Star Trek Viewing Guide

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Echoes and Legacies

2383–2401 · 74 stops

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This site is NOT a chronology - it is a viewing guide that will assist you through watching the entire franchise in in-universe story order, all the way from the 21st to the 43rd centuries, while making adjustments as needed to ensure an enjoyable viewing experience.  It is not rigid - some episodes are shifted in the order to keep things as clear and fun as possible. The guide is updated regularly to stay current with new episodes.

This section has yet to be updated to the new, expanded and more detailed interface, but the list itself is correct and should still be of use.

2383

The first Star Trek since The Animated Series to be geared explicitly for kids, Star Trek: Prodigy takes place on the border of the Delta Quadrant last seen in Voyager, and features the return of several characters from that series. Don’t dismiss this as “just a kids show” though — it’s quite complex, quite good, and quite Star Trek.

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First aired October 28, 2021

Prodigy S1 · E1

Lost & Found, Part 1

Part 1 and Part 2. Exiled on a mining colony outside Federation space, a group of lawless teens discover a derelict Starfleet ship. Dal must gather an unlikely crew for their newfound ship if they are going to escape Tars Lamora, but The Diviner and his daughter Gwyn have other plans.

First aired October 28, 2021

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Prodigy’s official date of 2383 was initially confusing, but by the end of season 1 the time-travel shenanigans that had gotten us to that point had pretty much been clarified, and 2383 indeed made sense. Season 2 has some timey-wimey shenanigans, but the framing device continues to be 2383/2384-ish, so we’ll keep it listed there.

Prodigy S1 · E2

Lost & Found, Part 2

Part 1 and Part 2. Exiled on a mining colony outside Federation space, a group of lawless teens discover a derelict Starfleet ship. Dal must gather an unlikely crew for their newfound ship if they are going to escape Tars Lamora, but The Diviner and his daughter Gwyn have other plans.

First aired October 28, 2021

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Prodigy S1 · E3

Starstruck

Even with the guidance of their hologram advisor Janeway, the crew of the U.S.S. Protostar is tested when their ship is on a dangerous cosmic collision course.

First aired November 4, 2021

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Prodigy S1 · E4

Dream Catcher

The crew has their first away mission on an undiscovered planet that manifests their deepest desires, only to realize the planet has desires of its own.

First aired November 11, 2021

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Prodigy S1 · E5

Terror Firma

Marooned on a deadly planet, the crew must work together with their captive Gwyn to stay alive…except the planet isn't the only thing in pursuit.

First aired November 18, 2021

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Prodigy S1 · E6

Kobayashi

As Gwyn struggles to find her role aboard the U.S.S. Protostar, Dal tests his leadership skills in the newly discovered holodeck.

First aired January 6, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E7

First Con-tact

When a mentor from Dal's past persuades him to use their Federation cover for personal gain, they quickly discover Starfleet has protocols for a reason.

First aired January 13, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E8

Time Amok

When the U.S.S. Protostar is fractured in time by an anomaly, Hologram Janeway must synchronize the disjointed crew and save their ship before it destructs.

First aired January 20, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E9

A Moral Star

The crew forgo their dreams of Starfleet to return to Tars Lamora in a no-win scenario.

First aired January 27, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E10

A Moral Star, Part 2

When the plan goes awry, the crew must improvise. Meanwhile, Gwyn discovers a dark truth that will forever jeopardize their quest toward salvation.

First aired February 3, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E11

Asylum

At the edge of Federation space, the crew applies for asylum at a comm relay outpost, only for their starship to reveal its shocking true purpose.

First aired October 27, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E12

Let Sleeping Borg Lie

When the crew encounters a dormant Borg Cube, Zero risks everything to save their ship.

First aired November 3, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E14

Crossroads

When the crew attempts to secure transport to the Federation, they unwittingly cross paths with the Vice Admiral who is hunting them.

First aired November 17, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E15

Masquerade

Trapped in the Neutral Zone, the crew encounters a rogue geneticist who sheds light on Dal’s past.

First aired November 24, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E16

Preludes

A Starfleet Admiral digs into the past of the Protostar crew. Meanwhile, the Diviner recalls his life’s mission.

First aired December 1, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E17

Ghost in the Machine

When the crew gets trapped in the holodeck by a mysterious malfunction, they aren’t sure what’s programmed or what’s real.

