"Data, He was Joking. You Know that, Right? ... Data?", Riker

Star Trek The Next Generation Season 7 Episode 5 Gambit Part II

[@Alverant]

Data's thinking, "If I say nothing, I can't be accused of lying. Now I get to sit in the big chair."

[@Peatingtune]

He gets to sit there often enough, since he's usually in command of the night shift on the bridge.

[@benry007]

@@Peatingtune the night shift.. in space. I know its a think in the show but its weird that its rare anything happens on night shift. Plus shouldn't there be at least 3 shifts per 24 hours?

[@benry007]

@@Fiorina_Predator its strange that the whole senior staff often work the same shift.

[@benry007]

@@Fiorina_Predator do you wreckon they bring a crossword?

[@benry007]

@@Fiorina_Predator so thats why they all know so much random trivia.

[@jdotoz]

Data knows it's a joke. He also knows who the joke is on.

[@zEropoint68]

he knows who's third in command ;-)

[@mjklein]

@@zEropoint68 and that 3rd becomes captain now.

[@jddeats]

I'M SORRY DAVE, I'M AFRAID I CAN'T DO THAT

[@daetslovactmandcarry6999]

... Open the brig forcefeilds, Data. I'm not gonna ask you again.

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

@@daetslovactmandcarry6999 field*

[@josephmassaro]

Trolling Subroutine Fully Engaged.

[@imablock16]

In datas programs that one is displayed as the trololol face xD.

[@condorsouthernlands4730]

ENHANCE!!!

[@jt0l3r]

😂😂😂

[@beverlywhitman303]

he did the full calculation in a matter of nanoseconds: captain is dead, first officer can be put to the brig on frivolous charges till the captain is again declared 'alive' and dismisses them. meanwhile the 2nd officer (me) can accumulate an estimate 9.6 hours of command time on a capital ship to further my career all under the guise of a 'joke' that everyone will have a good laugh at, except riker (and he will forgive me with 91.4% likelihood). it will even protect riker in the event that some one dose lay charges as he will have brig time on record for it, win win.

[@connormartin2719]

Just a bit of Monday morning fun 😂

[@jbrisby]

Picard: "Fire at will, Commander Data." Riker: "NO, STOP!!"

[@tommyc4641]

This deserves more likes 😂 very funny

[@scorchx3000]

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[@timonsolus]

Riker should have changed his first name.

[@SvendleBerries]

@@scorchx3000 lol good ol Major Grin. Shame CBS/KZbin screwed him so now all his recuts are spread across multiple accounts.

[@ananousous]

@@timonsolus Hmm.. "Tom Riker" has a nice ring to it

[@carltrotter7622]

I love how data ignores Riker and Riker begins to realise the situation.

[@bontronblock]

Yes, ya cracked the case Columbo....

[@Greg_Rock]

It's Picard's payback for that fertility doll prank years ago

[@GrandSupremeDaddyo]

The speed of positronic processing.

[@carltrotter7622]

@@Greg_Rock indeed.

[@michaelslee4336]

Greggles The old Horga'hn payback. Gold!

[@SirCraigius]

Riker: "Data, he was joking. You know that, right? Data....?" Data: "Do you remember that time you kissed my daughter Commander? Because I do. Now we shall discuss your intentions" Riker: O_O

[@bobjoebo8933]

Yes. What are your intentions toward my daughter?

[@chiefterpleaf7467]

His *what*

[@imalemon6626]

@@chiefterpleaf7467 had the exaaaact same question.

[@justanotheronlineobserver3387]

@@imalemon6626 there was an episode where data made himself a daughter but ended up upsorving her for whatever reason

[@imalemon6626]

@@justanotheronlineobserver3387 saw the wiki after I asked that, said her brain started failing, didn't read much after that, guess that's why Data did that

[@HighAdmiral]

Riker: "Riker to Security, Data has gone rogue and is attempting to abduct me" Data: "No, Captain Picard ordered me to detain Commander Riker" Security: "A dead man ordered you to detain Commander Riker?" Data: ...

[@harveywallbanger3123]

Touché

[@GentlemenGhidorah]

It was quite literally a suggestion, not an order. Being the android of sound reason, coupled with the knowledge of regulations he himself already declared, Data saw it appropriate to act on that suggestion. I know you're being funny but is it not on-theme to deconstruct your comment as I have?

