10 Fun Facts About Star Trek the Next Generation: Season 4

Which species did Captain Picard briefly become a part of at the beginning of Season 4?

Captain Picard was assimilated by the Borg in the Season 3 finale and appeared as Locutus of Borg in the Season 4 opener, 'The Best of Both Worlds, Part II.'

In Season 4, Worf accepts a Klingon discommendation. Whose son is revealed during this time?

During the events of 'Reunion,' Worf's son Alexander Rozhenko is introduced, having been raised by his human mother, K'Ehleyr.

Which character, Data's creator, returns in the Season 4 episode 'Brothers'?

Dr. Noonien Soong, Data's estranged creator, summons Data, Lore, and B-4 to his hidden laboratory in the episode 'Brothers.'

In 'Future Imperfect,' Commander Riker experiences a false future created by which species?

Riker crash-lands on a planet and awakens years later with false memories, a deception orchestrated by the Romulans to gather intelligence.

Which character does Lwaxana Troi fall in love with in the Season 4 episode 'Half a Life'?

Lwaxana Troi falls for Dr. Timicin, a scientist from Kaelon II, who is preparing for his planet's ritualistic 'Resolution' (euthanasia).

In 'The Host,' which species introduces the concept of a joined symbiont and host?

The Trill are introduced in 'The Host,' where Dr. Crusher falls in love with Ambassador Odan, who is a symbiont within a humanoid host.

Which recurring character returns in 'Qpid' and causes trouble for Captain Picard?

Vash, Picard's former love interest from 'Captain's Holiday,' returns, prompting Q to involve Picard and his crew in a Robin Hood fantasy.

In 'The Drumhead,' which retired Starfleet admiral conducts an investigation for treason?

Admiral Norah Satie, a celebrated former prosecutor, leads a zealous investigation aboard the Enterprise, which quickly devolves into a witch hunt.

In 'First Contact,' Commander Riker goes undercover on a pre-warp civilization of which species?

Riker is injured while observing the Malcorians, a pre-warp civilization, forcing Picard to decide whether to intervene and risk violating the Prime Directive.

Which crew member becomes emotionally attached to a large, newly born alien entity in 'Galaxy's Child'?

Geordi La Forge feels a parental bond with an alien creature that imprinted on him after its mother was accidentally destroyed by the Enterprise.