First aired December 8, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E18

Mindwalk

Desperate to warn Starfleet of their dilemma, a daring experiment goes awry as Dal inadvertently swaps minds with a Starfleet Vice Admiral.

First aired December 15, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E19

Supernova, Part 1

Surrounded by the Federation armada, the crew attempts to stop their ship from destroying all of Starfleet.

First aired December 22, 2022

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Prodigy S1 · E20

Supernova, Part 2

As the Federation hangs in the balance, the crew must make the ultimate sacrifice to save Starfleet’s future.

First aired December 29, 2022

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2384

Keep an eye out this season for mentions of the Romulan supernova and evacuation, and the “Narada Incursion,” all of which you will hear more about shortly in the Kelvin films and in Star Trek: Picard.

Prodigy S2 · E1

Into the Breach, Part 1

The Prodigy crew is reunited and assigned a new mission aboard the U.S.S. Voyager-A, only to discover Admiral Janeway has other plans.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E2

Into the Breach, Part 2

After Gwyn's plan to save Solum is sabotaged, she must turn to an unlikely ally. On Voyager, Janeway's secret mission is interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious entity — and the Prodigy crew is accidentally sent through a rift.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E3

Who Saves the Saviors

The Prodigy crew crash lands in future Solum where they try to rescue Captain Chakotay, but when their plan goes astray, it creates a time paradox putting Gwyn in danger.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E4

Temporal Mechanics 101

In a race to save Gwyn, the Prodigy crew use their scientific know how to escape the dark future they are stranded in and travel back to the present, with some mysterious help from an unknown entity.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E5

Observer’s Paradox

After saving Gwyn during a botched rescue mission, the Prodigy crew faces new scrutiny aboard Voyager. But hope is not lost if they can find the Protostar and repair the time paradox — and decode a cryptic message from Murf.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E6

Imposter Syndrome

Ready to embark on their quest to find the Protostar, the Prodigy crew creates holograms of themselves to leave Voyager undetected — but their holo-doubles jeopardize everything in a case of mistaken identity.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E7

The Fast and the Curious

As our crew travels to the spiral nebula in search of the lost Protostar, they take a shortcut through an old transwarp conduit— but are detoured by a Kazon warlord who enters them into a literal race for their lives.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E8

Is There in Beauty No Truth?

With Zero's suit damaged beyond repair, the Prodigy crew visits a colony of non-corporeal beings who may be able to help Zero — by granting the Medusan a physical body.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E9

The Devourer of All Things, Part 1

Upon arriving at the coordinates given to Gwyn by the mysterious entity, the Prodigy crew find themselves on a strange hidden planet where someone is waiting for them… and it's someone unexpected.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E10

The Devourer of All Things, Part 2

After meeting the entity who's been helping our crew find the Protostar and fix the timeline, their plans are interrupted by an attack from the Loom and the arrival of Voyager.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E11

Last Flight of the Protostar, Part 1

After a brush with the Loom, the Prodigy crew find the lost Protostar on a deserted ocean planet, but their only hope to fix the timeline is in jeopardy when its captain refuses to leave.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E12

Last Flight of the Protostar, Part 2

After convincing Chakotay to help repair the Protostar, the Prodigy crew now need fuel for it to fly — which means converting it into a literal ship and sailing across the planet's gaseous ocean in an epic tale of survival.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E13

A Tribble Called Quest

The Protostar crew lands on a strange new world in search of the exotic matter they need to proto-warp back to Voyager… only to discover the planet is infested with an unusually large species of Tribbles.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E14

Cracked Mirror

When a proto-warp gone wrong fractures Voyager into different realities, the Prodigy crew must venture through dangerous alternate dimensions to reunite with Admiral Janeway.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E15

Ascension, Part 1

The Prodigy crew and Chakotay reunite with Voyager, bringing the timelost Protostar with them. But the past catches up to them when Ilthuran delivers a dire warning — Asencia is coming.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E16

Ascension, Part 2

When Asencia's mysterious time weapon strikes Voyager and threatens all aboard, it's up to the crews of the Protostar, Voyager, and Nova Squadron to survive the attack.

