Future Imperfect

Episode aired Nov 10, 1990
TV-PG
46m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

3.9K

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Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi

Riker awakens sixteen years after an away mission where he contracted a disease which destroyed his memory back to the point of infection - or so he's told.Riker awakens sixteen years after an away mission where he contracted a disease which destroyed his memory back to the point of infection - or so he's told.Riker awakens sixteen years after an away mission where he contracted a disease which destroyed his memory back to the point of infection - or so he's told.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

3.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The turbo-lift scene with Riker and young Jean-Luc was added because the show was running short. The scene was written only the night before it was to be shot.

Goofs
As Admiral Picard talks with Captain Riker in the Conference room and says "Will, you're sound of mind and body. If you are properly briefed, you'll still be able to perform your duty," you can see either a gnat, fly or mosquito buzz around his uniform.

Quotes
"Ambassador" Jean-Luc Picard: Captain - perhaps it would be best if we discussed this...
Commander William T. Riker: Shut up!
"Ambassador" Jean-Luc Picard: I beg your pardon?
Commander William T. Riker: I said 'shut up'. As in 'close your mouth and stop talking'!

Alternate versions
In the original broadcast and the Columbia House VHS version, when Riker discovers the Romulan deception and says, "Shall we end this charade," he pronounces the word "sha-rad". This line was later ADR'd by Jonathan Frakes for the DVD to say "charade" pronounced "sha-RADE".

Connections
Featured in re:View: Rich and Mike's Second TNG Top Ten Video part 2 (of 2) (2020)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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