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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Episode Guide - Season 2

What happened to the cast and creative team of Star Trek: The Next Generation between seasons 1 and 2? Strictly pragmatically speaking, we can include the one-season substitution of Diana Muldaur’s Dr. Pulaski for Gates McFadden’s Dr. Crusher, the introduction of the Guinan character and the unleashing of Commander Riker’s facial hair.

Aesthetically speaking, however, season 2 of The Next Generation represents the proverbial Making The Jump for this cast and crew. After a few more wonky efforts (traditionally blamed on the writers’ strike of 1988 which also reduced the season’s output to 22 episodes rather than the traditional 26), ST:TNG as a production had worked all the kinks to become must-see TV, consistently the best weekly non-comedy program in the U.S.

If the switch the series writers, producers and actors flipped for TNG season 2 still exists somewhere, please direct any of us mere mortals in that direction…

1. The Child – Those early, wonky episodes of season 2 mentioned above? Well, “The Child” is Exhibit A. Some kind of space spermatozoa/disembodied alien impregnates Troi, grows really quickly, dies and is never mentioned again. *

2. Where Silence Has Lease – Showing once again that this Enterprise crew hasn’t quiiiiiite escaped the shadows of the originals, this episode has the shipped trapped and its passengers toyed with by … an Insane God! **

3. Elementary, Dear Data – Lt. Commander Data and Geordi LaForge play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the holodeck. However, in order to create a mystery that Data cannot solve instantaneously, the two create a villain capable of defeating Data but not Holmes. Unfortunately for them, the set parameters lead the computer to create a Moriarty with actual consciousness. Though this one threatens to become just another Malfunctioning Holodeck episode, the cat-and-mouse game is fantastic. And Picard lectures on existence. ****

4. The Outrageous Okona – Picard attempts to accomodate the idetical demands of two warring planets as the object of their attentions, the titular Harry Mudd-like scammer, charms his way around the Enterprise. Meanwhile, Data asks the holodeck to teach him about comedy, but the damn thing malfunctions and sends him Joe Piscopo instead. Minus points for not providing the punchline to the joke which begins “A monk, a clone, and a Ferengi decide to go bowling together…” ***

5. Loud as a Whisper – As the Enterprise brings a deaf mute ambassador, his interpreters are inconveniently wiped out. The rest Is rather predictable and yet simultaneously implausible, but Picard gets some good bits... **

6. The Schizoid Man – How often do you get a maniacal bad guy named Ira? The “Schizoid Man” of the title is Data, who’s become an unwilling host for the perished Dr. Ira Graves’s brain patterns and memory. ***

7. Unnatural Selection – Dr. Pulaski contracts a Space Virus which ages its victims rapidly. She gets old quick, hogs screen time, doesn’t die. *

8. A Matter of Honor – So yeah, the combination of Star Trek VI and The Next Generation in general bring more depth to the Klingons, but this episode really shines the spotlight on most ST fans’ favorite aliens. On an exchange program, Riker must adapt quickly when serving as first officer on a Klingon ship while the Enterprise hosts an interesting blue Benzite dude. ****

9. The Measure of a Man – Come on, Picard acting in an attorney-like manner while arguing the case for Data’s sentience, free will and rights against a stuffy Federation type? You know this one is talky, philosophical and impressive. ****

10. The Dauphin – A textbook example of The Next Generation’s inability to utilize Wesley Crusher in any sort of bearable fashion. Prospective ruler of Daled IV, Salia travels with the Enterprise while ol’ Wes’s hormones go into milkshake mode. Naturally, Salia is not quite what she seems. Bonus points for Worf’s amazing description of Klingon dating. ***

11. Contagion – Saving the Enterprise from a computer virus doesn’t sound all that exciting, but mix in some Romulans and the super-advanced technology of a planet called Iconia and interesting things happen indeed. ***

12. The Royale – A frequently silly plotline involving Riker, Data and Worf trapped within a pulp fiction novel’s narrative is redeemed by some amazing bits. A particular highlight for the season is Data’s high-roller demonstration at the craps table. ***

13. Time Squared – One of the first great “head trip” episodes of The Next Generation combines with another favorite, the time paradox. Picard comes face-to-face with a time-looped iteration of himself, and must deduce when to avoid a fatal mistake. ***

14. The Icarus Factor – A character-heavy episode featuring Riker and Worf: The former hosts his father, while the latter is visited by friends (or perhaps “allies” might be more appropriate for friendly Klingons) who pressure him to take part in an upcoming ritual. ***

15. Pen Pals – It’s Data vs. The Prime Directive! Data has been speaking via radio signal with a girl named Sarjenka for a few weeks, keeping his true identity a secret. When Serjenka’s planet faces destruction, complications ensue. In a subplot, Wesley leads a science team in his first leadership assignment. ***.

16. Q Who – Maybe the best episode of season 2 and certainly the series most seminal, Q returns to show the Enterprise crew “what’s waiting” in an area of space about to be encroached upon by the Federation: The Borg, who rapidly get to work in opening up the Enterprise as though it were a tin can. ****

17. The Samaritan Snare – Bizarre aliens calling themselves Pakleds are idiots with regard to science, math and technology, but are pretty damn good at crime – like kidnapping, which they do to LaForge, who is focred to get their ship operational. *

18. Up the Long Ladder – The Enterprise goes on two rescue missions at once – the first involving protection of an agricultural colony populated by sexy Irish folks, the other a group of clones dealing with genetic degeneration. Riker contributes a healthy share of flirtatiousness before the solution which viewers deduce in 10 minutes is reached. **

19. Manhunt – The outrageous Lwaxana Troi is back aboard the Enterprise on the way to a conference and is going through “The Phase” (kinda like Pon Farr for Betazoids, but with far less over-the-top rage). She first chases after Picard, then Riker, before the voyage ends and she stunningly and hilariously saves the day from a totally unsuspected threat. A scattershot episode with lots of seriously funny bits. ***

20. The Emissary – Who wants more Worf? Lots of folks! So in “The Emissary”, Worf’s former lovergirl K'Ehleyr comes aboard to help deal with a ship full of Klingons who have been in suspended animation since the days of James T. Kirk who are unaware that peace has been brokered in the meantime. ***

21. Peak Performance – An episode with a couple of neat twists. Boarding the Enterprise is Federation battle strategy master Sirna Kolrami, who oversees a war game pitting Riker, Worf, LaForge and Wesley (who turns out to be useful; no, really) against Picard before a surprising third party makes things quite interesting indeed. In a subplot, Data seeks to top Sima in a game of Strategema, which makes 3-D chess look like Parcheesi. And Michael Dorn confirms that no one says “guile” like Worf. ****

22. Shades of Gray – A clip show about which we will never speak again.(0)

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Original air date: February 20, 1989

The Enterprise arrives at a hostile desert planet to pick up Salia, a sixteen-year-old girl who is destined to bring peace to Daled IV. As she's being led through the ship, she encounters Wesley, and the two fall in Love at First Sight . The rest of the crew encourage Wesley to pursue her, but Salia's overprotective governess Anya complicates the issue.