[@themocaw]

@ChiKler Riker is a renegade. Data is commanding the ship now. He can put Riker in the brig on his own authority. Picard suggested it, but Data chose to follow the suggestion.

[@frostfallanimations7891]

@@harveywallbanger3123 so that’s what touché means. Wow I never would have guessed, thanks google translate.

[@hellacoorinna9995]

@@GentlemenGhidorah It's never "just a suggestion" where the CO is concerned.

[@WestAirAviation]

Picard made that suggestion with absolute full knowledge Data would follow it through. His smirk when he left Riker says it all.

[@WritersMoment]

As the comments above said already, that's for that time on Riza. :D

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

He didn't smirk at all. Picard had a great poker face

[@austinperry1671]

I like to think this is payback for the horgon that Picard picked up on Risa for Riker

[@Felix.Dragon.]

It's weird that Data responded "aye sir" to that suggestion considering it was just established that Picard is not currently his commanding officer.

[@kenmolinaro]

I'm always disappointed that when Picard yells during a ship battle "Fire at will" that Data doesn't spin around and phaser Riker.

[@scorchx3000]

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[@seriascannain6675]

I know some children who said to a child and he replied "my name is ...", he did not understand that expression.

[@booey316]

i would rather see fire at wil.

[@seriascannain6675]

@@booey316 He was fired at by the scientist who wished to be a martyr for his people. Not sure if that counts!

[@Mskatz007]

That's hilarious

[@momokochama1844]

kudos to Brent Spiner for leading him away with a totaly straight face xD

[@sharkdentures3247]

Best poker face in the galaxy!

[@trier4952]

You can tell that he was holding in the laughter the whole time

[@chancerbox1935]

That would have taken a lot of takes

[@metazare]

It probably took a dozen takes at least, each one more difficult to pull off than the next.

[@ELCADAROSA]

Metazare, I feel for the poor makeup artist having to fix Brent’s tears of laughter after each failed take! 😂

[@themocaw]

"Commander Data, where is Commander Riker?" "In the brig, sir, awaiting court-martial." "I see. Is he in good health?" "Yes, sir." "I suggest we let him stew in there for another day or so, then let him out." "Yes, sir." "Picard out." *opens up a book* "This is for that time on Risa, Will."

[@AcesStar]

Picard would

[@firestorm165]

"Data, when I said 'let him stew in there' that was not what I meant"

[@MrHalohunter24]

I read it in his voice

[@dorkinabubble7772]

Ok this THIS is the best comment on here, flat out!

[@MitchellTF]

"I...never did say I was sorry..."

[@Mr.Inktail]

Jokes on Riker, data will bring him to the brig then release him immediately after. "The captain said to take you to the brig, he did not specify for how long."

[@WordSarien]

This is now my headcanon for how this ended.

[@joelellis7035]

Not really, Data recognized that since Picard was declared dead, Picard had no authority on the ship. Data was actually acting on his own authority to arrest Riker who Data noted had been declared renegade and was facing charges. My take is that Data also knew that all charges against Riker would be dropped after Picard had been reinstated, but protocols had to to be followed in the interim.

[@Daniel-rd6st]

Which means, Riker stays in the brig until Picard is declared undead... i mean alive again. Oh dear, i hope for Riker that in the future that dosent take as much time as today 🙂@@joelellis7035

[@ernestofalcon]

Picard wakes up. "Data where is Riker?" "Executed sir for his crimes." "....oh no."

[@pepperVenge]

That joke is good, but sadly doesn't work for Star Trek because they don't practice the Death penalty.

[@thecursed01]

@@pepperVenge but do data and worf, the new acting captain and 2nd in command see it that way too?

[@Archone666]

@@thecursed01 Pretty sure Worf wouldn't let Data pull a Captain Bligh. And I KNOW Data wouldn't violate Starfleet regs like that.

[@ClarinoI]

@@pepperVenge Actually, violation of General Order 7 is a capital offence for Starfleet officers. But since Riker hasn't been accused of that crime, he's safe.

[@pepperVenge]

@@ClarinoI That was True in the 23rd Century. No evidence that's true in the 24th.

[@shindean]

Since Data is the most powerful entity on that ship, I do like the moments and episodes of "aw....shit, the robot's acting up again!"

[@Eddie42023]

'naw, that's never happened'... >cough< 'Brothers', >cough< 'Clues' >cough cough

[@mythalda0040]

*Data Be Like* "I could kill them all if I wanted to."

