Star Trek has plenty of non-humans that put a mirror up for us to examine ourselves, and one of the most notable of them is Lieutenant Commander Data. Let's watch episodes from the third and fourth seasons of The Next Generation to see what makes him a top tier crewman, what actor Brent Spiner brought, and if Data could sustain “A” stories or if he was best used in a supporting role. Guest: Jon.
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