While Anya is away, Salia invites Wesley in her room, and the pair spend the day eating chocolate and touring the galaxy in the holodeck. Meanwhile, Anya alarms the crew with her all-consuming obsession with protecting Salia from any harm. She demands that Dr. Pulaski kill a patient to avoid the chance of him infecting Salia. When Pulaski refuses, Anya transforms into a monstrous shape and brawls with Worf before Picard arrives to deescalate the situation.

Salia experiences a crisis between her responsibility to save Daled IV from eternal war and her desire to live her own life. Wesley encourages her to pursue her own desires and remain on the ship with him. After sneaking away from Anya, she and Wesley share a kiss. However, Anya interrupts them and threatens Wesley in her monstrous shape. Salia transforms into a similar shape to protect Wesley, revealing that she is also a shapechanger. Picard orders that their passengers will spend the rest of the journey behind a forcefield to avoid any further incidents.

Tropes specific to this episode include:

• A Form You Are Comfortable With : "So you took this form for our benefit? That's why you wanted to know what species we are."
• Bilingual Dialogue : Between Salia and Anya when the latter is in her mutant-Ewok form.
• The Chains of Commanding : Salia feels like she's being strangled by these.
• A Child Shall Lead Them : Salia is the equivalent of a 16-year-old girl who will soon take command of an entire planet.
• Cultural Posturing : Anya constantly complains that the Enterprise is so primitive. Which is odd, since everything else about the situation makes it pretty obvious that her race is massively less advanced; the whole plot is about the Enterprise stepping in because they don't have any of their own ships that can ferry passengers from their colony in a reasonable time frame.
• Distracted by the Sexy : After seeing Salia for the first time , Wesley spends the next few scenes in a daze and unable to focus on his work. Geordi gives him the rest of the day off so he can get to know her.
• Energy Being : Anya and Salia's Shapeshifter Default Form is a vaguely humanoid silhouette of shifting white and purple light.
• Gratuitous French : The title of the episode should actually be "The Dauphine ", since "dauphin" is the masculine form of the word rather than the feminine. (The French dub is titled "La Dauphine" for exactly this reason.)
• If You Won't, I Will : Anya orders Pulaski to kill a patient with the flu because he might pose a small chance of infecting Salia. When Pulaski (naturally) refuses, Anya says this just before shapeshifting into her mutant-Wookiee form.
• Jerk with a Heart of Gold : Anya may seem overly protective of Salia, but she really cares for her.
• Knight Templar Parent : Anya, although not Salia's real parent, looks after her like one. This includes trying to murder anything that could technically pose a threat to her or her mission, from a sick patient to a lovestruck teenage boy like Wesley.
• Literal Metaphor : Data in the following lines: Data : What puzzles me, Captain, is how she is expected to bring peace to Daled Four. Its inhabitants have been fighting throughout their recorded history. Picard : What do we know about the cause of these wars? Data : Only that it is the difference between night and day. Riker : Data, you used a colloquialism . Data : Did I? What I meant, sir, is that Daled Four rotates only once per revolution . Therefore one side is constantly dark, and the other side constantly light. One might surmise that the two hemispheres have developed disparate cultures, which is a major cause of most wars.
• Love Across Battlelines : Salia's parents were the leaders of the rival factions on her planet, which is why she is destined to be the one to unite them.
• Mama Bear : Anya is very protective of Salia, and jumps to transforming into her mutant-Wookiee form whenever she thinks she might be in danger.
• Matron Chaperone : Anya is Salia's chaperone, singlemindedly devoted to protecting Salia from anything (including romance) that could put her at risk, and in public Anya usually takes the form of a conservatively dressed older woman.
• The Mind Is a Plaything of the Body : Salia assures Wesley that while she's in a human form, she experiences human emotions, including genuine attraction to him.
• Oh, Crap! : Wesley when Anya shows up in his quarters in monster form. And again when Salia morphs.
• Rebellious Princess : Salia has been raised from birth to be her world's leader, and has never been given any real choices in life; this isn't likely to change once she takes up her new position, as trying to serve as a uniting leader on a war-torn planet will almost certainly be a full-time job. For all this, though, she's still a teenage girl who gets her first taste of life outside her sheltered existence, which is so thrilling for her that she's sorely tempted to abandon her duties; falling in love with an outsider — Wesley — only makes this worse. Despite all this, she does ultimately decide that she has a responsibility to her people, and heads off to become Daled IV's leader.
• The Reveal : Anya is a shapechanger! And so is Salia!
• Second-Act Breakup : Wesley is repulsed by the late revelation that Salia is a shapechanger, believing that her whole identity thus far has been a lie. Salia insists that her feelings for Wesley are genuine and her current form is as real as any other. Wesley has changed his mind by the next scene.
• Shapeshifter Default Form : Wesley goes to see Salia as she's about to beam off the Enterprise and she tells him that she has to assume her real form before transporting and asks him to leave because she'd prefer to him remember her as she was. He, however, chooses to remain behind and see her true form, which turns out to be a pillar of shimmering light in vaguely humanoid form.
• Shapeshifter Showdown : Between Salia and Anya in Wesley's quarters.
• Shapeshifting : Both Salia and Anya have this ability.
• Shipper on Deck : Guinan supports Wesley's courtship of Salia.
• Tidally Locked Planet : Daled IV. One distinct culture developed on the day side and a different one on the night side. Their differences led to a world war that the Enterprise is trying to put an end to. As a daughter of parents from both sides, Salia is expected to bridge the gap.
• Violently Protective Girlfriend : Salia briefly prepares to protect Wesley from Anya by transforming into another ferocious monster.
• Was It All a Lie? : Wesley, at the end, believing that Salia has just been playing at being humanoid and made him a part of that game. She firmly insists that, no, none of it was— shapeshifter or no, she is still a young woman with the same emotions as a humanoid, and her feelings for him were genuine.
• Worthy Opponent : Worf and Anya acknowledge each other as this at the end, in contrast to earlier where each insists that the other wouldn't be a match for them.
• Star Trek: The Next Generation S2E9 "The Measure of a Man"
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• Star Trek: The Next Generation S2E11 "Contagion"

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Summary [ ].

