However,TNGseason 2’s “The Measure of a Man” reached another level of storytelling quality.

This leads to a riveting trial, the consequences of which will reverberate throughout the Federation and theStar Trekfranchise.

Here is TNG’s best of the best.

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Forced to defend Maddox’s position, Riker delivers a devastating argument that rattles even Picard.

Snodgrass went on to write four more episodes ofTNG.

Thisbrilliant scene in Ten Forwardputs things into perspective for Picard.

Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard and Brent Spiner as Data.

Data deserves “the freedom to explore” life’s biggest questions.

“The Measure of Man” was one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Here are 14 details you missed.

Captain Picard, Commander Riker, and Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation

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Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard, Brent Spiner as Data, and Jonathan Frakes as Commander Riker looking serious.

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