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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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The Best of Both Worlds Part II

  • Episode aired Sep 22, 1990
  • TV-PG
  • 45m
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9.2/10
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Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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Having absorbed Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them.Having absorbed Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them.Having absorbed Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them.

  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Michael Piller
    • Ronald D. Moore
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Michael Piller
      • Ronald D. Moore
    • Stars
      • Patrick Stewart
      • Jonathan Frakes
      • LeVar Burton
    • 19User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Captain Jean-Luc Picard…
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lieutenant Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Doctor Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lieutenant Commander Data
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Ensign Wesley Crusher
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    • Lt. Cmdr. Shelby
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • Adm. J. P. Hanson
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brien
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Guinan
    Todd Merrill
    • Gleason
    Rachen Assapiomonwait
    • Crewman
    • (uncredited)
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Nyra Crenshaw
    • Ops Ensign
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Daniels
    Robert Daniels
    • Enterprise-D Ops Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Debbie David
    Debbie David
    • Ensign Russell
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Michael Piller(showrunner)
      • Ronald D. Moore
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    • Trivia
      Prior to filming, LeVar Burton had surgery and his scenes were carefully filmed after the majority of production was concluded; this is why he only appears in close-ups and not in shots with any of the other main characters. Most of Geordi LaForge's lines were given to Colm Meaney's Mr. O'Brien.
    • Goofs
      We see the Borg ship approaching Saturn from the side of the planet illuminated by the sun. This would mean the Borg are actually moving away from Earth rather than toward it.
    • Quotes

      Guinan: Did he ever tell you why we're so close?

      Captain William T. Riker: No.

      Guinan: Oh... Then let me just say that... our relationship is beyond friendship, beyond family. And I *will* let him go. And you must do the same. There can only be one Captain.

      Captain William T. Riker: It's not that simple. This was his crew. He wrote the book on this ship.

      Guinan: If the Borg know everything he knows, it's time to throw that book away. You *must* let him go, Riker. It's the only way to beat him. The only way to save him.

    • Connections
      Edited from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
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      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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    10/10
    Picard versus Picard
    The intensity level of this episode makes one feel they are watching a feature film. With Picard infested with a Borg assimilation, the Enterprise must fight the Borg in general and the Borg with Picard's personality and strategic knowledge. Riker must make decisions that are original and unpredictable to counter the intelligence and adaptability of the Borg. It stretches the entire crew because the mind of Picard is such a private thing; he is a complex being with amazing adaptability as his career with the flagship Enterprise is obvious to the world. The Borg are approaching Earth and the future of the seminal planet of the Federation is at stake. Many of the Federation ships were destroyed in the huge battle where Picard was captured (the Enterprise survived by coming late to the dance). The conclusion to this episode is excellent. It creates a set of possibilities for future conflicts with the Borg as they bully their way. We also have the unanswered questions about what will become of Picard. Set aside time to watch the two episodes together. Excellent television.
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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1990 (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(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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