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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"The Schizoid Man"
#40272-131
Story by
Richard Manning
&
Hans Beimler
Teleplay by
Tracy Torme
Directed by
Les Landau
THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Copyright 1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.
FINAL DRAFT
OCTOBER 10, 1988
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STAR TREK: "The Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"The Schizoid Man"
CAST
PICARD DR. IRA GRAVES
RIKER KAREEN BRIANON
DATA
PULASKI Non-Speaking
TROI MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
GEORDI CREWMAN AT OPS
WORF CREWWOMAN IN HALLWAY
WESLEY
GUINAN Voice-Over
CAPTAIN OF THE MARY ROGERS
STAR TREK: "The Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"The Schizoid Man"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE
CORRIDORS
CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
TRANSPORTER ROOM
SICKBAY
SICKBAY (ADJACENT)
DATA'S QUARTERS
KAREEN'S QUARTERS
TURBOLIFT
TEN-FORWARD
GRAVESWORLD
LIVING ROOM
LABORATORY
STAR TREK: "The Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"The Schizoid Man"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
KAREEN BRIANON Kuh-REEN Bree-ANN-un
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"The Schizoid Man"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
a small speck heading toward us from a great distance.
PULASKI (V.O.)
Medical log, Stardate 42437.5.
Ira Graves is arguably the
greatest human mind in the known
universe...
The great ship streaks by, racing toward its
destination.
PULASKI (V.O.)
(continuing)
For years he's lived in near
isolation on a remote planet,
devoting full time to his
revolutionary work...
2 INT. TURBOLIFT - CLOSE ON PULASKI
riding up alone.
PULASKI (V.O.)
(continuing)
Eight hours ago, we monitored a
message from his assistant,
urgently requesting medical aid.
It seems Graves' health is failing
rapidly -- I only hope we can
reach him in time...
3 STAY WITH PULASKI
as the lift stops and she steps out onto the bridge.
Before her, WESLEY is at Conn, a CREWMAN at Ops, WORF
at Tactical. She MOVES to Command to join RIKER and
PICARD...
PICARD
Any response from Gravesworld,
Mister Worf?
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER 2.
3 CONTINUED:
WORF
Nothing sir. Not since their
initial communication.
Picard frowns. Riker turns to Pulaski...
RIKER
They send out a plea for help,
then shut off the transmitters
so they can't tell if help's on
the way. Doesn't make much sense,
does it?
PICARD
What's our e.t.a. at the planet,
Mister Crusher?
WESLEY
Thirty-six minutes to orbit, sir.
Picard turns to Pulaski -- his question more a
statement.
PICARD
You understand the importance of
doing everything we can for Doctor
Graves.
PULASKI
Of course, Captain.
PICARD
Starfleet Command believes his
work in quantum physics is
reaching a critical stage. They
consider this a priority one
action.
PULASKI
A man is ill, Captain. Treating
him is my priority one.
Regardless of who he is.
Picard raises his eyebrows in mild surprise. Is she
sparring with him or merely stating a fact? Behind
him, Riker is smiling, amused by her blunt way of
saying things.
4 INT. TEN-FORWARD ROOM - CLOSE ON TROI
downing a sea-green liquid in an exotic "chaser" glass.
She savors the drink, her eyes lighting up as she
slowly swallows.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER 3.
4 CONTINUED:
TROI
It's wonderful. What is it?
5 PULL BACK
to see GEORDI and TWO CREWPERSONS sitting next to her,
with GUINAN behind the bar.
GUINAN
A year on the planet Thurasia is
four hundred and ninety days long.
It rains twice, and only twice.
You're drinking Thurasian rain
water.
GEORDI
(empty glass in hand)
Water? Tastes more like...
TROI
Heaven.
GEORDI
Exactly. Where can I get some
more of this?
Guinan takes his glass with a smile.
GUINAN
'Fraid that's the last of it.
Next rainfall in a hundred and
sixty three days.
Troi looks at her empty glass wistfully.
TROI
I'm not sure I can wait that long.
6 ANGLE TO INCLUDE DATA
joining his friends at the bar.
GEORDI
(to Data)
Hey, old friend. Any luck?
Data looks extremely satisfied.
DATA
I believe my quest has ended in
complete success.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER 4.
6 CONTINUED:
Geordi turns to the others and explains what they're
referring to...
GEORDI
Data's been scouring the library,
in search of the perfect joke.
DATA
I have explored seventy-six
thousand, two hundred and
twenty-three anecdotes thus far.
TROI
Why, Data?
DATA
It is an attempt to find the most
humorous anecdote in recorded
history. And I believe I have
done just that.
GUINAN
This I gotta hear.
All eyes are on Data -- everyone's primed to hear the
anecdote to end all anecdotes. Data's eyes sparkle in
anticipation. Just before he begins, he throws back
his head and LAUGHS THAT PECULIAR STILTED LAUGH of his,
as if to say "boy is this going to be funny." The laugh
ends too abruptly, like someone pulled a plug.
DATA
(deliberate)
There were twelve birds sitting
on a fence... Six had a notion
to fly away. How many were left?
7 ANGLE ON HIS AUDIENCE
looking at one another, thinking this better have a
great punchline. Geordi shrugs...
GEORDI
Okay, I'll bite. Six.
Data bursts into his awkward laugh again.
DATA
(happy, glowing)
No, twelve! They only had a
notion to fly away!
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER 5.
7 CONTINUED:
With quick mechanical movements, Data looks from person
to person, a stiff smile plastered on his face. The
smile fades, replaced by a look of complete surprise.
He can't believe the others aren't laughing. In fact,
the only sound WE HEAR is A SMALL GROAN emanating from
Geordi.
DATA
You did not find it wildly
hilarious?
GEORDI
What do you think?
Geordi indicates the others. Some have stone-faces
while others look like they've just been slapped.
DATA
Perhaps I should have described
the interesting plumage of --
GUINAN
-- Data honey, I don't think it
would've helped. That joke
chilled my blood.
Guinan smiles and shivers. Geordi EXITS the bar,
patting a deeply perplexed Data on the shoulder as he
goes.
8 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - MOVING WITH GEORDI
as he crosses to Ops, passing Picard, Riker and Pulaski
in the Command Area.
WORF
Receiving a transmission from
Gravesworld, sir. It's unfocused.
Not directed specifically at us.
PICARD
On screen, Mister Worf.
9 ON SCREEN (OPTICAL)
KAREEN BRIANON a strikingly beautiful if somewhat
frail-looking woman in her early twenties. She seems
anxious -- nervously looking over her shoulder as she
speaks. We join her transmission in progress...
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - TEASER 6.
9 CONTINUED:
KAREEN
... If anyone can hear me, please
send a doctor. Things are getting
worse --
Kareen cuts off as she turns to look at something else
in the room. Suddenly the screen goes dead...
PICARD
Try and raise her, Mister Crusher.
Tell them we're minutes away.
WESLEY
It's no good, sir. I don't
believe they're receiving us.
Picard paces, clearly frustrated.
WORF
Our records show that she and
Graves are the only ones living
on the planet, Captain.
RIKER
Then what scared her?
10 MOVE IN ON PICARD
wondering the same thing.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 7.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
11 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Same setting, same situation.
GEORDI
Sir, I'm picking up another
signal... but it's not from the
planet.
