Evolution (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Evolution (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Evolution" is the first episode of the of the syndicated American science fiction television series "", the 49th episode overall, first airing on September 25, 1989. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, escaped nanites threaten the "Enterprise" as well as its critical research mission. The Federation starship "Enterprise", under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), approaches the binary star system to perform astrophysics research under the guidance of Dr. Paul Stubbs (Ken Jenkins), analyzing the decay of
Devil's Due (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Devil's Due (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Devil's Due" is the 13th episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", originally aired on February 4, 1991, in broadcast syndication in the United States. Based on an episode written by William Douglas Lansford for the planned "" (1978) television series, it was adapted for "The Next Generation" by Philip Lazebnik and directed by Tom Benko. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship USS "Enterprise"-D. In "Devil's Due", the crew of the "Enterprise" confront an individual claiming to be