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| "Emergence" | |
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 23 |
| Directed by | Cliff Bole |
| Story by | Brannon Braga |
| Teleplay by | Joe Menosky |
| Featured music | Jay Chattaway |
| Production code | 275 |
| Original air date | May 9, 1994 |
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"Emergence" is an episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. It is the 175th episode of the series, and the 23rd episode of the seventh season. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. The crew has a bizarre experience on the holodeck and trouble with the Enterprise. The episode explores the relationship between technology and its creators.