[@peterbakpetersen4942]

@aDBo'Ch 1 You are probably right, I've never seen an Apple logo in Trek.

[@mageless8192]

Legit those are my fave episode of tng, when it’s just Data being an amazing mess.

[@shindean]

@@mageless8192 I loved that they even made a movie about it: "Oh no...he's getting laid! We're boned." 🤣

[@tigersebel]

makes me wonder if Data was also joking or he really did throw him in the brig

[@drmayeda1930]

Probably, Picard gave him an order. Without the emotion chip, he doesn't have a sense of humor. It isn't till Redemtion pt 2 that he doesn't just follow orders literally.

[@g00gleminus96]

@@drmayeda1930 But Picard is legally dead so he can't give orders. It's just that Data is aware of the regulations so he sends Riker off to the brig to await a court martial.

[@DELTA1978THETA]

Major cliff hanger there!

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

Both!

[@Nulono]

@@drmayeda1930 Technically, Picard gave him a suggestion.

[@blackfyre5158]

I'd love it after Riker was taken to the brig he came back for Picard and dragged him to the morgue 😂

[@ibDeman]

Hah! That would be awesome! Thanks for the chuckle. I was about to say he would drag him out by his hair but...

[@jakep1979]

This was Picard's revenge for Riker asking him to buy the little statue on Riza.

[@elliotburing87]

Oh god.. I just died of laughter.. Please don’t stick me in the morgue.

[@elliotburing87]

Black fyre or wouldn’t they give him a space funeral by sending his body into space.... lol

[@ThomasvanLoon05]

@@elliotburing87 🤣

[@jonathanvamos8636]

Did...did Data just worm his way into the captain's chair? Damn, that was a 300 IQ power play right there.

[@austinhunt8050]

300 iq that’s kinda an insult to data’s intelligence

[@jocax188723]

And that’s how Will spent the night in the brig and Picard laughed himself silly the next morning when he had to get him out

[@blockmasterscott]

Oh man, I can just imagine Picard howling with laughter as he lets Riker out while gasping for air.

[@jamham69]

"Mr Data, Where is Riker?" "In the brig, sir, as you suggested" "ah. Well, Data, I was joking. we had better let him out" "Shall i, sir?" "No, data. I think i'll get him myself"

[@romilrh]

Picard: "I am dead and cannot give orders Data: "makes sense" Picard: "Now take Riker to the brig" Data: *"Yes sir I will follow that order"*

[@WritersMoment]

It wasn't an order, it was a suggestion.

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

Suggest. Not order

[@joda7697]

@@BravoDox Exactly.

[@thatguythatmakesmashups]

O. M. G

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Man, Brent was absolutely doing everything in his power not to laugh right there. His face gets more and more focused on being neutral as he escorts Riker off screen.

[@Elly3981]

Brent was a natural prankster.

[@azidal3755]

I imagine Data getting him to the Brig and instead of locking him up saying I've taken you to the brig. You're free to go now, sir.

[@Felix.Dragon.]

That sounds like exactly the type of prank Data would play.

[@sean3533]

Data: "Look at me. I am the Captain now."

[@Anonymouzor]

is data really highest rank after Riker?

[@sean3533]

@@Anonymouzor no its...it's like a quote from another movie...I was joking. Corallia. You know i was joking

[@tripaces_]

Corallia Data is second in command. Say Picard and Riker mysteriously died (of an 'unknown' cause) then Data would become captain at least until Starfleet could send another one.

[@JesseColton]

@@Anonymouzor Technically Beverly Crusher has the same rank as Riker, but effectively Data is third in command. Interestingly, the next person in the chain of command you might expect to be Worf, but it's actually Deanna Troi. There's actually an episode about Deanna being forced to command the ship in their absence.

[@KuraIthys]

Doctors exist outside the command structure, hence why Beverly is a commander, and in fact, very late in TNG even manages to have the rank of captain... This works because medical is a completely separate thing. The chain of command doesn't quite follow rank though. Deanna troi ends up being a commander when Data is still lt. Commander, but by virtue of being a bridge officer and Chief Operations Officer, Data is only below Commander Riker. It's also worth noting that Data has been a lieutenant commander for the entire time TNG was on air (and into the films) While Geordi started as an Ensign,. Worf was lt. Junior grade. Deanna was a lieutenant (not apparent because we rarely saw her in uniform) In fact, of the cast as existed when TNG started, Data is not only 3rd in command, but there also only appear to be 3 officers of higher rank on the ship (aside from maybe some random background character) Commander Beverly Crusher (but as CMO she's outside the normal chain of command), Commander William T. Riker, and Captain Jean Luc Picard. That so many other characters gained ranks and positions over time while data remained static is also kinda interesting...

