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Tension mounts on the ''Enterprise'' as Counselor Troi's arranged marriage nears, and her mother takes a liking for Captain Picard. Meanwhile, a plague ship threatens the planet where they are meeting.
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Tensions mount as Counselor Troi's arranged marriage nears, and her mother takes a liking for Captain Picard. Meanwhile, a plague ship threatens the planet where they are meeting.
   
 
== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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[[File:Troi meets Miller family.jpg|thumb|Meet the parents]]
The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} arrives at the [[planet]] [[Haven]] where [[Deanna Troi]] encounters her mother [[Lwaxana Troi]] and is compelled to submit to her [[Ian Andrew Troi|late father]]'s marriage arrangement. When she was a child, she was promised as wife to [[Wyatt Miller]], who is now a handsome young [[medic]]. Deanna decides to fulfill this promise, although [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker|Riker]] is very reluctant to this due to his feelings towards her. In the meantime, Deanna's mother, Lwaxana and the Miller family arrive on the ''Enterprise'' to make the necessary arrangements for the [[wedding]]. However, Lwaxana's eccentric behavior causes friction as she demands the [[Betazoid]] [[Betazoid wedding|marriage ceremony]], during which all participants are expected to be nude, be respected. Additionally, Lwaxana has the gift of annoying almost everyone, including the calm and peaceful [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
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The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} arrives at the [[planet]] [[Haven]] where [[Deanna Troi]] encounters her mother [[Lwaxana Troi]] and is compelled to submit to her [[Ian Andrew Troi|late father]]'s marriage arrangement. When she was a child, she was promised as wife to [[Wyatt Miller]], who is now a handsome young [[medic]]. Deanna decides to fulfill this promise, although [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker|Riker]] is very reluctant to this due to his feelings towards her.
   
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In the meantime, Deanna's mother, Lwaxana and the Miller family arrive on the ''Enterprise'' to make the necessary arrangements for the [[wedding]]. However, Lwaxana's eccentric behavior causes friction as she demands the traditional [[Betazoid]] [[Betazoid wedding|marriage ceremony]], during which all participants are expected to be nude, be respected. Additionally, Lwaxana has the gift of annoying almost everyone, including the calm and peaceful [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]].
As Deanna finally decides to embrace her future life with Wyatt Miller, the latter is less inclined towards this perspective. Ever since he was a child, Wyatt had dreams about a mysterious young woman, whom he believes will be his future wife. Because he knew about his bonding with a Betazoid girl, he had always thought it was Deanna who telepathically projected those images into his mind. Naturally, he is a bit disappointed to see that Deanna was not the woman from his dreams, which she instantly senses and confronts him about. He is afraid that Deanna would always know what he thinks, and she admits that sometimes this would indeed be the case. Nonetheless, he accepts the commitment. Even Lwaxana and the Millers reach a compromise, consenting the wedding be half-Human, half-Betazoid and only Lwaxana and Wyatt's father will go naked. So, everyone is happy except Riker who realizes this will mean unbinding his ties to Deanna.
 
   
 
As Deanna finally decides to embrace her future life with Wyatt Miller, the latter is less inclined towards this perspective. Ever since he was a child, Wyatt had dreams about a mysterious young woman, whom he believes will be his future wife. Because he knew about his bonding with a Betazoid girl, he had always thought it was Deanna who telepathically projected those images into his mind. Naturally, he is a bit disappointed to see that Deanna was not the woman from his dreams, which she instantly senses and confronts him about.
In the midst of the wedding arrangements, an [[Tarellian starship|unknown vessel]] enters the [[Beta Cassius system|Haven system]]. Picard recognizes the ship: a [[Tarellian]] ship, a surprising find, since the entire Tarellian civilization was wiped out decades ago by a devastating [[Tarellian plague|plague]]. All of the surviving Tarellians had tried to flee, carrying with them the infection which affected every planet they visited. It was very likely that this ship was carrying a plagued crew... and was heading directly towards Haven, probably due to the fact this planet was believed to have curative properties. The ''Enterprise'' holds the Tarellian vessel with a [[tractor beam]] and Picard attempts to negotiate with the crew. Its captain replies that the eight people remaining on his ship wish to live their last days on an isolated beach. However, Wyatt is surprised to find out the woman from his dreams was aboard that vessel. Without any hesitation, he [[beam]]s aboard the Tarellian vessel without authorization and decides to remain there, to try to cure the Tarellians. Everyone is shocked but they respect his decision. The Tarellians agree to move on, removing the threat to Haven, and are released to return to space.
 
