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The Battle

  • Episode aired Nov 14, 1987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.3K
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Frank Corsentino, Robert Towers, and Douglas Warhit in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Beware Ferengi bearing gifts. Capt. Picard receives the Stargazer, a ship considered lost that he once commanded.Beware Ferengi bearing gifts. Capt. Picard receives the Stargazer, a ship considered lost that he once commanded.Beware Ferengi bearing gifts. Capt. Picard receives the Stargazer, a ship considered lost that he once commanded.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.3K
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  • Director
    • Rob Bowman
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(showrunner)
    • Herbert Wright(teleplay by)
    • Larry Forrester(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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  • Director
    • Rob Bowman
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(showrunner)
    • Herbert Wright(teleplay by)
    • Larry Forrester(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 15User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Gates McFadden and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    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. Geordi La Forgeas Lt. Geordi La Forge
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Lt. Tasha Yaras Lt. Tasha Yar
    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
    Frank Corsentino
    Frank Corsentino
    • DaiMon Bokas DaiMon Bok
    Douglas Warhit
    Douglas Warhit
    • Kazagoas Kazago
    • (as Doug Warhit)
    Robert Towers
    Robert Towers
    • Rataas Rata
    Michael Bailous
    • Enterprise-D Officeras Enterprise-D Officer
    • (uncredited)
    James G. Becker
    • Youngbloodas Youngblood
    • (uncredited)
    Dexter Clay
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Jay Crimp
    • Stargazer Officeras Stargazer Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Susan Duchow
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Schae Harrison
    Schae Harrison
    • Stargazer Officeras Stargazer Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rob Bowman
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(showrunner)
      • Herbert Wright(teleplay by)
      • Larry Forrester(story by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The term "Picard Maneuver" is used to describe a tactic of making a micro warp jump before firing weapons. Later, as a private joke among the cast, this term was used to refer informally to the way that Patrick Stewart's uniform shirt would constantly ride up and he would tug it back down.
    • Goofs
      Deanna Troi is able to sense deception and evil intent on the part of DaiMon Bok. It is later established in Trek lore that Ferengi are immune to Betazoid mind-reading.
    • Quotes

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Where is Bok?

      Commander William T. Riker: Removed from command, sir, and placed under guard for his act of personal vengeance. Seems there was no profit in it.

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: In revenge there never is.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek: Picard: Remembrance (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Ferengi Revenge
    A Ferengi captain is on a mission of vengeance. He contacts the Enterprise, hailing Picard as a hero, and returning a ship that was in an historic battle nine years previously. Interestingly, a Ferengi ship was destroyed by Picard, so what's going on. The Ferengi, being consummate businessmen, are acting strangely, offering the ship to Picard. Meanwhile, Picard begins suffering debilitating headaches that have no obvious source. During the events that follow, it is obvious that the Ferengi captain is causing all this. It appears that he needs to change history for some reason, making Picard appear a coward. This is an interesting episode although the science is suspect. So often we have to accept machines, allowing our skepticism to subside. The Ferengi captain has conveniently created an orb that can affect the human brain. No one ever explains how he does this. Anyway, the table is set and the villains are in place. Go along for the ride. A decent enough episode.
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    • Jul 26, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 1987 (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
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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