[@matthewwheeler469]

Picard: "And Mr. Data, I suggest that you escort Commander Ryker to the brig." Ryker: "You do know he was joking, right? It's fiction, we made it up."

[@barragethree5047]

"Not this time" "It's fiction" "Wrong" "Not this time" "Not this time"

[@hybralisk]

It never happened.

[@jonathonrodriguezthomas6457]

"You got us."

[@thethatone2166]

"It's a total fabrication"

[@PyroJohn19]

Legend has it Picard was looking for his number 1 all morning before remembering his joke

[@TlalocW]

That's for Riker asking Picard to pick up that totem that signals virility when he went on shore leave t Raisa.

[@scsi_joe]

Ah, didn't think of that. Well played!

[@RubelliteFae]

Horga'hn (as in the opposite of "whore gone").

[@javierpatag3609]

How Brent Spiner managed that poker face for that scene is seriously impressive.

[@TheMulToyVerse]

Legend has it that he’d be in full uniform/make-up and on set making cast-mates crack up, then in the blink of an eye he’d be in full Data mode just as they’d begin a scene... this was not the case for everyone else You can tell his talent for deadpan in his scenes in “Night Court” 😶😶😶

[@tablescissors67]

@@TheMulToyVerse I have also heard these tales, the real King of the Poker Face. 👑

[@Elly3981]

@@TheMulToyVerse Spiner has been known to pull a lot of stunts and pranks on the set for comedic and dramatic flair and was often allowed to get away with it because he knew his character was popular and that the show could not do without him. Other actors would be reprimanded or even fired if they pulled even a fraction of what Brent did.

[@danieldickson8591]

The TNG cast was often compared to a bunch of school kids. They had so much fun with each other that directors sometimes had to enforce discipline to get them to carry on with the scene. They weren't unprofessional, they're just really good friends.

[@dixiefish0173]

Data “is that a Joke?” Worf “ I don’t get their humor either”...

[@skyserf]

0:58 In this microsecond Data realizes his dream to command the Enterprise has come true.

[@Argumemnon]

The robot apocalypse can now begin.

[@Drezzek01]

I wonder how many times they had to re-shoot this scene because Brent Spiner couldn't suppress a smile as he led Riker away

[@ClokworkGremlin]

Probably once. Brent Spiner is a legendary actor. Look up "The Chase" (s06e20) for an episode where they decided to really show off what he could do. [edit]Not The Chase (S06E20), Masks (S07E17). The Chase is the one where they tried to lampshade all the rubber forehead aliens by claiming the galaxy was seeded by a precursor race, and is considered one of the worse episodes. Aside from showcasing Brent Spiner's acting ability, Masks itself is also a remarkable piece of writing, as it showcases a mythology from an entire mythical civilization, and it's one of my favorite TNG episodes.

[@sabin97]

@@ClokworkGremlin now i have to re-watch masks because i dont remember the whole thing. but there's one that displays the acting skills of brent spiner even more... i dont remember the exact title....a handful of datas? datas datas datas? anyway it's the one where they make a holodeck simulation of the wild west.....and all the characters(even the females) are data....and of course they are all played by brent spiner.

[@da54177]

@@sabin97 A Fistful of Datas

[@sabin97]

@@da54177 that one! i'm really bad with names....

[@InceyWincey]

@@sabin97 I’m guessing you’ve not seen A Fistful of Dollars then?

[@CharlieBrown20XD6]

Lol feels like that last shot of the ship should have Riker going "DATAAAAAAA!"

[@tskmaster3837]

To maintain basic protocols, Riker should be in the brig until everything was cleared up unless Riker really wanted this in the ship's logs: "Acting captain addendum: Lt Commander Riker who is facing 12 counts worthy of court martial opted not to wait in the brig until the charges were be dropped because, and I quote, 'it's funny as hell.'"

[@LordTalax]

Riker is a full commander

[@tskmaster3837]

@@LordTalax Dumb mistake on my part.

[@alpha4072]

CASE DISMISSED!