   
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[[File:Petty bickering.jpg|thumb|left|''"Could you please continue the petty bickering?"'']]
In the end, as Lwaxana is about to leave, she embarrasses Picard by suggesting he was interested in her. Her man-servant also speaks for once.
 
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He is afraid that Deanna would always know what he thinks, and she admits that sometimes this would indeed be the case. Nonetheless, he accepts the commitment. Even Lwaxana and the Millers reach a compromise, consenting the wedding be half-Human, half-Betazoid and only Lwaxana and Wyatt's father will go naked. So, everyone is happy except Riker who realizes this will mean unbinding his ties to Deanna, his ''[[imzadi]]''.
   
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In the midst of the wedding arrangements, an [[Tarellian starship|unknown vessel]] enters the [[Beta Cassius system|Haven system]]. Picard recognizes the ship: a [[Tarellian]] ship, a surprising find, since the entire Tarellian civilization was wiped out decades ago by a devastating [[Tarellian plague|plague]]. All of the surviving Tarellians had tried to flee, carrying with them the infection which affected every planet they visited. The last Tarellians were believed to have been wiped out by the [[Alcyone]]s [[2356|eight years prior]]. It was very likely that this ship was carrying a plagued crew... and was heading directly towards Haven, probably due to the fact this planet was believed to have curative properties.
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[[File:Wyatt Miller on Tarellian ship.jpg|thumb|Wyatt embraces his destiny]]
 
The ''Enterprise'' holds the Tarellian vessel with a [[tractor beam]] and Picard attempts to negotiate with the crew. Its captain replies that the eight people remaining on his ship wish to live their last days on an isolated beach. However, Wyatt is surprised to find out the woman from his dreams was aboard that vessel. Without any hesitation, he [[beam]]s aboard the Tarellian vessel without authorization and decides to remain there, to try to cure the Tarellians. Everyone is shocked but they respect his decision. The Tarellians agree to move on, removing the threat to Haven, and are released to return to space.
 
=== Log Entries ===
 
=== Log Entries ===
 
* [[Captain's log, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), 2364#Mission to Haven|Captain's log, USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701-D), 2364]]
 
* [[Captain's log, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), 2364#Mission to Haven|Captain's log, USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701-D), 2364]]
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"''Your mother relented. And I just caught my father practicing naked in front of his mirror.''"
 
"''Your mother relented. And I just caught my father practicing naked in front of his mirror.''"
 
: - '''Wyatt Miller''', on how a compromise on the traditional Betazoid nude wedding was structured
 
: - '''Wyatt Miller''', on how a compromise on the traditional Betazoid nude wedding was structured
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"''They must not be permitted to destroy us. Or the planet.''"
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: - '''Picard''', upon viewing a Tarellian plague ship
   
   
 
"''Actually, Bill was concerned that you might be upset that I care deeply for him, too.''"
 
"''Actually, Bill was concerned that you might be upset that I care deeply for him, too.''"
 
: - '''Deanna Troi''', referring to Commander Riker as "Bill" when explaining the Commander's outburst on the holodeck
 
: - '''Deanna Troi''', referring to Commander Riker as "Bill" when explaining the Commander's outburst on the holodeck
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"''Hello, Wyatt. We always thought you were a dream.''"
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: - '''Wrenn'''
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"''How could you let this happen? My son surrounded by those horrible lepers!''"
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: - '''Victoria Miller''', to Picard after her son Wyatt beams over to the Terellian plague ship
   
   
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: - '''Deanna Troi''' and '''Picard'''
 
: - '''Deanna Troi''' and '''Picard'''
   
== Background Information ==
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== Background information ==
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=== Story and script ===
* A working title of this episode was "Eye of the Beholder". This name was later reused for an episode of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''{{'}}s [[TNG Season 7|seventh season]].
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* A working title of this episode was "Eye of the Beholder". The name had previously been used for ''[[Star Trek: The Animated Series]]''{{'}}s episode {{TAS|The Eye of the Beholder}}. This name was also later reused for [[Eye of the Beholder (episode)|an episode]] of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''{{'}}s [[TNG Season 7|seventh season]].
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* The original story for this episode by [[Lan O'Kun]] was titled "Love Beyond Time And Space". (''[[Creating the Next Generation: The Conception and Creation of a Phenomenon]]'', p. 49)
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=== Cast and characters ===
 
* [[Michael Dorn]] ([[Worf]]) and [[Wil Wheaton]] ([[Wesley Crusher]]) [[Main character non-appearances|do not appear]] in this episode. The final script draft contained several lines for the characters that were either cut or reassigned to other characters.
 
