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
Descent (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Descent (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Descent" is the 26th episode of the and the first episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 152nd and 153rd episodes overall. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". The episode features a guest appearance by Stephen Hawking, making it the only episode to feature a guest star appearing as themselves on any "Trek" series. On the holodeck, Lt. Commander Data plays a game of poker with holographic representations of Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking.