Final Mission
- Episode aired Nov 17, 1990
- TV-PG
- 46m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
Before leaving for Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher accompanies Captain Picard on a dangerous mission.Before leaving for Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher accompanies Captain Picard on a dangerous mission.Before leaving for Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher accompanies Captain Picard on a dangerous mission.
Joyce Agu
- Ensign Gates
- (uncredited)
Rachen Assapiomonwait
- Crewman Nelson
- (uncredited)
Majel Barrett
- Enterprise Computer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Michael Braveheart
- Crewman Martinez
- (uncredited)
Tracee Cocco
- Ensign Jae
- (uncredited)
Denise Deuschle
- Science Division Officer
- (uncredited)
Randy James
- Jones
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOriginally, the setting of the stranding was to be on an ice planet, but producers determined that such a setting would look too hokey on screen. Rick Berman suggested the desert planet setting feeling it would come across as more realistic looking.
- GoofsWhen Wesley stops in the desert to start a tricorder scan for energy readings, automobile tracks are clearly visible in the sand where Wesley and Dirgo stand as the camera sweeps behind Picard.
- Quotes
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Oh, I envy you, Wesley Crusher... You're just at the beginning of the adventure.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Young Sheldon: A Live Chicken, a Fried Chicken and Holy Matrimony (2020)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
Featured review
Nice character episode
Captain Picard and Ensign Crusher crash land on a desert planet.
This is a good character focussed episode that is important to see for the overarching narrative of the show.
The story feels pretty contrived with a number of things happening to give Picard and Crusher their bonding opportunity together. However, the interaction between the characters is nice to watch.
If you are not a fan of Crusher, this episode is unlikely to change your opinion of the character, but for me it's great to see him and Picard share their feelings.
I enjoyed the visuals. The location shots set the scene well, the crashed shuttle is good and the cave set works well.
Patrick Stewart and Will Wheaton both give excellent performances. Not all the dialogue is that well written, but they make the best of it.
This is a good character focussed episode that is important to see for the overarching narrative of the show.
The story feels pretty contrived with a number of things happening to give Picard and Crusher their bonding opportunity together. However, the interaction between the characters is nice to watch.
If you are not a fan of Crusher, this episode is unlikely to change your opinion of the character, but for me it's great to see him and Picard share their feelings.
I enjoyed the visuals. The location shots set the scene well, the crashed shuttle is good and the cave set works well.
Patrick Stewart and Will Wheaton both give excellent performances. Not all the dialogue is that well written, but they make the best of it.
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- snoozejonc
- Jul 10, 2021
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- Country of origin
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- Filming locations
- El Mirage Dry Lake, California, USA(Desert Planet)
- Production company
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- Runtime46 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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