* [[Michael Dorn]] ([[Worf]]) and [[Wil Wheaton]] ([[Wesley Crusher]]) [[Main character non-appearances|do not appear]] in this episode. The final script draft contained several lines for the characters that were either cut or reassigned to other characters.
 
* This marks the first appearance of [[Majel Barrett]] as [[Lwaxana Troi]].
 
* This marks the first appearance of [[Majel Barrett]] as [[Lwaxana Troi]].
 
* [[Armin Shimerman]]'s appearance as the [[Betazoid Gift Box]] marks his only non-[[Ferengi]] role on ''[[Star Trek]]'' (except the [[DS9]] episode {{e|Far Beyond the Stars}}) and his first role in the show, because "Haven" was filmed before {{e|The Last Outpost}}.
 
* [[Armin Shimerman]]'s appearance as the [[Betazoid Gift Box]] marks his only non-[[Ferengi]] role on ''[[Star Trek]]'' (except the [[DS9]] episode {{e|Far Beyond the Stars}}) and his first role in the show, because "Haven" was filmed before {{e|The Last Outpost}}.
 
* Director [[Richard Compton]], in addition to appearing twice in ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', later went on to produce and direct ''Sliders'', which was co-created by the writer of this story, [[Tracy Tormé]].
 
* Director [[Richard Compton]], in addition to appearing twice in ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', later went on to produce and direct ''Sliders'', which was co-created by the writer of this story, [[Tracy Tormé]].
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=== Props and effects ===
 
* The command chair on the bridge of the Tarellian ship was created by {{w|Peter Opsvik}} and was later re-used as a chair in Worf's quarters in the episodes {{e|Peak Performance}}, {{e|Family}}, {{e|Reunion}}, {{e|Redemption}}, {{e|New Ground}}, {{e|Cost of Living}}, {{e|A Fistful of Datas}}, {{e|Birthright, Part I}}, {{e|Parallels}}, {{e|Genesis}}, and {{e|Firstborn}}. [http://opsvik.no/index.asp] [http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/inconsistencies/reused_props2a.htm#art]
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* According to [[Robert Legato]], 110 visual effects shots were used in this episode. ("Departmental Briefing Year Five" ("Visual Effects"), [[TNG Season 5 DVD]] special feature)
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* This episode features the only usage of the ''Enterprise''-D's dining room. In future seasons, formal events would almost always be held in [[Ten Forward]].
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=== Continuity ===
 
* This is the third and last time in which Commander Riker is referred to as "Bill." He was previously called "Bill" in {{e|Encounter at Farpoint}} and {{e|The Naked Now}}.
 
* This is the third and last time in which Commander Riker is referred to as "Bill." He was previously called "Bill" in {{e|Encounter at Farpoint}} and {{e|The Naked Now}}.
 
* This is the one and only time that [[Homn]] speaks.
 
* This is the one and only time that [[Homn]] speaks.
 
* The [[MSD]] in [[engineering]] is replaced with a wall and a fake [[cargo bay]]-type door in this episode, to give the illusion of a corridor lounge.
 
* The [[MSD]] in [[engineering]] is replaced with a wall and a fake [[cargo bay]]-type door in this episode, to give the illusion of a corridor lounge.
 
* Curtains made of pearl strings, as seen in [[Lwaxana Troi]]'s quarters, appear only in this episode.
 
* Curtains made of pearl strings, as seen in [[Lwaxana Troi]]'s quarters, appear only in this episode.
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* This episode was produced as the third episode after the pilot, but aired later in the season. This creates a small error in continuity, as Deanna hadn't seen her mother for some time. However, in the previous episode to air, {{e|Hide and Q}}, Deanna is away visiting her home in [[Betazed]].
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=== Music ===
 
* [[Dennis McCarthy]], who composed the score for this episode, noted that [[Rick Berman]] strongly disliked his approach to the episode – so much so that McCarthy was certain he would be fired. [http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/notes/box05_disc01.html] The score was recorded on {{d|1|October|1987}}, at [[Paramount Stage M]]. [http://trekmovie.com/2011/07/12/full-track-list-artwork-from-new-star-trek-tng-music-collection/] The complete episode score appears on Disc One of the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection, Volume One]]''.
 
