1991 • Television • Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Original release / air date: 19 October 1991
Runtime: 46 minutes
Season: 5
Episode: 5
Country / region: United States
Original language: English
Network / broadcaster: First-run syndication
Production company / studio: Paramount Television
Artificial character(s): Data
Performer(s): Brent Spiner
ASFR type: Built
Character type: Android
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Overview
A quantum-filament strike cripples the Enterprise and leaves Data and Riker trapped in an isolated section of the ship.
ASFR Content
Data deliberately uses his artificial body as an electrical conductor, leaving the body disabled below the neck. His positronic brain remains functional, so his head is detached, carried to Engineering and connected directly to ship systems.
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ASFR Scenes
Scene 1
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Data uses his body as an electrical conductor
The android deliberately bridges a dangerous electrical path so Riker can pass, sacrificing the operation of his body.
Character(s): Data
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Scene 2
Key ASFR scene
Data operates as a detached head
With the rest of his body unusable, Data has his head detached so the positronic brain can be transported.
Character(s): Data
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Scene 3
Key ASFR scene
Data's head is connected to the Enterprise
Riker carries the head to Engineering and attempts to connect Data directly to the damaged ship.
Character(s): Data
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