Sixth Season - Episode 131

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Stardate: 46154.2 - 46191.2
Rating: 6 Humour: - Action: - Tension: + Romance: -

Alternate Titles: German: "IN DEN SUBRAUM ENTFÜHRT"

Teleplay By: Braga, Brannon
Story By: Matthias, Jean Louis
Wilkerson, Ronald
Director: Wiemer, Robert
Executive: Berman, Rick
Piller, Michael
Co-Executive: Taylor, Jeri
Supervisor: Abatemarco, Frank
Livingston, David
Producer: Lauritson, Peter
Line-Producer: Howard, Merri D.
Co-Producer: Moore, Ronald D.
Neuss, Wendy

Cast

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Patrick Stewart
Cmd. William T. Riker: Jonathan Frakes
Lt.Cmd. Geordi LaForge: LeVar Burton
Lt. Worf: Michael Dorn
Doctor Beverly Crusher: Cheryl Gates McFadden
Counselor Deanna Troi: Marina Sirtis
Lt.Cmd. Data: Brent Spiner
Ens. Raeger: Lanei Chapman
Mott: Ken Thorley
Kaminer: Angelina Fiordellisi
Lt. Shipley: Scott T. Trost
Crewman: Angelo McCabe
Medical Technician: John Nelson

Plot

Riker finds himself suffering from extreme exhaustion, even after a full night's sleep while the rest of the crew tries to discover what has gone wrong with one of Geordi's experiments. The experiment has caused a dimen- sional rift in one of the cargo bays and as it grows in size, more members of the crew begin complaining of exhaustion and other strange symptoms. All of the crew who suffer from the odd ailments have one thing in common - the memory of a strange room with an examining table in it.

Goofs

  • When Riker sits down at Conn when the ensign is having trouble navigating, when we see his hands over the console, it is the display for Ops.
  • It was also explained at the end of the episode that the experimenters had homed in on the Enterprise from Geordi modifying the sensors. Yet, Riker began experiencing his chronic insomnia days before Geordi made his modifications.
  • Also, Worf notes that Lt. Haggerl had just returned to Deck 9, Section 17, yet, seconds later, Dr. Crusher wants a device brought to Deck 9, Section 19.

Quotes

Data: "Throughout the ages, from Keats to Giorchamo, poets have composed 'odes' to individuals who have had a profound effect upon their lives. In keeping with that tradition, I have written my next poem...in honor of my cat. I call it, 'Ode...to Spot'."

Data: "Felus catus. Is your taxonomic nomenclature An endothermic quadruped, carnivorous by nature? Your visual, olfactory, and auditory senses Control your hunting skills and natural defenses. % I find myself intrigued by your sub-vocal oscillations, A singular development of cat communications That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection For a rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection. % A tail is quite essential for your acrobatic talents. You would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance. And when not being utilized to aid in locomotion, It often serves to illustrate the state of your emotions. % Oh, Spot, the complex levels of behavior you display Cannote a fairly well developed cognitive array. And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend, I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend."

Data: "Commander Riker, you have anticipated my denouement. However, the sentiment is appreciated. I will continue."

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