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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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A Matter Of Time

  • Episode aired Nov 16, 1991
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.7K
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Brent Spiner and Matt Frewer in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Reaching Penthara IV after an asteroid wreaks havoc of catastrophic proportions, the Enterprise crew deals with trying to save the planet as well as deal with someone who claims to be a hist... Read allReaching Penthara IV after an asteroid wreaks havoc of catastrophic proportions, the Enterprise crew deals with trying to save the planet as well as deal with someone who claims to be a historian from the future.Reaching Penthara IV after an asteroid wreaks havoc of catastrophic proportions, the Enterprise crew deals with trying to save the planet as well as deal with someone who claims to be a historian from the future.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.7K
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  • Director
    • Paul Lynch
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
    • Brannon Braga(show staff writer)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Lynch
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
    • Brannon Braga(show staff writer)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 14User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Matt Frewer and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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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
    Stefan Gierasch
    Stefan Gierasch
    • Dr. Hal Moseleyas Dr. Hal Moseley
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Berlinghoff Rasmussenas Berlinghoff Rasmussen
    Sheila Franklin
    Sheila Franklin
    • Ensign Feltonas Ensign Felton
    Shay Garner
    Shay Garner
    • Scientistas Scientist
    Rachen Assapiomonwait
    • Crewman Nelsonas Crewman Nelson
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Braveheart
    • Crewman Martinezas Crewman Martinez
    • (uncredited)
    Cameron
    • Ensign Kelloggas Ensign Kellogg
    • (uncredited)
    Cullen G. Chambers
    Cullen G. Chambers
    • Command Division Officeras Command Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Tracee Cocco
    Tracee Cocco
    • Ensign Jaeas Ensign Jae
    • (uncredited)
    John Copage
    • Science Division Officeras Science Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Debbie David
    Debbie David
    • Ensign Russellas Ensign Russell
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul Lynch
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Brannon Braga(show staff writer) (uncredited)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robin Williams, a long time Star Trek (1966) fan, had to opt out of the role of Prof. Rasmussen to play Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg's Hook (1991).
    • Goofs
      At the very beginning, Geordi says that they are already seeing "climactic" changes. Climactic changes are changes relating to a climax or tension point. What he means is that the planet is experiencing "climatic" changes, which are changes related to climate.
    • Quotes

      Rasmussen: So, you've made your choice after all. And without my help.

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Oh, on the contrary, Professor. You were quite helpful.

      Rasmussen: How's that?

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: By refusing to help me, you left me with the same choice I had to begin with, to try or not to try, to take a risk or to play it safe. And your arguments have reminded me how precious the right to choose is. Because I've never been one to play it safe.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Bar Association (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews14

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    Top review
    8/10
    Enjoyable.
    The Enterprise is dealing with a planet undergoing global cooling--a popular theory that was popularized by many of the folks who later popularized global warming. The ship is trying to figure out a way to reverse the cooling--when out of nowhere, a weirdo researcher who identifies himself as coming from the future arrives on the ship. He butters up the crew and tells them that he's here to see THE Enterprise --the one that is such importance to the history of the Federation. The Captain seems to accept this very readily and allows the guy to stay aboard and observe this mission. He also allows the guy to administer questionnaires to the crew and ask them questions. Unfortunately, changing the planet's climate is not easy--and the Captain is worried he'll destroy it in the process. And, unfortunately, this researcher is NOT exactly who he claims to be.

    Matt Frewer was a good choice to play the time traveler, as he has had a long history of playing goofy characters---and this one is rather goofy. All in all, the show is inconsequential but also enjoyable-- with a nice ending.
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    • planktonrules
    • Nov 22, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 1991 (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
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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