Homeward

Episode aired Jan 15, 1994
TV-PG
46m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

2.9K

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Paul Sorvino and Penny Johnson Jerald in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi

In an attempt to preserve a race of people on a planet being bombarded by storms that would kill them, Worf's foster brother violates the Prime Directive, leaving the Enterprise crew in a di... Read allIn an attempt to preserve a race of people on a planet being bombarded by storms that would kill them, Worf's foster brother violates the Prime Directive, leaving the Enterprise crew in a difficult position.In an attempt to preserve a race of people on a planet being bombarded by storms that would kill them, Worf's foster brother violates the Prime Directive, leaving the Enterprise crew in a difficult position.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

2.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Paul Sorvino's request to appear on the series came just as the role of Nikolai was set to be cast. Producers immediately felt that Sorvino was an actor who best embodied what they were looking for in the character.

Goofs
When the crew are gathered in the observation lounge, the starfield is still, except during the close-up of Worf, when the stars suddenly start moving.

Quotes
Lieutenant Worf: [of the holodeck malfunctions] It is the sign... of La Forge.

Connections
Referenced in Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

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

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6/10

Inferior Episode

Paul Sorvino guest stars, playing Worf's dangerously careless brother, Nikolai (born of two human parents). He has embedded himself with a group of people whose planet is doomed. They have taken refuge underground, but their days are numbered. Because of the prime directive, Picard refuses Nikolai's request to save them. Brother decides to go it on his own, using the Holodeck as a holding place, causing these people to believe they have not left their planet. To get to the point, he forces Picard, et. al., to search for a planet that can sustain them. They will then be beamed down as they sleep. There is a slip up when one of them escapes the Holodeck and must be dealt with appropriately. This is such a hare-brained scheme to start with that it really pushes the limits of reality (even for science fiction).