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Star Trek: The Next Generation· Season 4 · Episode 15

First Contact

S04E15·8.8·February 18, 1991·1h·Syndication

A first-contact mission puts Riker in an alien hospital, leaving Picard to convince the planet's leaders that the Enterprise poses no threat.

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#2In Season 4of 26 rated episodes
#6All-timeof 178 rated episodes
+0.8vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.0
1991First airedFebruary 18, 1991

Guest stars

Bebe NeuwirthBebe Neuwirthas LanelCarolyn SeymourCarolyn Seymouras Mirasta Yale
George CoeGeorge Coeas Avel Durken
Steven AndersonSteven Andersonas Dr. Nilrem
George HearnGeorge Hearnas Berel
Michael EnsignMichael Ensignas Krola
Sachi ParkerSachi Parkeras Dr. Tava

Crew

Cliff BoleCliff BoleDirector
David BischoffTeleplay
Dennis Russell BaileyTeleplay
Joe MenoskyJoe MenoskyTeleplay
Michael PillerMichael PillerTeleplay
Ronald D. MooreRonald D. MooreTeleplay
Marc Scott ZicreeMarc Scott ZicreeStory

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