Schisms
- Episode aired Oct 17, 1992
- TV-PG
- 45m
Commander Riker's inability to fall asleep begins to show in other members of the crew in other forms, putting the Enterprise on the trail of a mystery.Commander Riker's inability to fall asleep begins to show in other members of the crew in other forms, putting the Enterprise on the trail of a mystery.Commander Riker's inability to fall asleep begins to show in other members of the crew in other forms, putting the Enterprise on the trail of a mystery.
- Lt. Shipley
- (as Scott T. Trost)
- Starfleet Ensign
- (uncredited)
- Crewman Martinez
- (uncredited)
- Lt. Hagler
- (uncredited)
- Ensign Kellogg
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe poem "Ode to Spot" later appeared in A Fistful of Datas (1992).
- GoofsConsidering an emergency has been called in, the cargo bay security and medical teams weren't exactly rushing to the scene.
- Quotes
Lt. Cmdr. Data: Throughout the ages, from Keats to Jorkemo, 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 honour of my cat. I call it "Ode to Spot":
Lt. Cmdr. Data: Felis catus is your taxonomic nomenclature, / An endothermic quadruped, carnivorous by nature. / Your visual, olfactory, and auditory senses / Contribute to your hunting skills and natural defenses.
Lt. Cmdr. Data: I find myself intrigued by your sub-vocal oscillations, / A singular development of cat communications / That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection / For rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection.
Lt. Cmdr. Data: 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 emotion.
Lt. Cmdr. Data: O Spot, the complex levels of behavior you display / Connote 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in TrekCulture: 10 Scariest Star Trek Episodes Ever (2020)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
Members of the Enterprise crew were able to solve the mystery of what was going on without figuring out why it was happening. For some viewers, this may be perceived as a shortcoming of the story. For others, it might be perceived as meaning that some mysteries will always remain beyond the boundaries of the knowledge of man, even in the 24th century.
The classic episode, "Relics," was broadcast only a week earlier; so, "Schisms" had to live up to unusually high expectations from viewers. However, the episode still managed to stand on its own, providing viewers with a very disturbing story. Furthermore, the scene in which Data performed his poetry reading is probably one of the more memorable moments in the entire series. Overall, the episode is well worth viewing.
- brian_m_hass
- Mar 28, 2015
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Details
- Runtime45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1