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Star Trek: The Next Generation

30 | Star Trek: The Next Generation Trivia

Posted on August 21, 2019May 7, 2021 by Brian Rollins
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Thirty episodes! And it’s way past time we hit Star Trek again. This time, it’s the series that brought the franchise back to TV. Plus, with the new Picard series coming soon, it’s good to catch up with the Captain, Riker, Data, and all the rest. Let’s get started with Star Trek: The Next Generation Trivia this week.

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Episode Introduction

We’re back to boldly going, but this time, it’s where no ONE has gone before.

Hey gang, I’m your host Brian Rollins and this is the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. Every week, we offer you thirty questions on a variety of geeky topics. It’s been 20 episodes since we last went into the final frontier and it Episode 30 felt like a great time to come back to the franchise.

If you’re new to the show, welcome aboard. You find rules and score sheets on our website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

That enough of a briefing, it’s time to head out. Engage.

The Dorky Round

1. Next Gen debuted in what year?

1989

2. Which letter designation was used for the Next Generation Enterprise?

D: this was the fifth Federation starship Enterprise.

3. Which technology famously broke down when story ideas were needed?

The holodeck

4. What hair accessory became a famously uncomfortable piece of wardrobe?

A banana clip, intended for hair, became Geordi LaForge’s VISOR.

5. While Jean-Luc Picard enrolled in Starfleet, what industry did most of the Picard family work in?

They had a family winery, Chateau Picard.

6. Which crew member was transformed into Locutus of Borg?

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

7. Which series creator is also known as 'The Great Bird of the Galaxy'?

Gene Roddenberry

8. Which character's death resulted in Worf's promotion to head of security?

Tasha Yar

9. What actor played three different characters in one episode?

Brent Spiner. He played Data, Lore, and Dr. Soong in the episode “Brothers”

10. The new Enterprise had what emergency combat feature not available in previous ships?

Saucer separation.

The Geeky Round

1. Which core cast member was named after a deceased fan?

Geordi LaForge, named for George LaForge, quadriplegic fan.[toggle]

[toggle title="2. Which members of the bridge crew have evil doppelgangers?"]Picard (via his clone, Shinzon), Data (via Lore) and arguably Riker (via transporter duplicate Thomas Riker)

3. Which cast member would have been fired had Gates McFadden not chosen to quit?

Marina Sirtis. Executives whose names did not appear in the credits thought a ship’s counselor was pointless, but reconsidered her dismissal when they realized that would mean losing all established female characters.

4. Which episode served as the directorial debut of Jonathan Frakes?

The Offspring

5. Which crew member was once possessed by the spirit of her grandmother's lover?

Doctor Beverly Crusher

6. Which performers reprised roles played on the original series for The Next Generation?

DeForrest Kelley (McCoy), Leonard Nimoy (Spock), James Doohan (Scotty), and Mark Lenard (Sarek)

7. Which real life physicist once had a cameo as himself?

Stephen Hawking

8. Who composed the theme music for the series?

Jerry Goldsmith, although the piece was originally created for the closing credits of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.”

9. Tasha Yar came back from the dead in what episode?

“Yesterday’s Enterprise”

10. Captain Picard's personal shuttle was named what?

The Cousteau

The Nerdy Round

1. Known as 'The First Lady of Star Trek', who played Lwaxana Troi?

Majel Barrett. She also voiced the Enterprise computer.

2. Which technology, most closely associated with Next Generation, actually made its first appearance in 'The Practical Joker' from the animated series?

The holodeck

3. Who made his directorial debut with the episode 'Rascals'?

Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard Nimoy

4. Which Next Generation regular cast members also appear on Star Trek: Enterprise?

Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, and Brent Spiner. The first two appeared in the season finale as Riker and Troi, and Spiner appears as an ancestor of Dr. Soong who was involved in genetic engineering.

5. Which regular cast member of Babylon 5 had a recurring role in Star Trek: The Next Generation?

Andreas Katsulas, who played G’Kar on B5, also played Romulan Commander Tomaluk on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

6. What modulation frequency do the deflector shield operate on?

257.4 MHz

7. Which crew member figured out a way to transport through deflector shields?

Miles O’Brien

8. Which character was named after the series creator?

Wesley Crusher, named after Eugene Wesley Roddenberry

9. When he realized this set wasn't going to be built for the pilot, Gene Roddenberry added a scene in what part of the Enterprise?

The Engine Room

10. Who is Alexander's mother?

K’Ehlayr

Episode Conclusion

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We’ll be back next week with more fun questions. Speaking of which, here’s your clue:

“Released in July 1998, what fantasy book’s cover featured a blue Ford Anglia”

Once again, I’m your host, Brian Rollins. Thanks for listening.

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  • 2 thoughts on “30 | Star Trek: The Next Generation Trivia”

    1. TNGer says:
      August 23, 2019 at 8:51 am

      Now I want to rewatch the series. Thanks! 😉

    2. baccarat says:
      November 18, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      Love old shows like this!

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