WESLEY
Confirmed. Point of origin...
sector three-five mark seven.
GEORDI
Signal is very weak, sir. Audio
only.
PICARD
Pipe it through, Mister La Forge.
THE SOUND OF CRACKLING STATIC fills the air.
MAN'S COM VOICE
... Mayday! Mayday! This is
(static)
-- questing emergency assistance.
(static)
Outer hull breached
(static)
Environmental systems compro --
(static)
Need immediate
ROLLING WAVES OF STATIC overwhelm the rest of the
message. Picard signals Geordi to cut off the noise.
Worf punches in a few commands at his position...
WORF
I show the Mary Rogers in that
general vicinity, Captain. She's
a transport ship, used to ferry
settlers to new colonies. No
other ships of any kind in this
sector.
RIKER
(concerned)
Outer hull breached -- their air
must be leaking out.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 8.
11 CONTINUED:
PULASKI
There may be hundreds of colonists
aboard that ship. We've got to
help them!
PICARD
And what about Graves?
PULASKI
He's one man. And we don't even
know the nature of his illness.
PICARD
He's the man we came to assist!
I have my orders, Doctor.
Pulaski stews -- silence reigns on the bridge. This is
difficult for Picard; a tragic, no-win situation.
WORF
Suggestion, sir.
Picard swivels to face Worf.
WORF
(continuing)
Suggest we execute long range
transport of away team to assist
Dr. Graves at earliest possible
moment. We can use the mass of
the planet to slingshot us toward
the stricken liner, thus making
up most of the lost time.
PICARD
(nodding, thoughtful)
Mister Crusher, make it so -- prepare
for extended touch and go orbit.
WESLEY
(complying)
Aye sir.
PICARD
The transport may be a bit tricky.
I'd like you to handle it, Mister
La Forge.
GEORDI
Understood, Captain.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 9.
11 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Assemble an away team, Number One.
Include whatever medical
assistants the Doctor deems
necessary.
PULASKI
Excuse me sir, but I'd be more
useful dealing with the Mary
Rogers. There may be hundreds
who'll need attention --
PICARD
-- Thank you Doctor, but I'll make
those decisions.
(pause)
You're going to Gravesworld.
12 INT. TEN-FORWARD - ON DATA AND GUINAN
talking, the bar between them. Data is in a daze...
DATA
I cannot comprehend it. It is
beyond my ability to reason.
GUINAN
Don't feel too bad, Data. Humor
is subjective.
DATA
But this anecdote had all the
elements humans find so diverting!
A play on words, colorful
characters, deception, a lively
setting --
GUINAN
(tongue in cheek)
-- Maybe it's the birds.
DATA
(cocking his head)
Interesting. How so?
GUINAN
Birds are considered to have
boring personalities. They just
sit around and eat seed all day.
Maybe squawk once in a while.
Boring.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 10.
12 CONTINUED:
Data begins to consider this point seriously. Guinan
suppresses a smile as she continues...
GUINAN
In fact, there's only one thing
birds do that's funny, but you
couldn't put that in a joke and
keep it tasteful.
(leans forward)
Now chickens. Chickens are funny.
Data is surprised. He's about to ask her to elaborate,
when Riker steps up to the bar.
RIKER
(cheerful)
Hello Guinan. Keeping this guy
out of trouble?
GUINAN
It's a challenge, but I'm trying.
DATA
Excuse me sir, but in what way
is Guinan attempting to restrain
me from adversity?
RIKER
Never mind, Data, I was only
joking.
Data thinks, then suddenly explodes into a three second
burst of LAUGHTER. Once finished, he looks from Riker
to Guinan, uncertainty written on his face.
DATA
That joke was funny. Was it not?
GUINAN
It wasn't meant to be, Data.
Now Data's really confused.
GUINAN
(to Riker)
Are you really going down to see
Ira Graves? The Ira Graves?
RIKER
(intrigued smile)
How did you know about that?
Guinan smiles slyly and ignores the question.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 11.
12 CONTINUED: (2)
GUINAN
Remember Will -- great men have
great egos.
Riker smiles back, wondering why this sounds like a
warning. He slaps Data on the shoulder.
RIKER
Come on Data. A great man awaits.
They nod good-bye to Guinan and head for the turbolift.
Riker takes a last look at:
13 GUINAN
still smiling a smile that says "I know something you
don't know."
14 INT. TURBOLIFT - RIKER AND DATA
ride down together.
DATA
May I ask a question, sir?
RIKER
I think you just did.
DATA
(thinking it over)
Quite correct. May I ask you
another question after this one?
RIKER
(chuckling)
Sure, what's on your mind?
DATA
Do you think it is pointless for
me to try and understand humor?
RIKER
Pointless? Not necessarily.
DATA
I believe that comprehending what
is truly funny will bring me
closer to... humanness.
(pause)
Until recently, I thought I was
making progress.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 12.
15 INT. CORRIDOR - DATA AND RIKER
exit the turbolift and head down the corridor toward
the transporter...
DATA
For example Commander, do you find
this amusing? There were
twelve....... aquatic fowl sitting
on a fence, and six had --
RIKER
-- Twelve. They only had a notion
to fly away.
Data stops in his tracks.
DATA
How did you --
RIKER
-- Are you kidding? That joke's
become a legend on this ship.
16 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM - WORF, PULASKI, TROI (OPTICAL)
and a MED-TECH are joined by Riker and Data (still
mulling over the status of his legendary anecdote).
Geordi is at the transporter controls. Riker wastes no
time in leading his team onto the platform.
RIKER
Phaser on stun, Mister Worf. We
don't know what's going on down
there; no need to take chances.
WORF
Agreed, sir.
GEORDI
Remember folks, this is a long
range transport. The effects will
be a little unusual.
PULASKI
How do you mean?
Riker cuts in before Geordi can reply.
RIKER
Understood. Energize.
Pulaski turns to Riker just as they begin to
transport...
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 13.
16 CONTINUED:
PULASKI
Wait a minute! I don't under --
And they're GONE before the sentence is complete.
17 INT. LIVING ROOM ON GRAVESWORLD - THE AWAY TEAM
(OPTICAL)
begins to MATERIALIZE in comfortable if somewhat
cluttered living quarters. Behind them we can see the
planet through the window, including the multi-colored
rings that encircle her.
It takes longer than usual for their materialization.
We hear the end of Pulaski's sentence as her body
becomes solid.
PULASKI
-- ssstttaaaaaannnnddd!
RIKER
You do now.
All seem momentarily disoriented. Troi puts her hand
to her head.
TROI
Ohh... I know this is crazy, but
for a moment I felt like I was
trapped inside that wall.
WORF
You were. For a moment.
Troi thinks that over. Behind her, Riker signals the
ship.
RIKER
Riker to Enterprise.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Go ahead, Number One.
RIKER
We've arrived in Graves' home.
All's quiet so far -- on the other
hand, no one knew we were coming.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 14.
17 CONTINUED:
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Use caution and investigate.
Protect Graves' health at all
cost. We're leaving orbit to
assist the Mary Rogers. Back as
soon as possible.
RIKER
Understood, Captain. Riker out.
18 ANGLE FAVORING DATA
transfixed by something only he sees.
RIKER (O.S.)
Let's look around -- see if
anybody's home.
DATA
Someone is home, sir.