Season 2 saw the departure of Dr. Beverly Crusher to head Starfleet Medical and her subsequent replacement by Dr. Katherine Pulaski . A number of stories focus on the development of Data , introducing him to his " grandfather ," revealing his interest in Sherlock Holmes , determining his status as a living being, and revealing to him the moral implications of the Prime Directive . He also clashes several times with Dr. Pulaski, who does not initially regard him as a living being.

Commander William T. Riker is also a focus of this season, settling his differences with his estranged father , deciding to give up an offer for his own ship to command so that he can remain on the USS Enterprise -D , becoming the first Starfleet officer to serve on a Klingon vessel, and nearly dying after becoming infected by a deadly alien parasite.

Lieutenant junior grade Worf becomes Chief of security and meets his mate, K'Ehleyr , and their son, Alexander , is conceived. Geordi La Forge is promoted to full Lieutenant and becomes Chief Engineer . Miles O'Brien is assigned as Transporter chief . Guinan comes on board the Enterprise -D to serve as bartender in Ten Forward , and significantly, Q introduces the crew of the Enterprise -D to the Borg , their most dangerous adversary yet.

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Production [ ].

Michael Dorn with Emmanuel Lewis in Webster

• Due to the Writers Guild of America Strike in 1988, Season 2 only contained 22 episodes, rather than the usual 26 episodes. The season premiere, " The Child ", aired initially in late November 1988 , and the script was adapted from one of the scripts for the aborted Star Trek: Phase II due to the strike. The season began with Patrick Stewart hosting The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation To The Next which filled two hours left absent by the abridged season. The special was the first time that " The Cage " was aired on television.
• Showrunner Maurice Hurley planned to introduce the new villains, the Borg , in a cliffhanger which began in the first season finale, " The Neutral Zone ", with the Romulans having their bases destroyed by an unknown force, and concluding in the second season premiere. However, the strike prevented this from happening, and introduction of the Borg was postponed until much later in the season, in " Q Who ".
• Additionally, as a result of budget overruns in earlier episodes, the finale episode " Shades of Gray " was required by Paramount to have a three-day shoot to recover costs. As a result, the episode was written as a " clip show ", and was composed chiefly of clips from the previous 47 episodes. ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages )
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was filmed and released during the run of this season. It was the first time a Star Trek feature film was shot simultaneously with a television series on adjoining sound stages. The same was true of every subsequent Star Trek film up to and including Star Trek Nemesis .
• During the second season, Michael Dorn , Lorine Mendell , James G. Becker , and Dexter Clay reprised their Trek roles for the series finale of the Paramount Pictures television series Webster , titled " Webtrek ". In the episode, Webster, played by Emmanuel Lewis , was transported aboard the Enterprise -D through his video game joystick, which was fixed by the Enterprise -D crew at the end of the episode.

Cast and characters [ ]

• In the second season, Lieutenant, J.G. Worf serves as permanent chief security officer, begins wearing a gold uniform, and transfers from Emergency Manual Override aft bridge station to the tactical station. His rank is still Lieutenant Junior Grade and he will not be promoted to full Lieutenant until the beginning of Season 3. Actor Michael Dorn now has a different prosthetic forehead and different sash as part of his costume for Worf. Also, La Forge is promoted to full Lieutenant and chief engineer during the break between Seasons 1 and 2 and begins wearing a gold uniform in "The Child". The Ten Forward set appears with Whoopi Goldberg in the recurring role of Guinan ; Riker starts wearing a beard; also, during this season, Diana Muldaur as Dr. Katherine Pulaski replaces Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher . Out of all seven seasons of The Next Generation , this is the only one in which Gates McFadden does not appear, other than through "flashback" footage from Season 1 in " Shades of Gray ".
• Guest star Diana Muldaur is generally considered a regular cast member, as her character appears in all but two episodes and otherwise fulfills the role of a main character. The actress was offered a place in the opening credit sequence, but declined and was listed instead as a Special Guest star. ( Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion  (2nd ed., p. 64))
• During the hiatus between the first two seasons, which was longer than a usual hiatus due to the writer's strike, Jonathan Frakes grew a beard, mainly because he dislikes shaving. According to the Trek: The Next Generation Crew Book , Gene Roddenberry liked it – Frakes recalled at a convention that Roddenberry said it had an appropriately "nautical" look – and the beard became a permanent part of Riker's character. The executives had some reservations, however. According to Frakes, they told him to shave off "eighteen percent" of the beard." The only explanation behind a number of such bizarre precision is that each executive chose a percentage (ten, twenty, twenty-five, etc.) and the average number was chosen. Frakes would not be seen beardless again until Star Trek: Insurrection , though he was seen wearing only a circle beard or moutee, a type of goatee , in " Defiant " while playing Thomas Riker and would have has beard regrown for Star Trek Nemesis . "Growing the Beard" has since become a term for when a show turns "good," a reverse of "Jumping the Shark," in reference to this. [1]
• No characters from the original Star Trek " crossover " to The Next Generation in this season.

Settings [ ]

• The Enterprise bridge set was modified for the second season. The access panels in the port and starboard sections were changed from wood to beige fabric. These panels would then be changed to grey fabric on Season 3. In addition, all three of the command chairs were replaced with new versions. Picard's new chair had the panels on the armrests permanently opened, and the two additional small seats added on the sides of Riker's and Troi's chairs were removed, in favor of a transparent bench. The conn and ops station chairs are replaced with new swiveling chairs. Some of the aft computer terminals were reassigned. Worf's previous station "Emergency Manual Override" and "Environment" are now maintained under the names "Mission Operations" and "Engineering." [2]
• A new sickbay set was constructed featuring portions of the set from the first season combined with a new intensive care ward, freeing up the portion of the set that also doubled as the observation lounge.
• The Ten Forward lounge makes its debut this season, being the last TNG set designed by Herman Zimmerman before he left for Star Trek V . He was replaced by Richard James .
• The observation lounge got two big viewscreens installed on the walls.

