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Star Trek: The Next Generation
S5.E26
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Time's Arrow

  • Episode aired Jun 13, 1992
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.3K
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Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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Captain Picard and his archaeological curiosity are called upon by scientists from Earth when they find evidence to support beliefs that aliens had visited Earth in the late 1800s.Captain Picard and his archaeological curiosity are called upon by scientists from Earth when they find evidence to support beliefs that aliens had visited Earth in the late 1800s.Captain Picard and his archaeological curiosity are called upon by scientists from Earth when they find evidence to support beliefs that aliens had visited Earth in the late 1800s.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.3K
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  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Joe Menosky(teleplay by)
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Joe Menosky(teleplay by)
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 17User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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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
    • Dr. Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lieutenant Commander Data
    Jerry Hardin
    Jerry Hardin
    • Samuel Clemens
    Michael Aron
    • Jack London
    Barry Kivel
    Barry Kivel
    • Doorman
    Ken Thorley
    Ken Thorley
    • Seaman
    Sheldon Peters Wolfchild
    Sheldon Peters Wolfchild
    • Joe Falling Hawk
    Jack Murdock
    Jack Murdock
    • Beggar
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Frederick LaRouque
    Milt Tarver
    • Scientist
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Guinan
    Michael Hungerford
    • Roughneck
    Joyce Agu
    Joyce Agu
    • Ensign Gates
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    • Director
      • Les Landau
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Joe Menosky(teleplay by) (story by)
      • Michael Piller(teleplay by) (showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jerry Hardin had never played Mark Twain before, but he became so enamoured with the character after this that he created a one-man touring show about him.
    • Goofs
      After discussing Data, Riker and Troi join Data in the turbolift, which continues on its way. However, neither of the two tells the turbolift where they want to go, as they ordinarily would, but exit with Data at his destination. While this is indeed an unusual procedure, it could be argued that Riker and Troi assumed correctly that Data was heading in their direction, i.e. the bridge, since all bridge officers had been called to their stations only moments earlier.
    • Quotes

      Counselor Deanna Troi: Have you ever heard Data define friendship?

      Commander William T. Riker: No.

      Counselor Deanna Troi: How did he put it? "As I experience certain sensory input patterns, my mental pathways become accustomed to them. The inputs eventually are anticipated and even missed when absent."

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #36.4 (2006)
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      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews17

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    Good temporal episode
    After the silly, dull "The Inner Light", TNG returns to form with this excellent, important two-parter.

    When Data's head is found in a long-abandoned mine or Earth, the crew investigates, which leads to Data being transported to the 19th century.

    It's interesting that even though Data has no grasp of contractions, he's able to speak French, which has mandatory contractions.

    It's also nice that Guinan is finally given something to do. This episode starts to elaborate on the close relationship between her and Picard, but there are still many unanswered questions.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 13, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Pico House - 410 N. Main Street, Downtown, 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
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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