Hero Worship (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Hero Worship (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Hero Worship" is the 111th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series "". This is the 11th episode of the , directed by series' castmember Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard). "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry died during the filming of this episode. The "Enterprise" is sent to investigate the disappearance of the research vessel "Vico" which had been dispatched to explore the Black Cluster in section 9-7. They encounter the ship adrift just outside the cluster, with apparent heavy battle damage. Commander Data, Geordi La Forge, and Commander William Riker beam
First Contact (Star Trek: The Next Generation) universe. He requests that the "Enterprise" leave the planet, in hopes that they may be able to return at a later time. He agrees to delay Malcor's development of warp drive technology until its people are ready. With Mirasta's project cancelled, she asks Picard if she can join his crew, and Picard agrees. The episode ranked eighth in "Entertainment Weekly"s list of top 10 "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episodes. First Contact (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "First Contact" is the 15th episode of the (and the 89th episode overall) of the American science fiction television series "". During an