Product Details

• Actors: LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden
• Directors: LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden, Gabrielle Beaumont, Robert Becker, Cliff Bole
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English, French
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 1998
• Run Time: 46 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303574289
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #318,397 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Suspecting that the Borg are behind the recent disappearance of a Federation colony, Starfleet sends Lt. Commander Shelby (Elizabeth Dennehy), a specialist in Borg matters, to the Enterprise. Alluring and ambitious, Shelby has more than the Borg on her mind-she wants to replace Riker (Jonathan Frakes), who has been offered command of his own starship.

The Borg threaten to attack the Enterprise unless Picard (Patrick Stewart) is surrendered to them. After Picard refuses, the Borg board the ship and abduct Picard. Under Riker's command, the Enterprise pursues the Borg who appear to be headed for Earth.

After Shelby leads a thwarted rescue attempt, a Borg spokesperson contacts the Enterprise. The being identifies itself as Locutus, but the crew recognizes his true identity-Captain Jean-Luc Picard!

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 2nd Best TNG episode (because part 2 is the best!), August 18, 2000

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"datrukillab" (Sylva, N.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Trek - The Next Generation, Episode 74: The Best Of Both Worlds, Part I [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Now how to explain the greatness of this episode without ruining the suspense for those who haven't seen it. Let's say this much - the borg are in it, which makes it good there. Now if you've seen episodes of Voyager or First Contact, these borg don't seem as rough looking or dangerous, but it's the same guys. This episode is filled with suspense and you'll love the ending. You'll want to see part 2 for sure and I'm not saying that just because it's only natural to watch a part 2.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crown Jewel of Next Generation. Film or tv, May 7, 2001

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John K. Reed (Harrisburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Trek - The Next Generation, Episode 74: The Best Of Both Worlds, Part I [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Unfortunately I only became a Next Generation fan around the time the series was about to go off of the air. So I can't even imagine the suspense that the truly faithful had when this episode aired with a whole summer remaining before the answer would be revealed. I was edgy just to see the next episode even though I only had to wait a day.

What I can say is that this episode is one of the best written and produced television events i've ever seen. The sets, as always, were awesome. The Borg ship is ominous and eerie. The action and surprise is palpable. And the plot is just outstanding. I don't wanna give ANY of it away but just suffice it to say that an almost perfect quandry is presented to the crew of the Enterprise.

The Borg has to be the most ominous concept perhaps ever created for television. Picture this... a big metal cube that flies through space without any apparent leader. And wherever it goes it's sole purpose is to anihilate the planets and vessels it encounters. Or it seeks to assimilate the inhabitants into its' 'collective'. Once assimilated the beings lose all sense of self and become motivated only by the desire to serve the collective. It's kinda like Night of the Living Dead in space. You can't outrun em and if you kill em more just keep comin'. Frightening.

I used to have many discussions about what the Borg was meant to represent. I always believed that the Borg was meant to represent Communism but I was intrigued by the many different interpretations that I was exposed to.

In short, you don't have to be a Next Generation fan to appreciate this single episode. It stands on its' own merit. When you watch Next Generation in general it's hard to imagine how anyone ever even liked the original series with James T. Kirk. This episode is just beyond fantastic.

Next Generation has to be one of my five favorite television series ever and this is the crown jewel of Next Generation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Borg episode gets better and better!, October 19, 2001

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Johnathan Bogart (Boise, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Trek - The Next Generation, Episode 74: The Best Of Both Worlds, Part I [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"The Best Of Both Worlds" is the true inspiration of the Borg. Never-ending and teriffic action, the special effects (which you'll mostly see on part 2) and the plot gets you off your seat! You truly can't miss this one!