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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Coming of Age

  • Episode aired Mar 12, 1988
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.2K
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Wil Wheaton and John Putch in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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Picard finds himself facing a strenuous test of his loyalty to Starfleet, one which the other members of the crew are struggling to cope with, whilst Wesley faces an equally challenging entr... Read allPicard finds himself facing a strenuous test of his loyalty to Starfleet, one which the other members of the crew are struggling to cope with, whilst Wesley faces an equally challenging entrance exam at Starfleet Academy.Picard finds himself facing a strenuous test of his loyalty to Starfleet, one which the other members of the crew are struggling to cope with, whilst Wesley faces an equally challenging entrance exam at Starfleet Academy.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.2K
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  • Director
    • Michael Vejar
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Sandy Fries
    • Hans Beimler(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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  • Director
    • Michael Vejar
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Sandy Fries
    • Hans Beimler(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 16User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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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. Geordi La Forgeas Lt. Geordi La Forge
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Lt. Tasha Yaras Lt. Tasha Yar
    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
    Ward Costello
    • Adm. Gregory Quinnas Adm. Gregory Quinn
    Robert Schenkkan
    Robert Schenkkan
    • Lt. Cmdr. Dexter Remmickas Lt. Cmdr. Dexter Remmick
    John Putch
    John Putch
    • Mordockas Mordock
    Robert Ito
    Robert Ito
    • Lt. Changas Lt. Chang
    Stephen Gregory
    Stephen Gregory
    • Jake Kurlandas Jake Kurland
    Tasia Valenza
    Tasia Valenza
    • T'Shanikas T'Shanik
    Estee Chandler
    Estee Chandler
    • Oliana Mirrenas Oliana Mirren
    Brendan McKane
    • Technician #1as Technician #1
    Wyatt Knight
    Wyatt Knight
    • Technician #2as Technician #2
    • Director
      • Michael Vejar
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Sandy Fries
      • Hans Beimler(story editor)
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    • Trivia
      Starting with this episode, Maurice Hurley took over the job of showrunner from Gene Roddenberry. Hurley was concerned that the show's writing process had stalled under Roddenberry's leadership, and so personally paid for a holiday for Roddenberry and Majel Barrett on the understanding that he would take over while they were gone. Upon his eventual return, Roddenberry opted to leave Hurley in charge of the writing staff
    • Goofs
      When Jake steals the shuttlecraft, he somehow manages to get beyond transporter and tractor beam range, despite the fact that he is still between the Enterprise and the planet, which is well within the range of both.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Cmdr. Dexter Remmick: You don't like me very much, do you?

      Lieutenant Worf: Is it required - sir?

    • Connections
      Featured in Mr. Plinkett's Star Trek 2009 Review (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews16

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    9/10
    Since when did Robert Ito become Chinese?
    While watching this, or re-watching this, i recognized Robert Ito as someone who seemed sooooo familiar. Ahhh Robert Ito, from Quincy!!! Then I thought, wait, why does he have this heavy accent?

    So I've found, after much hunting, ye olde Quincy episodes on the Tube. Yup, as Canadian as the toque is long.

    So why, in future Pangaea Earth-governed dystopia, does he present with this oddball, nonsensical accent? So cringe. I'm guessing producers suggested it.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 1988 (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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