| "Hero Worship" | |
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Patrick Stewart |
| Story by | Hilary J. Bader |
| Teleplay by | Joe Menosky |
| Featured music | Jay Chattaway |
| Cinematography by | Marvin Rush |
| Production code | 211 |
| Original air date | January 27, 1992 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Hero Worship" is the 111th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. This is the 11th episode of the fifth season, directed by series' castmember Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard). Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry died during the filming of this episode.[1]
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, Data rescues an orphaned boy from a damaged ship. As a way to repress his own pain, the boy begins to mimic Data's personality.