* [[Dennis McCarthy]], who composed the score for this episode, noted that [[Rick Berman]] strongly disliked his approach to the episode – so much so that McCarthy was certain he would be fired. [http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/notes/box05_disc01.html] The score was recorded on {{d|1|October|1987}}, at [[Paramount Stage M]]. [http://trekmovie.com/2011/07/12/full-track-list-artwork-from-new-star-trek-tng-music-collection/] The complete episode score appears on Disc One of the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection, Volume One]]''.
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* The command chair on the bridge of the Tarellian ship was created by {{w|Peter Opsvik}} and was later re-used as a chair in Worf's quarters in the episodes {{e|Peak Performance}}, {{e|Family}}, {{e|Reunion}}, {{e|Redemption}}, {{e|New Ground}}, and {{e|Cost of Living}}. [http://opsvik.no/index.asp] [http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/inconsistencies/reused_props2a.htm#art]
 
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=== Reception ===
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* A mission report by Will Murray was published in ''[[The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine]]'' Vol. 3, pp. 59-63.
   
 
=== Production history ===
 
=== Production history ===
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=== Video and DVD releases ===
 
=== Video and DVD releases ===
*Original [[Star Trek VHS releases in the UK|UK VHS release]] (two-episode tapes, [[CIC Video]]): [[TNG Season 1 UK VHS|Volume 6]], catalog number VHR 2397, {{d|1|October|1990}}
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* Original [[Star Trek VHS releases in the UK|UK VHS release]] (two-episode tapes, [[CIC Video]]): [[TNG Season 1 UK VHS|Volume 6]], catalog number VHR 2397, {{d|1|October|1990}}
*UK re-release (three-episode tapes, [[Paramount Home Entertainment]]): Volume 1.4, catalog number VHR 4645, {{d|15|June|1998}}
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* UK re-release (three-episode tapes, [[Paramount Home Entertainment]]): Volume 1.4, catalog number VHR 4645, {{d|15|June|1998}}
*As part of the [[TNG Season 1 DVD]] collection
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* As part of the [[TNG Season 1 DVD]] collection
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* As part of the [[TNG Season 1 Blu-ray]] collection
   
 
== Links and references ==
 
== Links and references ==
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* [[Brent Spiner]] as [[Lieutenant commander|Lt. Commander]] [[Data]]
 
* [[Brent Spiner]] as [[Lieutenant commander|Lt. Commander]] [[Data]]
   
=== Guest Stars ===
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=== Guest stars ===
 
* [[Majel Barrett]] as [[Lwaxana Troi]]
 
* [[Majel Barrett]] as [[Lwaxana Troi]]
 
* [[Rob Knepper]] as [[Wyatt Miller]]
 
* [[Rob Knepper]] as [[Wyatt Miller]]
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* [[Carel Struycken]] as [[Homn|Mr. Homn]]
 
* [[Carel Struycken]] as [[Homn|Mr. Homn]]
   
=== Co-Starring ===
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=== Co-starring ===
 
* [[Anna Katarina]] as [[Valeda Innis|Valeda]]
 
* [[Anna Katarina]] as [[Valeda Innis|Valeda]]
 
* [[Raye Birk]] as [[Wrenn]]
 
* [[Raye Birk]] as [[Wrenn]]
 
* [[Danitza Kingsley]] as [[Ariana]]
 
* [[Danitza Kingsley]] as [[Ariana]]
* [[Michael Rider]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Transporter chief (2360s)|Transporter Chief]]
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* [[Michael Rider]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Transporter chief (2360s)|Transporter Chief]]
   
 
=== Uncredited co-stars ===
 
=== Uncredited co-stars ===
 
* [[James G. Becker]] as [[Youngblood]]
 
* [[James G. Becker]] as [[Youngblood]]
* [[Jeffrey Deacon]] as a [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Bridge Crewman (2364-2366)|command division officer]]
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* [[Jeffrey Deacon]] as a [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) command division personnel#Bridge Crewman (2364-2366)|command division officer]]
 
