Qpid 

Aiming to get out of Jean-Luc's debt, Q forces Capt. Picard and his officers to live out the Legend of Robin Hood - with a past acquaintance as Maid Marian.

Director:

Cliff Bole

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry (created by), Ira Steven Behr (teleplay by)

Stars:

Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Patrick Stewart	...	Capt. Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes	...	Cmdr. William Riker
LeVar Burton	...	Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn	...	Lt. Worf
Gates McFadden	...	Dr. Beverly Crusher
Marina Sirtis	...	Counselor Deanna Troi
Brent Spiner	...	Lt. Cmdr. Data
Jennifer Hetrick	...	Vash
Clive Revill	...	Sir Guy of Gisbourne
John de Lancie	...	Q
Joi Staton	...	Servant

Storyline

Picard is visited by his archaeologist acquaintance, Vash, then Q appears, claiming that he owes Picard a debt for helping him back into the Continuum. He decides to repay it by illustrating to Picard the pitfalls of getting involved with someone, placing them all in a fantasy world where Picard is Robin Hood, Vash Maid Marian, and Q the Sheriff of Nottingham.

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Plot Keywords:

painting of a starship | actress reprises previous role | kiss on the lips | statue | passionate kiss | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Guest actor John de Lancie, who portrays Q and the Sheriff of Nottingham's, has the birth name of John "Sherwood" De Lancie.

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Goofs

When Picard steps off the table into Vash's room the laces on his right sleeve are untied and hanging down. A few seconds later they are tied up in a bow knot.

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Quotes

Q: Jean-Luc, it's wonderful to see you again. How about a big hug?
[he puts his feet up on Picards desk]
Q: Well, don't just stand there, say something.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Get out of my chair!

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Connections

Referenced in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Q-Less (1993)

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Soundtracks

Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

User Reviews

Silly as it is meant to be

What isn't fun about this episode? So much fun as though given a recess between episodes. I respect any show that takes the opportunity to be whimsical. Lighten up people. Jean Luc cannot help but smile as Robin Hood

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 1991 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1