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"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) More at IMDbPro »

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"Star Trek" (1966)

Spin off

Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity (1995) (VG)
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Interactive VCR Board Game - A Klingon Challenge (1995) (VG)
Star Trek: Borg (1996) (VG)
Star Trek: Klingon (1996) (VG)
Star Trek the Experience: The Klingon Encounter (1998)

Referenced in

"T.V. Kaiser: Verschwinde endlich aus meinem Leben! (#5.5)" (????)
 -  One of the guests is a Trekkie wearing a Starfleet Uniform as a Klingon with a ceremonial sash, similiar to Worf.
"Night Court: Yet Another Day in the Life (#6.22)" (1989)
 -  Trekkies in early era TOS and contemporary TNG costumes
"Red Dwarf: Backwards (#3.1)" (1989)
 -  Subtitle at the start of episode "Red Dwarf: The Next Generation"
"Alvin & the Chipmunks: Star Wreck (The Absolutely Final Frontier) (#8.6)" (1990)
 -  When Theodore fires his phaser, the hand phaser sound effect is from the Next Generation.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Catalina Caper (#3.4)" (1990)
 -  Servo: God bless Data...
Sex Trek II: The Search for Sperm (1991) (V)
 -  Quirk and McJoy joke about being replaced by the 'wimpy crew' of the Next Generation.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Godzilla vs. Megalon (#3.12)" (1991)
 -  Frank dresses like Geordie
"Red Dwarf: Camille (#4.1)" (1991)
 -  Tales of the Riverbank: The Next Generation
Guyver (1991)
 -  The Chronos Corporation's elevator doors sound exactly like the doors to the Holodeck.
Wayne's World (1992)
"Nurses: Eat Something (#1.18)" (1992)
 -  In this episode, a Trekke convention gone awry results in a myriad of Star Trek references.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (#5.11)" (1992)
 -  Crow: You look like Worf.
"Saved by the Bell: Screech's Spaghetti Sauce (#4.3)" (1992)
 -  Screech suggests "Gilligan's Island: The Next Generation" for the student TV show.
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Emissary (#1.1)" (1993)
 -  Picard makes a crossover appearance wishing Sisko luck, while O'Brien transfers to DS9 from the Enterprise.
"Animaniacs: Space Probed/Battle for the Planet (#1.15)" (1993)
 -  Captain Picard can be seen in the waiting room in space.
"The Simpsons: Homer Goes to College (#5.3)" (1993)
 -  The nerds menton an online debate about Cpt. Kirk and Picard.
Comic Relief VI (1994) (TV)
 -  characters from the show appeared in this special
"The Simpsons: Deep Space Homer (#5.15)" (1994)
 -  Scar Trek: The Next Laceration is the name of the Itchy & Scratchy toon, which lampoons this show's name.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Skydivers (#7.9)" (1994)
 -  Servo: Make it so.
"NYPD Blue: For Whom the Skell Rolls (#2.2)" (1994)
 -  Suspect's girlfriend says "He likes the one with Spock - I like the one with LeVar."
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1995) (V)
 -  Mentioned by William Shatner
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Danger! Death Ray (#7.20)" (1995)
 -  "A Feringi Ear"
Tank Girl (1995)
 -  In the episode where three renegade Klingons came aboard the Enterprise. One of the renegade Klingons dies from injuries received during a battle. As he took his final breaths, his fellow Klingons looked up in the air and howled. The same thing happened in Tank Girl. As one of the Rippers died, the other Rippers looked up and howled just like in the Star Trek episode.
No Way Back (1995)
Fluke (1995)
The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
Shadoevision (1995) (TV)
 -  The warp drive sound effect is used in the end of this special.
Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995)
"ReBoot: AndrAIa (#2.6)" (1995)
 -  Bob, criticizing the poor performance of the other binome in the game: "...and all he did was keep saying, 'Make it so!'" Binome: "And 'Engage.' I said 'engage' more times than 'make it so,' actually."
WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness (1995) (VG)
El efecto mariposa (1995)
Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996) (TV)
Se qing nan nu (1996)
 -  T-shirt worn
WarCraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal (1996) (VG)
"Star Trek: Voyager: Prototype (#2.13)" (1996)
 -  B'Elanna Torres mentions the character Data
The Arrival (1996)
 -  Wolf 336 is an obvious reference to Wolf 359 in TNG: Best of Both Worlds.
The Cable Guy (1996)
Star Control 3 (1996) (VG)
