Symbiosis (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Symbiosis (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Symbiosis" is a very special episode of the American science fiction television series "". It first aired on April 18, 1988, in broadcast syndication. The teleplay was written by Robert Lewin, Richard Manning, and Hans Beimler, based on a story by Lewin, and the episode was directed by Win Phelps. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship "Enterprise"-D. In this episode, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) tries to mediate a trade dispute between two co-dependent neighbouring planets regarding medical supplies which turn out to
Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 1) Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 1) The first season of the American television science fiction series "" commenced airing in broadcast syndication in the United States on September 28, 1987, and concluded on May 16, 1988, after 26 episodes were broadcast. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship "Enterprise"-D. It was the first live-action television series in the franchise to be broadcast since "" was cancelled in 1969, and the first to feature all new characters. Paramount Television eventually sought the advice of the creator of "Star Trek", Gene