Credits [ ]

• Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
• Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker
• LeVar Burton as Lieutenant Geordi La Forge ("The Child" – "Unnatural Selection", "The Measure Of A Man" – "Up The Long Ladder", "The Emissary" – "Shades of Gray")
• Michael Dorn as Lieutenant junior grade Worf ("The Child" – "Peak Performance")
• Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi ("The Child" – "Unnatural Selection", "The Measure Of A Man" – "Shades of Gray")
• Brent Spiner as Lieutenant Commander Data
• Wil Wheaton as Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher ("The Child" – "Where Silence Has Lease", "The Outrageous Okona" – "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor" – "Samaritan Snare", "Manhunt" – "Peak Performance")
• Gene Roddenberry

Line Producer

• David Livingston
• Burton Armus ("The Child" – "Time Squared")
• John Mason ("The Child" – "Time Squared")
• Mike Gray ("The Child" – "Time Squared")
• Robert L. McCullough ("Time Squared" – "Shades of Gray")

Co-Executive Producers

• Maurice Hurley
• Rick Berman

Executive Producer

Associate Producer

• Peter Lauritson

Executive Script Consultants

• Hans Beimler ("Pen Pals" – "Shades of Gray")
• Richard Manning ("Pen Pals" – "Shades of Gray")

Story Editors

• Leonard Mlodinow ("The Outrageous Okona" – "The Royale")
• Scott Rubenstein ("The Outrageous Okona" – "The Royale")
• Melinda M. Snodgrass ("The Measure Of A Man" – "Shades of Gray")

Creative Consultant

• Tracy Tormé (credited as Tracy Torme on the first three episodes)
• Junie Lowry
• Dennis McCarthy ("The Child", "Elementary, Dear Data", "The Schizoid Man" – "Unnatural Selection", "The Measure Of A Man" – "Contagion", "Time Squared", "Pen Pals", "Samaritan Snare", "Manhunt", "Peak Performance")
• Ron Jones ("Where Silence Has Lease", "The Outrageous Okona" – "Loud As A Whisper", A Matter Of Honor", "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor", "Q Who", "Up The Long Ladder", "The Emissary", "Shades of Gray")

Main Title Theme by

• Jerry Goldsmith
• Alexander Courage

Director of Photography

• Edward R. Brown , A.S.C.

Production Designer

• Richard D. James
• Tom Benko ("The Child", "The Outrageous Okona", "Unnatural Selection", "The Dauphin", "Time Squared", "Manhunt", "Shades of Gray")
• William Hoy ("Where Silence Has Lease", "The Schizoid Man", "A Matter Of Honor", "Contagion")
• Bob Lederman ("Elementary, Dear Data", "Loud As A Whisper", "The Measure Of A Man", "The Royale", "Pen Pals", Up The Long Ladder", "Peak Performance")
• Jon Koslowsky ("The Icarus Factor", "Samaritan Snare", "The Emissary")
• Monty De Graff ("Q Who")

Unit Production Manager

• Sam Freedle

First Assistant Directors

• Les Landau ("The Child", "Elementary, Dear Data")
• Merri D. Howard ("Where Silence Has Lease", "The Outrageous Okona" – "Loud As A Whisper", "A Matter Of Honor", "The Dauphin", "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor", "Q Who", "Up The Long Ladder", "The Emissary", "Shades of Gray")
• Robert J. Metoyer ("The Schizoid Man" – "Unnatural Selection", "The Measure Of A Man", "Contagion", "Time Squared", "PenPals", "Samaritan Snare", "Manhunt", "Peak Performance")

Second Assistant Directors

• Robert J. Metoyer ("The Child" – "Elementary, Dear Data")
• Adele G. Simmons ("The Outrageous Okona" – "Shades of Gray")

Costume Designer

• Durinda Rice Wood

Starfleet Uniforms Created by

• William Ware Theiss

Original Set Design

• Herman Zimmerman

Visual Effects Supervisors

• Robert Legato ("The Child", "Elementary, Dear Data", "The Schizoid Man" – "Unnatural Selection", "The Measure Of A Man", "Contagion", "Time Squared", "Pen Pals", "Samaritan Snare", "Peak Performance")
• Dan Curry ("Where Silence Has Lease", "The Outrageous Okona" – "Loud As A Whisper", "A Matter Of Honor", "The Dauphin", "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor", "Q Who", "Up The Long Ladder", "The Emissary", "Shades of Gray")

Visual Effects Coordinator

• Gary Hutzel ("Manhunt")

Post Production Supervisor

• Wendy Neuss

Set Decorator

Script Supervisor

• Cosmo Genovese

Special Effects

• Dick Brownfield

Property Master

• Joe Longo ("The Child", "Elementary, Dear Data", "The Schizoid Man", "Unnatural Selection", "The Measure Of A Man", "Contagion", "Time Squared", "Pen Pals", "Samaritan Snare", "Manhunt", "Peak Performance")
• Alan Sims ("Where Silence Has Lease", "The Outrageous Okona", "Loud As A Whisper", "A Matter Of Honor", "The Dauphin", "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor", "Q Who", "Up The Long Ladder", "The Emissary", "Shades of Gray")

Make-Up Supervisor

• Michael Westmore

Make-Up Artists

• Gerald Quist
• Sue Forrest-Chambers ("The Child" – "Unnatural Selection")
• Janna Phillips ("A Matter Of Honor" – "Shades of Gray")

Hair Designer

• Richard Sabre

Hair Stylists

• Carolyn Ferguson ("The Child" – "Loud As A Whisper")
• Georgina Williams ("Unnatural Selection" – "The Measure Of A Man", "The Royale" – "Shades of Gray")
• Shirley Crawford ("The Dauphin")

Production Associate

• Susan Sackett

Senior Illustrator

• Rick Sternbach

Scenic Artist

• Michael Okuda

Set Designer

• Richard McKenzie

Construction Coordinator

Sound Mixer

• Alan Bernard , C.A.S.

Chief Lighting Technician

• Richard Cronn

First Company Grip

• Brian Mills

Costume Supervisor

• Janet Stout

Key Costumer/Costumer

• Cha Blevins ("The Child", "Elementary, Dear Data" – "Unnatural Selection", "Pen Pals", "Up The Long Ladder")
• Alison Gail Bixby ("Where Silence Has Lease")
• Amanda Chamberlin ("A Matter Of Honor", "Contagion", "Time Squared", "Shades of Gray")
• Charmaine Nash Simmons ("The Measure Of A Man", "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor", "Q Who", "Manhunt")
• Kimberley J. Thompson ("The Dauphin", "The Emissary")
• Carol Kunz ("Samaritan Snare", "Peak Performance")

Music Editor

• Gerry Sackman

Supervising Sound Editor

• Bill Wistrom

Sound Editors

• James Wolvington
• Mace Matiosian
• Wilson Dyer

Post Production Sound by

• Modern Sound

Casting Executive

• Helen Mossler

Production Coordinator

• Diane Overdiek

Casting Associate

• Elisa Goodman
• Eric A. Stillwell ("Shades of Gray")

Computer Monitors by

• Sony Corp. of America ("The Schizoid Man" – "The Measure Of A Man", "Contagion" – "Shades of Gray")

Editing Facilities

• Unitel Video

Lenses and Panaflex ® Cameras by

Special Visual Effects by

• Industrial Light & Magic , A Division of Lucasfilm, Ltd.