 -  A race, when explaining why so many races are bipedal and humanoid, says that there is word of a region of space where sentient lifeforms are only distinguishable by facial features. In Star Trek: The Next Generation, nearly all sentient aliens look the same; humanoid with varying facial features.
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
"Biography: Leonard Nimoy: Spock and Beyond" (1996)
 -  This series is mentioned in this "Biography" episode. At least one still photo was also included.
"The Red Green Show: Running of the Bulls (#7.1)" (1997)
 -  Red and Harold discuss which Star Trek captain is better: Kirk or Picard
Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video (1997) (V)
Chasing Amy (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Mole People (#9.3)" (1997)
 -  Crow: You guys know Data?
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis (#9.4)" (1997)
 -  Mike: And....engage.
"Pinky and the Brain: Brinky (#2.13)" (1997)
 -  Excercise show with Jean-Luc Picard.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Prophecy Girl (#1.12)" (1997)
 -  One of the characters is referenced in the dialogue: "I'm sorry, calm may work for Locutus of the Borg here, but I'm freaked out, and I intend to stay that way."
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (#9.11)" (1997)
 -  Crow: Ahh! Kirk vs. Picard, huh? Yeah, that's a tough one! Man!
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Agent for H.A.R.M. (#9.15)" (1997)
 -  Mike: "Now I can play Data!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Prince of Space (#9.16)" (1997)
 -  Crow: They're landing on Captain Picard's head.
Conceiving Ada (1997)
Starship Troopers (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Overdrawn at the Memory Bank (#9.22)" (1997)
 -  "Must be Christmas on the Borg Ship."
Live from the Lighthouse (1998) (TV)
The X Files Game (1998) (VG)
 -  John Amis quotes a famous line from Star Trek
Desperate Measures (1998)
'Red Dwarf' A-Z (1998) (TV)
 -  Mentioned by Patrick Stewart
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Phantom Planet (#10.2)" (1998)
 -  Mike: He's shaped like Dr. Beverly Crusher.
StarCraft (1998) (VG)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Pumaman (#10.3)" (1998)
 -  "Just don't use the Holodeck, anymore"
Hand (1998)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Final Sacrifice (#10.10)" (1998)
 -  Mike (as Troy writes something): "Dear Counselor Troi: I waited at Denny's, but you didn't meet me."
Thursday (1998)
I'm Losing You (1998)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Quest of the Delta Knights (#10.13)" (1998)
 -  Crow: Now it's gonna be a space-time thing and Worf's gonna pop out.
Free Enterprise (1998)
 -  Mentioned by Robert when arguing with Claire.
StarCraft Expansion Set: Brood War (1998) (VG)
"The Simpsons: Mayored to the Mob (#10.9)" (1998)
 -  Geordi LaForge is seen running around during the mob scene.
Virus (1999)
 -  Woods says that Squeaky was "assimilated" by the machines
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Consequences (#3.15)" (1999)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "Check out Giles the next generation."
Cruel Intentions (1999)
 -  Kathryn tells Sebastian, "Be her Captain Picard...Go where no man has gone before."
The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
The Kidnappers (1999) (TV)
 -  Picture of Worf on Mark's wall.
"Angel: Hero (#1.9)" (1999)
 -  Cordelia wants "the bald guy from 'Star Trek'" (Patrick Stewart) to do the voice-over for her ad.
Galaxy Quest (1999)
"Roswell: The Convention (#1.13)" (2000)
 -  Jonathan Frakes plays himself in this episode and makes reference to his role on Star Trek: TNG, such as asking where Patrick Stewart (who played Captain Picard) is.
Love, Honour and Obey (2000)
Shanghai Noon (2000)
X-Men (2000)
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000)
 -  ca. 40 minutes into the film Johnny tells Jimmy, that he is going to watch the show on TV.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Out of My Mind (#5.4)" (2000)
 -  Buffy: "You're like my fairy godmother, and Santa Claus, and Q all wrapped up into one. Q from Bond, not Star Trek."
Scene Smoking: Cigarettes, Cinema & the Myth of Cool (2001)
 -  A writer of the show discusses the decision to not have characters smoke.
"Futurama: I Dated a Robot (#3.15)" (2001)
 -  The Star Trek debating forum mentions Captain Picard from this series of Star Trek.
Ticker (2001)
 -  Woman in TNG uniform flees from the ball
"Family Guy: The Kiss Seen Around the World (#3.8)" (2001)
 -  Neil says that Captain Kirk is better than Jean-Luc Picard.
Redshirt Blues (2001)
 -  Averson says "Make it so!". After that, he and Leeds discuss Picards qualities as a capatain.
K-PAX (2001)
"Intimate Portrait: Genie Francis" (2001)
