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
Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual Star Trek: The Next Generation: Technical Manual ("ST:TNG TM") is a paperback reference guide detailing the inner and other workings of the fictional Federation starship "Enterprise"-D and other aspects of technology that appeared in the television series "". Authored by Rick Sternbach and Michael Okuda, who both worked in the art department on the television series, with a foreword by series creator Gene Roddenberry, the first and only edition was published in 1991 () by Pocket Books, and Paramount Pictures holds all copyrights. The "ST:TNG TM" is written from the perspective of the