19 WIDE ANGLE
as the others turn to see what Data sees. Kareen
Brianon stands in the doorway, looking even more
ravishing than before.
KAREEN
You heard me. Thank God.
Kareen moves toward them and speaks in a halting, shy
voice.
KAREEN
(continuing)
I'm Kareen Brianon, Doctor Graves'
assistant. Are you... you with
Starfleet?
RIKER
Yes, we're from a ship called the
Enterprise. We monitored your
distress call but you never
acknowledged our response.
KAREEN
I'm sorry, I... couldn't take the
chance...
Riker moves forward and studies her eyes. Perhaps he's
somewhat smitten by her beauty.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 15.
19 CONTINUED:
RIKER
What chance?
GRAVES (O.S.)
(stern)
The chance that I might find out
someone was coming.
All eyes turn to see DOCTOR IRA GRAVES, standing behind
them in a corner of the room (a wall door sliding shut
behind him). He's a small man in his late seventies,
with intense, darting eyes, and a healthy wild-looking
shock of white hair. His skin is chalk-white, his
torso frail. We get the impression of strong mind,
weak body.
GRAVES
Kareen knew full well that I would
not be pleased.
KAREEN
I had no choice. I refuse to
stand by and watch you
deteriorate.
PULASKI
What symptoms have you noticed?
KAREEN
He has pain, shortness of breath,
irritability --
GRAVES
-- Ridiculous! I'm as healthy
as a Rigellian ox!
KAREEN
We'll see about that, Ira.
(to away team)
I hope one of you is a doctor.
Pulaski steps forward.
PULASKI
Doctor Katherine Pulaski. Call
me Kate.
Pulaski greets Kareen and turns to do so with Ira. He
shudders and holds up his hands as she approaches.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 16.
19 CONTINUED: (2)
GRAVES
No offense, but I don't want you
touching me in a medical way.
It's no secret that I don't like
people much, and I like doctors
even less than people!
PULASKI
Funny, I always thought doctors
were people.
GRAVES
And you were wrong. Just ask any
patient.
(pause)
Although I will admit for a doctor
you're a nice looking woman.
Graves is giving her body a slightly lecherous
appraisal. Pulaski looks at Riker and rolls her eyes.
Graves sets his sights on Troi...
GRAVES
And what have we here?... Another
lovely specimen of womanhood.
RIKER
I thought you didn't like people?
GRAVES
I like women. Always try to
forget that they're people.
Graves slides closer to Troi, never taking his eyes off
her cleavage.
TROI
(a bit embarrassed)
I'm Deanna Troi. It's an honor
to meet you Doctor Graves.
GRAVES
Yes! Yes, of course it is! This
is one of the truly great moments
of your life! Believe me honey,
you'll never meet anyone half as
sagacious as me. I'm a phenom.
Graves' bragging comes out in such an enthusiastic,
matter of fact way, one can't really be angry with him.
To him, his statements are simply facts; he is
incredibly brilliant. His egotism suits him. It's
perversely lovable, like the boastful old veteran
reminiscing about the men he killed in the war.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 17.
19 CONTINUED: (3)
GRAVES
(continuing)
Oh there I go again -- shocking
people with the truth. I can
appreciate how hard it is for
others to try and keep up with
my mind. I don't mean to burden
with my brilliance. It just works
out that way.
Over in a corner of the room, Kareen has been studying
Worf.
KAREEN
(soft, uncertain)
Excuse me sir... Are you a
Romulan?
Worf's face twists into a scowl, as though he smells
something unpleasant.
WORF
Hardly.
20 WIDE ANGLE
GRAVES
He's a Klingon, Kareen.
(to others)
Kareen has lived here since her
father died when she was quite
young. Her only knowledge of
inhuman races comes from me. I
suppose Klingons and Romulans must
look much alike.
Worf snaps his head toward Riker, infuriated.
WORF
(low growl)
Do I have to stand here and be
insulted?
GRAVES
No insult intended, Mister Klingon.
(to Pulaski)
See Doctor? Nothing wrong with
my hearing --
At this moment Graves is overcome with a brief but
vicious wracking COUGH. It doubles him over
momentarily, but he quickly tries to pass it off by
honing in on Data.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 18.
20 CONTINUED:
GRAVES
(gravelly)
My, my, my...
Graves stands right in front of Data, reaching up and
studying his face with ardent fascination.
DATA
Uh, Lieutenant Commander Data,
sir --
GRAVES
-- Shhh!
Graves uses both hands to swivel Data's head from side
to side, as he examines the structure of the android's
ears, jawline, nose, etc. Behind Graves, Pulaski is
taking the opportunity to run a medical scanner up and
down the scientist's back. Unaware, Graves thinks out
loud as he continues to peruse Data...
GRAVES
(continuing)
Functional... Durable... Obviously
no concern whatsoever for
aesthetic values.
Data frowns -- now he's insulted. Graves releases his
head.
GRAVES
(continuing)
Looks like Soong's work.
DATA
Quite correct, sir! Did you know
Soong?
GRAVES
Know him?!
(raspy cough)
I taught him everything he knows.
You could say I was the father
of his work...
(smiles as thought
occurs)
Which kinda makes me your
grandfather, doesn't it sonny?
Graves spins as he becomes aware that Pulaski has been
scanning him. He scowls and backs away, but it's clear
she's found out enough already.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT ONE 19.
20 CONTINUED: (2)
GRAVES
(continuing)
Damn doctors! Always sneaking
up on you like that -- saying this
isn't going to hurt, this isn't
going to hurt, when you both know
it's going to hurt like hell!
(pause)
Well I'm not paying the bill for
this!
PULASKI
(quietly)
There won't be a bill, Doctor.
(to Riker)
May I speak with you privately?
GRAVES
What for! Anything you think you
found's more my business than his!
Riker thinks about it, then nods, giving Pulaski the
go-ahead to speak freely. She hesitates...
GRAVES
(continuing)
Go on, gorgeous! Whatever the
hell it is, I can take it.
PULASKI
(uncomfortable)
I checked twice to make certain...
You have Varnay's disease.
Kareen GASPS. Graves barely reacts.
PULASKI
(continuing)
I'm sorry, Ira. You're dying,
and there's nothing I can do about
it.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 20.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
21 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 42437.7.
We've successfully transported
the passengers and crew of the
stricken liner Mary Rogers.
22 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - MOVE IN ON PICARD
alone, staring out the window at the stars...
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
Tragically, six people died in
the initial explosion, but the
rest are now aboard and in good
condition. We are heading back
to Gravesworld with great
dispatch.
Wesley ENTERS and quietly approaches the captain.
WESLEY
You wanted to see me, sir.
PICARD
(still staring at space)
Yes Ensign. I assume you would
very much like to meet Doctor
Graves.
WESLEY
(brightening)
Yes sir. His theories on spatial
relationships are amazing! And
his work in thermodynamics is --
PICARD
-- Good, I get the idea.
Providing his health is reasonably
intact, I'm going to appoint you
as his personal tour guide when
he comes aboard. You have the
run of the ship -- show him
anything you think he'll find
interesting, and for heaven's
sake, don't talk his ear off!
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 21.
22 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
(excited)
Yes sir. Understood.
(pause, thoughtful)
But why me, sir? I mean, not that
I'm complaining --
PICARD
-- Graves has a reputation for
being difficult and I'm not sure
I have the patience for that right
now.
