Hide and Q (TNG episode)
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"Hide and Q" is the 10th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation
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returns to tempt Commander Riker
into joining the Continuum.
41590.5, the USS Enterprise
races to Quadra Sigma to aid colonists caught in a methane
explosion
when Q
appears and grants Riker the powers of a Q, offering that he join the Q Continuum
. Riker defiantly rejects the offer, though his powers remain. He further makes a promise to Captain Picard never to use them.
The Enterprise arrives at Quadra Sigma and a rescue
team beams down. During the rescue, the team discovers a young girl who has died and Riker is tempted to save her. In the end he refuses to do so out of respect for his promise; however, he quickly shows signs of regret at this decision, which he expresses to the Captain. Tension between Picard and his first officer grows as Riker now seems to be embracing his powers.
At Q's suggestion, Riker uses his powers to give his friends what they supposedly want, turning Wesley into an adult, giving La Forge his sight, and creating an affectionate Klingon
female for Worf. They all reject the gifts, however, and Picard declares that Q has failed to tempt a human to join the Q Continuum. Q leaves with Riker powerless again.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
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Overview
The QQ (Star Trek)
Q is a fictional character who appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, as well as in related products. In all of these programs, he is played by John de Lancie....
returns to tempt Commander Riker
William Riker
William Thomas Riker, played by Jonathan Frakes, is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe primarily appearing as a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation...
into joining the Continuum.
Plot
On stardateStardate
A stardate is a date in the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek, commonly heard at the beginning of a voiceover log entry such as "Captain's log, stardate 41153.7...
41590.5, the USS Enterprise
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
The USS Enterprise is a 24th century starship in the Star Trek fictional universe and the principal setting of the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series...
races to Quadra Sigma to aid colonists caught in a methane
Methane
Methane is a chemical compound with the chemical formula . It is the simplest alkane, the principal component of natural gas, and probably the most abundant organic compound on earth. The relative abundance of methane makes it an attractive fuel...
explosion
Explosion
An explosion is a rapid increase in volume and release of energy in an extreme manner, usually with the generation of high temperatures and the release of gases. An explosion creates a shock wave. If the shock wave is a supersonic detonation, then the source of the blast is called a "high explosive"...
when Q
Q (Star Trek)
Q is a fictional character who appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, as well as in related products. In all of these programs, he is played by John de Lancie....
appears and grants Riker the powers of a Q, offering that he join the Q Continuum
Q Continuum
In the fictional televised Star Trek universe, the Q Continuum is an extradimensional plane of existence inhabited by a race of extremely powerful, hyper-intelligent beings known as the Q...
. Riker defiantly rejects the offer, though his powers remain. He further makes a promise to Captain Picard never to use them.
The Enterprise arrives at Quadra Sigma and a rescue
Rescue
Rescue refers to responsive operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation....
team beams down. During the rescue, the team discovers a young girl who has died and Riker is tempted to save her. In the end he refuses to do so out of respect for his promise; however, he quickly shows signs of regret at this decision, which he expresses to the Captain. Tension between Picard and his first officer grows as Riker now seems to be embracing his powers.
At Q's suggestion, Riker uses his powers to give his friends what they supposedly want, turning Wesley into an adult, giving La Forge his sight, and creating an affectionate Klingon
Klingon
Klingons are a fictional warrior race in the Star Trek universe.Klingons are recurring villains in the 1960s television show Star Trek: The Original Series, and have appeared in all five spin-off series and eight feature films...
female for Worf. They all reject the gifts, however, and Picard declares that Q has failed to tempt a human to join the Q Continuum. Q leaves with Riker powerless again.
External links
- Hide and Q reviewed by Wil WheatonWil WheatonRichard William "Wil" Wheaton III is an American actor and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me and Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers...
(Wesley CrusherWesley CrusherWesley Crusher is a character in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He is Beverly Crusher's son and is portrayed by actor Wil Wheaton, the character was a regular for the first four seasons. Afterwards, the character appeared sporadically. The character also appeared briefly in...
) - Hide and Q rewatch by Keith R.A. DeCandido