Cause and Effect (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

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"Cause and Effect" is the 18th episode of the fifth season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 118th overall. It was originally released on March 23, 1992, in broadcast syndication. It was written by Brannon Braga, who sought to write an unusual type of time travel-related plot, and directed by cast member Jonathan Frakes. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, the Enterprise is caught in a time loop which results in the destruction of the ship and the loss of all hands after a collision with the USS Bozeman. As events continue to repeat themselves, the crew feels a sense of déjà vu and, upon investigation, realize their predicament. Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) learns how to pass a brief message to himself in the next loop, which allows him to save the ship from destruction. Cheers actor Kelsey Grammer was offered the role of Captain...

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