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[[Geordi La Forge]], [[Data]], and [[Beverly Crusher]] are testing an interface which allows La Forge to use the [[VISOR]] circuitry in his brain, along with an [[interface suit]], to control a [[interface probe|probe]] by remote control. Via this connection, Geordi can use the probe to virtually enter areas that would be too dangerous for actual crew members to enter, and the probe transmits information directly into Geordi's [[cerebral cortex]], providing the sensation that he is actually there.
 
[[Geordi La Forge]], [[Data]], and [[Beverly Crusher]] are testing an interface which allows La Forge to use the [[VISOR]] circuitry in his brain, along with an [[interface suit]], to control a [[interface probe|probe]] by remote control. Via this connection, Geordi can use the probe to virtually enter areas that would be too dangerous for actual crew members to enter, and the probe transmits information directly into Geordi's [[cerebral cortex]], providing the sensation that he is actually there.
   
As the crew prepare to use the probe to investigate the wreckage of the [[USS Raman|USS ''Raman'']], which became trapped in the [[atmosphere]] of [[Marijne VII]], Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]] learns from Admiral [[Marcus Holt]] that the [[USS Hera|USS ''Hera'']], under the command of Geordi's mother, [[Silva La Forge]], was lost during a routine [[courier]] run operating out of [[Deep Space 3]]. A massive search mounted by the {{USS|Excelsior}} and the [[USS Noble|USS ''Noble'']] failed to discover any trace of the ship, and all hands were presumed lost. Geordi learns from [[Edward M. La Forge|his father]] that a [[memorial service]] has already been planned for the crew on the planet [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], which seems premature to Geordi.
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As the crew prepare to use the probe to investigate the wreckage of the [[USS Raman|USS ''Raman'']], which became trapped in the [[atmosphere]] of [[Marijne VII]], Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]] learns from Admiral [[Marcus Holt]] that the [[USS Hera|USS ''Hera'']], under the command of Geordi's mother, [[Silva La Forge]], was lost during a routine [[courier]] run operating out of [[Deep Space 3]]. A massive search mounted by the {{USS|Excelsior|NCC-21445}} and the [[USS Noble|USS ''Noble'']] failed to discover any trace of the ship, and all hands were presumed lost. Geordi learns from [[Edward M. La Forge|his father]] that a [[memorial service]] has already been planned for the crew on the planet [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]], which seems premature to Geordi.
   
 
Despite the apparent loss of his mother, Geordi interfaces with the probe and goes to see if there are survivors on the ''Raman''. He finds that there is no one left alive on the ship. However, Geordi believes that he encounters his mother on the ship, who states that she and the crew of the ''Hera'' are actually trapped on the [[planet]]'s surface. Continued use of the probe soon exposes Geordi to unhealthy levels of [[Nervous system|neural]] stimulation, forcing his disconnection from the interface.
 
Despite the apparent loss of his mother, Geordi interfaces with the probe and goes to see if there are survivors on the ''Raman''. He finds that there is no one left alive on the ship. However, Geordi believes that he encounters his mother on the ship, who states that she and the crew of the ''Hera'' are actually trapped on the [[planet]]'s surface. Continued use of the probe soon exposes Geordi to unhealthy levels of [[Nervous system|neural]] stimulation, forcing his disconnection from the interface.
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Geordi becomes convinced that his mother was on the ''Raman'', and wants to use the probe to communicate with his mother. Dr. Crusher and Picard refuse to allow him to use the interface suit again, and attempt to explain that it is highly improbable that he actually communicated with his mother who was last seen over 300 [[light year]]s away. Geordi decides to use the interface suit anyway and, with Data's reluctant assistance, returns to the ''Raman'' and again encounters the being who appears to be his mother. Geordi eventually learns that she is actually a [[subspace]] creature native to the [[gas giant]]'s lower atmosphere who became trapped when the ''Raman'' entered, then left the atmosphere. These creatures inadvertently killed the crew of the ''Raman'' in their attempt to communicate, but were able to successfully read Geordi's mind via his interface with the probe. Geordi takes the ship closer to the planet so that she and others like her trapped on the ship can return home.
 
