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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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The Perfect Mate

  • Episode aired Apr 25, 1992
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.8K
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Famke Janssen and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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  • Sci-Fi
Ferengi machinations unleash a diplomatic gift aboard the Enterprise - the rare, empathic perfect mate, ready to bond with any male around her.Ferengi machinations unleash a diplomatic gift aboard the Enterprise - the rare, empathic perfect mate, ready to bond with any male around her.Ferengi machinations unleash a diplomatic gift aboard the Enterprise - the rare, empathic perfect mate, ready to bond with any male around her.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Reuben Leder(teleplay by)
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Reuben Leder(teleplay by)
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Famke Janssen in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Famke Janssen in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    Famke Janssen, Patrick Stewart, and Mickey Cottrell in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Mickey Cottrell in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Famke Janssen and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    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
    • (credit only)
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lt. Cmdr. Dataas Lt. Cmdr. Data
    Famke Janssen
    Famke Janssen
    • Kamalaas Kamala
    Tim O'Connor
    Tim O'Connor
    • Ambassador Briamas Ambassador Briam
    Max Grodénchik
    Max Grodénchik
    • Par Lenoras Par Lenor
    • (as Max Grodenchick)
    Mickey Cottrell
    Mickey Cottrell
    • Chancellor Alrikas Chancellor Alrik
    Michael Snyder
    • Qolas Qol
    David Paul Needles
    • Miner #1as Miner #1
    Roger Rignack
    Roger Rignack
    • Miner #2as Miner #2
    Charles Gunning
    • Miner #3as Miner #3
    April Grace
    April Grace
    • Transporter Technician Hubbellas Transporter Technician Hubbell
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    K.C. Amos
    • Operations Division Officeras Operations Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Reuben Leder(teleplay by) (story by)
      • Michael Piller(teleplay by) (showrunner)
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    • Trivia
      Famke Janssen was supposed to play Jadzia Dax in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) the following year. Janssen turned down the role to focus on her film career, and it eventually went to Terry Farrell. When initial make-up tests with the original Trill make-up from The Host (1991) were thought to be unconvincing, the staff remembered Kamala's spots and used them on DS9, which is why Kamala almost looks like a Trill with her spots.
    • Goofs
      When Picard meets the ambassador from Valt, the star field in the window slowly moves in shots focusing on the captain but does not in shots focusing on the ambassador.
    • Quotes

      Commander William T. Riker: [aroused from his encounter with Kamala] Riker to bridge, if you need me, I'll be in holodeck 4.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were on Star Trek TV Shows (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Astonishing episode
    I think this is one of those episodes that speak very deeply, provided that you are at the moment receptive to it. The Tapestry can influence you deeply when you are at the crossroads; this one can speak to you when you have been alone for a long time.
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    • Jun 3, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • 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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