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Gambit, Part I

  • Episode aired Oct 9, 1993
  • TV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.8K
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Michael Dorn and Jonathan Frakes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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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.

  • Director
    • Peter Lauritson
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Naren Shankar
    • Christopher Hatton
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    7.8/10
    2.8K
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    • Director
      • Peter Lauritson
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Naren Shankar
      • Christopher Hatton
    • Stars
      • Patrick Stewart
      • Jonathan Frakes
      • LeVar Burton
    • 13User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Michael Dorn and LeVar Burton in Gambit, Part I (1993)
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    Robin Curtis in Gambit, Part I (1993)
    Brent Spiner and Sabrina Le Beauf in Gambit, Part I (1993)
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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Captain Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lieutenant Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Doctor Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lieutenant Commander Data
    Richard Lynch
    Richard Lynch
    • Baran
    Robin Curtis
    Robin Curtis
    • Tallera
    Julie Caitlin Brown
    Julie Caitlin Brown
    • Vekor
    • (as Caitlin Brown)
    Cameron Thor
    Cameron Thor
    • Narik
    Alan Altshuld
    Alan Altshuld
    • Yranac
    Bruce Gray
    Bruce Gray
    • Adm. Chekote
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    • Ensign Giusti
    Stephen Lee
    Stephen Lee
    • Bartender
    Derek Webster
    Derek Webster
    • Lt. Sanders
    Lena Banks
    Lena Banks
    • Starfleet Ensign
    • (uncredited)
    Eugenie Bondurant
    Eugenie Bondurant
    • Mercenary
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Peter Lauritson
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Naren Shankar
      • Christopher Hatton
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    • Trivia
      Robin Curtis played Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986). Her casting for the episode initially led some fans to believe that her appearance would be to reprise her role as Saavik.
    • 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 reviews13

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    7/10
    Mr Worf, that is an order
    The Enterprise crew are informed that Picard has been murdered so Riker investigates.

    This is an enjoyable start to a two part episode.

    We know Picard isn't dead (obviously) so the big mystery is where he is and what has he been up to. When we find out, it is quite fun watching Riker and Picard engaging a bit of subterfuge. It is not even the slightest bit plausible, but it's worth going with it for the entertainment.

    The better scenes involve Data in command of the Enterprise. These are written well and nicely performed by Brent Spiner and Michael Dorn.

    Robin Curtis of Star Trek movies 3 and 4 makes a good appearance as a 'Romulan' member of the crew of mercenaries. She looks and plays the part well.
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    • Jan 13, 2022

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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(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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