Geordi becomes convinced that his mother was on the ''Raman'', and wants to use the probe to communicate with his mother. Dr. Crusher and Picard refuse to allow him to use the interface suit again, and attempt to explain that it is highly improbable that he actually communicated with his mother who was last seen over 300 [[light year]]s away. Geordi decides to use the interface suit anyway and, with Data's reluctant assistance, returns to the ''Raman'' and again encounters the being who appears to be his mother. Geordi eventually learns that she is actually a [[subspace]] creature native to the [[gas giant]]'s lower atmosphere who became trapped when the ''Raman'' entered, then left the atmosphere. These creatures inadvertently killed the crew of the ''Raman'' in their attempt to communicate, but were able to successfully read Geordi's mind via his interface with the probe. Geordi takes the ship closer to the planet so that she and others like her trapped on the ship can return home.
   
Finally, Geordi realizes that his mother is in fact most likely dead, and that his encounter with the subspace creature enabled him to, in some fashion, say goodbye to her.
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Afterwards, Picard sternly rebukes Geordi for going against his orders and informs him that the incident is going to be noted on his service file, before offering his condolences that he never found his mother. Geordi responds that she seemed real, and that in a way his encounter with the creatures allowed him to say goodbye.
   
 
== Memorable Quotes ==
 
== Memorable Quotes ==
 
 
''"Geordi... your mother's gone.''"<br />
 
''"Geordi... your mother's gone.''"<br />
 
''"Yeah, well, you can think that if you want, but until I see some hard evidence I'm not going to give up hope."''
 
''"Yeah, well, you can think that if you want, but until I see some hard evidence I'm not going to give up hope."''
: - '''Geordi's father''' and '''Geordi'''
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: - '''Edward La Forge''' and '''Geordi'''
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"''I decided I missed my favorite son.''"<br />
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"''Your ''only'' son, Ma.''"
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: - '''Silva La Forge''' from a video message sent to her son '''Geordi'''
   
   
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: - '''Data''' to Geordi, after learning that his mother on the ''Hera'' is missing
 
: - '''Data''' to Geordi, after learning that his mother on the ''Hera'' is missing
   
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"''Mom, is it really you?''"<br />
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"''Yes, Geordi. It's Mom.''"
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: - '''Geordi La Forge''' speaks to a representation of his mother '''Silva'''
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"''Geordi, we're safe now. Goodbye.''"
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: - A representation of '''Silva La Forge'''
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"''You disobeyed my direct order. You put yourself in grave danger. I am not happy.''"
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: - '''Picard''', to La Forge
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"''Geordi? I'm very sorry that you didn't find your mother.''"<br />
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"''Thank you, sir. You know, it's funny. When I was down there, it was ''so'' real. I felt like I had a chance to say goodbye.''"
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: - '''Picard''' and '''La Forge''' (last lines)
   
 
== Background information ==
 
== Background information ==
 
=== Story and production ===
 
=== Story and production ===
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[[File:Filming Interface.jpg|thumb|Madge Sinclair and LeVar Burton between takes]]
 
* [[Joe Menosky]]'s initial story, pitched [[TNG Season 5|two seasons before]], had Riker in the virtual-reality suit, troubled by the death of [[Kyle Riker|his father]], and seeing scenes of his [[Alaska]] cabin. This was changed due to Riker having recently had a mind trip (in {{e|Frame of Mind}}), and the logic of using Geordi's [[VISOR]] implants. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]''; ''[[Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages]]'')
 
