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Brothers

  • Episode aired Oct 6, 1990
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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7.7/10
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Brent Spiner and Cory Danziger in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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  • Sci-Fi
After an accident aboard the Enterprise leaves one of its children in grave danger, Data commandeers the Enterprise, driven to take the ship to an unknown origin, where an interesting figure... Read allAfter an accident aboard the Enterprise leaves one of its children in grave danger, Data commandeers the Enterprise, driven to take the ship to an unknown origin, where an interesting figure awaits.After an accident aboard the Enterprise leaves one of its children in grave danger, Data commandeers the Enterprise, driven to take the ship to an unknown origin, where an interesting figure awaits.
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  • Director
    • Rob Bowman
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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  • Director
    • Rob Bowman
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 14User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, and Cory Danziger in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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    Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Capt. Jean-Luc Picardas Capt. Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Cmdr. William Rikeras Cmdr. William Riker
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forgeas Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Worfas Lt. Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Dr. Beverly Crusheras Dr. Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troias Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lt. Cmdr. Dataas Lt. Cmdr. Data…
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Ensign Wesley Crusheras Ensign Wesley Crusher
    Cory Danziger
    Cory Danziger
    • Jake Pottsas Jake Potts
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brienas Chief Miles O'Brien
    Adam Ryen
    • Willie Pottsas Willie Potts
    James Lashly
    James Lashly
    • Ensign Kopfas Ensign Kopf
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
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    • (uncredited)
    Michael Braveheart
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    Elliot Durant III
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    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Spicer
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    • Director
      • Rob Bowman
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
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    • Trivia
      The dinosaur skeleton head seen in Dr. Soong's laboratory was rented from the Museum of Natural History.
    • Goofs
      While riding in the turbolift with the sick boy's brother, Data reaches over to the right side of the door and indicates a new destination. The control panel on the turbolift did not exist in the three previous seasons, and it was never seen again.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Noonien Soong: I, uh... I never felt too comfortable living anywhere without a prearranged route of escape. I admit, I, uh, I wouldn't have guessed I'd be running from a giant snowflake, but, uh...

      [shrugs]

    • Crazy credits
      In addition to his regular credit for playing Data, Brent Spiner is listed in the end credits of this episode for his portrayals of Lore and Dr. Soong.
    • Connections
      Featured in Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek - The Next Generation (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews14

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    7/10
    Family Reunion
    This TNG story is a tour de force for Brent Spiner whio for long periods of time is on the same screen playing Data, brother Lore and their creator Noonien Sung. A Sung family reuinon.

    Without knowing he has pout a sick child in danger who needs to get to a star vase for medical attention, Data takes over the ship in response to a homing beacon his creator implanted in him. Said beacon also brought Lore in and neither Dr. Sung or Data knew he was active.

    Seeing Brent Spiner in all three parts at the same time is a treat.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 1990 (United States)
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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