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 ``The Child'' 
  
While preparing to transport a deadly plague to a research lab, the crew is stunned by the announcement of Counselor Troi's pregnancy. 
- December 4, 1988
 - Episode Number: 27
 - Production Number: 127
 - Stardate: 42073.1
 - WWW Rating: [*]
 - Edited Length:  45:25
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.9/5]
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 ``Where Silence Has Lease'' 
  
The crew is held hostage in a mysterious void by a being who wishes to observe the many ways in which humans die.  
- December 11, 1988
 - Episode Number: 28
 - Production Number: 128
 - Stardate: 42193.6
 - WWW Rating: [** 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:29
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.3/4]
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 ``Elementary, Dear Data'' 
  
Pretending to be Sherlock Holmes, Data uses the holodeck to solve a mystery that threatens Dr. Pulaski's life. 
- December 18, 1988
 - Episode Number: 29
 - Production Number: 129
 - Stardate: 42286.3
 - WWW Rating: [***]
 - Edited Length:  45:22
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 ``The Outrageous Okona'' 
  
While the Enterprise crew play host to a witty renegade captain, Data struggles to acquire a sense of humor. 
- December 25, 1988
 - Episode Number: 30
 - Production Number: 130
 - Stardate: 42402.7
 - WWW Rating: [* 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:26
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 ``Loud As A Whisper'' 
  
The future of a warring planet depends on a deaf mediator, who suddenly loses his ability to communicate. 
- January 22, 1989
 - Episode Number: 31
 - Production Number: 132
 - Stardate: 42477.2
 - WWW Rating: [**]
 - Edited Length:  45:21
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.7/4]
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 ``The Schizoid Man'' 
  
A brilliant but terminally ill scientist seeks eternal life by transferring his mind into Data's body. 
- February 5, 1989
 - Episode Number: 32
 - Production Number: 131
 - Stardate: 42437.5
 - WWW Rating: [**]
 - Edited Length:  45:25
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.8/6]
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 ``Unnatural Selection'' 
  
The crew grapples with a mysterious disease which accelerates the aging process, causing humans to die of old age within a matter of days. 
- February 12, 1989
 - Episode Number: 33
 - Production Number: 133
 - Stardate: 42494.8
 - WWW Rating: [*]
 - Edited Length:  45:12
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [11.0/4]
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 ``A Matter Of Honor'' 
  
Riker's loyalties are put to the test when he is assigned to a Klingon vessel which plans to attack the Enterprise. 
- February 19, 1989
 - Episode Number: 34
 - Production Number: 134
 - Stardate: 42506.5
 - WWW Rating: [****]
 - Edited Length:  45:25
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [11.3/4]
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 ``The Measure Of A Man'' 
  
When Data refuses to be disassembled for research purposes, Picard is enlisted to defend his rights in court. 
- February 26, 1989
 - Episode Number: 35
 - Production Number: 135
 - Stardate: 42523.7
 - WWW Rating: [*****]
 - Edited Length:  45:31
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [11.3/5]
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 ``The Dauphin'' 
  
Wesley finds romance with the beautiful young ruler of Daled Four whose secret power could destroy the Enterprise and her crew. 
- March 5, 1989
 - Episode Number: 36
 - Production Number: 136
 - Stardate: 42568.8
 - WWW Rating: [* 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:25
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.7/4]
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 ``Contagion'' 
  
The Enterprise's computer system falls prey to a mysterious electronic "virus" which programs the ship to self destruct. 
- April 2, 1989
 - Episode Number: 37
 - Production Number: 137
 - Stardate: 42609.1
 - WWW Rating: [** 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:26
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.2/4]
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 ``The Royale'' 
  
Investigating the discovery of a piece of metal bearing a United States Air Force insignia, the Away Team finds itself trapped in the world of "The Hotel Royale", a novel come to life. 
- April 9, 1989
 - Episode Number: 38
 - Production Number: 138
 - Stardate: 42625.4
 - WWW Rating: [**]
 - Edited Length:  45:24
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.6/4]
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 ``Time Squared'' 
  
The U.S.S. Enterprise discovers a Federation shuttle containing an exact double of Captain Picard from six hours in the future. 
- April 16, 1989
 - Episode Number: 39
 - Production Number: 139
 - Stardate: 42679.2
 - WWW Rating: [***]
 - Edited Length:  45:25
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [9.9/4]
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 ``The Icarus Factor'' 
  
Riker's long-lost father reappears on the eve of his departure to become captain on a new starship. 
- May 7, 1989
 - Episode Number: 40
 - Production Number: 140
 - Stardate: 42686.4
 - WWW Rating: [* 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:24
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [9.1/5]
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 ``Pen Pals'' 
  
Data races against time to save the life a little alien girl on a planet doomed for destruction. 
- May 14, 1989
 - Episode Number: 41
 - Production Number: 141
 - Stardate: 42695.3
 - WWW Rating: [* 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:23
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [9.7/4]
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 ``Q Who'' 
  
The crew is hurled into the future by the malevolent Q, who sets them up for destruction by a race of half-human, half-robot aliens known as the Borg. 
- May 21, 1989
 - Episode Number: 42
 - Production Number: 142
 - Stardate: 42761.3
 - WWW Rating: [*****]
 - Edited Length:  45:24
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.3/3]
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 ``Samaritan Snare'' 
  
While Picard fights for his life in surgery, Geordi is held hostage by the leaders of an alien race. 
- May 28, 1989
 - Episode Number: 43
 - Production Number: 143
 - Stardate: 42779.1
 - WWW Rating: [**]
 - Edited Length:  45:23
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [10.0/3]
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 ``Up The Long Ladder'' 
  
The crew's rescue of a missing earth colony leads to the discovery of a civilization composed entirely of clones. 
- June 4, 1989
 - Episode Number: 44
 - Production Number: 144
 - Stardate: 42823.2
 - WWW Rating: [* 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:24
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [9.2/3]
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 ``Manhunt'' 
  
In her search for the perfect mate, Troi's mother beams aboard the Enterprise-and sets her sights on Captain Picard. 
- July 2, 1989
 - Episode Number: 45
 - Production Number: 145
 - Stardate: 42859.2
 - WWW Rating: [* 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:21
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [8.9/3]
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 ``The Emissary'' 
  
An official mission becomes a personal matter when Worf's former love is sent to the Enterprise to mediate a dispute between Klingons and the Federation. 
- July 9, 1989
 - Episode Number: 46
 - Production Number: 146
 - Stardate: 42901.3
 - WWW Rating: [*** 1/2]
 - Edited Length:  45:23
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [9.0/3]
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 ``Peak Performance'' 
  
A simulated war game turns deadly when the crew is ambushed by a Ferengi battleship. 
- July 23, 1989
 - Episode Number: 47
 - Production Number: 147
 - Stardate: 42923.4
 - WWW Rating: [***]
 - Edited Length:  45:27
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [9.4/3]
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 ``Shades of Gray'' 
  
Commander Riker is struck down by a deadly microbe which invades his central nervous system and attacks his brain. 
- July 30, 1989
 - Episode Number: 48
 - Production Number: 148
 - Stardate: 42976.1
 - WWW Rating: [*]
 - Edited Length:  45:26
 - Neilsen Rating/Rank: [9.8/3]
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