* [[Joe Menosky]]'s initial story, pitched [[TNG Season 5|two seasons before]], had Riker in the virtual-reality suit, troubled by the death of [[Kyle Riker|his father]], and seeing scenes of his [[Alaska]] cabin. This was changed due to Riker having recently had a mind trip (in {{e|Frame of Mind}}), and the logic of using Geordi's [[VISOR]] implants. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]''; ''[[Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages]]'')
 
* The script received an uncredited polish by [[René Echevarria]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* The script received an uncredited polish by [[René Echevarria]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* The scene where Riker consoles Geordi of his loss was written by [[Jeri Taylor]] when it was discovered the show was running short. The scene was not filmed until after {{e|Phantasms}}, three episodes later. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* The scene where Riker consoles Geordi of his loss was written by [[Jeri Taylor]] when it was discovered the show was running short. The scene was not filmed until after {{e|Phantasms}}, three episodes later. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* It was during the production of this episode that [[Ronald D. Moore]] felt TNG had gone as far as it could be taken. ''"I think it was a point where we were in the room and we were talking about bringing Geordi's mother in, and we all kind of looked at each other and we were like, "This is sad. This is the best we can do? Is this the best we can do, is Geordi's mother?" It was such a "who cares" idea that we were just sort of, "Oh man… This show has got to end."'' [http://movies.ign.com/articles/444/444306p11.html]
 
* It was during the production of this episode that [[Ronald D. Moore]] felt TNG had gone as far as it could be taken. ''"I think it was a point where we were in the room and we were talking about bringing Geordi's mother in, and we all kind of looked at each other and we were like, "This is sad. This is the best we can do? Is this the best we can do, is Geordi's mother?" It was such a "who cares" idea that we were just sort of, "Oh man… This show has got to end."'' [http://movies.ign.com/articles/444/444306p11.html]
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* This episode marks the first appearance of a new hairstyle for Troi, with softer waves in a warmer copper tone. Troi's hair would vary throughout the season, depending on whether she was "on duty" or not. Typically this was marked by her wearing her hair looser with bangs when she was off duty.
 
* First UK airdate: 24 January 1996
 
* First UK airdate: 24 January 1996
 
=== Continuity ===
 
* This episode contains the first [[24th century]] reference to the {{USS|Excelsior}}. The next such reference would be made in {{VOY|Flashback}}.
 
   
 
=== Cast and characters ===
 
=== Cast and characters ===
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* As part of the [[TNG Season 7 DVD]] collection.
 
* As part of the [[TNG Season 7 DVD]] collection.
   
==Links and References==
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== Links and references ==
===Main Cast===
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=== Starring ===
*[[Patrick Stewart]] as [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]]
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* [[Patrick Stewart]] as [[Captain|Capt.]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]]
*[[Jonathan Frakes]] as [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]]
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* [[Jonathan Frakes]] as [[Commander|Cmdr.]] [[William T. Riker]]
*[[LeVar Burton]] as [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Geordi La Forge]]
 
*[[Michael Dorn]] as [[Lieutenant]] [[Worf]]
 
*[[Gates McFadden]] as [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]]
 
*[[Marina Sirtis]] as [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi]]
 
*[[Brent Spiner]] as [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]]
 
   
===Guest Stars===
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=== Also starring ===
*[[Madge Sinclair]] as [[Captain]] [[Silva La Forge]]
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* [[LeVar Burton]] as [[Lieutenant Commander|Lt. Cmdr.]] [[Geordi La Forge]]
*[[Warren Munson]] as [[Admiral]] [[Marcus Holt]]
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* [[Michael Dorn]] as [[Lieutenant]] [[Worf]]
*[[Ben Vereen]] as [[Doctor]] [[Edward M. La Forge]]
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* [[Gates McFadden]] as [[Doctor|Dr.]] [[Beverly Crusher]]
 
* [[Marina Sirtis]] as [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi]]
 
* [[Brent Spiner]] as [[Lieutenant Commander|Lt. Commander]] [[Data]]
   
