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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Frame of Mind

  • Episode aired May 1, 1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
Jonathan Frakes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Riker begins to question reality when he finds himself in an alien insane asylum and faces the prospect his life on the Enterprise has been a delusion.Riker begins to question reality when he finds himself in an alien insane asylum and faces the prospect his life on the Enterprise has been a delusion.Riker begins to question reality when he finds himself in an alien insane asylum and faces the prospect his life on the Enterprise has been a delusion.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Brannon Braga(story editor)
    • René Echevarria(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Brannon Braga(story editor)
    • René Echevarria(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 22User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Michael Dorn and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes 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
    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
    David Selburg
    • Dr. Syrusas Dr. Syrus
    Andrew Prine
    Andrew Prine
    • Administrator Sunaas Administrator Suna
    Gary Werntz
    • Attendant Mavekas Attendant Mavek
    Susanna Thompson
    Susanna Thompson
    • Inmate Jayaas Inmate Jaya
    Allan Dean Moore
    • Wounded Crewmemberas Wounded Crewmember
    Teda Bracci
    • Tilonian Inmateas Tilonian Inmate
    • (uncredited)
    Cameron
    • Ensign Kelloggas Ensign Kellogg
    • (uncredited)
    Debbie David
    Debbie David
    • Ensign Russellas Ensign Russell
    • (uncredited)
    Inez Edwards
    • Science Division Officeras Science Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Holiday Freeman
    • Command Division Officeras Command Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Goldie Gareza
    Goldie Gareza
    • Civilianas Civilian
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James L. Conway
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Brannon Braga(story editor)
      • René Echevarria(story editor)
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    • Trivia
      Jonathan Frakes remarked: "Frame of Mind was really dark. It was a terrifying show and creepy to do. It was as big a show as any I've had to carry."
    • Goofs
      Data uses a contraction in the first scene on three different occasions - something he normally doesn't do. However, he is reading lines from a play. It's not part of his normal speech pattern, just him "mimicking" another character, which is something he has done before.
    • Quotes

      Doctor Beverly Crusher: We have one hour before curtain. How are you feeling?

      Commander William T. Riker: I feel like an actor.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Cult Connections: Jonathan Frakes: Renaissance Man (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Inception before it's time.
    This episode (Season 6, Episode 21: Frame of Mind) was absolutely amazing. I have never before written a review of a single episode before. But after watching this one I simply needed some time to get my brain funktioning again after what I saw. This was similar to my reaction after seeing Inception for the first time. Just completely mind effed.

    I am not going to spoil anything for anyone. So please just watch it on your own. Truly amazing.
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    • nicholashartmann
    • Jun 3, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1993 (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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