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Star Trek: The Next Generation S1E18 — Coming of Age

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Star Trek: The Next Generation•Season 1•Episode 18

Coming of Age

7.1/10 · 4,358 votesMar 14, 198846 min

Ranked #8 of 25 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

Stardate: 41416.2. While Wesley takes the entrance exam to Starfleet Academy, the Enterprise is investigated by the Inspector General's office and Picard's competency is questioned.

Directed byMichael Vejar

Written bySandy Fries

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Seasons7

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Cast9

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Jean-Luc Picard

Jonathan Frakes

Jonathan Frakes

William T. Riker

Brent Spiner

Brent Spiner

Data

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Geordi La Forge

Michael Dorn

Michael Dorn

Worf

Marina Sirtis

Marina Sirtis

Deanna Troi

Gates McFadden

Gates McFadden

Beverly Crusher

Denise Crosby

Denise Crosby

Tasha Yar

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Wesley Crusher

Crew6

M

Michael Vejar

Director

S

Sandy Fries

Writer

E

Edward R. Brown

Director of Photography

D

Dan Koko

Stunt Double

T

Tom Benko

Editor

Maurice Hurley

Maurice Hurley

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Coming of Age" is episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 4,358 votes, ranking #8 of 25 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Michael Vejar and written by Sandy Fries, it aired on March 14, 1988.

Next: E19 · Heart of Glory Best of Season 1