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
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