The Measure of a Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Measure of a Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Measure of a Man" is the ninth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 35th episode overall. It was originally released on February 13, 1989, in broadcast syndication. It was written as a spec script by former attorney and "" novelist Melinda M. Snodgrass. It was directed by Robert Scheerer. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, the rights of the android officer Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) are threatened
In Theory (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on VHS cassette, appearing on September 5, 1991, in the United States and Canada. The episode was later released on LaserDisc on September 24, 1996, and also included on the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" season four DVD box set, released in the United States on September 3, 2002. The first Blu Ray release was in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2013, followed by the United States on July 30. In Theory (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "In Theory" is the 25th episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", originally aired on June 3, 1991,