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Is Star Trek: The Next Generation safe for children?

TV-PG Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Star Trek: The Next Generation - Parent Guide Captain Picard and his crew explore space aboard the USS Enterprise in this sci-fi drama series. While there's no language or sexual content, it contains strong violence including combat and weapon use that may be intense for younger children. Best suited for older children and teenagers who enjoy thoughtful science fiction adventures.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
About this TV show
Type
TV Show
Released
1987
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis

Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

Cast
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes
William T. Riker
Brent Spiner
Brent Spiner
Data
LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Geordi La Forge
Full cast on IMDb ›
Stimulus level
Low stimulus

Deliberate pacing with extended dialogue scenes, minimal visual flashing, and calm production style typical of 1980s television — not designed for young children but relatively gentle compared to modern children's programming.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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