Picard turns from the window and looks Wesley in the
eye.
PICARD
(continuing)
And... sometimes the very old get
along best with the very young.
23 INT. LIVING ROOM/GRAVESWORLD - ANGLE FAVORING PULASKI
Riker, Kareen, Troi, Worf, and the med-tech are also
present.
PULASKI
I'd say he has a week, but that's
a guesstimate.
KAREEN
Is he in great pain?
PULASKI
Some. I could help with that but
he won't let me get near him.
KAREEN
(sadly)
He won't even let me get near him,
now.
RIKER
Has he been... like a father to
you?
KAREEN
More like a teacher.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 22.
23 CONTINUED:
TROI
I sense that his feelings for you
are very warm. He's attracted
to you in many ways.
KAREEN
Attracted?... I know -- I've felt
certain feelings from him. But
he's always been a gentleman.
(to Riker)
Had I been older... perhaps we
could've been lovers. But nothing
like that ever happened between
us.
She gives Riker a lingering look, then turns and walks
away from him...
KAREEN
(continuing)
Now, it's like he's afraid to face
me... The only one he talks to
is your friend, Data.
24 INT. GRAVES' LABORATORY - GRAVES
is attending to a complex computer terminal, softly
WHISTLING THE SONG, "IF I ONLY HAD A HEART," while
behind him Data is blowing through some of his written
material at breakneck speed.
DATA
I have noticed Doctor, that you --
GRAVES
-- Call me Grandpa. Seems more
touching in my final hours.
DATA
I have noticed Grandpa, that you
keep repeating the same notes of
a musical passage that I am
unfamiliar with.
GRAVES
It's an ancient little tune called
"If I Only Had A Heart." A rather
plaintive lament sung by a
mechanical man who longs to be
human. It's his only wish.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 23.
24 CONTINUED:
Struck by the image, Data stops what he's doing and
MOVES closer to Graves...
DATA
What happens to this man?
GRAVES
He finds out that he is human
after all. Always was -- just
worried so much he never realized
it.
DATA
A happy ending. The mechanical
man got his wish.
GRAVES
Stories often have happy endings.
It's life that throws you for a
loop.
Data seems to think deeply about what he's saying.
Graves notes his thoughtfulness and continues...
GRAVES
(continuing)
It must be hard for you... So
close to being human and yet never
really knowing what it's like to
feel pain.
DATA
But... pain is unpleasant... is
it not?
Graves looks off into space -- a dying man allowing his
mind to explore the vagaries of life. He closes his
eyes, breathes deeply, speaks slowly...
GRAVES
Pain... Lust... envy...
pleasure... desire. Do you know
what desire is, Data?
DATA
Desire? It is to long for or
crave, a wish, a request, a --
GRAVES
(strong)
-- Do you know what desire is?
Data pauses. He realizes what Graves is asking him.
When he answers, he almost sounds sad.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 24.
24 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
No... I do not suppose I will ever
know what it really is.
Graves nods slowly.
GRAVES
I feel pity for you. Your
existence is a kind of walking
purgatory -- neither dead nor
alive, never really feeling
anything. Just existing. Just
existing.
Graves fights off A COUGHING SPELL. When he comes out
of it, there's a small, ironic smile on his face...
GRAVES
Listen to me -- a dying man taking
the time to mourn a man who will
never know death. Funny, isn't
it?
DATA
(softly)
Funny?... I have... difficulty
discerning what is funny.
Graves turns his back on Data so that the android
doesn't see his face turn grim.
GRAVES
I've had the same difficulty most
of my life. We're much alike.
25 INT. LIVING ROOM ON GRAVESWORLD - RIKER
ENTERS, rejoining the others.
RIKER
I just spoke with the captain.
The Enterprise is minutes away;
he'll contact us again when she
goes into orbit.
PULASKI
You informed him of Doctor Graves'
condition?
RIKER
Yes. Arrangements are being made
to make his last days with us as
comfortable as possible.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 25.
25 CONTINUED:
Kareen pensively looks out the window...
KAREEN
It'll be strange to leave here.
Troi goes to her and places a supportive arm around her
shoulder.
TROI
You're a beautiful young woman,
and there's a whole universe
waiting for you out there.
KAREEN
I'll be alone. I'll be without
Ira.
Troi looks at her colleagues, uncertain of what to say.
Surprisingly, it is Worf who gently approaches the
girl.
WORF
(lowered tone)
I know what it is to lose those
closest to your heart. It will
be hard... you will feel alone
at first... but it will surely
pass, as time passes. I know.
She looks up at Worf with tears in the corner of her
eyes. She instinctively knows that his words come from
a place deep within him. The little girl in her comes
forward and she embraces Worf, GENTLY SOBBING on his
chest. The Klingon is caught off guard, initially
uncomfortable with the situation. Slowly, awkwardly,
he puts a protective arm around her, looking up at the
others to make sure they're not laughing at him.
26 INT. GRAVES' LABORATORY - GRAVES
is still intently working at the computer terminal.
Data is beside him, obviously pondering their
conversation.
DATA
You mentioned your impending death
a while ago. I must say Grandpa,
that you are facing it with
remarkable courage and stoicism.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 26.
26 CONTINUED:
GRAVES
That is because I am an incredible
man, possessing an iron will and
nerves of steel. Two traits that
helped me become the genius I am
today as well as the lady-killer
I was in days gone by.
DATA
(shocked)
You condone homicide, sir?
GRAVES
It's an expression, Data. It
means I was once as beautiful as
I am smart.
Data looks at the grizzled old man before him with
amazement.
DATA
Really Grandpa?
GRAVES
(shrugging)
No, not really -- but what the
hell, I'm dying. I can remember
my life any way I want.
Graves fights off A COUGH and smiles at "his grandson."
GRAVES
(continuing)
And I'll tell you a little secret,
Sonny. I don't think I truly will
be dying.
DATA
But... the doctor --
GRAVES
-- Oh I'll die, but I won't really
be dead. You see?
Graves motions for Data to take a closer look at his
revolutionary computer terminal.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 27.
26 CONTINUED: (2)
GRAVES
(continuing)
I've invented a way of
transferring consciousness into
a computer. Before I die I plan
to convey my great intelligence
into this machine, thus cheating
the Grim Reaper of his greatest
prize.
DATA
Grim Reaper... Is that a farmer
with no sense of humor?
GRAVES
I speak of the personification
of death itself.
(coughs)
But what do you know of death?
It is a subject forever alien to
you.
DATA
Well Grandpa, that is not
necessarily true. I do have an
"off button" if you like. Its
activation robs me of all
consciousness -- therefore
rendering me dead for all intents
and purposes.
Data walks over to study an equation on a chart on the
wall. He does not see the thoughtful expression on
Graves' face...
DATA
(continuing)
It is not something I enjoy
contemplating.
GRAVES
I can understand that; still the
analogy is a good one.
(pause, nonchalant)
Just where would Soong position
such a device? Don't tell me,
let me guess.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 28.
27 INT. GRAVES' LIVING ROOM - THE SAME CAST AS BEFORE
(OPTICAL)
are awaiting the Enterprise's return. Kareen has
stopped crying, she sits next to Worf on the couch.
Worf rises as a figure begins to MATERIALIZE in the
room. It is Captain Picard.
