The Next Generation Archives

First Contact: ‘The Survivors’ Season 3 Episode 3

November 29, 2015 The Spoilist 1

The Enterprise sets off to investigate a Federation colony after receiving a distress call. Upon arrival they find the entire planet destroyed like some desolate matte painting, except for one house where a nice old couple live.

First Contact: ‘The Ensigns of Command’ Season 3 Episode 2

November 15, 2015 The Spoilist 0

The Sheliak Corporate gets in touch with the Enterprise and they never, ever call so the crew know that something’s up. They want some humans cleared off a planet, that’s belongs to them thanks to a hundred year old treaty.

First Contact: ‘Evolution’ Season 3 Episode 1

August 23, 2015 The Spoilist 2

Because no one demanded it, First Contact returns to cover season 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation starting with ‘Evolution’

10 things we learned from season 2 of The Next Generation

July 20, 2015 Alex Newsome 1

First Contact now having reached the end of season 2. it’s a great time to look back at some of the important lessons that we have learned. Strap yourself in for some earth shattering revelations from the TNG universe.

First Contact: ‘Shades of Gray’ Season 2 Episode 22

June 21, 2015 The Spoilist 1

During this recording, Andrew, Alex and James got somewhat distracted by some rather pressing emails but they definitely get around to reviewing ‘Shades of Gray’…eventually.

First Contact: ‘Peak Performance’ Season 2 Episode 21

June 14, 2015 The Spoilist 1

The Enterprise is ordered to participate in a War Games scenario in order to assess the crew’s readiness for a Borg attack.

First Contact: ‘The Emissary’ Season 2 Episode 20

May 17, 2015 The Spoilist 1

The Enterprise is diverted on a secret mission to pick up a special Emissary, K’Ehleyr, a half Klingon who has a history with Worf.

First Contact: ‘Manhunt’ Season 2 Episode 19

March 22, 2015 The Spoilist 1

The Enterprise is on a mission to deliver Antedean delegates to a conference when Lwaxana Troi arrives on board ship and she’s experiencing the Betazoid version of the menopause. Really

First Contact: ‘Up the Long Ladder’ Season 2 Episode 18

February 22, 2015 The Spoilist 1

Star Trek reaches a new low with a comedy Irish people episode that tries to make a point about abortion

First Contact: ‘Samaritan Snare’ Season 2 Episode 17

February 15, 2015 The Spoilist 1

How stupid is Riker? Find out in this week’s exciting instalment of First Contact