The Best Episodes of Star Trek: Picard Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(5561 votes)

   #1 - Nepenthe

   S1:E73/5/2020

   Picard and Soji transport to the planet Nepenthe, home to some old and trusted friends. As the rest of the La Sirena crew attempt to join them, Picard helps Soji make sense of her recently unlocked memories. Meanwhile, Hugh and Elnor are left on the Borg cube and must face an angered Narissa.

   Director:Douglas Aarniokoski

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Samantha Humphreys

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Douglas Aarniokoski

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Samantha Humphreys
2. 

   8.2/10(8497 votes)

   #2 - Remembrance

   S1:E11/23/2020

   At the end of the 24th Century, and 14 years after his retirement from Starfleet, Jean-Luc Picard is living a quiet life on his vineyard, Chateau Picard. When he is sought out by a mysterious young woman, in need of his help, he soon realizes she may have personal connections to his own past.

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Alex Kurtzman, Kirsten Beyer

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Alex Kurtzman, Kirsten Beyer
3. 

   7.7/10(5012 votes)

   #3 - The Impossible Box

   S1:E62/27/2020

   Picard and the crew track Soji to the Borg cube in Romulan space, resurfacing haunting memories for Picard. Meanwhile, Narek believes he finally found a way to safely exploit Soji for information.

   Director:Maja Vrvilo

   Writer:Nick Zayas

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Maja Vrvilo

   Writer:Nick Zayas
4. 

   7.7/10(4748 votes)

   #4 - Broken Pieces

   S1:E83/12/2020

   When devastating truths behind the Mars attack are revealed, Picard realizes just how far many will go to preserve secrets stretching back generations, all while the La Sirena crew grapples with secrets and revelations of their own. Narissa directs her guards to capture Elnor, setting off an unexpected chain of events on the Borg cube.

   Director:Maja Vrvilo

   Writer:Michael Chabon

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Maja Vrvilo

   Writer:Michael Chabon
5. 

   7.6/10(5365 votes)

   #5 - Et in Arcadia Ego (2)

   S1:E103/26/2020

   A final confrontation on the synthetics’ homeworld, Coppelius pits Picard and his team against the Romulans, as well as the synths who seek to safeguard their existence at all costs.

   Director:Akiva Goldsman

   Writer:Michael Chabon

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Akiva Goldsman

   Writer:Michael Chabon
6. 

   7.4/10(5846 votes)

   #6 - The End Is the Beginning

   S1:E32/6/2020

   Completely unaware of her special nature, Soji continues her work and captures the attention of the Borg cube research project’s executive director. After rehashing past events with a reluctant Raffi, Picard seeks others willing to join his search for Bruce Maddox, including pilot and former Starfleet officer Cristóbal Rios.

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writers:Michael Chabon, James Duff

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writers:Michael Chabon, James Duff
TRENDING NOW
The 20 BEST Episodes of Star Trek: Picard
READ
7. 

   7.3/10(6495 votes)

   #7 - Maps and Legends

   S1:E21/30/2020

   Picard begins investigating the mystery of Dahj as well as what her very existence means to the Federation. Without Starfleet's support, Picard is left leaning on others for help, including Dr. Agnes Jurati and an estranged former colleague, Raffi Musiker. Meanwhile, hidden enemies are also interested in where Picard's search for the truth about Dahj will lead.

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman
8. 

   7.3/10(4576 votes)

   #8 - Et in Arcadia Ego (1)

   S1:E93/19/2020

   Following an unconventional and dangerous transit, Picard and the crew finally arrive at Soji's home world, Coppelius. However, with Romulan warbirds on their tail, their arrival brings only greater danger as the crew discovers more than expected about the planet’s inhabitants.

   Director:Akiva Goldsman

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, Ayelet Waldman

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Akiva Goldsman

   Writers:Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, Ayelet Waldman
9. 

   7.2/10(5529 votes)

   #9 - Absolute Candor

   S1:E42/13/2020

   The crew's journey to Freecloud takes a detour when Picard orders a stop at the planet Vashti, where Picard and Raffi relocated Romulan refugees fourteen years earlier. Upon arrival, Picard reunites with Elnor, a young Romulan he befriended during the relocation. Meanwhile, Narek continues his attempts to learn more about Soji while Narissa's impatience with his lack of progress grows.

   Director:Jonathan Frakes

   Writer:Michael Chabon

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Jonathan Frakes

   Writer:Michael Chabon
10. 

    6.9/10(5703 votes)

    #10 - Stardust City Rag

    S1:E52/20/2020

    The La Sirena crew begins an unpredictable and lively expedition on Freecloud to search for Bruce Maddox. When they learn that Maddox has found himself in a precarious situation, a familiar face offers her assistance.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes

    Writer:Kirsten Beyer

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Jonathan Frakes

    Writer:Kirsten Beyer