Riker goes to him.
RIKER
Welcome to Gravesworld, sir. This
is Kareen Brianon, Doctor Graves'
friend and assistant.
Picard appraises the beautiful, sad-eyed girl who
stands to greet him.
PICARD
I'm very sorry, Ms. Brianon. I'm
sure this is quite difficult for
you.
KAREEN
Thank you, Captain. Your people
have been most kind to me.
Picard nods compassionately and turns to Troi.
PICARD
Where's Data?
TROI
He's been with Doctor Graves
almost the entire time. They seem
to have developed a genuine
rapport.
PICARD
Hmm, I suppose I can understand
that.
(to Pulaski)
I think we should immediately
transport to the ship. There are
patients from the Rogers who
could use some of your medical
savvy.
PULASKI
Injuries?
PICARD
Nothing serious.
(to Kareen)
But I'd also like to get Doctor
Graves to a place where we can
make him more comfortable.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT TWO 29.
DATA (O.S.)
That will not be necessary,
Captain.
28 MOVE IN ON DATA
BACKLIT in the doorway. For a moment he just stands
there, perusing the room, taking things in slowly.
PICARD (O.S.)
Explain yourself, Data.
DATA
It happened in my arms, just a
few moments ago.
(pause)
There is no need to hurry... Ira
Graves is dead.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 30.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
29 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
pulling out of orbit, leaving Gravesworld behind.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Supplemental. I
leave Gravesworld with an empty
feeling and the knowledge that
our mission was unsuccessful.
Whatever scientific secrets Ira
Graves was about to unlock will
follow him to his grave...
30 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - KAREEN BRIANON (OPTICAL)
sadly watches the planet shrink in size as the
Enterprise heads out into space...
PICARD (V.O.)
(continuing)
Our immediate priority is to reach
the nearest starbase so that
Graves' assistant and the marooned
settlers can get on with their
lives.
31 INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD
Riker and Pulaski, stand across from Data.
PICARD
And he really believed he could
transfer his intellect into a
computer?
DATA
That is correct. Unfortunately
he never had the opportunity to
elaborate. Death came swiftly.
RIKER
Why didn't you notify Doctor
Pulaski when it started to happen?
DATA
To do so would have been
pointless. There was nothing she
could have done.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 31.
31 CONTINUED:
Picard is vaguely disturbed by Data's attitude.
Surprisingly, Pulaski supports the android's words...
PULASKI
It's probably right. My
preliminary report indicates an
extremely rapid heart stoppage.
Death was almost instantaneous.
DATA
I am not an "it," Doctor. You
have been duly informed of this
on several occasions, yet you
continue to label me with that
abhorrent pronoun.
Before Pulaski can apologize, Picard addresses Data...
PICARD
Data... I realize you liked Doctor
Graves a great deal.
DATA
He was the greatest man I have
ever known.
PICARD
Does his death disturb you?
DATA
Disturb, Captain? No. All things
must pass.
(pause)
May I go now, sir?
PICARD
Yes of course.
Data turns to exit the room, but pauses at the doorway,
his back to the others...
DATA
We will try and do the funeral
the way he wanted, will we not,
Captain?
PICARD
I told you we would, Data.
DATA
I am glad, sir. It was his dying
wish.
Data EXITS. Riker strokes his chin thoughtfully...
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 32.
31 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
That's interesting.
PICARD
Hmm?
RIKER
I thought he said death came
swiftly. When did Graves have
time to make a dying wish?
PULASKI
Perhaps beforehand. Perhaps he
had a premonition.
32 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - KAREEN (OPTICAL)
still stands alone, despondently gazing at the stars.
She turns as Data ENTERS.
KAREEN
(gently, feminine)
Hello Data. It's good to see you
again.
He stops at the far end of the room and stares at her
for a moment before slowly making his way toward her.
She turns back to the stars as he comes up beside
her...
KAREEN
(continuing)
The stars are so beautiful when
seen from space. Yet they seem
lonely -- each so isolated from
the next.
She turns when she realizes Data is staring at her
profile.
DATA
Ira... never told you how
beautiful you were to him. He
never told you that, did he?
Her lips part slightly in surprise.
DATA
(continuing)
He could not tell you, do you
understand?
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 33.
32 CONTINUED:
KAREEN
Yes. I understand.
DATA
But he wanted to. Every waking
moment.
(pause)
And he wanted you to know that.
Kareen is mesmerized. Data is staring deep into her
eyes with a great depth of feeling. Then, abruptly, he
swivels and walks toward the door...
KAREEN
Data!
(pause)
How do you know? How do you
know... what he thought of me?
Data stops where he is and seems to search his memory
before answering. The reply comes with a shrug...
DATA
He told me.
Data EXITS.
33 MOVE IN ON KAREEN
unnerved by his visit.
34 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
in a flyby.
35 INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - ON PICARD
briskly walking toward us. We see Wesley hurry to
catch him from behind.
WESLEY
Captain Picard.
Picard stops and waits for him to catch up.
PICARD
What is it?
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 34.
35 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
(a bit hesitant)
I heard about the ceremony you're
having for Doctor Graves, and...
well sir --
PICARD
-- You wish to attend.
WESLEY
(nodding)
Since I never got to meet him...
PICARD
I think it's a fine idea. Come
along, Wes.
36 INT. ENTRANCE TO HOLODECK - ON DATA
who is addressing the Holodeck computer.
DATA
... The temperature should be
seventy-two, no make it
seventy-one degrees. And whenever
the name Ira Graves is mentioned
it will warm considerably --
Data cuts off as Picard and Wesley approach.
PICARD
Are we the first?
DATA
You are the last. The others have
congregated inside.
PICARD
Very good.
(to computer)
Enter.
The Holodeck doors slide open and REVEAL the scene
inside. We can see Kareen as well as all the members
of the away team, gathered on a grassy plain.
As Wesley starts to step through, Data grasps his arm.
DATA
(to Picard)
Perhaps the child would be better
off playing somewhere else. This
is an adult ceremony after all.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 35.
36 CONTINUED:
WESLEY
(laughing)
The child? You still working on
your sense of humor, Data?
Wesley slithers free and enters the Holodeck. Picard
frowns at Data.
PICARD
You don't seem yourself lately.
Are you feeling all right?
DATA
Of course, sir. I am as healthy
as a Rigellian ox.
37 INT. HOLODECK - CLOSE ON THE FACE OF IRA GRAVES
resting peacefully in a clear glass-like casket.
38 PULL BACK TO SEE THE LITTLE CONGREGATION
gathered in a respectful half-circle around him. Troi
is speaking in a soft, peaceful tone...
TROI
... Although we hardly knew him,
we certainly knew of him. His
reputation spread throughout the
galaxy, and his mind touched all
who cherish science.
39 ANGLE ON KAREEN
gaunt, sad, gazing at the casket. Slowly, she looks
over at:
40 DATA
who seems to be enjoying this. Unnoticed by the
others, he is looking around, his head bobbing happily,
a thin smile on his lips.
TROI (O.S.)
We gather here today, to say a
respectful good-bye to Ira
Ellsworth Graves. A man who --
Data interrupts by walking in front of Troi to where
Picard and Riker stand side by side.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 36.
40 CONTINUED:
DATA
This is not exactly what he
wanted.
