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Star Trek: The Next Generation
S4.E23
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The Host

  • Episode aired May 11, 1991
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.6K
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Gates McFadden and Franc Luz in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Dr. Crusher falls for someone who's not at all what she expects him to be.Dr. Crusher falls for someone who's not at all what she expects him to be.Dr. Crusher falls for someone who's not at all what she expects him to be.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Marvin V. Rush
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Michel Horvat
    • David Carren(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Marvin V. Rush
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Michel Horvat
    • David Carren(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 20User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Barbara Tarbuck in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Franc Luz in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes and Franc Luz in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Patrick Stewart and Franc Luz in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

    Top cast

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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
    Barbara Tarbuck
    Barbara Tarbuck
    • Governor Leka Trionas Governor Leka Trion
    Nicole Orth-Pallavicini
    • Kareel Odanas Kareel Odan
    William Newman
    William Newman
    • Kalin Troseas Kalin Trose
    Patti Yasutake
    Patti Yasutake
    • Nurse Alyssa Ogawaas Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
    Franc Luz
    Franc Luz
    • Odanas Odan
    Joyce Agu
    Joyce Agu
    • Ensign Gatesas Ensign Gates
    • (uncredited)
    Rachen Assapiomonwait
    • Crewman Nelsonas Crewman Nelson
    • (uncredited)
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Braveheart
    • Crewman Martinezas Crewman Martinez
    • (uncredited)
    Tracee Cocco
    Tracee Cocco
    • Ensign Jaeas Ensign Jae
    • (uncredited)
    Gerard David Jr.
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Marvin V. Rush
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Michel Horvat
      • David Carren(story editor)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the filming of this episode, Gates McFadden was seven months pregnant.
    • Goofs
      When a renegade ship attacks the shuttle carrying the ambassador and Commander Riker, Captain Picard inexplicably does nothing to protect the shuttle--and his first officer. The Enterprise could easily disable the attacking ship without destroying it, yet all the Enterprise does is lock a tractor beam onto the shuttle, effectively allowing the shuttle to be a sitting duck until it is within the Enterprise's shield bubble. However, Riker's shuttle was already a sitting duck as the controls were down, and the Enterprise firing on the alien ship would surely inflame an already precarious situation. Once the Enterprise locked onto the shuttle with the tractor beam, the alien ship immediately withdrew - which was the desired effect.
    • Quotes

      Counselor Deanna Troi: You can't be open to love if you don't risk pain.

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

    User reviews20

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Half way there... livin' on a prayer
    What a great concept for an episode that unfortunately fell flat. Jonathan Frakes had what is in my opinion among his best performances of the series, but it wasn't enough to rescue a mediocre episode. On a plus note, the concept gave birth to an idea that DS9 truly brought home. So even bad episodes can have good long term outcomes, which this one definitely does.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1991 (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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