Additional Motion Control Facilities

Video Optical Effects by

• The Post Group

Special Video Compositing

• Composite Image Systems

"Entity" Animation Sequence by

• Stokes/Kohne Associates, Inc. ("The Child")

Uncredited [ ]

• Ackerman – Property Lead Person ("The Schizoid Man")
• Allan A. Apone – Makeup Artist: Mick Fleetwood ("Manhunt")
• Burton Armus – Co-writer ("The Icarus Factor")
• Kim Bailey – Model Maker ("Q Who")
• Daryl Baskin – Editorial Department ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Benson – Special Effects Technician ("The Schizoid Man")
• David Bernard – Sound Cable Person ("The Schizoid Man")
• Alison Gail Bixby – Set Costumer ("The Schizoid Man")
• Edward Brown, Jr. – First Assistant Camera Operator ("The Schizoid Man")
• John Earl Burnett – First Assistant Camera Operator: Additional Photography/VFX Unit ("The Child", "Elementary, Dear Data", "The Schizoid Man" – "Unnatural Selection", "The Measure Of A Man", "Contagion", "Time Squared", "Pen Pals", "Samaritan Snare", "Peak Performance")
• Lloyd A. Buswell – Construction Foreman
• Carter – DGA Trainee ("The Schizoid Man")
• Amanda Chamberlin – Set Costumer ("The Schizoid Man")
• Jesse Chavez – Crab Dolly Grip ("The Schizoid Man")
• Ray Clarke – DFX Paint FX Artist: The Post Group
• Cox – Lamp Operator ("The Schizoid Man")
• James Crawford – Set Security ("The Schizoid Man")
• Dan Curry – Matte Artist ("Contagion")
• Dick D'Angelo – Swing Gang ("The Schizoid Man")
• Monty de Graff – Editorial Department ("The Outrageous Okona")
• A. Conan Doyle – Character writer ("Elementary, Dear Data")
• Syd Dutton – Matte Artist ("Unnatural Selection", "Q Who")
• Epstein – Special Effects Technician ("The Schizoid Man")
• Brian Faul – DGA Trainee ("Samaritan Snare")
• Alfred T. Ferrante – ADR/Foley Mixer ("Time Squared" – "Shades of Gray")
• Sharyl Fickas – Production Assistant ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Marian Fife – Studio Teacher ("The Schizoid Man")
• Wilbur Finks – Swing Gang ("The Schizoid Man")
• David Fisher – Costume illustrator: Borg ("Q Who")
• Hala Gabriel – Production Accountant
• Adam Glick – Lamp Operator ("The Schizoid Man")
• David Heilman – Model Maker ("Q Who")
• Dennis Hoerter – Motion Control Technician ("The Child" – "Shades of Gray")
• Merri D. Howard – First Assistant Director ("The Schizoid Man")
• Gary Hutzel – Visual Effects Coordinator ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Nancy J. Hvasta Leonardi – Makeup Artist ("The Child" – "Shades of Gray")
• Martin Jedlicka – DGA Trainee ("The Schizoid Man")
• Gregory Jein – Model Maker ("The Child" – "Shades of Gray")
• Heidi Julian – Production Assistant ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Alan Kaminsky – Driver Generator Operator ("The Child" – "Elementary, Dear Data")
• Stan Kellam – Visual Effects Editor: The Post Group
• Jon Koslowsky – Editorial Department ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Gere LaDue – Second Assistant Director ("The Schizoid Man")
• Stephen Lebed – Model Maker ("A Matter Of Honor")
• Scott Leva – Stunt Coordinator ("Unnatural Selection")
• David Le Vey – Costume illustrator: Borg ("Q Who")
• Scott Luhrsen – Camera and Electrical Department ("Samaritan Snare")
• Greg Luntzel – Second Assistant Camera Operator ("The Schizoid Man")
• Jill MacKay – Jewelry Designer
• Dennis Madalone – Stunt Coordinator ("A Matter Of Honor")
• Terri Martinez – Production Assistant ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Gary Maynard – Special Effects Technician: Image "G"
• McKane – Lamp Operator ("The Schizoid Man")
• Robert J. Metoyer – Second Assistant Director ("The Schizoid Man")
• Ronald B. Moore – Visual Effects Coordinator ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Richard L. Morrison – Re-Recording Mixer ("Q Who")
• Peter W. Moyer – Visual Effects Editor: The Post Group ("Q Who")
• John Nesterowicz – Craft Service ("The Schizoid Man")
• Ernie Over – Assistant to Gene Roddenberry ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Lowell Peterson – Camera Operator ("The Child" – "Shades of Gray")
• Steve Price – Visual Effects Animator/Quantel Harry Artist: The Post Group ("The Dauphin", "Q Who")
• Ed Reilly – Assistant Chief Lighting Technician ("The Schizoid Man")
• Malcolm "Mel" Rennings – Mike Operator ("The Schizoid Man")
• Gene Rizzardi – Model Maker ("Q Who")
• Charlie Russo – Assistant Property Master ("The Schizoid Man")
• Stewart Satterfield – Transportation Coordinator ("The Schizoid Man")
• Schiavone – Extra Grip ("The Schizoid Man")
• Michael Schoenbrun – Production Staff ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Fernando Sepulveda – Swing Gang ("The Schizoid Man")
• Charmaine Nash Simmons – Set Costumer ("The Schizoid Man")
• Nova Spivack – Production Assistant
• Eric Stillwell – Production Assistant ("The Child" – "Shades of Gray")
• Greg R. Stone – Special Effects Technician ("Where Silence Has Lease", "The Outrageous Okona", "The Schizoid Man", "A Matter of Honor", "The Dauphin", "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor", "Q Who", "Up The Long Ladder", "The Emissary", "Shades of Gray")
• George Stuart, Jr. – Painter ("The Schizoid Man")
• David Takemura – Visual Effects Associate ("The Outrageous Okona")
• Kimberley J. Thompson – Costumer ("The Schizoid Man")
• Wil Thoms – Special Effects Technician ("The Schizoid Man")
• Guy Tsujimoto – Sound Editor ("Q Who")
• Guy Vardaman – Research Consultant ("The Schizoid Man" – "The Royale", "The Icarus Factor" – "Shades of Gray")
• Elaina M. Vescio – Set Security ("The Schizoid Man")
• Jana Wallace – Secretary to Gene Roddenberry /Script typist
• L.Z. Ward – Set Security
• Wedow – Second Grip ("The Schizoid Man")
• Dana White – Pre-Production Associate/Art Department Associate
• Jack White – Extra Grip ("The Schizoid Man")
• Murphy Wiltz – Lamp Operator ("The Schizoid Man")
• Unknown – Stunt Coordinator ("Where Silence Has Lease", "The Schizoid Man", "The Dauphin" – "Samaritan Snare", "The Emissary")