First aired July 1, 2024

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2385

We now reach the last episodes of Prodigy. As of this writing, it seems unlikely that there will be a third season, but personally, I sure hope there is — it’s been a great show. In the finale, you will see an incident on Mars that is also explored in the following Short Trek. This event sets much of Star Trek - Picard in motion, so keep it in mind, but before we view Picard we’ll be taking a little sidetrip away from the Prime Universe…

Prodigy S2 · E17

Brink

To prevent a war with Solum, Gwyn leads the Protostar crew on a mission to rescue Ilthuran. But surprising discoveries force Gwyn to make hard choices which have dire consequences for everyone.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E18

Touch of Grey

Admiral Janeway and her senior officers feel their age as they find themselves thrown back in danger on an old school away mission to rescue the Protostar crew.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E19

Ouroboros, Part 1

Determined to save both Starfleet and Solum, the Prodigy crew must stop an invasion and open the wormhole that will send the Protostar back to Tars Lamora.

First aired July 1, 2024

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Prodigy S2 · E20

Ouroboros, Part 2

To save the present and fix the past, our crew must face the Loom and pilot the Protostar through the temporal wormhole back to Tars Lamora. Even if they succeed, what will the future hold?

First aired July 1, 2024

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Short Treks S2 · E6

Children of Mars

Twelve-year-old classmates Kima and Lil find themselves at odds with each other on a day that will change their lives forever.

First aired January 9, 2020

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2387

Okay. Deep breath. In 2387 the Romulan sun goes supernova, devastating the Romulan empire. A failed attempt by Starfleet to help stop this accidentally sends the Romulan mining vessel Narada back to 2233, creating an alternate reality known to fans as the “Kelvin Universe” or “Kelvinverse,” and referred to in-universe as the Narada Incursion. We'll be watching the three movies set in this universe next. It's essential to note that this new timeline DOES NOT replace the original “Prime” timeline, which still exists as it always has and to which we will be returning shortly.

2233 - (Kelvinverse)

The USS Kelvin is destroyed by the Narada, newly arrived from the Prime Universe 2387. This begins the divergence from the Prime timeline.

2258 - (Kelvinverse)

Too action-oriented for some, and plot-holes galore, 2009’s “Star Trek” (known in some countries as “Star Trek: The Future Begins”) is not what I would want Star Trek to be all the time, but is a quite fun alternate take on the original series, with some great acting and effects. Don’t overthink the chronology and details of this batch of movies though, or you’ll start seeing all kinds of things that make no sense.

Feature film

Star Trek (2009)

The greatest adventure of all time begins with Star Trek, the incredible story of a young crew’s maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Released May 8, 2009

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Why is this here?

While the Kelvin films largely take place between 2258 and 2263, they exist in an alternate timeline that is created due to the Romulan supernova that takes place in the normal “Prime” timeline in 2387. That event continues to have repercussions in the prime timeline after 2387, so the placement that made most sense to me was to watch them at that point in the viewing order, before Star Trek: Picard.

2259 - (Kelvinverse)

Feature film

Star Trek Into Darkness

When a ruthless mastermind, Khan (Benedict Cumberbatch,) declares a one-man war on the Federation, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto), and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise set out on their most explosive manhunt of all time.

Released May 16, 2013

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2263 - (Kelvinverse)

This film, while a solid improvement on Into Darkness, did not perform to expectations, meaning that the long-promised fourth film has been in-and-out of production for years, and I cannot say if we’ll ever see the Kelvin timeline again.

Therefore, we now return to the Prime timeline, already in progress, fourteen years after the attack on Mars we saw at the end of Prodigy.

Feature film

Star Trek Beyond

On a rescue mission, the USS Enterprise is attacked by Krall, a warlord sworn against the Federation. Crashed on an uncharted world, the crew must join forces with Jaylah, a rebellious alien warrior, to escape and stop Krall from triggering all-out war.

Released July 22, 2016

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2399

We now start Star Trek Picard, which is… um. Season 3 is pretty okay?

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First aired January 23, 2020

Picard S1 · E1

Remembrance

At the end of the 24th Century, and 14 years after his retirement from Starfleet, Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) is living a quiet life on his vineyard, Chateau Picard. When he is sought out by a mysterious young woman, Dahj (Isa Briones), in need of his help, he soon realizes she may have personal connections to his own past.

First aired January 23, 2020

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Why is this here?

