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Star Trek: The Next Generation

The Neutral Zone

  • Episode aired May 14, 1988
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.1K
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Star Trek The Next Generation: Conspiracy
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While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Maurice Hurley(television story)
    • Deborah McIntyre(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Maurice Hurley(television story)
    • Deborah McIntyre(story by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Videos2

    Star Trek The Next Generation: Conspiracy
    Trailer 2:07
    Star Trek The Next Generation: Conspiracy
    Star Trek The Next Generation: The Neutral Zone
    Trailer 1:55
    Star Trek The Next Generation: The Neutral Zone

    Photos9

    Marc Alaimo and Anthony James in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Patrick Stewart, Marc Alaimo, and Anthony James in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, Gracie Harrison, Peter Mark Richman, and Leon Rippy in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn and Peter Mark Richman 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. Geordi La Forgeas Lt. Geordi La Forge
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Lt. Tasha Yaras Lt. Tasha Yar
    • (credit only)
    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
    • (credit only)
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Cmdr. Tebokas Cmdr. Tebok
    Anthony James
    Anthony James
    • Sub-Cmdr. Theias Sub-Cmdr. Thei
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • L.Q. 'Sonny' Clemmonsas L.Q. 'Sonny' Clemmons
    Gracie Harrison
    • Clare Raymondas Clare Raymond
    Peter Mark Richman
    Peter Mark Richman
    • Ralph Offenhouseas Ralph Offenhouse
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Dexter Clay
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Susan Duchow
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Lauritson
    • Thomas Raymondas Thomas Raymond
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James L. Conway
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Maurice Hurley(television story) (teleplay by) (showrunner)
      • Deborah McIntyre(story by)
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    Storyline

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    While assigned to investigate missing outposts in the Neutral Zone, the Enterprise revives three cryogenically frozen people found aboard a wayward derelict Earth vessel.
    derelict satellitecryogenically frozenromulan starshipcryonics chamberman from the past60 more
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      • Action
      • Adventure
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      • TV-PG
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Claire Raymond searches for her family members with Counsellor Troi, the names on the screen are the names of the series' main crew actors.
    • Goofs
      Riker shows little interest in the ancient Earth ship they encounter, which is a somewhat peculiar attitude considering he and the rest of the Enterprise crew are usually fascinated by all manner of things from Earth's past.
    • Quotes

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: This is the 24th century. Material needs no longer exist.

      Ralph Offenhouse: Then what's the challenge?

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: The challenge, Mr. Offenhouse, is to improve yourself. To enrich yourself. Enjoy it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Mr. Plinkett's Star Trek 2009 Review (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Fun episode
    Fun episode, BUT... I just don't like the rich businessman Offenhouse.

    I was never a fan of this actor in many of the things I have seen him in, he is just too much of a jerk.
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    • JCinHB
    • Aug 7, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1988 (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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