Riker is annoyed. He indicates the surroundings (some
of which are implied as being OFF CAMERA).
RIKER
You programmed the setting. The
field, the mountain range --
DATA
-- It is not the environment that
I question, Commander. This was
one of his favorite places on
Gravesworld.
PICARD
Well what is it then?
DATA
It is the tone, the pacing, the
content of the verbal tribute.
(to Troi)
No offense Counselor, but Doctor
Graves would have desired a
slightly more personal address.
RIKER
And how can you be so sure?
DATA
Why he told me, of course.
(to Picard)
Perhaps I should take over, sir.
Picard SIGHS. At last he gives a slight nod.
PICARD
If you promise to be brief. When
I agreed to this, I didn't intend
for it to interfere with our
duties. Understood?
DATA
Perfectly.
Data moves before the casket and looks pridefully at
the old, pale, shriveled face inside. He speaks in a
trembling voice, with tremendous pride.
DATA
(continuing)
Just look at that face. The face
of a thinker, a warrior, a man
for all seasons.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 37.
41 ANGLE ON WESLEY AND WORF
each squinting to get a better look at Graves. A
warrior?
DATA
Yes friends, Ira Graves was all
that and more.
42 REACTION SHOT OF THE OTHERS
at the sound of "Ira Graves," the temperature rises ten
degrees and the GROUND RUMBLES for a few moments.
DATA
Ira Graves was a great
humanitarian.
Again the temperature goes up and the GROUND SHAKES AND
ROARS. People are beginning to perspire...
DATA
(continuing)
To know know know him, was to love
love love him. But Ira Graves
was not perfect.
The same response, stronger now, at the sound of his
name. The GROUND SHAKES so hard they're almost knocked
off their feet. An angry Picard wipes a layer of sweat
off his brow...
PICARD
Data...
DATA
(continuing, unaware)
Perhaps his greatest fault was
that he was too selfless. Cared
too much for his fellow man.
PICARD
Data! That's enough!
DATA
I am almost finished sir.
PICARD
You are finished, you mean.
43 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - RIKER AND PICARD
stand across from Data.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 38.
43 CONTINUED:
PICARD
What's become of your judgment?
DATA
Perhaps I am maturing, sir.
PICARD
Do you consider it mature to
program the mountains to tremble
every time you say the name, Ira
Graves?
Data sheepishly looks down at the ground.
PICARD
(continuing)
Not to mention the air warming
at the very thought of him. We
would've been barbequed if we'd
stayed much longer.
Data is even more ashamed -- suddenly incredibly down
on himself.
DATA
I seem to have overdone it.
RIKER
To put it mildly.
DATA
I brought shame to this ship.
To the good name of Starfleet.
PICARD
Data --
DATA
-- I was only trying to carry out
his wishes. To make sure I kept
my promise.
PICARD
I know that Data.
Picard is concerned by Data's sudden melancholy. He
somewhat awkwardly puts a hand on the android's
shoulder in support.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT THREE 39.
43 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(continuing)
Look... I realize you've been
studying the human equation with
great alacrity, but maybe you've
been trying just a little too
hard. Do you know what I mean?
A somber, doe-eyed Data nods his head. Picard
continues, actually feeling a bit guilty...
PICARD
(continuing)
Try and relax a little. Don't
try to be so... "human." Just
be yourself. Okay?
DATA
(serious, just a touch
of sadness)
Affirmative, sir. I will work
on staying within myself. Now
if you will excuse me, I am due
on the bridge.
Picard nods and Data begins to exit. Picard looks at
Riker and shrugs, hoping he didn't come down on him too
hard.
44 INT. CORRIDOR - ON DATA
as he exits the Observation Lounge and walks straight
toward us. His somber expression is abruptly replaced
by a pleased, self-confident one. A remarkably sudden
transition.
He turns to check out an attractive CREWWOMAN as she
passes him. When he turns around again he begins to
WHISTLE as he walks. The tune is familiar: "IF I ONLY
HAD A HEART."
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 40.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
45 INT. ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR - TRACKING PICARD AND RIKER
walking briskly down the corridor.
RIKER
I'm concerned, sir. I've never
seen him act like this.
PICARD
Could it be that grandfather
analogy Graves planted in his
head?. Data is an orphan in a
manner of speaking. Maybe the
loss of Graves really got to him.
Touched him emotionally.
RIKER
I hope that's all it is.
They stop at a door.
PICARD
It's Captain Picard and Commander
Riker. May we come in?
46 INT. KAREEN'S QUARTERS - PICARD AND RIKER
ENTER. Kareen sits in a form-fitting leather chair,
looking very beautiful and very sad.
PICARD
We've come to pay our respects,
Miss Brianon.
KAREEN
Thank you, gentlemen. That's most
thoughtful.
RIKER
We're due at Starbase Six in less
than twelve hours. We thought
you might enjoy a quick look at
the bridge before we arrive.
KAREEN
Can one see the stars from up
there?
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 41.
46 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Oh yes. Closer than you've ever
seen them before.
This thought brings the flicker of a smile to her
lovely face. She stands up gracefully...
KAREEN
I think I'd enjoy that very much.
Each man takes a hand and escorts her out of the room.
47 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
cruising toward Starbase Six.
48 INT. BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE
Data at Ops, Wesley at Conn, Geordi in Command with
Troi beside him, Worf at Tactical.
WESLEY
(grinning)
That was a great speech, Data.
To know know him is to love love
love love love him?!
DATA
(dry)
Taken from a centuries-old Earth
composition. Your child-like mind
cannot appreciate the timeworn
wisdom of its words.
GEORDI
(teasing)
You're not turning into a
star-crossed artist on us, are
you Data?
DATA
I am many things: artist,
scholar, lover, genius --
He cuts off, offended at the LAUGHTER of Geordi and
Wesley. The two of them think his stoic delivery is
hilarious.
GEORDI
You're getting funnier, I gotta
hand it to you.
(laughs, shakes head)
There's something to be said for
that deadpan delivery.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 42.
49 ANGLE ON THE TURBOLIFT DOOR
as Picard and Riker ENTER, escorting Kareen. Still
chuckling, Geordi EXITS the bridge, relinquishing the
Command Area.
50 CLOSE ON DATA
frowning as he sees Kareen with the two officers.
51 WIDE ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Kareen is enraptured by the bridge, especially the
viewscreen.
RIKER
You're looking in the general
direction of the constellation
Pegasus.
Kareen's eyes are aglow. She truly loves stargazing.
No one notices that Data is watching them with a
distinct glower.
Picard gently touches her shoulder, leading her toward
the Aft Stations.
PICARD
I'm aware of your interest in
science. Perhaps you'd like to
--
Data interrupts with a sullen growl, spinning to face
them...
DATA
(under his breath)
-- And I am aware of your interest
in her.
That said, he quickly faces forward again.
PICARD
(sharply)
What was that, Data?
DATA
Nothing sir. Nothing at all.
Picard is about to say something else, then thinks
better of it. He turns his attention back to the young
lady...
PICARD
These are our science stations.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 43.
52 TWO SHOT OF DATA AND WESLEY
at their stations. The boy is wide-eyed, having heard
Data's comment. Data continues to simmer...
WESLEY
(whisper)
What's wrong with you?!
DATA
(normal voice)
I detest hypocrisy. I wish they
would just come out and admit it.
