S4.E25

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In Theory

Episode aired Jun 1, 1991
TV-PG
45m

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7.1/10

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Brent Spiner and Michele Scarabelli in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

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When a female crew member is infatuated with Lieutenant Commander Data, he decides to give a romantic relationship a try. Also, the Enterprise finds itself having to maneuver through a dange... Read allWhen a female crew member is infatuated with Lieutenant Commander Data, he decides to give a romantic relationship a try. Also, the Enterprise finds itself having to maneuver through a dangerous nebula.When a female crew member is infatuated with Lieutenant Commander Data, he decides to give a romantic relationship a try. Also, the Enterprise finds itself having to maneuver through a dangerous nebula.

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Trivia
This is the first episode to be directed by Patrick Stewart, the second cast member after Jonathan Frakes to direct an episode.

Goofs
Referring to the mess in Jenna's quarters, Data describes her to apparently "have an *adversion* to orderliness". He obviously meant to say "aversion".

Quotes
Lt. Cmdr. Data: Captain. I am seeking advice in how to...
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Yes, I've heard, Data. And I would be delighted to offer any advice I can on understanding women. When I have some, I'll let you know.

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Featured in Star Trek: Generations Review (2008)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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6/10

An impossible situation in every way.

At the beginning of the episode, Jenna D'Sora is being consoled by Data concerning a recent relationship. Data is quite kind and thoughtful- -so much so that slowly D'Sora is starting to fall in love with him. This is really impossible, since Data is NOT human and feelings are something he simply cannot possess. However, Data is game and tries to act out the part of a lover--mostly by copying things he's read. In the end, it's finally obvious to even D'Sora that the relationship is impossible and cannot be.

At the same time, there is the requisite secondary plot. An overabundance of dark matter in the part of space they are in is causing portions of the ship to phase in and out. So, it's up to the Captain to pilot them through this part of space. Unfortunately, this plot is brief, underdeveloped and rather unnecessary.

All in all, an inconsequential episode. Not bad...but certainly weak compared to the rest of the series.