TV series · 1987 · Where to watch
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Updated November 2, 2026
New stars. New stories. New worlds to explore.
Star Trek: The Next Generation is streaming free on Pluto TV right now, and on seven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
A starship crew travels through space, exploring new worlds and encountering unfamiliar lifeforms and civilizations. Along the way, they face difficult choices involving ethics, identity, individual rights, cultural differences, and the consequences of leadership, often seeking understanding and peaceful solutions instead of force.
- Year
- 1987–1994
- TMDB rating
- 8.4/10 · 1.9k votes
- Genre
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Length
- 7 seasons · 176 episodes
- Network
- Syndication
- Rated
- TV-PG
Streaming now
- Subscription Paramount PlusHD Watch
- Subscription Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime)SD Watch
- Subscription Paramount+ (Via Apple TV)HD Watch
- Free Pluto TV Watch
- Rent Google PlayHD · from $1.99/ep Watch
- Buy AmazonHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy AppleTVHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy Fandango at HomeHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
How to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation
The cheapest way to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation is free: Pluto TV carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime) and Paramount+ (Via Apple TV).
To own it instead, you can rent an episode from $1.99 on Google Play and buy an episode from $1.99 on Google Play, Amazon and AppleTV.
Star Trek: The Next Generation ended in 1994 after seven seasons and 176 episodes, so what is listed above is the complete run — nothing new is coming.
Created by Gene Roddenberry and starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner and LeVar Burton; it originally aired on Syndication.
Common questions
Is Star Trek: The Next Generation on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Star Trek: The Next Generation is on Prime Video in the US to buy from $2.99.
Is Star Trek: The Next Generation on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Star Trek: The Next Generation is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime) and Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) instead.
Can I watch Star Trek: The Next Generation for free?
Yes — Pluto TV streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation are there?
There are seven seasons, and the series has ended.
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