Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise.

 

The show follows the adventures of a space-faring crew on board the Starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and is staffed by first officer Commander William Riker, the android Lieutenant Commander Data, security chief Lieutenant Tasha Yar, ship's counsellor Deanna Troi, Klingon tactical officer Lieutenant Worf, Doctor Beverly Crusher, and conn officer Lieutenant Georgi La Forge.

 

The show focus on the discovery of new life, sociological and political relationships with alien cultures, as well as exploring the human condition. Several new species are introduced as recurring antagonists, including the Ferengi, the Cardassians and the Borg.