The Live Long and Podcast crew revisits Season 4, Episode 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Brothers" (1990), as part of their ongoing rewatch series. Data is summoned by his creator, Dr. Noonien Soong, who reveals he is dying and has built a final gift for his "son". But the homing signal also summons Lore, leading to a dangerous confrontation between the brothers. Meanwhile, the Enterprise crew races to treat a critically ill child while locked out of their own ship.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation S4 E3 - "Brothers" (1990) | Episode Review

First Aired: October 8, 1990

In-universe year: 2366

Date of Podcast: April 16, 2026

Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch Review Series

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