30 Years Ago, The Next Generation Came into Its Own with 'The Best
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The season 3 cliffhanger of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Best of Both Worlds," is 30 years old. It defined what the series could be.
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30 Years Ago, The Next Generation Came into Its Own with 'The Best
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30 Years Ago, The Next Generation Came into Its Own with 'The Best