The Schizoid Man
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Contents (6 sections)
| Code | S02E06 (episode 32 overall) |
| Aired | 1989-01-23 (Wikipedia · Memory Alpha) |
| Stardate | 42437.5 |
| Director | Les Landau (Wikipedia · Memory Alpha) |
| Writer | Story by: Richard Manning (Memory Alpha) & Hans Beimler (Wikipedia · Memory Alpha) Teleplay by: Tracy Tormé (Wikipedia · Memory Alpha) |
| Arcs | Data |
| Transcript | read the transcript |
Synopsis
The dying scientist Ira Graves secretly transfers his mind into Data's body, wanting to live on with his assistant Kareen, and refuses to give it up until his behaviour turns violent; he then uploads himself into the ship's computer.
Log entries
Captain's log, Stardate 42437.7. We've successfully repaired the stricken liner, Constantinople. Forty six of her people suffered injuries, mostly minor. They have been treated and supplied with the proper medicines. Our task complete, we are heading back to Gravesworld with great dispatch.
Captain's log, supplemental. I leave Gravesworld with an empty feeling and the knowledge that our mission was unsuccessful. Whatever scientific secrets Ira Graves was about to unlock have been lost forever. Our immediate priority is to reach the nearest starbase so that Graves' assistant can get on with her life.
Captain's personal log. Although Commander Data has assured me that his odd behaviour will return to normal, I can't help thinking that something went wrong during his visit to Gravesworld.
Captain's personal log. We have arrived at Starbase Six where Miss Brianon will await transport back to Earth. I am greatly troubled by the unusual behaviour of Commander Data and fear that somehow it is directly related to the experiments of Ira Graves.
Captain's log, supplemental. We've said goodbye to Kareen Brianon, with the hopeful feeling that her future will be a bright one. The intellect of Ira Graves has been deposited into our computer. There is knowledge but no consciousness. The human equation has been lost.
Characters (13 speaking)
| Character | Lines |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant Commander Data | 86 |
| Captain Jean-Luc Picard | 79 |
| Counselor Deanna Troi | 33 |
| Graves | 24 |
| Kareen | 21 |
| Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge | 18 |
| Lieutenant Worf | 14 |
| Wesley Crusher | 12 |
| Commander William T. Riker | 11 |
| Dr Katherine Pulaski | 9 |
| Selar | 8 |
| Man | 1 |
| Computer | 1 |
Present without dialogue
Characters with no lines who appear according to the cast list or the stage directions.
- Lieutenant Natasha 'Tasha' Yar (stage directions)
Locations (32 scenes)
| Location | Scenes |
|---|---|
| Bridge | 6 |
| Ready room | 6 |
| Living room | 4 |
| Corridor | 3 |
| Data's quarters | 3 |
| Engineering | 3 |
| Ten forward | 3 |
| Transporter room | 2 |
| Graves' laboratory | 2 |
Cast
From Memory Alpha. Linked where the credit could be matched to a transcript label.
Starring
- Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (Captain Jean-Luc Picard)
- Jonathan Frakes as Cmdr. William Riker (Commander William T. Riker)
Also starring
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Geordi La Forge (Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge)
- Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf (Lieutenant Worf)
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi (Counselor Deanna Troi)
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data (Lieutenant Commander Data)
- Wil Wheaton as Wesley Crusher (Wesley Crusher)
Special appearance by
- Diana Muldaur as Doctor Pulaski (Dr Katherine Pulaski)
Guest stars
- W. Morgan Sheppard as Ira Graves
- Suzie Plakson as Lieutenant Selar
- Barbara Alyn Woods as Kareen Brianon
Uncredited co-stars
- Rachen Assapiomonwait as Nelson
- Majel Barrett as Computer Voice
- Michael Braveheart as Martinez
- Dexter Clay as operations division officer
- Scott Leva as civilian
- Lorine Mendell as Diana Giddings
- Randy Pflug as Ten Forward waiter
- Guy Vardaman as Darien Wallace