===Uncredited Co-Stars===
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=== Guest stars ===
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* [[Madge Sinclair]] as [[Silva La Forge]]
*[[Lena Banks]] as an [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Female Engineering Ensign|operations division ensign]]
 
*[[Michael Braveheart]] as [[Ensign]] [[Martinez]]
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* [[Warren Munson]] as [[Marcus Holt]]
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*[[Joyce Robinson]] as [[Ensign]] [[Gates]]
 
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* [[Ben Vereen]] as [[Doctor]] [[Edward M. La Forge|La Forge]]
   
===References===
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=== Uncredited co-stars ===
 
* [[Lena Banks]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Female Engineer Ensign|operations division ensign]]
[[47]]; [[ammonia]]; [[black cluster]]; [[Breen]]; [[cerebral cortex]]; [[courier]]; [[Deep Space 3]]; [[Doosodarian]]s; [[USS Excelsior|''Excelsior'', USS]]; [[Ferengi]]; [[gas giant]]; [[God]]; [[USS Hera|''Hera'', USS]]; [[interface probe]]; [[inverse warp cascade]]; [[Jefferies tube]]; [[Ariana La Forge|La Forge, Ariana]]; [[lacuna]]; [[low stationary orbit]]; [[Marijne VII]]; [[methane]]; [[nervous system]]; [[neural synapse]]; [[USS Noble|''Noble'', USS]]; [[palio]]; [[permanent record]]; [[poetry]]; [[psychosomatic response]], [[USS Raman|''Raman'', USS]]; [[Betty Riker|Riker, Betty]]; [[Kyle Riker|Riker, Kyle]]; [[roller coaster]]; [[Starfleet Academy]]; [[subspace deformation]]; [[subspace funnel]]; [[tractor beam]]; [[trionic initiator]]; [[troposphere]]; [[VISOR]]; [[Vulcan (planet)]]; [[Vulcan]]; [[warp bubble]]; [[warp coil]]; [[warp field]]; [[warp funnel]].
 
 
* [[Michael Braveheart]] as [[Martinez]]
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* [[Carl David Burks]] as [[Russell]]
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* [[Gary Hunter]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Male science division officer|science division officer]]
 
* [[Joyce Robinson]] as [[Gates]]
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* [[Unknown performers]] as
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** [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) sciences division personnel#Science officer in Ten Forward (2369)|Female science division officer]]
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** [[USS Raman personnel#Crewmembers|Seven USS ''Raman'' crewmembers]]
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=== Stand-ins ===
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* [[David Keith Anderson]] - [[stand-in]] for [[LeVar Burton]]
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* [[Carl David Burks]] - stand-in for [[Brent Spiner]]
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* [[Michael Echols]] - stand-in for [[Michael Dorn]]
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* [[Nora Leonhardt]] - stand-in for [[Marina Sirtis]]
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* [[Lorine Mendell]] - stand-in for [[Gates McFadden]]
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* [[Richard Sarstedt]] - stand-in for [[Jonathan Frakes]]
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* [[Dennis Tracy]] - stand-in for [[Patrick Stewart]]
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=== References ===
 
[[47]]; [[ammonia]]; [[black cluster]]; [[Breen]]; [[cerebral cortex]]; [[chlorine]]; [[confined to quarters]]; [[counselor's office]]; [[courier]]; [[Deep Space 3]]; [[Doosodarian]]s; [[USS Excelsior (NCC-21445)|''Excelsior'', USS]]; [[Ferengi]]; [[fire]]; [[gas giant]]; [[God]]; [[USS Hera|''Hera'', USS]]; [[interface probe]]; [[interface suit]]; [[inverse warp cascade]]; [[Jefferies tube]]; [[Ariana La Forge|La Forge, Ariana]]; [[lacuna]]; [[low stationary orbit]]; [[magnetic storage bay]]; [[Marijne VII]]; [[Marijne VII subspace being]]; [[methane]]; ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''; [[nervous system]]; [[neural shock]]; [[neural synapse]]; [[USS Noble|''Noble'', USS]]; [[palio]]; [[permanent record]]; [[poetry]]; [[potassium chloride]]; [[psychosomatic response]], [[USS Raman|''Raman'', USS]]; [[Betty Riker|Riker, Betty]]; [[Kyle Riker|Riker, Kyle]]; [[roller coaster]]; [[Starfleet Academy]]; [[subspace deformation]]; [[subspace funnel]]; [[tractor beam]]; [[trionic initiator]]; [[troposphere]]; [[VISOR]]; [[Vulcan (planet)]]; [[Vulcan]]; [[warp bubble]]; [[warp coil]]; [[warp field]]; [[warp funnel]]
   
