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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Sins of The Father

  • Episode aired Mar 17, 1990
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
3.2K
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Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
A Klingon commander comes aboard the Enterprise in an officer exchange program initiated by Starfleet, much to the chagrin of the crew.A Klingon commander comes aboard the Enterprise in an officer exchange program initiated by Starfleet, much to the chagrin of the crew.A Klingon commander comes aboard the Enterprise in an officer exchange program initiated by Starfleet, much to the chagrin of the crew.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ronald D. Moore(teleplay by)
    • W. Reed Moran(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Ronald D. Moore(teleplay by)
    • W. Reed Moran(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 14User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn and Tony Todd in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    Michael Dorn and Gates McFadden in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn and Tony Todd in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Patrick Stewart, and Tony Todd in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, and Tony Todd 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
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Wesley Crusheras Wesley Crusher
    Charles Cooper
    Charles Cooper
    • K'mpecas K'mpec
    Tony Todd
    Tony Todd
    • Kurnas Kurn
    Patrick Massett
    Patrick Massett
    • Durasas Duras
    Thelma Lee
    • Kahlestas Kahlest
    J. Teddy Davis
    • Transporter Technicianas Transporter Technician
    • (as Teddy Davis)
    Rachen Assapiomonwait
    • Crewman Nelsonas Crewman Nelson
    • (uncredited)
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (archive sound)
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Braveheart
    • Crewman Martinezas Crewman Martinez
    • (uncredited)
    Bud Davis
    Bud Davis
    • Klingon Assassin #1as Klingon Assassin #1
    • (uncredited)
    Christopher Doyle
    Christopher Doyle
    • Klingon Assassin #2as Klingon Assassin #2
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Les Landau
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Ronald D. Moore(teleplay by) (story editor)
      • W. Reed Moran(teleplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This episode marks the first appearance of the Klingon homeworld Qo'noS in the "Star Trek" franchise. However, it would not be named until Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991). (Previous guest star Klingons referred to a place called "Kling," at the time implying that it was the name of the yet-unnamed home planet, but since it was never specified, some fan theories suggest Kling is instead the name of a major city in Qo'noS).
    • Goofs
      When Picard asks Kahlest if Mogh was a traitor, she responds, "No, Mogh was loyal to the Emperor." She should have said "Empire", as it is explained in Rightful Heir (1993) that there had been no Klingon Emperor for three centuries at this time.
    • Quotes

      Duras: This is not your world, Human. You do not command here.

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I'm not here to command.

      Duras: Then you must be ready to fight. Something Starfleet does not teach you.

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: You may test that assumption at your convenience.

    • 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 reviews14

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    10/10
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    If you really believe in the honor of the Klingon Empire at its hard and if you really trust and care about the Star Trek next Generation Enterprise Captain Picard you will realize this episode is one of the most touching moving amazing episodes ever!
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    • Jan 16, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Klingon
    • 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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