Sarek (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
"Sarek" is the 23rd episode of the third season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the 71st episode overall. It was originally released on May 14, 1990, in broadcast syndication. The story for the episode was created by Marc Cushman and Jake Jacobs, with the teleplay written by Peter S. Beagle. "Sarek" was directed by Les Landau.
Mark Lenard (pictured left) as Sarek in "Journey to Babel"
Reviewers praised Patrick Stewart's (pictured in 2017) performance in the mind meld scene, which was shot in a single take.
Star Trek: The Next Generation season 3
The third season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation commenced airing in broadcast syndication in the United States on September 25, 1989 and concluded on June 18, 1990 after airing 26 episodes. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship Enterprise-D. This season featured the return of Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher after she was replaced by Diana Muldaur for the second season. The season also saw the debut of several actors who would reappear in the same roles and others throughout the franchise, such as Dwight Schultz as Lt. Reginald Barclay, and Tony Todd as Kurn.
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Ronald D. Moore joined the staff of The Next Generation during the third season following the submission of a spec script.
Season three saw the return of Gates McFadden to the main cast role of Dr. Beverly Crusher.
Andreas Katsulas made his first appearances as Tomalak during season three.