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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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  • Episode aired Nov 6, 1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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Robin Gammell in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher discover things about one another when they are captured by an opposing alien race, due to the fact that the Enterprise has come to allow the planet's other ci... Read allCaptain Picard and Dr. Crusher discover things about one another when they are captured by an opposing alien race, due to the fact that the Enterprise has come to allow the planet's other civilization the choice of being part of the Federation.Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher discover things about one another when they are captured by an opposing alien race, due to the fact that the Enterprise has come to allow the planet's other civilization the choice of being part of the Federation.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.4K
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  • Director
    • Jonathan Frakes
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Nick Sagan
    • René Echevarria(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton(credit only)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonathan Frakes
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Nick Sagan
    • René Echevarria(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton(credit only)
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    • 10User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Gates McFadden and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, and Tracee Cocco in 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
    • (credit only)
    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
    Robin Gammell
    Robin Gammell
    • Mauricas Mauric
    Lenore Kasdorf
    Lenore Kasdorf
    • Lorinas Lorin
    James Castle Stevens
    • Kes Aideas Kes Aide
    • (as J.C. Stevens)
    Joyce Agu
    Joyce Agu
    • Ensign Gatesas Ensign Gates
    • (uncredited)
    David Keith Anderson
    • Ensign Armstrongas Ensign Armstrong
    • (uncredited)
    Cameron
    • Prytt guardas Prytt guard
    • (uncredited)
    Tracee Cocco
    Tracee Cocco
    • Ensign Jaeas Ensign Jae
    • (uncredited)
    Gerard David Jr.
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Morga
    Tom Morga
    • Prytt guardas Prytt guard
    • (uncredited)
    Rick Ryan
    • Prytt guardas Prytt guard
    • (uncredited)
    John Alex Tampoya
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jonathan Frakes
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Nick Sagan
      • René Echevarria(executive story editor)
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    • Trivia
      Beverly recalls Picard not wanting her on the ship seven years ago. This is accurate (see Encounter at Farpoint (1987)). His reason is explained here.
    • Goofs
      When in an escape and evade situation it is unwise in the extreme to light a campfire, as its light can be seen at a very great distance. Picard would surely would know this and avoid having an open fire.
    • Quotes

      Commander William T. Riker: Now - the matter of our missing officers.

      Lorin: They're still charged with spying, Commander. I have heard nothing here which would alter that.

      Commander William T. Riker: Then maybe you should consider this: if anything happens to them, Starfleet is going to want a full investigation. Which means more starships will be coming to Kesprytt, and those ships are going to want answers, which puts your country under a very large and very uncomfortable microscope. Remember how unhappy you were when we contacted just one of your people without authorization? Well, just think what it'd be like: ten starships asking questions, contacting hundreds of your people, massive sensor sweeps. They may even start sending down away teams, all because *you* wouldn't help me find my missing officers.

    • Connections
      Featured in Star Trek: Nemesis Review (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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    Top review
    6/10
    The Hispaniola of space
    Watching this particular TNG story I was put in mind of the island of Hispaniola, the island in the Carribean Sea that has two countries, Haiti and the Domican Republic. Over the centuries two nations evolved on that island and on this planet the Enterprise is visiting there are two civilizations. One has applied for Federation admission the other hasn't. And they don't like each other much.

    A dilemma for Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher when they beam down and land in the wrong country. A big dilemma for Commander Riker as he tries all kinds of ways to get his captain and doctor back.

    For Jonathan Frakes he feels like a UN mediator negotiating between Robin Gemmell of one group and Lenore Kasdorf of the other. He has to take some drastic action to get the two in the same room.

    As for Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden some intimate thoughts are exchanged that were never meant to be voiced. Watch the episode to see what an why.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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