11001001 (TNG episode)
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"11001001" is the 15th episode of the first season of the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation
, first broadcast on February 1, 1988. It was written by Maurice Hurley
and Robert Lewin, and directed by Paul Lynch
. The title is the binary representation of the number 201, which can be seen at various times throughout the episode, such as on computer panels.
while retrofitting its computer in a space dock.
41365.9, the Enterprise arrives at Starbase
74, in orbit above Tarsus III, for a routine maintenance check. Captain Picard
and Commander Riker greet Starbase Commander Quinteros and a pair of small humanoid aliens known as Bynars whose species have become so interconnected with their computer technology that their language and thought patterns have become as near to that of a computer's as a biological lifeform's can.
Picard and Riker remain aboard as the crew disembarks for shore leave. The Bynars create a captivating Earth woman named Minuet using the ship's Holodeck
.
Wesley
, Geordi
and Data
investigate trouble in Engineering where the main computer indicates a catastrophic failure in less than five minutes, resulting in an immediate evacuation procedure. The Enterprise is remote-piloted out of the station where it is expected it will explode in open space. The crew learns that Riker and Picard are absent, and the ship does not explode, but instead warps away.
Unaware of what is going on outside the holodeck, Riker and Picard are lost in conversation with Minuet. Picard realizes that she is stalling him and exits the holodeck.
Picard attempts to contact the bridge, but there is no response. The computer explains the Enterprise is now heading for the planet Bynaus. Picard and Riker turn to Minuet for answers and she admits her part in the deception. The Bynars created her to keep them in the holodeck.
After arming the ship to self-destruct, Riker and Picard learn that the Bynars were stealing the ship to prevent a disaster on their own planet, and are able to help them. The Bynars express the gratitude of their people and request to be returned to the starbase to answer for their crimes. When Picard asks the Bynars why they didn't ask for help, the aliens reply, "You might have said no."
Riker returns to the holodeck, seeing a brunette sitting again at the bar, but realizes that it is not Minuet. He reports to Picard that Minuet is gone. Riker muses about the transient nature of love.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
, first broadcast on February 1, 1988. It was written by Maurice Hurley
Maurice Hurley
*Maurice Hurley *Maurice Hurly of the Hurly Baronets...
and Robert Lewin, and directed by Paul Lynch
Paul Lynch (director)
Paul Lynch is a director and most recently that of the Sci Fi Pictures original film, Savage Planet. He is also the director of the Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes The First Duty, 11001001, The Naked Now, Unnatural Selection, and A Matter of Time.-External links:* – Canadians in the Movies*...
. The title is the binary representation of the number 201, which can be seen at various times throughout the episode, such as on computer panels.
Overview
Curious little aliens, the Bynars, hijack the EnterpriseUSS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
The USS Enterprise is a 24th century starship in the Star Trek fictional universe and the principal setting of the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series...
while retrofitting its computer in a space dock.
Plot
On stardateStardate
A stardate is a date in the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek, commonly heard at the beginning of a voiceover log entry such as "Captain's log, stardate 41153.7...
41365.9, the Enterprise arrives at Starbase
Starbase
A starbase is a facility, often in space, used in science fiction works such as Star Trek, Babylon 5, and Firefly. Typically they act as drydocks, battle stations or trading outposts.- Star Trek :...
74, in orbit above Tarsus III, for a routine maintenance check. Captain Picard
Jean-Luc Picard
Captain Jean-Luc Picard is a Star Trek character portrayed by Patrick Stewart. He appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the feature films Star Trek Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek Nemesis...
and Commander Riker greet Starbase Commander Quinteros and a pair of small humanoid aliens known as Bynars whose species have become so interconnected with their computer technology that their language and thought patterns have become as near to that of a computer's as a biological lifeform's can.
Picard and Riker remain aboard as the crew disembarks for shore leave. The Bynars create a captivating Earth woman named Minuet using the ship's Holodeck
Holodeck
A holodeck, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a simulated reality facility located on starships and starbases. The first use of a "holodeck" by that name in the Star Trek universe was in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Encounter at Farpoint", although a conceptually...
.
Wesley
Wesley Crusher
Wesley Crusher is a character in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He is Beverly Crusher's son and is portrayed by actor Wil Wheaton, the character was a regular for the first four seasons. Afterwards, the character appeared sporadically. The character also appeared briefly in...
, Geordi
Geordi La Forge
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge is a regular character in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and its feature films, played by LeVar Burton...
and Data
Data (Star Trek)
Lieutenant Commander Data is a character in the fictional Star Trek universe portrayed by actor Brent Spiner. He appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the feature films Star Trek Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek...
investigate trouble in Engineering where the main computer indicates a catastrophic failure in less than five minutes, resulting in an immediate evacuation procedure. The Enterprise is remote-piloted out of the station where it is expected it will explode in open space. The crew learns that Riker and Picard are absent, and the ship does not explode, but instead warps away.
Unaware of what is going on outside the holodeck, Riker and Picard are lost in conversation with Minuet. Picard realizes that she is stalling him and exits the holodeck.
Picard attempts to contact the bridge, but there is no response. The computer explains the Enterprise is now heading for the planet Bynaus. Picard and Riker turn to Minuet for answers and she admits her part in the deception. The Bynars created her to keep them in the holodeck.
After arming the ship to self-destruct, Riker and Picard learn that the Bynars were stealing the ship to prevent a disaster on their own planet, and are able to help them. The Bynars express the gratitude of their people and request to be returned to the starbase to answer for their crimes. When Picard asks the Bynars why they didn't ask for help, the aliens reply, "You might have said no."
Riker returns to the holodeck, seeing a brunette sitting again at the bar, but realizes that it is not Minuet. He reports to Picard that Minuet is gone. Riker muses about the transient nature of love.