Seasons & episodes
S0 · E49Archival Mission Log: Year Four - Mission Overview 2002-09-03 · 16 min
Reveals the challenges in resolving the cliffhanger episode "The Best of Both Worlds"; provides a whimsical look at the Robin Hood-themed "Q-Pid"; and celebrates the historic 100th episode with Gene Roddenberry in the special "Celebrating 100 Episodes". This special features interviews with Michael Piller, Patrick Stewart, John de Lancie, Jonathan Frakes, Jennifer Hetrick, Marina Sirtis, and Wil Wheaton.
S0 · E50Archival Mission Log: Year Four - Selected Crew Analysis 2002-09-03 · 16 min
An in-depth look at the departure of Wesley Crusher; cast members discuss their experiences performing stunts; and a profile of Jennifer Hetrick as "Vash". Part of this interview is included as an Easter Egg on the DS9 Season 1 DVD. Interviewees in "Crew Profile: Wesley Crusher", "Crew Profile: Counselor Troi", and "Profile: Vash" include Wil Wheaton, Patrick Stewart, Marina Sirtis, Jennifer Hetrick, and Jonathan Frakes.
S0 · E51Archival Mission Log: Year Four - Departmental Briefing: Production 2002-09-03 · 16 min
A behind-the-scenes look at directors Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, and David Livingston in the special "Production". Michael Westmore, Brent Spiner, Patrick Stewart, Mark Thompson, and Brian Phelps are interviewed for the special "Make Up".
S0 · E52Archival Mission Log: Year Four - New Life and New Civilizations 2002-09-03 · 13 min
An inside look at creating the landscapes of alien planets and shooting on location. Also explains the challenges of shooting the effects-packed episode "The Best of Both Worlds". Interviewees include David Livingston, Peter Lauritson, Wil Wheaton, Michael Okuda, and Gary Hutzel.
S0 · E53Archival Mission Log: Year Four - Chronicles from the Final Frontier 2002-09-03 · 17 min
A discussion of Season Four's most extraordinary episodes and characters with pre-eminent writers Ronald D. Moore, Brannon Braga, Michael Piller, and Jeri Taylor. Also interviewed for the subsections "Lt. Yar's Legacy Endures" and "Writing for Klingons" are Denise Crosby and David Livingston.
S0 · E54Archival Mission Log: Year Four - Select Historical Data 2002-09-03 · 10 min
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S0 · E55Archival Mission Log: Year Four - Inside The Star Trek Archives - "First Contact" 2002-09-03 · 10 min
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S0 · E56Archival Mission Log: Year Five - Mission Overview 2002-11-05 · 18 min
Featuring highlights of the most memorable events occurring in Season 5, including Leonard Nimoy's guest appearance, "The Inner Light" episode and the return of Denise Crosby. "A Visit from Spock", "Darmok", "The Inner Light", and "I Borg" feature interviews with Patrick Stewart, Michael Okuda, Jonathan Frakes, Jeri Taylor, Michael Piller, Denise Crosby, David Livingston, Brent Spiner, and Jonathan Del Arco.
S0 · E57Archival Mission Log: Year Five - Departmental Briefing: Production 2002-11-05 · 15 min
"Production", "Cause and Effect", "The First Duty", & "Music", feature interviews with Peter Lauritson, Patrick Stewart, Michael Westmore, Brannon Braga, Jonathan Frakes, Ronald D. Moore, Michael Piller, & Jay Chattaway
S0 · E58Archival Mission Log: Year Five - Departmental Briefing: Memorable Missions 2002-11-05 · 18 min
Members of the cast and crew recall their favorite episodes and scenes from Season 5 including Marina Sirtis, Dan Curry, Michael Okuda, Robert Duncan McNeill, David Livingston, Dennis Madalone, Jay Chattaway, and Ronald D. Moore.