Production companies [ ]

• Central Casting – Extras Casting
• Starlight Effects – Production company created the Borg cube ("Q Who")

Remastered crew [ ]

• Jayme Wing – Digital Compositor ("The Emissary", "Peak Performance", "Shades of Gray")

See also [ ]

• TNG Season 2 performers
• TNG Season 2 UK VHS
• TNG Season 2 US VHS
• TNG Season 2 DVD
• TNG Season 2 Blu-ray

External links [ ]

• Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2 at Memory Beta , the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
• The Next Generation Season 2 episode reviews  at Ex Astris Scientia
• 2 ISS Enterprise (NCC-1701)

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10 Best Episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 2

Calling all Trekkies! If you're a fan of sci-fi and space exploration, then you're in for a treat with "Star Trek: The Next Generation." This iconic TV show takes you on intergalactic adventures with Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D. Since its first airing in 1987, this beloved series has captured the hearts of millions of viewers with its captivating storytelling and groundbreaking special effects. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newbie to the Star Trek universe, get ready to be transported to new worlds and encounter fascinating alien species.

With a whopping eight seasons under its belt, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" has no shortage of incredible episodes that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From thrilling space battles to thought-provoking moral dilemmas, each episode offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you prefer action-packed adventures or philosophical explorations, there's something for everyone in this groundbreaking series. So grab your favorite Star Trek mug, settle onto the couch, and prepare to embark on an epic journey through the cosmos.

Thanks to syndication, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is easily accessible for fans old and new. Whether you're binge-watching from the comfort of your living room or catching an episode during your lunch break, you'll find yourself immersed in the rich universe created by Gene Roddenberry. So dust off your tricorder and set your phasers to stun, because "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is ready to transport you to new frontiers and leave you eagerly anticipating the next episode.

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#15 - The Child (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Stardate: 42073.1 Troi undergoes a mysterious pregnancy when the Enterprise tries to escape from a system that has recently fallen victim to a deadly plague.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 599 votes.

#14 - Up the Long Ladder (Season 2 - Episode 18)

Stardate: 42823.2 Picard must convince two dying civilizations that they must co-exist on the same planet to survive, however, they have other plans to ensure their survival: in the form of clones of the Enterprise crew.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 487 votes.

#13 - Loud as a Whisper (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Stardate: 42477.2 A deaf-mute mediator meets with disaster while being escorted by the Enterprise.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 517 votes.

#12 - The Outrageous Okona (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Stardate: 42402.7 The Enterprise is placed in a compromising situation when the captain of a disabled starship places the crew in the middle of a love triangle.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 541 votes.

#11 - The Schizoid Man (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Stardate: 42437.5 Data is possessed by the consciousness of a brilliant scientist. However, it has a disturbing impact on Data's personality.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 521 votes.

#10 - Unnatural Selection (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Stardate: 42494.8 A mysterious hyper-ageing sickness kills the crew of a Federation cargo ship, and Dr. Pulaski must race against time to find a cure.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 535 votes.

#9 - Where Silence Has Lease (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Stardate: 42193.6 A mysterious life form known as the 'Nagilum' threatens the life of the crew in his attempt to understand humanity.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 563 votes.

#8 - Time Squared (Season 2 - Episode 13)

Stardate: 42679.2 Picard encounters his double from six hours in the future, whose Enterprise had been destroyed.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 561 votes.

#7 - The Emissary (Season 2 - Episode 20)

Stardate: 42901.3 Worf is re-united with his former lover, K'Ehleyr, while the Enterprise is ordered to intercept a Klingon ship whose crew has been in stasis for a century.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 501 votes.

#6 - Elementary, Dear Data (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Stardate: 42286.3 Data and Geordi become involved with a holodeck program about Sherlock Holmes and his investigations, when they create Sherlock's arch nemesis, Moriarty; however, modifications to the Moriarty character include the capability of out-smarting Data, which leads to some unexpected consequences.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 566 votes.

#5 - Contagion (Season 2 - Episode 11)

Stardate: 42609.1 A strange power source disables the Enterprise's computer systems, damages Data's programming and leaves the ship and crew vulnerable to a Romulan attack.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 582 votes.

#4 - A Matter of Honor (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Commander Riker participates in an officer's exchange program which lands him an assignment on a Klingon Bird-of-Prey. Meanwhile, a Bezite ensign has trouble assimilating to the routines of the Enterprise.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 556 votes.

#3 - Peak Performance (Season 2 - Episode 21)

Stardate: 42923.4 Trouble begins when a Ferengi warship stumbles over a war simulation between Riker and Picard, each on different ships, and begins attacking them.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 544 votes.

#2 - Q Who? (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Stardate: 42761.3. In the episode "Q Who?" of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Q takes the Enterprise on a wild ride into the Delta Quadrant, introducing the Federation to a formidable new enemy - The Borg. This episode, which marks the debut of the half-mechanical monsters, presents an unprecedented challenge for Captain Picard and his crew. The Borg are unlike any adversary they have faced before, with a single-minded determination to strip-mine humanity for its technological resources. This encounter with The Borg forces Picard to question the very ethos of Starfleet and the Federation, as they represent the complete opposite of exploration, diversity, and individuality.

While "Q Who?" may not be the most action-packed episode, it offers insights into the characters and the larger themes of the show. We witness Q's usual mischief and his interactions with the Starfleet crew, particularly the humorous exchange with Worf. The episode also introduces Ensign Gomez and hints at Guinan's deeper backstory, adding layers to the worldbuilding. However, the heart of the episode lies in Picard's journey towards humility. Despite warnings from Guinan and the loss of eighteen crew members, Picard's curiosity and desire for knowledge compel him to confront The Borg head-on, ultimately leading him to seek help from Q. This episode serves as a reminder that the wonders of the universe come with perils and costs, and that humanity must be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

Although the first encounter with The Borg may seem underwhelming by today's standards, "Q Who?" lays the groundwork for future storylines and explores themes of risk, humility, and the price of exploration. It may not be the most thrilling standalone episode, but it sets the stage for the ongoing battle against The Borg and raises intriguing questions about the nature of humanity's journey through the stars.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 675 votes.