 -  mentions her husband's work on Star Trek
Halo (2001) (VG)
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Smashed (#6.9)" (2001)
 -  Spike: "You can play holodeck another time".
How High (2001)
$windle (2002)
 -  Seth George says that the Women's list of top 10 Sexiest guys aways changes. At one point L. Lovett at another point the Capt Pickard guy
"Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/The Strokes (#27.11)" (2002)
 -  Referenced on Weekend Update
Welcome to Eltingville (2002) (TV)
 -  dialogue; numerous references
Fanalysis (2002)
 -  shows several people dressed up like Klingons in the style first seen on The Next Generation
Clockstoppers (2002)
EV Nova (2002) (VG)
"South Park: Fun with Veal (#6.4)" (2002)
 -  The boys have Mr. Worf from The Next Generation drive them in a cattle truck
Horns and Halos (2002)
"Futurama: Where No Fan Has Gone Before (#4.12)" (2002)
 -  Jonathan Frakes head in a jar appears and takes Leonard Nimoy's place
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Seeing Red (#6.19)" (2002)
 -  Andrew: "He's Picard. You're Deanna Troi. Get used to the feeling, Betazoid."
TV Guide 50 Best Shows of All Time: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV)
Cheerleader Ninjas (2002)
 -  some of the star trek geeks are wearing the newer uniforms
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) (VG)
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
 -  a character refers to an event in ST:TNG
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Random Acts of Violence (#3.13)" (2003)
 -  cited by Archie when asked by Nick about Trek in general
"Angel: Sacrifice (#4.20)" (2003)
 -  Gunn: You had no problem turning off your emotion chip....
Daddy Day Care (2003)
"Top Gear: (2003-07-13)" (2003)
 -  References Patrick Stewart's role as Picard
"Corner Gas: World's Biggest Thing (#1.6)" (2004)
 -  Brent lists 'Jean-Luc Picard' as someone who bounced a check at Corner Gas.
"South Park: The Passion of the Jew (#8.3)" (2004)
 -  Mel Gibson shouts "Qapla!" This is Klingon for "success" or "victory" and is a word first used on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Trekkies 2 (2004)
 -  fans talk of their love of the show
"King of the Hill: Stressed for Success (#8.19)" (2004)
 -  The teacher mentions Captain Picard and Lt. Cmdr. Data of Starfleet
Pizza: The Movie (2004)
 -  character of 'barry' tells 'kevin' to watch this series in a phone message, citing particular episode and characters
G.O.R.A. (2004)
 -  When Arif is playing chess in the prison the chess pieces are Star Trek The Next Generation characters. Pieces representing Picard, Riker, Data, Worf and Dr. Crusher can be seen clearly.
"Top Gear: (2004-11-21)" (2004)
 -  Mention of Patrick Stewart being in it
World of Warcraft (2004) (VG)
 -  A gnome wearing goggles named Jhordy Lapforge runs the transporter in Gadgetzan, he wears a yellow and black "uniform" similar to the character from StarTrek: The Next Generation
"Corner Gas: Hurry Hard (#2.11)" (2005)
 -  Wanda suggests "Team Leroy: The Next Generation" as a name for Brent's curling team, but Brent says, "There may be a copyright issue."
Star Fox Assault (2005) (VG)
 -  The Aparoid enemies reference many paraphrased lines of the Borg from "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
Comic Relief Does University Challenge (2005) (TV)
 -  Referenced by title
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Four (2005) (V)
 -  In "Dreamail", Strong Bad's line, "On screen!" refers to this show in which Captain Picard gives the same command
"Extras: Patrick Stewart (#1.6)" (2005)
 -  Patrick quotes "I will make it so" then asks if Andy has seen this show.
Samâ taimu mashin burûsu (2005)
 -  The theater owner wears a Starfleet uniform top (with a captain's insignia)
"Family Guy: Peter's Got Woods (#4.11)" (2005)
 -  Peter says "I haven't been this freaked out since that episode of Star Trek"
"Jeopardy!: (#22.37)" (2005)
 -  referenced in clue in "Even Stephen" category
"Jeopardy!: (#22.65)" (2005)
 -  referenced in clue in "Entertaining Johns" category
The Bros. (2006)
 -  "Captain Picard" mentioned in song lyrics
Doogal (2006)
 -  the phrase "resistance is futile" is spoken which refers to star trek next gen
Taint of Greatness: The Journey of Beavis and Butt-Head, Part 2 (2006) (V)
 -  Patrick Stewart is referred to as Picard.
RV (2006)
 -  when bob starts on the trip, he says "make it so number one" thats a reference to when cpt picard on star trek next gen starts a new mission
Hitman: Blood Money (2006) (VG)
 -  The bookstore owner also calls Agent 47 "Jean-Luc Picard"
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! (2006) (TV)
