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Star Trek: The Next Generation S3E1 — Evolution

6.5

Star Trek: The Next Generation•Season 3•Episode 1

Evolution

6.5/10 · 4,130 votesSep 25, 198946 min

Ranked #23 of 26 in Season 3•−1.0 vs season avg

Stardate: 43125.8. A system-wide computer malfunction places the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in grave danger while they are escorting a scientist to a star in the process of exploding.

Directed byWinrich Kolbe

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Cast8

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

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Wesley Crusher

Crew9

W

Winrich Kolbe

Director

Dennis Madalone

Dennis Madalone

Stunt Coordinator

D

Dan Koko

Stunt Double

J

John Farrell

Editor

Marvin V. Rush

Marvin V. Rush

Director of Photography

R

Ron Jones

Original Music Composer

Michael Piller

Michael Piller

Teleplay

Michael Piller

Michael Piller

Story

M

Michael I. Wagner

Story

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Episode Summary

"Evolution" is episode 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 3. It scored 6.5/10 from 4,130 votes, ranking #23 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Winrich Kolbe, it aired on September 25, 1989.

Next: E2 · The Ensigns of Command Best of Season 3