Episode
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Elementary, Dear Data
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1988-12-05
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
Elementary, Dear Data is Episode 3 in Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It aired on 1988-12-05. The runtime is 46 min.
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Episode 8: A Matter of Honor
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