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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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A Matter of Perspective

  • Episode aired Feb 10, 1990
  • TV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.9K
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Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, and Mark Margolis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Space Sci-FiActionAdventureDramaSci-Fi

The widow of respected scientist Dr. Nel Apgar accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband. Rather than turn Riker over for unfavorable trial, the Enterprise reconstructs the facts... Read allThe widow of respected scientist Dr. Nel Apgar accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband. Rather than turn Riker over for unfavorable trial, the Enterprise reconstructs the facts.The widow of respected scientist Dr. Nel Apgar accuses Riker of seducing her and killing her husband. Rather than turn Riker over for unfavorable trial, the Enterprise reconstructs the facts.

  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Ed Zuckerman
    • Ronald D. Moore
    • Melinda M. Snodgrass
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Ed Zuckerman
      • Ronald D. Moore
      • Melinda M. Snodgrass
    • Stars
      • Patrick Stewart
      • Jonathan Frakes
      • LeVar Burton
    • 25User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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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
    • Wesley Crusher
    Craig Richard Nelson
    Craig Richard Nelson
    • Inspector Krag
    Gina Hecht
    Gina Hecht
    • Manua Apgar
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Dr. Nel Apgar
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brien
    Juliana Donald
    Juliana Donald
    • Tayna
    • (as Juli Donald)
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Braveheart
    • Crewman Martinez
    • (uncredited)
    Sedena Cappannelli
    Sedena Cappannelli
    • Ops Ensign
    • (uncredited)
    Tim McCormack
    • Ensign Bennett
    • (uncredited)
    Parker McPhinney
    • Art Class Model
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Ed Zuckerman
      • Ronald D. Moore
      • Melinda M. Snodgrass
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Picard is never seen painting again. A deleted scene had Picard throw red paint at his painting after Data's crushing criticism of his work.
    • Goofs
      Krag points to the sensor logs that show an energy discharge from Riker's position to the science station's generator. Krag claims that Riker fired a phaser just as he beamed out. No one disputes this. But in The Most Toys (1990), O'Brien can tell that a phaser has been fired just before transport. Surely he could read Riker's weapon as well, and that would be evidence as to whether Riker fired at all.
    • Quotes
      • [O'Brien has beamed Riker back from the research station]
      • Chief Miles O'Brien: Transporter room to bridge. He's aboard.
      • Commander William T. Riker: Why do you sound so surprised, Mr. O'Brien?
      • Chief Miles O'Brien: Well, for a moment, we weren't sure you left the space station in time.
      • Commander William T. Riker: In time for what?
      • Chief Miles O'Brien: It just exploded, sir.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek: Lower Decks: Kayshon, His Eyes Open (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 10, 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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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 46m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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