* [[Nora Leonhardt]] as a [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Female science division/command division ensign|science division ensign]]
 
* [[Nora Leonhardt]] as a [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Female science division/command division ensign|science division ensign]]
* [[Tim McCormack]] as [[Bennett (Ensign)|Bennett]]
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* [[Tim McCormack]] as {{dis|Bennett|Ensign}}
 
* [[Lorine Mendell]] as [[Diana Giddings]]
 
* [[Lorine Mendell]] as [[Diana Giddings]]
* [[Rebecca Rose]] as a [[Unnamed holograms#Holographic harps|holographic harp]] {{incite}}
 
 
* [[Armin Shimerman]] as [[Betazoid Gift Box]]
 
* [[Armin Shimerman]] as [[Betazoid Gift Box]]
 
* [[Unknown performers]] as
 
* [[Unknown performers]] as
** [[Unnamed holograms#Holographic harps|Holographic harp]]
 
 
** [[Unnamed Tarellians#Survivors|Six Tarellian survivors]]
 
** [[Unnamed Tarellians#Survivors|Six Tarellian survivors]]
 
** [[Unnamed holograms#Holographic harps|Two holographic harps]]
   
 
=== Stand-ins ===
 
=== Stand-ins ===
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=== References ===
 
=== References ===
[[2356]]; [[Alcyone]]; [[Beta Cassius]]; [[Beta Cassius system]]; [[Betazoid]]; [[Betazoid chime]]; [[Betazoid wedding]]; [[chameleon rose]]; [[Class M]]; [[Earth]]; [[First Electorine]]; [[Haven]]; [[Holy Rings of Betazed]]; [[hypospray]]; ''[[imzadi]]''; [[medical doctor]]; [[Sacred Chalice of Rixx]]; [[Tarella]]; [[Tarellian]]; [[Tarellian Civil War]]; [[Tarellian starship]]; [[transporter room#Transporter Room 1|Transporter Room 1]]; [[Ian Andrew Troi|Troi, Ian Andrew]]; [[sign language]]; [[Starfleet Academy]]; [[stargate]]; [[Xelo]]
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[[2356]]; [[Alcyone]]; [[Beta Cassius]]; [[Beta Cassius system]]; [[Betazed]]; [[Betazoid]]; [[Betazoid chime]]; [[Betazoid wedding]]; [[chameleon rose]]; [[Class M]]; [[Earth]]; [[First Electorine]]; [[Haven]]; [[Holy Rings of Betazed]]; [[hypospray]]; ''[[imzadi]]''; [[medical doctor]]; ''[[Richard III]]''; [[Sacred Chalice of Rixx]]; [[Tarella]]; [[Tarellian]]; [[Tarellian Civil War]]; [[Tarellian starship]]; [[transporter room#Transporter Room 1|Transporter Room 1]]; [[Ian Andrew Troi|Troi, Ian Andrew]]; [[sign language]]; [[Starfleet Academy]]; [[stargate]]; [[turbolift]]; [[Xelo]]
   
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Tensions mount as Counselor Troi's arranged marriage nears, and her mother takes a liking for Captain Picard. Meanwhile, a plague ship threatens the planet where they are meeting.

Summary

Troi meets Miller family

Meet the parents

The USS Enterprise-D arrives at the planet Haven where Deanna Troi encounters her mother Lwaxana Troi and is compelled to submit to her late father's marriage arrangement. When she was a child, she was promised as wife to Wyatt Miller, who is now a handsome young medic. Deanna decides to fulfill this promise, although Commander Riker is very reluctant to this due to his feelings towards her.

In the meantime, Deanna's mother, Lwaxana and the Miller family arrive on the Enterprise to make the necessary arrangements for the wedding. However, Lwaxana's eccentric behavior causes friction as she demands the traditional Betazoid marriage ceremony, during which all participants are expected to be nude, be respected. Additionally, Lwaxana has the gift of annoying almost everyone, including the calm and peaceful Captain Picard.

As Deanna finally decides to embrace her future life with Wyatt Miller, the latter is less inclined towards this perspective. Ever since he was a child, Wyatt had dreams about a mysterious young woman, whom he believes will be his future wife. Because he knew about his bonding with a Betazoid girl, he had always thought it was Deanna who telepathically projected those images into his mind. Naturally, he is a bit disappointed to see that Deanna was not the woman from his dreams, which she instantly senses and confronts him about.

