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William Thomas " Will " Riker is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe appearing primarily as a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation, portrayed by Jonathan Frakes.
First year. Riker, with Picard and Troi during the Farpoint Mission. William Riker was promoted to commander and first officer of the newly launched USS Enterprise -D in 2364. He was ferried to planet Deneb IV by the Hood and met the Enterprise at the planet.
Jonathan Scott Frakes (born August 19, 1952) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his portrayal of William Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series.
Mar 27, 2021 · See how Picard treats Riker on his first day on the Enterprise, vs 35 years later in Picard. TNG Season 1, Encounter at Farpoint, and Picard, Season 1, Et in...
Feb 21, 2014 · In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Second Chances," Commander William T. Riker discovers that he has a transporter duplicate who has been living on his own for the past eight years...
Aug 5, 2021 · Commander William Riker remains the most beloved first officer in Star Trek, if only because he clearly remained so intent on being the first officer. Unlike the dynamic between Kirk and Spock in The Original Series, which was more akin to a partnership, Riker took command only as a last resort in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Mar 3, 2023 · Jonathan Frakes’ Riker is back on Star Trek: Picard season 3, so we’re naming the best The Next Generation episodes (and a cameo on Lower Decks) to honor the Enterprise’s number one...
Mar 24, 2023 · Riker served for several years as the first officer of the Hood under Captain Robert DeSoto and began the role that would come to define his Starfleet career. Riker infamously risked being court-martialed after refusing to allow his commanding officer to transport to the surface of Altair III because it was too dangerous.
Nov 8, 2023 · As the First Officer on the USS Enterprise-D under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Riker led most of the away missions throughout TNG's run and commanded the Enterprise when Picard was incapacitated.
Jul 28, 2014 · As self-appointed co-founder and president of the Anti Clone Club, William T. Riker puts it, “No way, not me.” When the Mariposan assures him that he wouldn’t be harmed, Riker responds, “It’s not a question of harm. One William Riker is unique, perhaps even special.
