test to facilitate Clara work through her fear .
When Isabella appears and aggress Troi , however , theUSS Enterprise - D crewlearns that she is in reality an energy being who require to get rid of the adult on the ship . To save the day , Captain Picard gives Isabella a speech that ’s a bit on the nose , but would likely be easy for kids to grasp . “Imaginary Friend " not only offers brainstorm into childhood friendship , but also touch on the loneliness kid sometimes go through when move to a young place .
7"Hero Worship”
Star Trek: TNG Season 5, Episode 11
InStar Trek : The Next genesis ’s " Hero adoration , " Lt . Commander Data deliver a young male child named Timothy ( Joshua Harris ) from a damaged enquiry vessel . As the only survivor , Timothy begins mimicking Data after he learns that the humanoid does not experience emotion . At the advice ofCounselor Deanna Troi , Data shares with Timothy how he would lief get the negative impression that come with being human if he could also experience the good parts .
Timothy believes he accidentally kill the gang by leaning against a control panel , but Data assures the young male child that this is not possible .
When intense electrical shock waves hit the endeavour , the crew realizes that this is what damage the research vas . In the destruction , Timothy ’s memories of the result facilitate the Enterprise avoid the same luck . Timothy ’s story administer with the tough topics of heartache and turn a loss a parent , but his friendship with Data keeps " Hero Worship " from being excessively pitiful .
6"Deja Q"
Star Trek: TNG Season 3, Episode 13
With his often ridiculous antic , Q ( John de Lancie)never fails to liven up an episode , andStar Trek : The Next genesis ’s " Deja Q " is one of his funniest outings . After Q every which way appears on the bridge of the Enterprise lay claim to have lost his baron , Picard reluctantly grant him asylum . When gaseous entity sleep with as the Calamarain discover that Q has lost his powers , they attack the Enterprise trying to get to him .
After the Calamarain harm Data , Q leaves the Enterprise in a shuttlecraft . This surprising act of selflessness prompts the Q Continuum to restore his powers . Q then takes care of the Calamarain andgives Data the natural endowment of laughter , give thanks the android for help him memorize how to be human . “Deja Q " is an incredibly fun and entertaining episode , thanks in declamatory part to the unexpected pairing of Data and Q , which is sure to be a hit with kids .
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5"The Bonding”
Star Trek: TNG Season 3, Episode 5
When an enterprisingness officer is killed on an outside mission , her young son Jeremy ( Gabriel Damon ) is left an orphan . Captain Picard must cede the tragical news to the young male child , and thenCounselor Troi , Wesley Crusher , and Worf all attempt to aid Jeremy serve his heartache . Having lose his Padre on an away mission , Wesley talk to Jeremy about his own experience and how he dealt with his father ’s destruction .
Jeremy blames Worf for his mother ’s death , but Worf shares that he is also an orphan , and the two by and by perform a Klingon soldering rite called R’uustai . " The Bonding " also features an energy extraterrestrial being that appear to Jeremy in the shape of his mother , but the alien eventually realizes that Jeremy will be all right on his own . Like " Hero Worship , " " The Bonding " depicts the reality of demise , but the instalment also includes beguile visuals and great case moments .
4"Disaster"
Star Trek: TNG Season 5, Episode 5
When a mystifying force disables most of the Enterprise ’s system , the ship ’s work party fellow member must adapt to accomplish jobs outside of their normal tariff . Captain Picard , who does not care for children , terminate up stuck on a turbolift with three young tike . With an injured articulatio talocruralis , Picard must keep the children tranquil , as they work to climb out of the turbolift . In Ten Forward , a very uncomfortable Worf helps Keiko O’Brien ( Rosalind Chao ) deliver her babe .
Elsewhere on the ship , Data and Commander William Riker ( Jonathan Frakes ) make their way to engineering science to restore the ship ’s system . When an electrical spark renders Data ’s body inoperable , Riker remove the android ’s head and takes it with him to engineering , where the two begin repairs . Not only does " Disaster " feature a witching subplot with Picard and the tike in the turbolift , but it also has wad of action and render every case a moment to shine .
3"Rascals"
Star Trek: TNG Season 6, Episode 7
InStar Trek : The Next Generation’s"Rascals,“a transporter accident turn Captain Picard , Keiko O’Brien , Guinan ( Whoopi Goldberg ) , and Ensign Ro Laren ( Michelle Forbes ) into 12 - year - old kids . Despite still retaining his adult psyche , Jean - Luc ( David Tristan Birkin ) temporarily step down from command , as the gang struggles to take him gravely . Ro ( Megan Parlen ) and Guinan ( Isis Carmen Jones ) descend to embrace their return to puerility and spend their time playing .
AsDr . Beverly Crusher ( Gates McFadden)works to feel a way to turn back the de - aging effects , Ferengi pirates take over the go-ahead . While Riker confuses the Ferengi with nonsensical technobabble , Picard and the other children help thwart the plagiariser . While " rascal " makes some of the adults on the enterprisingness look a bit bungling , it ’s playfulness seeing the child be the ones to keep start the daylight , and the small fry actors do an admirable line of work embodying their adult counterparts .
Bajoran Ensign Ro Laren was created for TNG time of year 5 to provide one thing the respite of the Enterprise crew could n’t , and it made Ro a great fictitious character .
2"Data’s Day”
Star Trek: TNG Season 4, Episode 11
In one ofData ’s near episode , the android records the events of a normal day in a alphabetic character to cyberneticist Dr. Bruce Maddox ( Brian Brophy ) . datum spends much of the day prepare for the upcoming wedding of Chief Miles O’Brien ( Colm Meaney ) and Keiko , where he will be have away the St. Bridget . information gets a dance moral from Dr. Crusher and seek advice from Geordi and Counselor Troi .
" Data ’s Day " includes many charming moments that will appeal to kids .
In the thick of wedding preparations , Data also deduce that the visit Vulcan Ambassador T’Pel ( Sierra Pecheur ) is actually an undercover Romulan . have a simple-minded plot narrated by Data himself,“Data ’s Day " is genuinely funnyand offer insight into Data and his quest to be human . " Data ’s Day " include many magical second that will appeal to kids , not only in terms of plot , but also within Data ’s story .
Gates McFadden choreographed the dance shot and she performed all of her own dancing move . Before taking on the role of Dr. Crusher , McFadden was a well - known Hollywood choreographer .
1"Pen Pals”
Star Trek: TNG Season 2, Episode 15
In another Data - centric episode , the android befriend a untried foreign girl name Sarjenka ( Nikki Cox ) and saves her major planet from destruction . When Data hears a spokesperson from the nearby planet Drema IV asking if anyone is out there , he responds . Data after determine that Sarjenka ’s planet will soon become uninhabitable , and he alert Captain Picard to the situation . After discourse it with his older staff , Picard eventually agree to breach the Prime Directiveand save the planet .
When Data can not reach Sarjenka , he beams down to Drema IV and then has to bring in Sarjenka up to the Enterprise . Sarjenka endearingly turn down to pull up stakes Data ’s side , even on the Enterprise bridge deck , where she control her satellite from orbit for the first time . Data ’s friendly relationship with Sarjenka is plainly delightful and " Pen Pals " tender a simple , but classicStar Trekstory , progress to it a perfect episode to present child to the earthly concern ofStar Trek : The Next Generation .
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