The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 3, Episode 16 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Offspring" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. In this episode, Data creates a new android, Lal, and tries to raise her aboard the Enterprise. As she quickly develops identity and emotion, Starfleet moves to take her away, forcing Picard to defend Data’s rights as a parent. Join the Live Long and Podcast panel as we explore the ethics and emotion of this unforgettable episode.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation S3 E16 - "The Offspring" (1990) | Episode Review

First Aired: March 12, 1990

In-universe year: 2366

Date of Podcast: January 6, 2026

Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch Review Series

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1:05:27 Fun Facts

1:17:41 Ratings

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