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Star Trek: The Next Generation
S3.E14
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A Matter of Perspective

  • Episode aired Feb 10, 1990
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.8K
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Jonathan Frakes and Mark Margolis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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  • Sci-Fi
The widow of respected scientist Dr. Nel Apgar accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband. Rather than turn Riker over for unfavorable trial, the Enterprise reconstructs the facts... Read allThe widow of respected scientist Dr. Nel Apgar accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband. Rather than turn Riker over for unfavorable trial, the Enterprise reconstructs the facts.The widow of respected scientist Dr. Nel Apgar accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband. Rather than turn Riker over for unfavorable trial, the Enterprise reconstructs the facts.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.8K
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  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ed Zuckerman
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ed Zuckerman
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Brent Spiner and Wil Wheaton in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, and Craig Richard Nelson in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gina Hecht and Craig Richard Nelson in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes and Mark Margolis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Juliana Donald and Mark Margolis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gina Hecht and Craig Richard Nelson in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Wil Wheaton and LeVar Burton in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes and Mark Margolis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes, Gina Hecht, and Mark Margolis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

    Top cast

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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Capt. Jean-Luc Picardas Capt. Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Cmdr. William Rikeras Cmdr. William Riker
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forgeas Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Worfas Lt. Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Dr. Beverly Crusheras Dr. Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troias Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lt. Cmdr. Dataas Lt. Cmdr. Data
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Wesley Crusheras Wesley Crusher
    Craig Richard Nelson
    Craig Richard Nelson
    • Inspector Kragas Inspector Krag
    Gina Hecht
    Gina Hecht
    • Manua Apgaras Manua Apgar
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Dr. Nel Apgaras Dr. Nel Apgar
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brienas Chief Miles O'Brien
    Juliana Donald
    Juliana Donald
    • Taynaas Tayna
    • (as Juli Donald)
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Braveheart
    • Crewman Martinezas Crewman Martinez
    • (uncredited)
    Tim McCormack
    • Ensign Bennettas Ensign Bennett
    • (uncredited)
    Parker McPhinney
    • Art Class Modelas Art Class Model
    • (uncredited)
    Keith Rayve
    • Command Division Ensignas Command Division Ensign
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Ed Zuckerman
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Picard is never seen painting again. A deleted scene had Picard throw red paint at his painting after Data's crushing criticism of his work.
    • Goofs
      Krag points to the sensor logs that show an energy discharge from Riker's position to the science station's generator. Krag claims that Riker fired a phaser just as he beamed out. No one disputes this. But in The Most Toys (1990) O'Brien can tell that a phaser has been fired just before transport. Surely he could read Riker's weapon as well, and that would be evidence as to whether Riker fired at all.
    • Quotes

      [O'Brien has beamed Riker back from the research station]

      Chief Miles O'Brien: Transporter room to bridge. He's aboard.

      Commander William T. Riker: Why do you sound so surprised, Mr. O'Brien?

      Chief Miles O'Brien: Well, for a moment, we weren't sure you left the space station in time.

      Commander William T. Riker: In time for what?

      Chief Miles O'Brien: It just exploded, sir.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek: Lower Decks: Kayshon, His Eyes Open (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    9/10
    One of the all Time best episode !
    I was on the edge of my seat the whole épisode, Amazing story , I really love the fact that we saw different version different point of view on what happen. A great Idea and plot, smart writting , Amazing solution in the end. Im not going for 10/10 but it was very close, just lacking a bit of emotional to be a Masterpiece, but it is one of the very best episode pf thé first 60 ep , My rating 9.25/10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 10, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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