[@IchigoKurosakicool]

Data before emotion chop installation: *takes everything seriously* Data after emotion chip installation: *Confused internal screaming* OHHH SHITTT

[@RobsonRoverRepair]

You can just see the bond and friendship with this cast the long the seasons go on. It really was a great show.

[@timmytheimpaler]

I love that little tug on the uniform and the chuckle that Riker gave before he turned to walk away.

[@ericmorang3903]

Never joke with an android!

[@RimWulf]

Like with autistic people; we have trouble getting sarcasm.

[@daanvreugdenhil]

This Young Tony yup... And, unfortunately, a very vivid imagination... 🙈

[@tgtterrorizor3407]

Hey, a fellow Osean!

[@thiagodeandrade7081]

To be fair, Picard might have been counting on this outcome.

[@Emp6ft10in]

Never tell Picard he can't give orders on his own ship!

[@oz_jones]

Picard is dead, that man is clearly an impostor.

[@tripaces_]

Osmosis Jones imagine if, at the end of the last TNG movie (I forgot the name), we find out that Picard has been a Changeling this entire time

[@andysimmons2648]

I haven’t seen this scene in years. I forgot how awesome it was and the good chemistry that the TNG characters had. Thanks for uploading it.

[@RandomGuy33369]

These scenes are part of what I love about this show. You can bet your "smooth as a androids bottom" he put him in that brig.. Trekkies will get that reference😏

[@SuperVstech]

Smooth as an ANDROID’S bottom... head shake...

[@RandomGuy33369]

@@SuperVstech thanks for the correction.. It was android.. My mistake

[@JasonL77]

Scenes like this are why Data is my favorite character on TNG. His level of chill is precisely zero.😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mlogan11]

Picard didn't like Riker's snark at taking command and decided to teach him a snark lesson.

[@Rhythmicons]

He channeled Locutus.

[@TheEmpressReborn]

Revenge for Risa.

[@Mouserzz]

I really like how Picard was half yawning through the dialogue.

[@bentencho]

"Also, as Captain Picard is declared deceased, this individual claiming to be him must be an impostor. As such, I will need to arrest him as well for trespassing on restricted Starfleet vessel and for impersonating a Starfleet personnel."

[@Creshex8]

From this scene to Data’s critique of Picard’s art, I’m amazed at the genius comedy this classy show has produced. And don’t forget the unlikely comic relief... LaForge!!

[@CharlesUrban]

Picard is technically dead and Riker is stuck in the brig because Data doesn't understand humor. Good thing nothing serious popped up at about that time.

[@jakep1979]

A Borg Cube appears out of nowhere...

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

For not understanding humor, that was an OUTSTANDING practical joke!

[@Joesolo13]

Clever Coup by Data. Iirc he was the second officer so with Picard 'dead' and Riker awaiting trial, he was in command of Enterprise until the matter was cleared up

[@Princess2Warrior]

@@Joesolo13 *Well at least the ship would be in good hands...*

[@ericbukley2140]

If something did happen DATA would have figured half of it out before it happened.

[@niceguy2171]

Ah, how I miss this more innocent time, when Starfleet still stood for morality and righteousness, and humor was often a part of the stories. Poor Riker, getting drug off to the brig by a 'just following orders' Data.

[@Archone666]

AND with them all knowing the brig was cleaner, safer, and more comfortable than where they'd just been.

[@EriPages]

And now it's become infested with SJWs

[@madnessguy1300]

@Robertson Thirdly no sorry its a very liberal society. your typical sjw would throw a shitfit because its not communism.

[@Zurie]

@@EriPages Do you think your attitude would be accepted in Star Fleet? Any iteration of it? Do you think Picard would hear your comments and think, "Hell yea, this is someone I want on my crew"?

[@danwarb1]

@@EriPages No. You'd be saying the same about TNG or complaining about the Com officer in th OG series if they were new today. The problem with new Star Trek is that is that the Federation is supposed to be over all of your BS.

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

It wouldn't have been much of a joke if he didn't follow through!

[@maisiesummers42]

From 1:36 onward, Brent Spiner seems to be doing his level best to not crack up.

[@owlsofthenight_yt2000]

Even though data is his own being. When Picard told him to take river to the bridge. He didn't even hesitate. That's how much he trust Picard. He will follow him to the end of time

[@288theabe]

So we’re not going to say anything about the wonderful piece of acting by Spiner and Frakes of NOT yawning when Stewart did?

