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323:. The episode went over budget and nearly required additional filming time. "Q Who" was watched by 10.3 million viewers. The critical reception has been positive, with the episode described as the first "great episode" of the series. It was nominated for three
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enhanced assimilating race known as the Borg. After first trying to make peace and then trying to destroy the ship, and failing at both, Picard is forced to beg for Q's help.
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and demands their surrender. The Borg then immobilizes the
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817:In 2020,
810:In 2018,
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538:The Borg
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179:Pen Pals
174:Previous
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1765:Nerdist
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