Petty bickering

"Could you please continue the petty bickering?"

He is afraid that Deanna would always know what he thinks, and she admits that sometimes this would indeed be the case. Nonetheless, he accepts the commitment. Even Lwaxana and the Millers reach a compromise, consenting the wedding be half-Human, half-Betazoid and only Lwaxana and Wyatt's father will go naked. So, everyone is happy except Riker who realizes this will mean unbinding his ties to Deanna, his imzadi.

In the midst of the wedding arrangements, an unknown vessel enters the Haven system. Picard recognizes the ship: a Tarellian ship, a surprising find, since the entire Tarellian civilization was wiped out decades ago by a devastating plague. All of the surviving Tarellians had tried to flee, carrying with them the infection which affected every planet they visited. The last Tarellians were believed to have been wiped out by the Alcyones eight years prior. It was very likely that this ship was carrying a plagued crew... and was heading directly towards Haven, probably due to the fact this planet was believed to have curative properties.

Wyatt Miller on Tarellian ship

Wyatt embraces his destiny

The Enterprise holds the Tarellian vessel with a tractor beam and Picard attempts to negotiate with the crew. Its captain replies that the eight people remaining on his ship wish to live their last days on an isolated beach. However, Wyatt is surprised to find out the woman from his dreams was aboard that vessel. Without any hesitation, he beams aboard the Tarellian vessel without authorization and decides to remain there, to try to cure the Tarellians. Everyone is shocked but they respect his decision. The Tarellians agree to move on, removing the threat to Haven, and are released to return to space.

Log Entries

Memorable Quotes

"Look at your father, Wyatt. He just can't wait to rip off his clothes for that barbaric ceremony!"

- Victoria Miller


"Your mother relented. And I just caught my father practicing naked in front of his mirror."

- Wyatt Miller, on how a compromise on the traditional Betazoid nude wedding was structured


"They must not be permitted to destroy us. Or the planet."

- Picard, upon viewing a Tarellian plague ship


"Actually, Bill was concerned that you might be upset that I care deeply for him, too."

- Deanna Troi, referring to Commander Riker as "Bill" when explaining the Commander's outburst on the holodeck


"Hello, Wyatt. We always thought you were a dream."

- Wrenn


"How could you let this happen? My son surrounded by those horrible lepers!"

- Victoria Miller, to Picard after her son Wyatt beams over to the Terellian plague ship


"Thank you for the drinks."

- Homn, to Picard, his only spoken line in the entire series


"Stop this petty bickering, all of you! Especially you, mother!"
"Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing."

- Deanna Troi and Data


"That was meant as a joke, captain."
"I was not amused."

- Deanna Troi and Picard

Background information

Story and script

Cast and characters

Props and effects

Continuity

  • This is the third and last time in which Commander Riker is referred to as "Bill." He was previously called "Bill" in "Encounter at Farpoint" and "The Naked Now".
  • This is the one and only time that Homn speaks.
  • The MSD in engineering is replaced with a wall and a fake cargo bay-type door in this episode, to give the illusion of a corridor lounge.
  • Curtains made of pearl strings, as seen in Lwaxana Troi's quarters, appear only in this episode.
  • This episode was produced as the third episode after the pilot, but aired later in the season. This creates a small error in continuity, as Deanna hadn't seen her mother for some time. However, in the previous episode to air, "Hide and Q", Deanna is away visiting her home in Betazed.

Music

Reception

Production history

Awards

  • This episode was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series (Richard Sabre).

Video and DVD releases

Links and references

Starring

Also starring

Guest stars

And

Co-starring

Uncredited co-stars

Stand-ins

References

2356; Alcyone; Beta Cassius; Beta Cassius system; Betazed; Betazoid; Betazoid chime; Betazoid wedding; chameleon rose; Class M; Earth; First Electorine; Haven; Holy Rings of Betazed; hypospray; imzadi; medical doctor; Richard III; Sacred Chalice of Rixx; Tarella; Tarellian; Tarellian Civil War; Tarellian starship; Transporter Room 1; Troi, Ian Andrew; sign language; Starfleet Academy; stargate; turbolift; Xelo

External links

Previous episode:
"Hide and Q"
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Season 1
Next episode:
"The Big Goodbye"