Time Squared (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Time Squared (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Time Squared" is the 13th episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 39th episode overall. It originally aired on April 3, 1989, in broadcast syndication. The episode was written Kurt Michael Bensmiller and directed by Joseph L. Scanlan. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, the crew of the "Enterprise" encounter a double of Captain Picard, apparently from the future. While the Federation starship "Enterprise" is en route to their planned destination, ship's sensors
Second Chances (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to risk it. But Cdr. Riker saves his double, and both return to the "Enterprise". The two Rikers reconcile their differences; Lt. Riker states that he has been given a new assignment on another ship, and plans to take on his middle name "Thomas" to distinguish himself from William. As a parting gift, Cdr. Riker gives his double his treasured trombone, noting that it belongs equally to him. Troi also tells Lt. Riker that she will be staying on the "Enterprise", but thanks him for the time they had. Second Chances (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Second Chances" is the