 -  When Jimmy lays out one of his plans, Timmy tells him, "Make it so," a phrased used often by Captain Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Material Girls (2006)
"Troldspejlet: (#36.4)" (2006)
 -  DVD box set entitled Star Trek: Time Travel featuring episodes from the series is reviewed
"Troldspejlet: (#36.5)" (2006)
 -  DVD box set entitled Star Trek: Borg featuring episodes from the series is reviewed
"Primeval: (#1.2)" (2007)
 -  Open reference by a character
Transmorphers (2007) (V)
 -  captain says "Make it so."
Daddy Day Camp (2007)
 -  "Borg" and "Enterprise" mentioned
"Kyle XY: House of Cards (#2.10)" (2007)
 -  When Foss is dragging Declan inside Madacorp, Declan also screams, "Resistance is futile!" - The signature statement of the Borg, who first appeared on the second season of The Next Generation.
Superbad (2007)
 -  Michaels imitates Capt. Picard while driving through the red lights
"Eureka: A Night in Global Dynamics (#2.13)" (2007)
 -  The computer says: "Resistance is futile" as the Borg.
Star Trek Visual Effects Magic: A Roundtable Discussion (2007) (V)
 -  The group focuses on how the visual fx in The Next Generation were achieved
The Next Generation's Impact: 20 Years Later (2007) (V)
 -  The people behind Star Trek: The Next Generation discuss what life would have been like without it's impact on the world
The Next Generation's Legacy: 2007 (2007) (V)
 -  Wil Wheaton discusses the 'Legacy' of Star Trek the Next Generation with fans and its affects on their lives.
"Tripping the Rift: The Need for Greed (#3.5)" (2007)
 -  Gus is made to dress like LaForge
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 3 (2007) (V)
 -  In "Teen Girl Squad Issue 11", Science Fiction Greg's clothing and prop are reminiscent of a uniform and a phaser from this show
"Numb3rs: Graphic (#4.9)" (2007)
 -  some conventioneers wear 24th-century Starfleet uniforms; in-joke as Wil Wheaton appears in both projects
The Hottie & the Nottie (2008)
 -  "Cole Slaw" is hynotized to like June via his "Trekkie" love of Borg.
"Kyle XY: Between the Rack and a Hard Place (#2.18)" (2008)
 -  Josh calls Kyle's holographic memory "...your holodeck whatever thing."
Blodigt jävla helvete (2008)
 -  Moretti begins his daily journal like in Star Trek with the date and his name
"Battlestar Galactica: The Ties That Bind (#4.3)" (2008)
 -  Tyrol, Tigh, and Tory meet in weapons locker 1701-D. 1701-D was the registry number of the starship Enterprise on Star Trek the Next Generation, the first show which BSG co-creator Ronald D. Moore wrote and produced.
"The Big Bang Theory: The Nerdvana Annihilation (#1.14)" (2008)
 -  Leonard threatens to remove a collectible Geordi action figure from its original packaging
Fanboys (2008)
 -  Linus suggests that Picard is gay to mock the Trekkies
"The Big Bang Theory: The Panty Piñata Polarization (#2.7)" (2008)
 -  a copy of the updated edition of the Klingon Dictionary is on the table while they play Klingon Boggle
"The Big Bang Theory: The Killer Robot Instability (#2.12)" (2009)
 -  Sheldon says, "Make it so."
"Saturday Night Live: Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio (#34.15)" (2009)
 -  Seth mentions the Klingon weapon "bat'leth" in a news story.
"QI: Future (#6.9)" (2009)
 -  All the cast members wear a silver sash similar to Worf's.
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) (V)
 -  "Make it so"
Twistee Treat (2009)
 -  Mindy mentions that her parents bought her all seven seasons of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" on DVD.
"Family Guy: Not All Dogs Go to Heaven (#7.11)" (2009)
 -  The whole cast of this show are guest stars.
"Castle: Hell Hath No Fury (#1.4)" (2009)
 -  Rick says to his daughter "You have the bridge, Number One" when he goes to take a phone call while they were cooking together
Star Trek (2009)
 -  Uhura orders a Cardassian beverage at the bar. These aliens made their 1st appearance on this series, and nearly every other spin-off hence.
"Saturday Night Live: Justin Timberlake/Ciara (#34.21)" (2009)
 -  It is mentioned by Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto on Weekend Update.
"Supernatural: Lucifer Rising (#4.22)" (2009)
 -  Dean calls the angelic waiting room a holodeck
"Greek: The Day After (#3.1)" (2009)
 -  Dale talks about Q and his role on the show.
"The Big Bang Theory: The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary (#3.5)" (2009)
 -  Will Wheaton guest stars; numerous references to the show.
"Community: Debate 109 (#1.9)" (2009)
 -  When the debate judge announces that Greendale has won the debate, Professor Whitman jumps up and shouts, "Qapla'!"

