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Star Trek: The Next Generation

Chain Of Command, Part I

  • Episode aired Dec 12, 1992
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
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8.3/10
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Picard is replaced as captain of the Enterprise so he, Lt. Worf and Dr. Crusher go on a top-secret mission into Cardassian space. Meanwhile, his replacement, Captain Jellico, meets his new c... Read allPicard is replaced as captain of the Enterprise so he, Lt. Worf and Dr. Crusher go on a top-secret mission into Cardassian space. Meanwhile, his replacement, Captain Jellico, meets his new command with some resistance from the crew.Picard is replaced as captain of the Enterprise so he, Lt. Worf and Dr. Crusher go on a top-secret mission into Cardassian space. Meanwhile, his replacement, Captain Jellico, meets his new command with some resistance from the crew.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Scheerer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ronald D. Moore(teleplay by)
    • Frank Abatemarco(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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  • Director
    • Robert Scheerer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ronald D. Moore(teleplay by)
    • Frank Abatemarco(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 27User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Jonathan Frakes and Ronny Cox in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    Ronny Cox and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    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
    Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox
    • Capt. Edward Jellicoas Capt. Edward Jellico
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Vice-Adm. Alynna Nechayevas Vice-Adm. Alynna Nechayev
    John Durbin
    John Durbin
    • Gul Lemecas Gul Lemec
    Lou Wagner
    Lou Wagner
    • DaiMon Solokas DaiMon Solok
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Gul Madredas Gul Madred
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    Joyce Agu
    Joyce Agu
    • Ensign Gatesas Ensign Gates
    • (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)
    Hal Donahue
    • Command Division Lieutenantas Command Division Lieutenant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Scheerer
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Ronald D. Moore(teleplay by)
      • Frank Abatemarco(story by)
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    Storyline

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    Because of a feared imminent Cardassian invasion, Vice Admiral Alynna Nechayev comes to the Enterprise on the USS Cairo, to replace Picard as its captain by Cairo's captain, Edward Jellico, who immediately makes his mark on crew and ship, tells Troi there's no time for a 'honeymoon' with either for he expects the negotiations with the Cardassians he's charged with to fail and hastily deploys big plans to prepare the flagship for battle. Meanwhile, Picard, Worf and Dr. Crusher have a top-secret mission, to find and sabotage the presumed biological superweapon which can wipe out all life on a whole system prior to invasion. After their training, the trio bribes a Ferengi smuggler ship to reach the suspected Cardassian planet, but by the time they have intruded the subterranean installation... —KGF Vissers
    • edward jellico character
    • cardassian
    • taken prisoner
    • to be continued ending
    • secret mission
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      • TV-PG
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Captain Jellico orders Deanna Troi to wear a proper Starfleet uniform. Even after Jellico's departure, Troi continued to wear this uniform for the rest of the series. This delighted Marina Sirtis, as the uniform reminds the audience that she is, in fact, an officer with command authority. As for fans, the general consensus was widespread approval for this change with the general agreement that Troi looked great in uniform.
    • Goofs
      Considering Beverly is buried in a pile of rubble in the caves, she is surprisingly clean and unhurt.
    • Quotes

      Commander William T. Riker: [of Captain Jellico] Well, I'll say this for him - he's sure of himself.

      Counselor Deanna Troi: No, he's not.

    • Connections
      Featured in Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Q: The Winged Serpent (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews27

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    10/10
    1984
    Great episode. It is 1984, a la Star Trek. If it inspired anyone to read 1984, then it was worth it.
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    • Feb 1, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 1992 (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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