[@LordTalax]

You don't really have to yawn when others do. It's called self-control

[@maddocpax788]

Picard and Data standing over dead Riker. Picard says, "Data, when I said fire at will, I didn't mean so literally."

[@Rodshark75]

You can tell Brent was barely able to hold it together while leading Riker down the hall.

[@Elly3981]

I feel sorry for Brent's makeup artist. Who knew how many times he or she had to touch him up because he cracks up with so much laughing.

[@dsandoval9396]

Data passive aggressive taking out his annoyance at Riker sleeping in his poetry reading.

[@tormuse2916]

I like the fact that Data said "aye, sir" to Picard's "suggestion" to put Riker in the brig, even though he just acknowledged that he doesn't have to follow his orders.

[@cdname47]

"A joke, commander, dead pan mode"

[@Feyd01]

I got that reference!

[@Shiirow]

Data. The Greatest Straight Man in Comedy History.

[@michaelbeltran2969]

all these years later and that scene still tickles me 😂

[@TexasGTO]

Could you imagine being grabbed by a being that could snap your neck like a twig and escorted to the brig? I would be like "whelp guess I'm going with you now..."

[@Elly3981]

Well, yeah. Riker knew Data could easily overpower him, so he kept insisting that Picard was joking.

[@TheWykedKara]

Whats so great is you know this scene had to have so many retakes, because even the final shot you can tell Brent is still barely holding the laughter in.

[@cherryleegee1182]

These are the moments that I love because it makes me love data even more. Thank you so much for posting really awesome. Everyone take care, take it easy and be safe

[@jareddixon9108]

You know it’s a lighthearted Star Trek moment when you hear the flute.

[@khoichau8316]

Captain Picard: MASTER TROLL

[@chrisscott7990]

This is the only scene you need to watch before star trek: Picard is released. All hail Federation Republic leader Data

[@ddark89]

This aged not too well😅

[@chrisscott7990]

@@ddark89 I'll rebuild Data if no one else will!

[@aleisha1892]

This is why I love Data ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕

[@hubachecka]

At 0:44 Patrick is obviously yawning, Brent even looks confused like " should we retake the scene?" For some reason they left it in though... quite hilarious

[@dalibordupor3979]

It's safe to say Riker ended up in a brig.Better that then ressist a metal bending android.

[@Detroit_Dawg]

Riker: "Data, he was joking! You know that right?" Data: "My 'Joking' sub-routines are offline." *_activates level 1 forcefield_*

[@tomtalk24]

Genius! Never gets old.

[@dazgreensmoker669]

Brent's face nearly cracked at the end there

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Data could have filled pretty much any position on that ship...

[@user-og6hl6lv7p]

Well he certainly filled Lieutenant Yar

[@KuraIthys]

Technically... Oh no, wait, that still counts. Oh well. XD

[@AccidentalNinja]

I suddenly wonder how they resolve issues like this in the Federation. Now I understand why Mass Effect makes the protagonist above the law.

[@c.j.1089]

This reminds me just how much I love TNG. No other series really captured that comradery and love for characters like TNG.

[@ZJasmineDragon]

the aility to keep a straight face there is astounding

[@a.i.chemist2261]

Commander Riker. I am going to have to ask that you stop resisting. "It's a joke, I'm not...." STOP RESISTING! "....ow....please....help...." And this one is for calling me Alexa....stop resisting....You know I am required by to play anything requested by....stop resisting...a "superior" officer...stop resisting.....but Hello Pussycat? 17 times?....stop resisting.... "...please....anyone....umph....help me.."

[@TexasGTO]

When a being that could snap your neck like a twig grabs your arm and starts to lead you somewhere... you better clear your calendar because you're not in control anymore lol

[@wexxi2256]

A truly devious lick

[@jamescourt8497]

Still makes me love TNG

[@mr.pavone9719]

I'm surprised that, of all the emotions Data developed over the series, resentment towards humans for their bullshit wasn't one of them.

[@Elly3981]

Data isn't Lore. That's why.

[@kolelokaram8541]

By the book, as always.

[@ezekielmcq6885]

I miss tng so much o need to rewatch it 😭

[@therealMrPinky123]

I love these two episodes.