Featured in

Star Trek 25th Anniversary Special (1991) (TV)
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994) (TV)
 -  scenes from the series are shown here
"Suddenly Susan: With Friends Like These (#1.18)" (1997)
 -  Jerry has a poster of U.S.S. Enterprise-D from The Next Generation on his wall.
Trekkies (1997)
X2 (2003)
The Prince & Me (2004)
 -  A scene in this film features a scene from the show.
"I Love the 80's 3-D" (2005)
 -  in the 1987 episode
How William Shatner Changed the World (2005) (TV)
 -  Clips from this series were included.
"Troldspejlet: (#36.4)" (2006)
 -  footage used in episode of Troldspejlet
"Troldspejlet: (#36.5)" (2006)
 -  footage used in episode of Troldspejlet

Spoofed in

Sex Trek (1990) (V)
 -  Title
"Muppet Babies: Muppet Babies: The Next Generation (#7.8)" (1990)
 -  Parodied in the episode and the title
A Wish for Wings That Work (1991) (TV)
Stay Tuned (1992)
Coneheads (1993)
 -  French dialogue between INS agent posing as Jehovah's Witness and Beldar is spoof of similar conversation between Frederick La Roque and Data in "Time's Arrow Pt. 2" (6.1)
The Snapper (1993) (TV)
"Neon Rider: Where the Buffalo Roam (#5.8)" (1994)
 -  everyone wearing ST:TNG costumes in dream sequence
Sex Trek IV: The Next Orgasm (1994) (V)
 -  Format, characters, costumes, storylines are all adapted to porn.
Sex Trek V: Deep Space Sex (1994) (V)
 -  Sets, costumes, characters, all get the porn treatment.
The Best Movie Ever Made (1994)
"Saturday Night Live: Patrick Stewart/Salt-N-Pepa (#19.12)" (1994)
 -  Spoofed as 'The Love Boat Enterprise'
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1995) (V)
Space Quest VI: The Spinal Frontier (1995) (VG)
"Beavis and Butt-Head: Dream On (#5.22)" (1995)
 -  Butt-head dreams that he and the rest of the cast are Capt. Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D.
"The Critic: Sherman of Arabia (#2.7)" (1995)
 -  "Hee Haw: The Next Generation" features characters from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" playing country music
"NewsRadio: Space (#3.24)" (1997)
 -  Dave says "Make is so" as Captain Picard does
Galaxy Quest (1999)
Super Troopers (2001)
 -  Spoof LCDR Data
"Futurama: That's Lobstertainment! (#3.8)" (2001)
 -  A movie at Oscars called "Star Trek: The Pepsi Generation"
Sev Trek: Pus in Boots (2002) (V)
"Futurama: Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch (#5.5)" (2003)
 -  Amongst many things, the holo-shed parodies the holo-deck.
Space Nuts (2003) (V)
 -  there are many scenes featuring a Holodeck
DragonBlade (2005)
Team America: World Police (2004)
 -  Sarah claims to be an empath, but she can only state the patently obvious just like Counselor Troi often did.
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning (2005) (V)
 -  Includes several TNG spoof space ships and characters, e.g. Info/Data, Dwarf/Worf.
"Family Guy: Peter's Got Woods (#4.11)" (2005)
 -  Characters watch this on TV, we see a clip lampooning it.
"Tjuefjerde" (2005)
 -  Battle Claus is a Borg parody
"Robot Chicken: We Are a Humble Factory (#4.11)" (2009)
 -  The writers of Star Trek: The Next Generation introduce a new character

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