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Star Trek: The Next Generation
S6.E19
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  • Episode aired Apr 3, 1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
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7.5/10
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Gates McFadden and Wendy Hughes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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Picard falls for the new head of the stellar science services department, but has feelings of misgivings when he's forced to assign her to a dangerous mission.Picard falls for the new head of the stellar science services department, but has feelings of misgivings when he's forced to assign her to a dangerous mission.Picard falls for the new head of the stellar science services department, but has feelings of misgivings when he's forced to assign her to a dangerous mission.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.7K
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  • Director
    • Robert Wiemer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ronald Wilkerson
    • Jean Louise Matthias
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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  • Director
    • Robert Wiemer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ronald Wilkerson
    • Jean Louise Matthias
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 22User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart 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
    Wendy Hughes
    Wendy Hughes
    • Lt. Cmdr. Nella Darenas Lt. Cmdr. Nella Daren
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    Joyce Agu
    Joyce Agu
    • Ensign Gatesas Ensign Gates
    • (uncredited)
    David Keith Anderson
    • Ensign Armstrongas Ensign Armstrong
    • (uncredited)
    Tracee Cocco
    Tracee Cocco
    • Ensign Jaeas Ensign Jae
    • (uncredited)
    Debbie David
    Debbie David
    • Ensign Russellas Ensign Russell
    • (uncredited)
    Gunnel Eriksson
    • Sciences Division Officeras Sciences Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Star Halm
    • Ten Forward Waitressas Ten Forward Waitress
    • (uncredited)
    Kerry Hoyt
    Kerry Hoyt
    • Operations Division Ensignas Operations Division Ensign
    • (uncredited)
    Gary Hunter
    • Sciences Officeras Sciences Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Lorine Mendell
    • Crewman Diana Giddingsas Crewman Diana Giddings
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Wiemer
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Ronald Wilkerson
      • Jean Louise Matthias
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This episode brings out of storage Picard's beloved Ressikan flute, that he learned to play in the previous season's critically acclaimed episode The Inner Light (1992).
    • Goofs
      The Enterprise beams the rescue team into a hot, dusty firestorm without basic safety equipment like work gloves or goggles, let alone respirators, self contained air supplies, or sealed, heat resistant environment suits.
    • Quotes

      [Picard tells Lt. Cmdr. Daren of his life on Kataan from "The Inner Light"]

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: ...And when I awoke, all that I had left of that life... was the flute that I'd taught myself to play.

      Lt. Cmdr. Nella Daren: Why are you telling me this?

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Because I want you to understand what my music means to me... and what it means for me to be able to share it with someone.

    • Connections
      Featured in Star Trek: Generations Review (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews22

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    Top review
    3/10
    Cheap episode and do they even consult musicians?
    Look, I have no problem with Picard falling in love with a crew member but do it well! This was not done well

    Not only was this episode cheaply produced (they used a Jeffrey's Tube drop right in front of the camera in the worst way possible), but it seems with all the talent around TNG, they can't seem to find a musician!!?? "I noticed you chose to use a D diminished chord in the second arpeggio." What??? It's Chopin piano trio. He wrote it, there no improv involved, no cadenzas. Any classical musician could have told the writers this. When Picard's love interest unrolls her "magical piano" it only has 4 octaves...and yet when she plays it, it seems to have at least 7. Ugh.

    the acting feels stilted on the cheeseball scale it ranks Hallmark Channel 10!! One of the weakest episodes in the 6th season.
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    • Jan 8, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 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
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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