 
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Geordi uses a virtual reality probe to explore a wrecked ship inside a gas giant, but he's preoccupied by the disappearance of his mother's ship.

Summary

Geordi La Forge, Data, and Beverly Crusher are testing an interface which allows La Forge to use the VISOR circuitry in his brain, along with an interface suit, to control a probe by remote control. Via this connection, Geordi can use the probe to virtually enter areas that would be too dangerous for actual crew members to enter, and the probe transmits information directly into Geordi's cerebral cortex, providing the sensation that he is actually there.

As the crew prepare to use the probe to investigate the wreckage of the USS Raman, which became trapped in the atmosphere of Marijne VII, Captain Jean-Luc Picard learns from Admiral Marcus Holt that the USS Hera, under the command of Geordi's mother, Silva La Forge, was lost during a routine courier run operating out of Deep Space 3. A massive search mounted by the USS Excelsior and the USS Noble failed to discover any trace of the ship, and all hands were presumed lost. Geordi learns from his father that a memorial service has already been planned for the crew on the planet Vulcan, which seems premature to Geordi.

Despite the apparent loss of his mother, Geordi interfaces with the probe and goes to see if there are survivors on the Raman. He finds that there is no one left alive on the ship. However, Geordi believes that he encounters his mother on the ship, who states that she and the crew of the Hera are actually trapped on the planet's surface. Continued use of the probe soon exposes Geordi to unhealthy levels of neural stimulation, forcing his disconnection from the interface.

Geordi becomes convinced that his mother was on the Raman, and wants to use the probe to communicate with his mother. Dr. Crusher and Picard refuse to allow him to use the interface suit again, and attempt to explain that it is highly improbable that he actually communicated with his mother who was last seen over 300 light years away. Geordi decides to use the interface suit anyway and, with Data's reluctant assistance, returns to the Raman and again encounters the being who appears to be his mother. Geordi eventually learns that she is actually a subspace creature native to the gas giant's lower atmosphere who became trapped when the Raman entered, then left the atmosphere. These creatures inadvertently killed the crew of the Raman in their attempt to communicate, but were able to successfully read Geordi's mind via his interface with the probe. Geordi takes the ship closer to the planet so that she and others like her trapped on the ship can return home.

Afterwards, Picard sternly rebukes Geordi for going against his orders and informs him that the incident is going to be noted on his service file, before offering his condolences that he never found his mother. Geordi responds that she seemed real, and that in a way his encounter with the creatures allowed him to say goodbye.

Memorable Quotes

"Geordi... your mother's gone."
"Yeah, well, you can think that if you want, but until I see some hard evidence I'm not going to give up hope."

- Edward La Forge and Geordi


"I decided I missed my favorite son."
"Your only son, Ma."

- Silva La Forge from a video message sent to her son Geordi


"Do you need to be comforted?"

- Data to Geordi, after learning that his mother on the Hera is missing


"Mom, is it really you?"
"Yes, Geordi. It's Mom."

- Geordi La Forge speaks to a representation of his mother Silva


"Geordi, we're safe now. Goodbye."