53 WIDE ANGLE FAVORING PICARD
who is not about to let that comment pass by.
PICARD
(angry)
Admit what, Mister Data?
Data calmly turns and addresses Riker and Picard.
DATA
That your interest in Kareen is
not entirely honorable.
Everyone is shocked.
WORF
Data! You are way out of line!
Data ignores Worf and deliberately walks toward Picard
and Riker...
DATA
(to Picard)
Try as you might, you cannot win
her heart. She does not like
older men...
(to Riker)
... or men of limited intellect.
PICARD
(controlling his temper)
Mister Data, you are hereby relieved
of duty -- Worf, take his station.
WORF
Yes sir.
Worf moves to Ops. Picard continues with Data...
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 44.
53 CONTINUED:
PICARD
You will report to your quarters
immediately. You will not leave
there until you hear otherwise
from me. Is that understood?
DATA
Sure, I understand.
(looks at Kareen)
I understand all too well.
Everyone's a bit spellbound as Data reaches out and
gently touches Kareen's cheek before retiring to the
turbolift. The doors open and he enters...
DATA
(continuing)
Removing the competition will not
help you, Picard.
And the doors shut. No one knows what to say -- all
are stunned. Kareen seems shaky and frightened.
PICARD
(to Kareen)
Do you know what that was all
about?
Still disturbed, she shakes her head vigorously.
Beside her, Troi is mulling something over...
TROI
(as a revelation)
Jealousy... I sensed intense,
burning jealousy. And it was
coming from Data!
54 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - DATA
is standing before a full-length mirror,
narcissistically studying his own image. He turns
sideways and goes up on his toes, shamelessly admiring
his body.
Geordi ENTERS in a concerned state.
GEORDI
I heard what happened but I just
can't believe it.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 45.
54 CONTINUED:
DATA
Do not trouble yourself, friend.
I am sure the captain will be by
to apologize shortly.
GEORDI
You expect him to apologize?
Data doesn't even answer -- he's too enthralled with
his own image in the glass.
DATA
It seems I was too harsh on Soong.
Notice the strong chin, the finely
chiseled features, the powerful
torso. Do you realize that this
body will never wear out.
(sighs with pleasure)
Immortality.
GEORDI
What the hell are you talking
about?
Picard ENTERS, still angry.
GEORDI
(continuing; to Picard)
He's not himself, sir. I know
him better than anybody.
Picard's face twists into a grimace as he notices
Data's shameless preening before the mirror.
PICARD
(to Data)
We're going to Sickbay.
DATA
(aloof)
Oh? Are you ill, sir?
PICARD
I'm getting there. Come along.
55 INT. SICKBAY - CLOSE ON PULASKI
looking displeased.
PULASKI
I don't oil machinery.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 46.
56 PULL BACK TO SEE
Pulaski standing across from Picard, with Data sitting
up on a bed behind them.
PULASKI
Why don't you take it down to
Engineering?
PICARD
Because I brought him to you.
I want a complete medical check
run on him immediately.
PULASKI
(exasperated)
I'll do the best I can --
PICARD
-- I expect nothing less.
PULASKI
-- But if it blew a fuse or
something I may not pick it up.
PICARD
I have the utmost faith in your
abilities, Doctor. I know nothing
will get by you.
Behind them, Data has been smiling -- amused at their
conversation.
CUT TO:
57 CLOSE-UP OF MEDICAL MONITOR
graphs rising and falling.
58 PULL BACK TO SEE
Data lying on a medical bed with Pulaski hovering over
him, running instruments along his body. Data takes
the time to leer at her body. Pulaski comments dryly
without taking her eyes off her instruments...
PULASKI
I'm sure there's a reason you're
looking at me that way.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 47.
58 CONTINUED:
DATA
I am simply looking. Any thought
of ulterior motive rests with you.
Perhaps you are projecting your
own desires.
PULASKI
(derisive chuckle)
Perhaps not. I've had three
husbands dear, and they've all
been flesh and blood. For some
strange reason I like it that way.
(pause)
Now shut up and turn over.
DATA
(shrugging)
Very well. It is your loss.
59 INT. ADJOINING ROOM IN SICKBAY - DATA
WALKS IN as Picard, Pulaski and Troi prepare to discuss
the results.
PICARD
Wait for me in the corridor, Mister
Data.
DATA
What for? This concerns me more
than it does any of you.
PICARD
(raising voice)
You will wait for me in the
corridor!
Data SIGHS and reluctantly EXITS.
PICARD
(continuing)
His insubordination is growing
by leaps and bounds. I could
throw him in the brig but I'd
rather try and help him.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 48.
59 CONTINUED:
PULASKI
Well I really don't know what to
suggest. Physically it's fit as
a fiddle. Granted it's not easy
to examine a tin can the size of
a human, but I'll be damned if
I can find anything wrong with
it.
Picard begins to pace -- he's frustrated and concerned.
TROI
Perhaps we're looking in the wrong
place, sir.
PICARD
Explain.
TROI
Well, Data's physical health may
be unimpaired but it's his mental
health that needs to be addressed.
PULASKI
Are you suggesting it's losing
its mind?
Troi thinks before answering...
TROI
With your permission Captain,
there's one way to find out.
60 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - TROI (OPTICAL)
finishes attaching a thin wire to Data's wrist. We can
see identical wires running from his chest and head to
a small black box. Data is sitting before a
viewscreen, looking displeased...
TROI
You remember the psychotronic
stability examination, don't you
Data? We all had to take it
before graduating from the
Academy.
DATA
It was a waste of time then and
it is a waste of time now.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 49.
60 CONTINUED:
TROI
Just watch the screen and let your
mind go blank. This little
machine will do the rest.
Reluctantly, Data looks up at the screen.
61 ANGLE TO INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
a series of images begin to appear:
A green meadow... a waterfall... fire... the Earth seen
from space... the Enterprise... a man and woman
embracing... a baby ... the color yellow... the
Federation seal...
62 CLOSE ON DATA (OPTICAL)
the images reflecting off his face.
63 BACK TO VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
images flying by faster now, dissolving into one
another:
The blackness of space... an old woman... the color
red... Picard... an alien landscape... Geordi... a
Klingon battle cruiser... Remmick... the word
"honor"... the number 2... a barren orchard... a purple
sunset...
64 DATA
squirms in his seat; this is making him uncomfortable.
65 INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD AND GEORDI (OPTICAL)
are conferring.
PICARD
It's safe to say you're his best
friend. Can you speculate on
what's happening to him?
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 50.
65 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
It's just a guess sir, but, well
sometimes he wants to be human
so bad he can taste it. And
sometimes he is more human than
he or we realize.
PICARD
Yes...
GEORDI
I think your theory might be
right, Captain. Witnessing
Graves' death may have been the
catalyst --
Geordi cuts off as Troi appears on the VIEWSCREEN.
TROI
I have the results of the tests,
Captain. I -- I ran two tests
to make certain.
PICARD
Make certain of what?
TROI
(concerned)
There are two distinct
personalities within Lieutenant
Commander Data.
PICARD
What?! He's an android, that's
not possible!
TROI
Nevertheless it is true. The
second personality is the
dominant. It is unbalanced:
brilliant but vain, sensitive yet
paranoid. I believe it is also
capable of extreme acts of
violence.
66 ANGLE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)
as his mind reaches a stunning realization...
