Inheritance (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Inheritance (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Inheritance" is the 162nd episode of the American science fiction television series "", the tenth episode of the . Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise"-D. In this episode, as the "Enterprise" helps a planet to survive, Lieutenant Commander Data (Brent Spiner) must work with two local scientists from the planet. One scientist seems particularly interested in Data Inheritance had the lowest Nielsen ratings of season seven at an 8.5. The "Enterprise" arrives at Altrea IV, a planet with a core that is
The Host (Star Trek: The Next Generation) of Odan would return in non-canon "Star Trek" publications, including in the short story "First Steps" within "The Lives of Dax" anthology. It also made two appearances in licensed comics, first in DC Comics "Star Trek: The Next Generation Annual" issue four and then in "Divided we Fall", a crossover between "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine" published under the WildStorm imprint. The makeup for the Trill host featured a separate nose and forehead pieces, as the intention was to retain the general look of a human. Air bladders were placed inside a fake abdomen to create the shot