#1 - The Measure of a Man (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Stardate: 42523.7 When Data's rights as a sentient individual are placed under trial, Starfleet forces Riker into a position where he must prove that Data is only an Android.

The episode was rated 8.49 from 624 votes.

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Constable Odo's 10 Best Star Trek: DS9 Episodes

• Odo's best DS9 episodes focus on criminal investigations, his origins, and ideological clashes with Changeling Founders.
• Odo's relationships with Quark and Kira define many episodes, showcasing his softer side and developing romantic connections.
• Odo's characterization shines in episodes like "The Begotten" and "Treachery, Faith and the Great River" with emotional depth.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's best episodes about Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois) focus on his criminal investigations, the search for his origins, and his ideological clash with the Changeling Founders. Played by acclaimed actor Rene Auberjonois, Odo's best episodes of DS9 are characterized by some incredible acting, delivered from underneath heavy layers of prosthetics . Across seven seasons, the beloved Star Trek: DS9 character had to grapple with prejudice, unrequited love, and the sins of his past in episodes that showcased the thematic heft of the Star Trek: The Next Generation spinoff.

Odo's relationships with Quark (Armin Shimerman) and Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) also define many of the Constable's best Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes . As DS9's Chief of Security, Odo was the perfect foil for the Ferengi bartender, but Quark and Odo's rivalry had an undercurrent of mutual respect that bordered on affection . Odo also had a close friendship with Kira, formed by a fateful moment from years earlier. Odo and Kira's friendship eventually developed into a romantic relationship, and that progression can be seen in some of the Constable's best DS9 episodes.

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 1, episode 17, "The Forsaken" is one of the more successful DS9 and Star Trek: The Next Generation crossover episodes . The episode paired up the unlikely duo of Constable Odo and Lwaxana Troi (Majel Barrett) for a two-hander that revealed the insecurities of both characters. Odo's relationship with Lwaxana allowed DS9 's gruff Chief of Security to show his softer and more vulnerable side , improving the character as a result.

In the episode, the incorrigible Lwaxana Troi falls in love with Odo, and tries to woo the irascible Constable. Lwaxana's attempts are hindered by an alien intelligence that saps Deep Space Nine's power, stranding her in a lift with Odo. "The Forsaken" was one of Rene Auberjonois' favorite episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . Discussing the episode in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , Auberjonois stated that:

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By infecting Odo, Section 31 effectively prove the Founders' belief that the "Solids" are barbaric and cruel.

Odo's determination to continue the mission despite his worsening health is heartbreaking. However, it speaks to the strength of Odo's character that he never lets Section 31's betrayal cloud his feelings about the "Solids". By infecting Odo, Section 31 effectively prove the Founders' belief that the "Solids" are barbaric and cruel , but despite the cruelty meted out to him by Section 31, Odo knows that it's wrong to reduce all of Starfleet to the actions of some rogue operatives.

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What follows is an exciting prisoner transport thriller that also tackles some big themes around religious belief. "Treachery, Faith and the Great River" showcases Odo's courage under fire , as he tries every trick in the book to avoid the combined forces of the Cardassians and the Jem'Hadar. Weyoun 6 eventually sacrifices his life to save Odo in the episode's heartbreaking climax, forcing the Changeling to confront how his people have turned themselves into deities.

Star Trek: DS9, Season 3, Episode 14, "Heart of Stone"

Written by ira steven behr & robert hewitt wolfe.

For the majority of "Heart of Stone", Odo believes that Kira has become trapped in an expanding silicon rock formation. The more the formation increases in size, the more it consumes Kira, slowly crushing her to death. Tragically, Odo realizes that he's not trying to save the real Kira when the Major professes her love for him , revealing that it's an elaborate ruse by the Female Changeling (Salome Jens).

"Heart of Stone" is a great Odo episode because the impossible situation forces him to confront, and finally vocalize, his feelings for Kira . That journey is fascinating to watch, and Rene Auberjonois' performance of Odo, recognizing that he's been duped, is incredible. Veering from pragmatism about how Kira sees him as a friend to fury at the Female Changeling's plan, it's exactly the sort of multi-faceted performance that audiences have come to expect from Rene Auberjonois at this point in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine .

Nana Visitor wasn't a fan of the rock prop in "Heart of Stone", telling the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion that it made her look " like a big old hot fudge sundae ".

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Star trek: ds9, season 2, episode 12, "the alternate", teleplay by bill dial, story by jim trombetti and bill dial.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2, episode 12, "The Alternate" is an early episode that sheds more light on Odo's origins. It introduces the character of Dr. Mora Pol (James Sloyan), the Bajoran scientist who first discovered Odo in his liquid form . Dr. Mora believes that he's found clues as to where Odo originated from, but their research mission is cut short when the away team are stricken by some noxious gas, triggered by the removal of an ancient monument. The gas also has an adverse effect on Odo, turning him into a terrifying monster.

[Odo] comes to realize that this problematic scientist is actually the closest thing he's ever had to a father figure.

"The Alternate" is a brilliant take on Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde , that gives Odo actor Rene Auberjonois some challenging material to perform. The scenes between Odo and Mora are incredibly powerful, as the Changeling comes to realize that this problematic scientist is actually the closest thing he's ever had to a father figure. The scene in which Odo implies that he doesn't trust Mora while becoming the monster is an incredible moment .

Star Trek: DS9, Season 6, Episode 20, "His Way"

Written by ira steven behr & hans beimler.

When Odo hears that holographic lounge singer Vic Fontaine (James Darren) gave Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) some helpful pointers on love, he decides to seek the singer's advice about Kira. Fontaine helps to bring Odo out of his shell, turning him into a suave pianist, while also making him more at ease socially. Eventually, Vic orchestrates a first date for Kira and Odo, albeit under false pretenses .

"His Way" was the first appearance of Vic Fontaine in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine .

By showing a completely new side of Odo in "His Way", Star Trek: Deep Space Nine showrunner Ira Steven Behr and writer Hans Beimler make this one of the character's best episodes. The transition from the drab brown Bajoran security uniform into a sharp tuxedo is a hugely positive one for Odo , not least because it finally allows Kira to see just how charismatic and charming he can actually be.

