Jean-Luc Picard's 12 Greatest Moments Of All Time

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BY DYLAN ROTH/OCT. 25, 2022 8:59 AM EDT

When "Star Trek: The Next Generation" first debuted in 1987, fans could hardly have imagined that this controversial spinoff would become one of the most celebrated sci-fi television series of all time, in some ways even eclipsing the original "Star Trek." "The Next Generation" not only grew into a hit series in its own time (whereas the original only truly took flight in syndicated reruns), it would launch a renaissance for the franchise, culminating in three consecutive spinoffs, four feature films, and a standing attraction in Las Vegas.

But perhaps the biggest surprise out of "The Next Generation" was the popularity of its captain, a bald, middle-aged intellectual who was a marked departure from the original Trek's dreamy alpha male James T. Kirk. Captain Jean-Luc Picard, portrayed by British actor Patrick Stewart, became a pop culture icon in his own right, popular enough to lead the "Next Generation" to a successful seven-season run, succeed Captain Kirk as the lead of the "Star Trek" film franchise, and eventually return for his own spinoff series in 2020. With "Star Trek: Picard" now gearing up for its farewell season, we've taken a look back at the character's history to celebrate some of his most shining onscreen moments.

[Yong Fang]

I remember when The Next Generation (TNG) first came on in 1987 (unbelievable it has been that long) and myself and others remarked "Why did Trek choose such an OLD MAN to be the Captain?"

Now I am almost ten years older than that OLD MAN.