Another series that works smoothly in aired order, starting in 2399. I STRONGLY feel that Season 2 makes more sense if you decide it takes place 2-3 years after Season 1, and Season 3 should take place at least that long after Season 2. However, internal evidence says they are intended to occur much closer together, with seasons 2 and 3 both taking place in 2401 with Season 2 being complete before April. I don’t like it, but it’s not my place to change it.

Picard S1 · E2

Maps and Legends

Picard begins investigating the mystery of Dahj as well as what her very existence means to the Federation. Without Starfleet's support, Picard is left leaning on others for help, including Dr. Agnes Jurati (Alison Pill) and an estranged former colleague, Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd). Meanwhile, hidden enemies are also interested in where Picard's search for the truth about Dahj will lead.

First aired January 30, 2020

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Picard S1 · E3

The End is the Beginning

Completely unaware of her special nature, Soji continues her work and captures the attention of the Borg cube research project's executive director. After rehashing past events with a reluctant Raffi, Picard seeks others willing to join his search for Bruce Maddox, including pilot and former Starfleet officer Cristóbal Rios (Santiago Cabrera).

First aired February 6, 2020

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Picard S1 · E4

Absolute Candor

The crew's journey to Freecloud takes a detour when Picard orders a stop at the planet Vashti, where Picard and Raffi relocated Romulan refugees 14 years earlier. Upon arrival, Picard reunites with Elnor (Evan Evagora), a young Romulan he befriended during the relocation. Meanwhile, Narek continues his attempts to learn more about Soji while Narissa's impatience with his lack of progress grows.

First aired February 13, 2020

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Picard S1 · E5

Stardust City Rag

The La Sirena crew begin an unpredictable and lively expedition on Freecloud to search for Bruce Maddox. When they learn Maddox has found himself in a precarious situation, a familiar face offers her assistance.

First aired February 20, 2020

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Picard S1 · E6

The Impossible Box

Picard and the crew track Soji to the Borg cube in Romulan space, resurfacing haunting memories for Picard. Meanwhile, Narek believes he finally found a way to safely exploit Soji for information.

First aired February 27, 2020

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Picard S1 · E7

Nepenthe

Picard and Soji transport to the planet Nepenthe, home to some old and trusted friends. As the rest of the La Sirena crew attempt to join them, Picard helps Soji make sense of her recently unlocked memories. Meanwhile, Hugh and Elnor are left on the Borg cube and must face an angered Narissa.

First aired March 5, 2020

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Picard S1 · E8

Broken Pieces

When devastating truths behind the Mars attack are revealed, Picard realizes just how far many will go to preserve secrets stretching back generations, all while the La Sirena crew grapples with secrets and revelations of their own. Narissa directs her guards to capture Elnor, setting off an unexpected chain of events on the Borg cube.

First aired March 12, 2020

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Picard S1 · E9

Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1

Following an unconventional and dangerous transit, Picard and the crew finally arrive at Soji's home world, Coppelius. However, with Romulan warbirds on their tail, their arrival brings only greater danger as the crew discovers more than expected about the planet's inhabitants.

First aired March 19, 2020

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Picard S1 · E10

Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2

A final confrontation on the synthetics' homeworld, Coppelius, pits Picard and his team against the Romulans, as well as the synths who seek to safeguard their existence at all costs.

First aired March 26, 2020

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2401

Picard S2 · E1

The Star Gazer

Starfleet must once again call on legendary Jean-Luc Picard after members of his former crew – Cristóbal Rios, Seven of Nine, Raffi Musiker, and Dr. Agnes Jurati – discover an anomaly in space that threatens the galaxy.

First aired March 3, 2022

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Picard S2 · E2

Penance

Picard finds himself transported to an alternate timeline in the year 2400 where his longtime nemesis, Q, has orchestrated one final "trial." Picard searches for his trusted crew as he attempts to find the cause of this dystopian future.

First aired March 10, 2022

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Picard S2 · E3

Assimilation

Picard and the crew travel back to 2024 Los Angeles in search of the "Watcher," who can help them identify the point at which time diverged. Seven, Raffi and Rios venture out into an unfamiliar world 400 years in their past, while Picard and Jurati attempt to gather information from an unlikely, and dangerous, ally.

First aired March 17, 2022

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Picard S2 · E4

Watcher

With time running out to save the future, Picard takes matters into his own hands and seeks out an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Rios ends up on the wrong side of the law and Jurati makes a deal with the Borg Queen.