Nana Visitor and Rene Auberjonois never wanted Kira and Odo to become a couple in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , preferring their bond to be purely platonic.

Star Trek: DS9, Season 5, Episode 12, "The Begotten"

Written by rené echevarria.

For the first half of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , Odo is turned into a "Solid" . It's fascinating to see how Odo contends with the frailty of a humanoid body, but it's equally fascinating to see how this plot thread is resolved. After he buys an ailing Changeling infant from Quark, Odo teams up with Doctors Bashir and Maura to cure the sick child and teach it to shapeshift. Odo becomes a doting father, and it's a strong sequel to "The Alternate", as he seeks to avoid the mistakes made by his own surrogate father.

Tragically, the infant Changeling in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is too sick to live, but it does give Odo a parting gift. By bonding with the infant, Odo regains his shapeshifting abilities, giving him a renewed sense of purpose. It's a touching metaphor for parenthood that finally allows Odo and Mora Pol to reconcile their differences. "The Begotten" is a standout episode for Rene Auberjonois in a strong season for the character of Odo .

Star Trek: DS9, Season 5, Episode 9, "The Ascent"

"The Ascent" is the best Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode about Quark and Odo's antagonistic relationship. Transporting Quark to testify against the Orion Syndicate, Odo's runabout explodes and strands the two old enemies on a barren planet. Watching Odo and Quark work together to survive is an absolute joy , and Rene Auberjonois gets some fine opportunities to deploy his dry wit. The scene in which Odo requests his ashes be tossed into his bucket and launched into the Gamma Quadrant is darkly funny.

The final scene of "The Ascent" is one of the best moments, as it sees Odo and Quark come closer than ever to telling each other how they feel. While they both say they hate each other, it's very clear from their laughter that the two Star Trek: Deep Space Nine characters love each other. "The Ascent" is also a great Odo episode because it shows a new side to him, as he has to deal with the fragility of his humanoid body , succumbing to the cold and breaking his leg.

Star Trek: DS9, Season 5, Episode 8 "Things Past"

Written by michael taylor.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 5 has two classic Odo episodes in a row, as "The Ascent" is preceded by "Things Past". The episode sends Odo, Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) and Elim Garak (Andrew Robinson) back in time to when DS9 was Terok Nor . They're forced to live through a brutal tragedy from Odo's past, when he accidentally condemned three Bajoran men to death .

Rene Auberjonois is excellent as a repentant Odo, who is realizing with gut-churning inevitability what's about to happen. The final scene, in which Odo and Kira discuss his culpability in the execution is a quietly devastating exchange between the two friends. "Things Past" is, therefore, a spiritual sequel to the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Necessary Evil" , which revealed how Odo and Kira first met.

Star Trek: DS9, Season 2, Episode 8, "Necessary Evil"

Written by peter allan fields.

"Necessary Evil" is the best Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode about Odo , because it firmly establishes the Constable's moral code. While investigating the attempted murder of Quark, Odo discovers that the crime is linked to his first case. Through flashbacks, "Necessary Evil" reveals how Odo came to Terok Nor, employed by Gul Dukat (Marc Alaimo) as a security officer. Tasked with investigating the murder of a Bajoran collaborator, Odo was unable to close the case, letting the killer walk free.

The killer is revealed to be Major Kira Nerys, and in one of the most complicated scenes in all of Star Trek , Odo and Kira contend with this new information. It's a crucial episode in Odo's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine story. Not only does it establish his origins as Chief of Security, it also reveals the depth of Odo's relationship with Kira, and how it's strong enough to weather the storm of her past crimes.

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, also known as DS9, is the fourth series in the long-running Sci-Fi franchise, Star Trek. DS9 was created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller, and stars Avery Brooks, René Auberjonois, Terry Farrell, and Cirroc Lofton. This particular series follows a group of individuals in a space station near a planet called Bajor.

Cast Cirroc Lofton, Rene Auberjonois, Nicole de Boer, Michael Dorn, Nana Visitor, Avery Brooks, Colm Meaney, Armin Shimerman, Alexander Siddig

Release Date January 3, 1993

Network CBS

Streaming Service(s) Paramount+

Showrunner Ira Steven Behr, Michael Piller

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• Episode aired Jun 24, 1989

The Enterprise addresses the emergency of an old Klingon ship coming out of stasis and ready to fight the Federation. A half-Human/half Klingon emissary arrives to help, who once knew Worf i... Read all The Enterprise addresses the emergency of an old Klingon ship coming out of stasis and ready to fight the Federation. A half-Human/half Klingon emissary arrives to help, who once knew Worf intimately. The Enterprise addresses the emergency of an old Klingon ship coming out of stasis and ready to fight the Federation. A half-Human/half Klingon emissary arrives to help, who once knew Worf intimately.

• Gene Roddenberry
• Richard Manning
• Hans Beimler
• Patrick Stewart
• Jonathan Frakes
• LeVar Burton
• 16 User reviews
• 9 Critic reviews

• Captain Jean-Luc Picard

• Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker

• Lieutenant Geordi La Forge

• Lieutenant Worf

• Counselor Deanna Troi

• Lieutenant Commander Data

• Wesley Crusher
• (credit only)

• Doctor Katherine Pulaski

• K'Ehleyr

• Capt. K'Temoc
• (as Lance Le Gault)

• Adm. Gromek

• Chief Miles O'Brien

• Ensign Clancy
• (as Anne Elizabeth Ramsey)

• Tactical Crewman
• (as Dietrich Bader)

• Enterprise Computer
• (uncredited)

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• Trivia Suzie Plakson had previously appeared in The Schizoid Man (1989) as the Vulcan Dr. Selar.
• Goofs It was suggested as a goof that, when K'Ehleyr asks the computer to list the holodeck exercise programs, it shows the list and highlights Worf's program before she tells it to. What is incorrect here is that the Holodeck's computer interface does not stop on Worf's Calisthenics program before she tells it to. It stops when it is scrolling through the list of programs, and she tells it to "Hold" when it reaches his program. Then she reads it.

[the Enterprise approaches the T'Ong, a Klingon battle cruiser]

Lt. Commander Data : Sensors show life forms aboard, but I am unable to ascertain whether they are awake or dormant; however, their propulsion system is inactive, so I would hypothesize that the crew is asleep.

[the Klingon ship fires at them]

Lt. Commander Data : However, I could be in error.

• Connections Features Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
• Soundtracks Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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• June 24, 1989 (United States)
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