Star Trek: The Next Generation
(1987–1994)
Overcoming his fear of transporter, Lt. Barclay joins an away team, only to find something in the beam with him.
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Cast
| Episode complete credited cast: | |||
| Patrick Stewart | ... | Capt. Jean-Luc Picard | |
| Jonathan Frakes | ... | Cmdr. William Riker | |
| LeVar Burton | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge | |
| Michael Dorn | ... | Lt. Worf | |
| Gates McFadden | ... | Dr. Beverly Crusher | |
| Marina Sirtis | ... | Counselor Deanna Troi | |
| Brent Spiner | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Data | |
| Colm Meaney | ... | Chief Miles O'Brien | |
| Patti Yasutake | ... | Nurse Alyssa Ogawa | |
| Dwight Schultz | ... | Barclay | |
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Renata Scott | ... | Admiral |
| Thomas K. Belgrey | ... | Crewmember (as Thomas Belgrey) | |
| Majel Barrett | ... | Enterprise Computer (voice) | |
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The Enterprise locates the scientific research ship USS Yosemite, which went missing while exploring plasma streams. Geordi assigns reluctant engineer Lieutenant Reg Barclay, whose idea it was, to help him bridge both ships' transport systems and join Riker's away team, but after a deconstruction phobia-caused hesitation and anxiety counseling with Troi, Barclay goes later, alone. Riker's team finds victims of an explosion, which may fit the Ferengi report Picard receives of an alleged Cardassian attack. While Barclay beams back, he notices an eel-shaped entity which floats to him and touches his left arm in the phased matter stream, but a full transporter diagnostic finds no problem, so he fears he is a victim of incurable transporter psychosis, although none has been reported on modern models for years. Geordi realizes either would fit with the same ionic fluctuation phenomenon suggested by in otherwise acceptable transporter readings. Worried about Barclay's mental condition, Troi ... Written by KGF Vissers
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science vessel | yosemite the starship | plasma streamer | reginald barclay character | counselor's office |Parents Guide:
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Chief Miles O'Brien: Sir?
Barclay: Well, if I didn't know so much about these things, maybe they wouldn't scare me so much.
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Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Star Trek producer Brannon Braga really enjoyed writing this episode. He remarked: "Certainly it was one of my most personal episodes. People around here say I'm Barclay. I hate flying and that's where the idea came from. If I lived in the 24th Century, I'd be afraid to transport so I enjoyed exploring some of the deeper neuroses that Barclay had." See more »Goofs
When Barclay is just about to return from the Yosemite his rank insignia is the wrong way round. It should be black then gold however it is gold then black. See more »Quotes
Barclay: [working with O'Brien on the transporter] You know, maybe ignorance really is bliss.Chief Miles O'Brien: Sir?
Barclay: Well, if I didn't know so much about these things, maybe they wouldn't scare me so much.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Main TitleComposed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Back on Star Trek prime DeForest Kelley voiced a negative opinion of the Enterprise Transport system. Just the thought of one's molecules being disassembled and reassembled gave him the willies.
Apparently Lt. Reg Barkley feels the same way. Dwight Schultz in one of his guest appearances as the enigmatic Barkley says he has the Enterprise record for shuttle flights. This all comes up when the Enterprise is called on to a rescue mission, but finds the small science ship seemingly abandoned.
When Schultz transports over there he develops some strange feelings and symptoms. More I cannot tell you, but his feelings turn out to be not psychosomatic but quite real.
I did love the resolution of one of my favorite TNG episodes.