Here are the ten best Captain Picard episodes ofStar Trek: The Next Generation.

Cause and Effect was a great example ofStar Trek: The Next Generationshowing Picards abilities as a strategist.

Cause and Effect succeeds because Stewart understands this fundamental truth about the character.

The 10 Best Captain Picard Episodes in ‘Star Trek The Next Generation’

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Its Picards faith in others and general optimism about the future that makes him such an inspiring character.

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Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard reuniting with his family in Star Trek: The Next Generation

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