- A representation of Silva La Forge


"You disobeyed my direct order. You put yourself in grave danger. I am not happy."

- Picard, to La Forge


"Geordi? I'm very sorry that you didn't find your mother."
"Thank you, sir. You know, it's funny. When I was down there, it was so real. I felt like I had a chance to say goodbye."

- Picard and La Forge (last lines)

Background information

Story and production

Filming Interface

Madge Sinclair and LeVar Burton between takes

  • Joe Menosky's initial story, pitched two seasons before, had Riker in the virtual-reality suit, troubled by the death of his father, and seeing scenes of his Alaska cabin. This was changed due to Riker having recently had a mind trip (in "Frame of Mind"), and the logic of using Geordi's VISOR implants. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion; Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
  • The script received an uncredited polish by René Echevarria. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
  • The scene where Riker consoles Geordi of his loss was written by Jeri Taylor when it was discovered the show was running short. The scene was not filmed until after "Phantasms", three episodes later. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
  • It was during the production of this episode that Ronald D. Moore felt TNG had gone as far as it could be taken. "I think it was a point where we were in the room and we were talking about bringing Geordi's mother in, and we all kind of looked at each other and we were like, "This is sad. This is the best we can do? Is this the best we can do, is Geordi's mother?" It was such a "who cares" idea that we were just sort of, "Oh man… This show has got to end." [1]
  • This episode marks the first appearance of a new hairstyle for Troi, with softer waves in a warmer copper tone. Troi's hair would vary throughout the season, depending on whether she was "on duty" or not. Typically this was marked by her wearing her hair looser with bangs when she was off duty.
  • First UK airdate: 24 January 1996

Cast and characters

  • LeVar Burton and guest stars Ben Vereen and Madge Sinclair all appeared in the 1977 television miniseries Roots. Vereen played Burton's character's grandson and Sinclair the wife of his character as an older man, played by John Amos.

Reception

  • Taylor commented, "We've had the family of everybody else on board. Every other character has had their family dealt with except Geordi and probably the main reason for doing [this episode] was there was an order to finally flesh out his character more than it had been, and to show that he didn't spring isolated from Zeus' forehead." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
  • Visual effects supervisor Ronald B. Moore was disappointed that the elaborate probe miniature was only seen once. The episode instead uses the convention of Geordi in place of the probe. Director Robert Wiemer explained that it would have been "emotionally unrewarding" to film the probe with 'Silva' while cutting to Geordi for reaction shots. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
  • Naren Shankar questioned whether the story's premise was futuristic enough. "To me, it's not real interesting from a gee-whiz standpoint of technology, because we weren't looking at technology four hundred years in the future. I think it's more like forty years into the future. It's almost an overdone type of theme these days. The technology seems out of proportion to the other technologies that we use on the Enterprise." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
  • Science adviser André Bormanis noted, "There are prototypes of that kind of thing already, although tying it straight to the brain will take much longer." (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)

Video and DVD releases

Links and references

Starring

Also starring

Guest stars

And

Uncredited co-stars

Stand-ins

References

47; ammonia; black cluster; Breen; cerebral cortex; chlorine; confined to quarters; counselor's office; courier; Deep Space 3; Doosodarians; Excelsior, USS; Ferengi; fire; gas giant; God; Hera, USS; interface probe; interface suit; inverse warp cascade; Jefferies tube; La Forge, Ariana; lacuna; low stationary orbit; magnetic storage bay; Marijne VII; Marijne VII subspace being; methane; A Midsummer Night's Dream; nervous system; neural shock; neural synapse; Noble, USS; palio; permanent record; poetry; potassium chloride; psychosomatic response, Raman, USS; Riker, Betty; Riker, Kyle; roller coaster; Starfleet Academy; subspace deformation; subspace funnel; tractor beam; trionic initiator; troposphere; VISOR; Vulcan (planet); Vulcan; warp bubble; warp coil; warp field; warp funnel

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