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Pen Pals
July 19 - Karl Urban Shows Off Original Series Knowledge
The new McCoy relates his favorite TOS episodes. Plus: Updated release dates for the new film.

July 18 - Shatner Nominated Again For An Emmy
Role of Denny Crane garners Emmy nomination for the former Captain Kirk.

July 18 - 'Star Trek XI' Romulan Speaks
Romulan villain on 'Star Trek XI'. Plus: First Cast Photos!

July 16 - Abrams On 'Star Trek XI' Performances
Quinto and Pine as Spock and Kirk. Plus: Morrison, Ryder, and working with Nimoy.

July 16 - JumpCon Boston Convention Cancelled
Second 'Star Trek' convention failure in the past two months.

July 16 - Abrams And Burk On Quinto
Quinto as Spock is sure to please.

July 16 - Wheaton - Beyond 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'
Author of 'Just a Geek' on his transition from acting to writing.

July 16 - Stewart - 'Star Trek' Was Theatrical
Although a science-fiction show, 'Star Trek' had classical theatrical elements.

July 15 - Paramount Financial Funding Plan Falls Through
Plan to finance films including 'Star Trek XI' is suspended.

July 15 - Lack Of 'Star Trek XI' At Comic-Con Disappoints Abrams
'Star Trek XI" will not be represented at Comic-Con 2008, the last Comic-Con before the movie's 2009 release.

July 13 - Pocket 'Star Trek' Book Schedule Announced
Forthcoming 'Star Trek' books announced at Shore Leave Convention.

July 13 - Auberjonois To Play Former Child Abuser
Former Odo to guest star in second-season premiere of 'Saving Grace.'

July 13 - Sirtis In '31 North 62 East'
Former Counselor Troi to turn her attentions to psychological thriller.

July 13 - Cawley On 'Star Trek: Phase II's' Future
Back to Kirk, Spock and McCoy for the fan-produced series.

July 11 - 'Blood And Fire' To Premiere At Shore Leave
Preliminary cut of 'Star Trek: Phase II: Blood and Fire' to be shown at Shore Leave 30.

 
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Series: 'The Next Generation'
Episode Title: 'Pen Pals'
Episode Number: 215
Synopsis: "When a young girl who has been communicating with Data reveals to him that her planet is in trouble, he and Picard must reconcile the Prime Directive and the need for scientific intervention to save her and her people."

Original Airdate: May 01, 1989

Credits

Story By: Hannah Louise Shearer
Teleplay By: Melinda M. Snodgrass
Directed By: Winrich Kolbe

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