[@seankrueger3848]

I know I’m not Vulcan but Live long and prosper 🖖

[@SOTFarchive]

Lol perhaps Data’s first emotion was to become power-hungry and want to become captain. 😜

[@rebmcr]

"Have you ever been imprisoned... by a robot?"

[@Sigurther]

Data desperately trying to keep a straight face is one of the funniest things you'll see in TNG.

[@elronman]

This is honestly one of the most argued plot points in TNG. Its like a paradox. Data should know hes joking, but wouldn't be able to naturally play along.

[@minbari73]

Plot point? It's a pithy send off for the episode that happened in the last 20 seconds before credits rolled.

[@nickmalachai2227]

What's especially funny is that Picard technically didn't order Data to do anything. Data just took Riker to the brig entirely under his own decision-making. Data is absolutely pulling the joke on Riker, and Picard has little to do with it.

[@jerichobeach2967]

Data keeping a straight face at the end now THAT is good acting

[@EddieStarr]

Love this clip

[@80sOutrunFan]

"This way Sir!" LOL

[@edwinalgarin1715]

Lol data he was joking you how that right lol data nows the captain was declared dead so he can’t give data an order but data duz what the captain said lol

[@Stormcaller3801]

Because in Picard's case he was 'technically' dead, and Data was aware this would be rescinded as soon as they contacted Starfleet. But he didn't say anything about Riker having 'technically' committed crimes- he was serious about those. The real question is what security did when they got to the brig; I'm guessing Worf got a call and then spoke to Picard, who got himself reinstated.

[@thiagodeandrade7081]

To be fair, Picard suggested Data to send Riker to the brig. There is no reason to ignore the "technically dead" guy's advice.

[@aboxinspace]

I've never watched Star Trek but BY GOD does Jonathan Frakes makes me want to become a Trekkie every time a video like this pops up

[@shmabadu]

Wow, I’ve watched every TNG episode many times over, and this is the first time I’ve noticed the windows and blinds on the walls to the quarters, never saw that before.

[@shmabadu]

trylikeafool I’ve went back and the only quarters that have the windows from the inside is Captain Picard’s, I looked up the one episode I knew had a shot of him in his quarters, Devil’s Due, the first shot of the ‘Devil’ and the window is clearly visible right behind her. No one else seems to have it though, even Riker’s, maybe it’s a Captain’s perk?

[@Rhythmicons]

Season 1 set had a lot more windows and funky wallpaper.

[@TheMadSicilian]

Was this the joke he finally got in First Contact?

[@kolelokaram8541]

No. It was a joke from the Farpoint mission which occurred over 7 years ago in the first episode.

[@tornado713]

And it was Generations where he got the joke, not First Contact.

[@CeramicQuill]

Probably the laugh attributed to this scene was when Q gave him emotions for a few seconds.

[@kolelokaram8541]

@@CeramicQuill We already answered this. It was a joke from the Farpoint mission, in the first TNG episode.

[@lawrencefitzgerald4744]

Who said Data didn't have a sense of humor?

[@SheldonAdama17]

Picard: Fire at will! Data: (vaporizes Riker) Picard: …Let me rephrase. Fire when you have the inclination.

[@danielyen9055]

I always loved this scene

[@gohan661]

no you can't don't even try

[@jasonmorris9330]

The main question is: what happens on April 5 2063?

[@Kazuo1G]

In the fictional future history of the show, it's the day that Zefram Cochrane initiates his first warp flight, and attracts the attention of the Vulcans, ushering in the space age.

[@SuperVstech]

It’s really 2063? I figured Star Trek always had far future timestamps for things... except for the eugenics wars that is... what idiot thought 30 years in the future was far enough for several wars to occur?

[@Kazuo1G]

@@SuperVstech Well, it's not beyond the realm of possibility. WWII was only 21 years after the first. The Vietnam war was about the same after that, plus or minus about 5 years, and we were smack-dab in the middle of the Cold War at the time, on the brink of nuclear war, and things in America weren't going so smoothly in terms of race relations and equality.

[@groom_of_the_stool]

@@SuperVstech In the years between WWII and the end of the Cold War, the US and Soviet Union fought many proxy wars instead of engaging in all-out war. There were a ton of wars in that time. And in the 90s, when the Eugenics Wars were supposed to happen, we had issues in places like Somalia, the former Yugoslavia and Thailand. In the Star Trek universe, those leaders were supermen.

[@manuel_k791]

Hahaha, I love this show so much.

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

What a great show!