First aired March 24, 2022

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Picard S2 · E5

Fly Me to the Moon

Picard discovers an important person from his past may be integral to the divergence in the timeline. Q continues his manipulation of the timeline, taking an interest in Dr. Adam Soong. Seven and Raffi attempt a daring rescue of Rios, while Jurati faces the consequences of her deal with the Borg Queen.

First aired March 31, 2022

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Picard S2 · E6

Two of One

With the help of Tallinn, Picard and the crew infiltrate a gala on the eve of a joint space mission, to protect one of the astronauts they believe to be integral to the restoration of the timeline - Renee Picard. Kore makes a startling discovery about her father's work.

First aired April 7, 2022

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Picard S2 · E7

Monsters

Tallinn ventures inside Picard's subconscious mind to help wake him from a coma and face both his darkest secrets and deepest fears. Seven and Raffi go in search of Jurati whom they fear has succumbed to the monster inside. Rios struggles to hide the truth of who he really is from Teresa.

First aired April 14, 2022

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Picard S2 · E8

Mercy

With time running out before the launch of the Europa Mission, Picard and Guinan must free themselves from FBI custody. Seven and Raffi come face-to-face with Jurati and the horror of what she's become.

First aired April 21, 2022

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Picard S2 · E9

Hide and Seek

Picard and his crew fight for their lives as they come under attack from a new incarnation of an old enemy. But to survive, Picard must first face the ghosts of his past. Seven and Raffi have a final showdown with Jurati.

First aired April 28, 2022

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Picard S2 · E10

Farewell

In the season two finale, with just hours until the Europa Launch, Picard and the crew find themselves in a race against time to save the future.

First aired May 5, 2022

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Picard S3 · E1

The Next Generation

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.

First aired February 16, 2023

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Picard S3 · E2

Disengage

Aided by Seven of Nine and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan, Picard makes a shocking discovery that will alter his life forever – and puts him on a collision course with the most cunning enemy he’s ever encountered. Meanwhile, Raffi races to track a catastrophic weapon – and collides with a familiar ally.

First aired February 23, 2023

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Picard S3 · E3

Seventeen Seconds

Picard grapples with an explosive, life-altering revelation, while the Titan and her crew try to outmaneuver a relentless Vadic in a lethal game of nautical cat and mouse. Meanwhile, Raffi and Worf uncover a nefarious plot from a vengeful enemy Starfleet has long since forgotten.

First aired March 2, 2023

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Picard S3 · E4

No Win Scenario

With time running out, Picard, Riker and crew must confront the sins of their past and heal fresh wounds, while the Titan, dead in the water, drifts helplessly toward certain destruction within a mysterious space anomaly.

First aired March 9, 2023

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Picard S3 · E5

Imposters

Caught by Starfleet and facing court martial, paranoia grows as Picard struggles to uncover whether a prodigal crewman from his past has returned as an ally – or an enemy hellbent on destroying them all.

First aired March 16, 2023

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Picard S3 · E6

The Bounty

Now on the run, Picard and the skeleton crew of the U.S.S. Titan must break into Starfleet’s most top-secret facility to expose a plot that could destroy the Federation. Picard must turn to the only soul in the galaxy who can help – an old friend.

First aired March 23, 2023

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Picard S3 · E7

Dominion

Crippled, cornered, and out of options, Picard stages a gambit to trap Vadic and reveal her true motive – a gamble that puts the Titan in the crosshairs and forces Picard and Beverly to question every moral code they’ve ever held.

First aired March 30, 2023

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Picard S3 · E8

Surrender

Vadic forces Picard to make an impossible choice: deliver what he can never give… or watch his crew perish. Their only salvation lies in the mind of an old friend and old foe.

First aired April 6, 2023

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Picard S3 · E9

Võx

A devastating revelation about Jack alters the course of Picard’s life forever – and uncovers a truth that threatens every soul in the Federation. The final battle begins as Picard and his crew race to save the galaxy from annihilation – but not without a gut-wrenching cost.

First aired April 13, 2023

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Picard S3 · E10

The Last Generation

In a desperate last stand, Jean-Luc Picard and generations of crews both old and new fight together to save the galaxy from the greatest threat they’ve ever faced as the saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation comes to a thrilling, epic conclusion.

First aired April 20, 2023

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