Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 4)

Star Trek: The Next Generation season 4

Region A/1 Blu-ray cover art
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 26
Release
Original network Broadcast syndication
Original release September 24, 1990 (1990-09-24) – June 17, 1991 (1991-06-17)
Season chronology

The fourth season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation commenced airing in broadcast syndication in the United States on September 24, 1990 and concluded on June 17, 1991 after airing 26 episodes. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship Enterprise-D.

This season saw the show embracing the notion of serialized storylines. A recurring theme throughout the season is the notion of a brewing Duras-Romulan plot against the Federation, coupled with Worf's effort to reclaim his family honor. Both storylines were introduced in Season 3's "Sins of the Father". Worf's discommendation is a major theme in "Family" and "The Drumhead", while his dishonor and the Duras-Romulan plot take center stage in the episodes "Reunion", "The Mind's Eye", and "Redemption".

A second recurring storyline in the season is the growth of Miles O'Brien as a character. His first and middle name are revealed in "Family", he marries in "Data's Day", his past is revealed in "The Wounded", and his marriage is explored in "In Theory".

Season 4 featured many family-themes episodes. The first episode following "The Best of Both Worlds" deals with Picard and Worf's family, and the second with Data's. Worf's son Alexander appears later in the season, as does Tasha Yar's sister, and the Enterprise encounters an infant alien space entity.

While a stand alone syndicated series, the series was paired with other shows for the two night syndicated programming block Hollywood Premiere Network from Chris-Craft TV and MCA TV.[1]

Cast

Recurring characters

Episodes

In the following table, episodes are listed by the order in which they aired.

