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Gambit, Part I

  • Episode aired Oct 9, 1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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7.8/10
2.6K
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Michael Dorn and Jonathan Frakes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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  • Sci-Fi
While investigating the apparent death of Capt. Picard, Riker is abducted by a group of intergalactic archaeological thieves, only to find Picard has apparently joined their ranks.While investigating the apparent death of Capt. Picard, Riker is abducted by a group of intergalactic archaeological thieves, only to find Picard has apparently joined their ranks.While investigating the apparent death of Capt. Picard, Riker is abducted by a group of intergalactic archaeological thieves, only to find Picard has apparently joined their ranks.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.6K
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  • Director
    • Peter Lauritson
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Naren Shankar(teleplay by)
    • Christopher Hatton(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Lauritson
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Naren Shankar(teleplay by)
    • Christopher Hatton(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 12User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    Robin Curtis 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
    Richard Lynch
    Richard Lynch
    • Baranas Baran
    Robin Curtis
    Robin Curtis
    • Talleraas Tallera
    Julie Caitlin Brown
    Julie Caitlin Brown
    • Vekoras Vekor
    • (as Caitlin Brown)
    Cameron Thor
    Cameron Thor
    • Narikas Narik
    Alan Altshuld
    Alan Altshuld
    • Yranacas Yranac
    Bruce Gray
    Bruce Gray
    • Adm. Chekoteas Adm. Chekote
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    • Ensign Giustias Ensign Giusti
    Stephen Lee
    Stephen Lee
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Derek Webster
    Derek Webster
    • Lt. Sandersas Lt. Sanders
    Lena Banks
    Lena Banks
    • Starfleet Ensignas Starfleet Ensign
    • (uncredited)
    Eugenie Bondurant
    Eugenie Bondurant
    • Mercenaryas Mercenary
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Peter Lauritson
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Naren Shankar(teleplay by) (story by)
      • Christopher Hatton(story by)
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    • Trivia
      The idea for this storyline grew out of a spec script submitted by an Iowa college student, Christopher Hatton. It went against one of Gene Roddenberry's long-standing taboos: no space pirates. The producers liked that Hatton's script was a "less talky romp". But Rick Berman, although keen to proceed with an excellent story, tied a bandanna around a bust of Roddenberry when discussing the story. Hatton's original script followed from Picard's point of view and didn't involve Riker at all. He submitted a second script, Thine Own Self (1994), later in the season.
    • Goofs
      Data tells Riker that as he is the current captain, Riker should not be on an away team. Data goes on the first away mission after he himself becomes captain.
    • Quotes

      [Crusher threatens a bar keeper with a phaser]

      Commander William T. Riker: That's my sister. She's angry. She's got a vicious temper. I wouldn't cross her.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Inglorious Treksperts: The Essential Picard (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews12

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Picard goes undercover
    This first of two part episode has Patrick Stewart allegedly killed in a barroom brawl. When Jonathan Frakes goes hunting for the killers, he's captured by them and to his relief, but surprise sees Stewart among a gang of thieves where his knowledge of archaeology is coming in handy for the gang.

    Naturally Riker does not give Picard away. Richard Lynch is in charge and as usual playing one of his top flight villain characters. He's got a control device that enforces obedience.

    Top flight villain in one of TNG's topflight episodes.
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    • bkoganbing
    • Oct 10, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 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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