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Star Trek: The Next Generation· Season 2 · Episode 9

The Measure of a Man

S02E09·8.4·February 13, 1989·1h·Syndication

Commander Maddox, a scientist who opposed Data's entrance to Stafleet, now wants to dismantle Data in order to study him and create more androids. Data is forced to resign from Starfleet  to avoid a dangerous test.  Captain Picard ends up in a court battle to decide if Data is a lifeform or owned property.

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#2In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#25All-timeof 178 rated episodes
+0.9vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.5
1989First airedFebruary 13, 1989

Guest stars

Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi Goldbergas Guinan
Diana MuldaurDiana Muldauras Dr. Katharine Pulaski
Clyde KusatsuClyde Kusatsuas Admiral Nakamura
Amanda McBroomAmanda McBroomas Captain Phillipa Louvois
Brian Brophyas Cmdr. Bruce Maddox
Colm MeaneyColm Meaneyas Miles O'Brien
Majel Barrett RoddenberryMajel Barrett Roddenberryas Computer (voice)

Crew

Robert ScheererRobert ScheererDirector
Melinda SnodgrassWriter

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