When the U.S.S.
Enterprise hosts an archaeology symposium, Picard
rekindles a romance with Vash, an archaeologist he met
while on vacation. The obvious passion between the two
is strained, however, when Vash learns that Picard has
never mentioned her to his friends, and he discovers
that she plans to make a secret excursion to a planet
that is closed to outsiders.
The nearly omnipotent and mischievous Q secretly
witnesses a heated argument between the two. After Vash
leaves, he appears to a shocked Picard and tries to
elicit a confession of love from the stoic Captain.
Picard refuses, and Q responds by transforming the
Captain into Robin Hood and sending him to Sherwood
Forest, where he is joined by his senior staff, who are
now merry men. Q dons the disguise of the Sheriff of
Nottingham, and tells Picard that Vash, who is now Maid
Marian, will be beheaded the following day — challenging
Picard to risk the lives of his crew to rescue a woman
he claims he does not care about. Picard claims he would
do the same for anyone in danger and sets out to rescue
Vash, but orders the others to stay behind.
Meanwhile, the
resourceful Vash averts her execution by promising to
marry her captor Sir Guy. Fearing that this turn of
events will dissuade Picard from attempting a rescue, Q
has Sir guy promise to keep the wedding a secret. Picard
finally arrives to rescue Vash, but she decides his
one-man mission is too dangerous and announces she can
take care of herself. Moments later, she seizes Picard's
sword and turns him over to Sir Guy. Q delights in the
notion that she turned against Picard, until he sees a
note she is writing the crew asking for their help. Q
turns her over to Sir Guy to be executed beside Picard
the following day.
Just as Picard stands
ready to be beheaded, the crew finally arrives,
disguised as monks. Data creates a diversion by pulling
off his hand, and Picard and Vash run for their lives.
Picard and Sir Guy engage in a sword fight that leaves
Sir Guy dead.
The game finally over,
Picard and the crew are returned to the starship without
Vash. To Picard's relief, she appears soon afterward,
announcing her plans to travel the universe with Q.
Although the idea makes him uneasy, Picard must admit
that the mischievous Vash has much in common with Q.
Picard and Vash then express their affection for one
another, promising to meet again and exchange a farewell
kiss. |
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Production: 194
Season: 4 Episode: 20
Air Date: 04.22.1991
Stardate: 44741.9 |
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Patrick Stewart as
Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes as William Riker
Brent Spiner as Data
LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn as Worf
Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher
Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi |
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John de Lancie as Q
Jennifer Hetrick as Vash
Clive Revill as Sir Guy
Joi Staton as Servant |
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| Memorable Quotes:
[after being transported to Q's recreation of Robin
Hood]
Lieutenant Worf: Sir, I protest! I am NOT a merry man!
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[the crew are transformed into characters from Robin
Hood]
Lieutenant Worf: Sir, I protest. I am not a Merry Man.
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[after having seen Vash pass by]
Lieutenant Worf: Nice legs. For a human.
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[Troi aims a bow at a tree, but shoots an arrow into
Data's chest]
Counselor Troi: Data! Are you hurt?
Lt. Cmdr. Data: [pulls the arrow out] The arrow impacted
above my secondary subprocessor.
[wiggles his fingers]
Lt. Cmdr. Data: Fortunately, none of my biofunctions
seem impaired. Do not be alarmed, Counselor. I believe
your aim is improving.
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[Picard says goodbye to his archaeologist girlfriend,
Vash]
Capt. Picard: So, where are you off to next?
Vash: I'm not sure.
[Q appears next to them]
Q: After all, she has the whole universe to choose from.
Vash: Meet my new partner.
Capt. Picard: Him?
Vash: Why not?
Capt. Picard: I'll tell you why not!
Q: Now be careful, Jean-Luc...
Capt. Picard: He's devious, and amoral, and unreliable,
and irresponsible, and-and definitely not to be trusted!
Vash: Remind you of anyone you know?
Capt. Picard: [forced to smile] As a matter of fact, it
does.
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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Qpid"
(f.k.a. "Q Love")
#40274-194
Teleplay by
Ira Steven Behr
Directed by
Cliff Bole
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FINAL DRAFT
JANUARY 31, 1991
STAR TREK: "Q Love" - 2/5/91 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Q Love"
CAST
PICARD Q
RIKER VASH
DATA SIR GUY GISBOURNE
BEVERLY ELDERLY SERVANT
TROI
GEORDI
WORF
Non-Speaking
VARIOUS ARCHEOLOGY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
COMPUTER VOICE
A VULCAN COUNCIL MEMBER
TROOP OF MEN-AT-ARMS
Non-Speaking EXECUTIONER
SUPERNUMERARIES CASTLE GUARDS
SERVANTS
MEMBERS OF THE COURT
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