S0 · E59Archival Mission Log: Year Five - A Tribute to Gene Roddenberry 2002-11-05 · 28 min
Includes interviews with Majel Barrett Roddenberry, The Next Generation cast and crew, and Gene Roddenberry; also includes the dedication of the Gene Roddenberry Building. The two sections "Gene Roddenberry Building Dedicated to Star Trek's Creator" and "Gene's Final Voyage" feature interviews with Guy Vardaman, Gene Roddenberry, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, William Shatner, Rick Berman, Herman Zimmerman, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Legato, John de Lancie, Marina Sirtis, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, Michael Okuda, Wil Wheaton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Ronald D. Moore, and Jeri Taylor. At the end of the special, Patrick Stewart is performing a song for Gene Roddenberry.
S0 · E60Archival Mission Log: Year Five - Intergalactic Guest Stars 2002-11-05 · 15 min
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S0 · E61Archival Mission Log: Year Five - Alien Speak 2002-11-05 · 12 min
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S0 · E62Archival Mission Log: Year Five - Departmental Briefing: Visual Effects 2002-11-05 · 18 min
Sections include: "Visual Effects", "Image G", & "Shooting Elements" Features Interviews (mostly in 2002) with Peter Lauritson, Robert Legato, Dan Curry, Mike Okuda, Gary Hutzel, and Dennis Hoerter
S0 · E63Archival Mission Log: Year Six - Mission Overview 2002-12-03 · 17 min
Cast and crew comment on Patrick Stewart's acclaimed performance in "Chain of Command". They also discuss some other highlights of Season 6, including James Doohan's appearance in "Relics," the cliffhanger episode "Time's Arrow," the appearance of Stephen Hawking in "Descent" and the launch of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The parts are titled "Resolving the Cliffhanger", "A Visit from Scotty", "January 1993 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Debuts", "Chain of Command", and "Descent – Part 1 Featuring Stephen Hawking".
S0 · E64Archival Mission Log: Year Six - Bold New Directions 2002-12-03 · 17 min
Explores Patrick Stewart's experience directing the episode "A Fistful of Datas" and LeVar Burton comments on his directorial debut, "Second Chances" in "A First Chance at Second Chances".
S0 · E65Archival Mission Log: Year Six - Departmental Briefing: Production 2002-12-03 · 15 min
Ronald D. Moore discusses writing episodes for the sixth season, visual effects producer Dan Curry remembers the challenges of re-creating the Original Series Enterprise bridge for "Relics," and Michael Westmore and James Cromwell discuss make-up design. The parts are titled "Production", "Make Up", "Special Graphics Design", and "Writing".
S0 · E66Archival Mission Log: Year Six - Departmental Briefing: Profile: Dan Curry 2002-12-03 · 19 min
Visual Effects Producer Dan Curry provides a fascinating tour of his home, containing unique props and weaponry that inspired many of the artistic designs for the series. The featurette also includes a demonstration of the Klingon bat'leth and Tai Chi moves he choreographed for The Next Generation.
S0 · E67Archival Mission Log: Year Six - Departmental Briefing: Special Crew Profile: Lt. Cmdr. Data 2002-12-03 · 18 min
This featurette gives an exclusive profile of Brent Spiner and his android character, Data, which also includes rare footage of Spiner recording Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back. It is split into the following sections: "Doubling Data", "An Android Sings", and "Acting with Spiner".
S0 · E68Archival Mission Log: Year Six - Select Historical Data 2002-12-03 · 17 min
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S0 · E69Archival Mission Log: Year Six - Inside The Star Trek Archives: Sets & Props 2002-12-03 · 12 min
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S0 · E70Archival Mission Log: Year Seven - Mission Overview 2002-12-31 · 15 min
Cast and crew discuss the final season and their transition to the feature film Star Trek Generations. Also, LeVar Burton reminisces about working with Ben Vereen in "Interface" and Wil Wheaton and Ronald D. Moore recall "Journey's End".
S0 · E71Archival Mission Log: Year Seven - A Captain's Tribute 2002-12-31 · 16 min
Patrick Stewart pays tribute to each principal cast member.
S0 · E72Archival Mission Log: Year Seven - Departmental Briefing: Production 2002-12-31 · 16 min
Gates McFadden discusses her directorial debut in "Genesis", Jonathan Frakes recalls directing "Attached", McFadden and Jeri Taylor delve into the roles of strong women and Patrick Stewart remembers becoming more physical in episodes like "Bloodlines".