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleStardateDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
751"The Best of Both Worlds, Part II"44001.4Cliff BoleMichael PillerSeptember 24, 1990 (1990-09-24)12.3[2]
Picard is rescued from the Borg as the Enterprise races to save Earth. Data interfaces with the half-Borg Picard and finds a way to shut down the Borg ship. Guest star Elizabeth Dennehy as Starfleet Commander Shelby.
762"Family"44012.3Les LandauRonald D. MooreOctober 1, 1990 (1990-10-01)9.6[2]
While the Enterprise is undergoing repairs at Earth, Captain Picard visits his brother's family in France, Lt. Worf's adoptive human parents come to see him aboard the ship, and Dr. Crusher gives her son Wesley a personal holo-recording left by his late father shortly after his birth.
773"Brothers"44085.7Rob BowmanRick BermanOctober 8, 1990 (1990-10-08)10.9[2]
Data is summoned by his creator Noonien Soong. They are joined by Data's brother, Lore.
784"Suddenly Human"44143.7 Gabrielle Beaumont Story by : Ralph Phillips
Teleplay by : John Whelpley & Jeri Taylor		October 15, 1990 (1990-10-15)10.3[2]
Picard must help a human boy, raised by aliens, to decide his fate.
795"Remember Me"44161.2Cliff BoleLee SheldonOctober 22, 1990 (1990-10-22)11.4[2]
After an apparent failure of a warp-field experiment, people begin to disappear from the Enterprise with only Dr. Crusher remembering that they ever existed.
806"Legacy"44215.2Robert ScheererJoe MenoskyOctober 29, 1990 (1990-10-29)12.0[2]
Tasha Yar's sister Ishara seeks to restore order on their conflict-ridden colony world.
817"Reunion"44246.3Jonathan FrakesStory by : Drew Deighan & Thomas Perry and Jo Perry
Teleplay by : Thomas Perry & Jo Perry & Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga		November 5, 1990 (1990-11-05)12.2[2]
Worf's former lover returns, and along with Picard, the two mediate a Klingon power dispute. Worf discovers more family.
828"Future Imperfect"44286.5Les LandauJ. Larry Carroll & David Bennett CarrenNovember 12, 1990 (1990-11-12)12.0[2]
Riker finds himself sixteen years in the future. His memory of the interim is erased by a dormant virus.
839"Final Mission"44307.3Corey AllenStory by : Kacey Arnold-Ince
Teleplay by : Kacey Arnold-Ince and Jeri Taylor		November 19, 1990 (1990-11-19)11.5[2]
Wesley sets off on his final mission with the Enterprise accompanied by Picard. They become stranded on a desert planet.
8410"The Loss"44356.9Chip ChalmersStory by : Hilary J. Bader
Teleplay by : Hilary J. Bader & Alan J. Adler and Vanessa Greene		December 31, 1990 (1990-12-31)12.2[2]
An unknown force captures the Enterprise and causes Deanna to lose her empathic powers.
8511"Data's Day"44390.1Robert WiemerStory by : Harold Apter
Teleplay by : Harold Apter and Ronald D. Moore		January 7, 1991 (1991-01-07)11.7[2]
Data gets dancing lessons from Dr. Crusher in preparation of Chief O'Brien's wedding as the Enterprise brings Ambassador T'Pel to the Romulans for negotiations.
8612"The Wounded"44429.6Chip ChalmersStory by : Stuart Charno & Sara Charno and Cy Chermak
Teleplay by : Jeri Taylor		January 28, 1991 (1991-01-28)12.1[2]
A rogue Starfleet Captain jeopardizes the Cardassian peace treaty.
8713"Devil's Due"44474.5Tom BenkoStory by : Philip LaZebnik and William Douglas Lansford
Teleplay by : Philip LaZebnik		February 4, 1991 (1991-02-04)13.0[2]
A powerful mythic figure from a millennium ago returns to enslave a planet in accordance with a contract. However, Picard is convinced she is an opportunistic charlatan. Guest star Marta DuBois as Ardra.
8814"Clues"44502.7Les LandauStory by : Bruce D. Arthurs
Teleplay by : Bruce D. Arthurs and Joe Menosky		February 11, 1991 (1991-02-11)12.3[2]
The crew, with the exception of Data, is rendered unconscious for 30 seconds after going through a localized wormhole. However, various clues suggest they were unconscious for an entire day.
8915"First Contact"44575.2Cliff BoleStory by : Marc Scott Zicree
Teleplay by : Dennis Russell Bailey & David Bischoff and Joe Menosky & Ronald D. Moore and Michael Piller		February 18, 1991 (1991-02-18)11.4[2]
Riker is hospitalized during a botched pre-first contact mission. Xenophobia results in increasing hostility toward his presence.
9016"Galaxy's Child"44614.6Winrich KolbeStory by : Thomas Kartozian
Teleplay by : Maurice Hurley		March 11, 1991 (1991-03-11)11.7[2]
The Enterprise accidentally kills a space creature, and the crew rush to save its unborn offspring. Meanwhile, Geordi meets the engineer he fell in love with and finds to his shock that she's nothing like the woman he encountered on the holodeck. Guest star Susan Gibney as Dr. Leah Brahms.
9117"Night Terrors"44631.2Les LandauStory by : Shari Goodhartz
Teleplay by : Pamela Douglas and Jeri Taylor		March 18, 1991 (1991-03-18)11.2[2]
The Enterprise is trapped in a rift, the crew succumbs to REM sleep deprivation, and Deanna has a recurring nightmare.
9218"Identity Crisis"44664.5Winrich KolbeStory by : Timothy DeHaas
Teleplay by : Brannon Braga		March 25, 1991 (1991-03-25)10.9[2]
Geordi transforms into an alien creature with a strong instinct to return to its planet of origin.
9319"The Nth Degree"44704.2Robert LegatoJoe MenoskyApril 1, 1991 (1991-04-01)11.0[2]
After an encounter with an alien probe, Barclay experiences great leaps in confidence and intelligence.
9420"Qpid"44741.9Cliff BoleStory by : Randee Russell and Ira Steven Behr
Teleplay by : Ira Steven Behr		April 22, 1991 (1991-04-22)10.8[2]
Q returns to test Picard's love for an old flame.
9521"The Drumhead"44769.2Jonathan FrakesJeri TaylorApril 29, 1991 (1991-04-29)10.5[2]
A witchhunt ensues for suspected Romulan spies aboard the Enterprise. Guest star Jean Simmons as Rear Admiral Norah Satie.
9622"Half a Life"44805.3Les LandauStory by : Ted Roberts and Peter Allan Fields
Teleplay by : Peter Allan Fields		May 6, 1991 (1991-05-06)Unknown[2]
Lwaxana Troi finally finds love but discovers her man must undergo a ritualistic suicide. Guest star David Ogden Stiers as Timicin.
9723"The Host"44821.3Marvin V. RushMichel HorvatMay 13, 1991 (1991-05-13)11.3[2]
Dr. Crusher falls in love with Odan, a peace negotiator, only to discover that he is a symbiote. When his original host dies, he is implanted into Riker temporarily to finish his negotiations.
9824"The Mind's Eye"44885.5David LivingstonStory by : Ken Schafer and René Echevarria
Teleplay by : René Echevarria		May 27, 1991 (1991-05-27)10.1[2]
The Romulans brainwash Geordi to carry out a covert mission.
9925"In Theory"44932.3Patrick StewartJoe Menosky and Ronald D. MooreJune 3, 1991 (1991-06-03)9.8[2]
Data participates in a romantic relationship with a fellow crew member.
10026"Redemption, Part I"44995.3Cliff BoleRonald D. MooreJune 17, 1991 (1991-06-17)10.9[2]
Worf leaves the Enterprise to fight on behalf of Gowron in a Klingon civil war.

Home media release

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 4
Set details Special features
  • Episodes: 26
  • Discs: 7 (DVD) / 6 (Blu-Ray)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
  • Dubbed: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

DVD and Blu-ray

  • Mission Overview: Year Four
  • Selected Crew Analysis: Year Four
  • Departmental Briefing, Year Four: Production
  • New Life and New Civilizations
  • Chronicles from the Final Frontier
Release dates
DVD Blu-ray
Region 1 Region 2 United States (Region free) United Kingdom (Region free)
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See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ CERONE, DANIEL (October 7, 1990). "Ready for Prime Time? : With Three New Nighttime Shows, Independent KCOP Tries To Take On The Networks". Los Angeles Times. p. 2. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 "Star Trek: The Next Generation Nielsen Ratings – Seasons 3–4". TrekNation. Archived from the original on October 5, 2000. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
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