The Schizoid Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

"The Schizoid Man"
Star Trek: The Next Generation episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 6
Directed byLes Landau
Story by
Teleplay byTracy Tormé
Featured musicDennis McCarthy
Cinematography byEdward R. Brown
Production code131
Original air dateJanuary 23, 1989 (1989-01-23)
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"The Schizoid Man" is the sixth episode of the second season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 32nd episode overall first airing on January 23, 1989. The teleplay was written by Tracy Torme based on a story by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler, and directed by Les Landau.

Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, a dying scientist, Dr. Ira Graves, attempts to cheat death by transferring his memories and personality into a machine, specifically Lieutenant Commander Data, an android and officer of the Enterprise.