Gambit, Part I

Episode aired Oct 9, 1993
TV-PG
46m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

3.2K

YOUR RATING

Michael Dorn and Jonathan Frakes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Action Adventure Drama 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.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

3.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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 reviews15

Review

Featured review

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.