While on an extended research patrol, Data makes contact with a primitive being on an unstable planet which is in immediate danger and has to plead with Picard to help his newfound friend. BEHIND THE SCENES CREDITS GUEST CHARACTERS OBSERVATIONS QUOTES SCREENCAPS SCRIPT SYNOPSIS TRIVIA

Pen Pals TNG Season 2, Episode 15 TELEPLAY BY Melinda M Snodgrass STORY BY Hannah Louise Shearer DIRECTED BY Winrich Kolbe First Aired May 1, 1989 Stardate 42695.3

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