PICARD
(shocked whisper)
So that's it...
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FOUR 51.
66 CONTINUED:
TROI
What was that, sir?
PICARD
(lost in thought)
Nothing. Go on.
TROI
It seems to have an especially
strong hatred of you, Captain.
Or to a lesser degree, any
authority figure.
(pause)
And worst of all, it's growing.
PICARD
How do you mean?
TROI
The alien persona is getting
stronger -- gobbling up what's
left of the original Data.
67 MOVE IN ON TROI'S IMAGE (OPTICAL)
TROI
If we don't find a way to stop
it immediately, the Data we knew
will be gone forever.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 52.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
68 INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM - PICARD AND GEORDI
are deeply concerned.
PICARD
Where is he now, Counselor?
TROI
I left him in his quarters. He
still has orders not to leave.
PICARD
Orders? Which personality will
choose to obey my orders?
Picard quickly addresses the wall-panel computer,
sensing trouble.
PICARD
(to computer)
Tell me -- where is Lieutenant
Commander Data?
69 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - KAREEN (OPTICAL)
is back at her favorite spot, eyeing the starry sky,
her back to the door. She does not see Data as he
quietly ENTERS the room. He just stands there...
staring at her back. His unseen presence has an
ominous quality to it.
DATA
Hello Kareen.
She turns, startled.
DATA
(continuing)
You know who I am, don't you?
KAREEN
You're -- you're Data.
DATA
You know who I am. Don't you.
Data moves forward until they're face to face. He is
commanding, intense; she is nervous, more than a little
frightened. Still, there's a trace of hope in her
eyes.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 53.
69 CONTINUED:
KAREEN
(whisper)
Ira?...
Data gently holds her face in his hands. His eyes
light up and his face breaks into an electric smile.
DATA
It is me, Kareen! I'm here -- I'm
alive!
KAREEN
How?
DATA
The process worked! I turned Data
off and transferred my
consciousness into his frame.
Data steps back and proudly indicates his android
body...
DATA
(continuing)
Just look at me! Sleek, powerful,
indestructable.
He grabs an object off the table. His face grows grim
as he sends his mind back in time...
DATA
(continuing)
When I was a boy, other children
knew I couldn't match them
physically. They teased me -- bullied
me. That's when I
withdrew... Became an island.
He crushes the object, letting the rubble slip through
his fingers.
DATA
(continuing)
But no one will ever bully me
again.
(shrugs, smiles)
If they try, I'll simply break
their necks.
KAREEN
Don't talk that way, Ira. I've
never known you to be violent.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 54.
69 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
(laughs)
I've never been capable of
violence. But now I'm more than
capable -- and I rather enjoy this
new ability.
He turns his head as the door opens and Worf ENTERS
with TWO SECURITY GUARDS.
WORF
Excuse me Data, but the captain
would like to see you.
DATA
Of course.
(to Kareen)
If you will excuse me, Miss
Brianon.
Data begins to go with the three of them. Just as Worf
turns his back, Data savagely fells him with a
two-fisted blow to the back of the head. He grabs a
phaser from the unconscious Klingon and points it at
the security guards.
One of the guards goes for his phaser -- Data fires
right into his chest, taking him out. The other guard
makes no such move.
DATA
(continuing)
You're just the type, aren't you?
You'd beat me up if you could,
but you can't. Not any more.
The guard is bewildered; he looks at Kareen
questioningly.
KAREEN
Ira, no.
DATA
Stay out of it!
(to Guard)
You're lucky I'm such a
compassionate man. Now walk!
The guard tentatively turns and walks toward the door.
Data grins and ruthlessly shoots him in the back,
knocking him out.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 55.
69 CONTINUED: (3)
Three bodies now clutter the floor and Data is
delighted. He moves to Kareen -- she takes a step back
and looks at him with alarm in her eyes.
DATA
(continuing)
There's something I must do -- something
they're forcing me to
do. I'll come for you when my
task is complete.
KAREEN
(voice trembling)
Ira... I don't understand...
what's happening to you?
He takes her hand in his. She doesn't resist.
DATA
Something wonderful. I feel no
pain, no pain at all! And I'm
immortal -- I'll never have to
face death again. Think of the
things I'll accomplish over the
next thousand years!
Kareen is horrified. Data sees her reaction but
misreads it.
DATA
(continuing)
I know what you're thinking, but
there's no need to worry. I'll
create an android body for you
as well. We'll witness the end
of infinity together.
She begins to cry. Her tears have a curious effect on
him; he loses some of his fiery bravado and becomes
softer and more sensitive.
DATA
(continuing)
Don't cry, Kareen.
(pause, concerned)
Don't you see, I can love you now.
The way I've always wanted to.
It wouldn't have been right
then... I was too old for you,
too weak. But now I can be
everything you've ever wanted.
She grimaces and tries to pull away.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 56.
69 CONTINUED: (4)
KAREEN
Ira -- you're hurting me!
He's shocked to find he's unconsciously squeezing her
hand. He lets go, realizing he could have broken it
into a hundred pieces. Kareen cradles her wounded hand
-- Data stares at his own hand in dull horror. His
action seems to have taken the wind out of his sails.
He leans over and gently wipes a tear from her cheek.
DATA
(softly, dazed)
I'll be back. Wait for me.
As he exits, he looks at the three downed men with a
touch of alarm. Did I really do that? He carefully
steps around them, takes one last look at Kareen, and
EXITS.
Kareen goes to Worf, who is GROANING, just beginning to
revive.
WORF
Ohhh, what hit me?
The doors open and Riker and Picard ENTER, rushing to
Kareen and Worf.
RIKER
Did Data do this?
KAREEN
(nodding)
But it's not really Data.
PICARD
Yes. I realize that now.
Picard addresses the com panel.
PICARD
(into com)
Security alert -- all decks.
Lieutenant Commander Data may be armed and
dangerous. Use extreme caution
and subdue. All phasers on stun.
70 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - GEORDI AT COMMAND
Troi beside him, Wesley at Conn, the rest are N.D.
CREWMEMBERS. The turbolift doors open and Data steps
out brandishing a phaser.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 57.
70 CONTINUED:
DATA
Well hello there. You all look
like you could use a little
vacation.
71 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - PULASKI (OPTICAL)
has arrived and is treating and reviving the security
guards. Picard and Riker are helping Worf to his feet
when the viewscreen activates. We see Data holding a
phaser to Geordi's head.
DATA
Captain Picard -- I have ordered
your people to vacate the bridge
and they have refused. In an
effort to save insignificant lives
I will give you the opportunity
to issue the same order.
Otherwise, I will remove them my
way.
RIKER
(softly, to Picard)
That phaser's set to kill,
Captain.
PICARD
Data. That's your best friend
you're threatening. That's
Geordi. You wouldn't harm him
for the world, would you?
Data looks at Geordi and begins to soften. It becomes
clear that there is a struggle going on inside him.
DATA
(uncertain)
Geordi?
GEORDI
Yes Data. It's me.
For a moment it looks like Data is about to release
him. Then something kicks in and he violently presses
the phaser against Geordi's head again.
DATA
He's no friend of mine! I should
kill him on the spot -- put him
out of his blind misery.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 58.
71 CONTINUED:
PICARD
You win -- no need to act rashly.
Mister La Forge, you and the rest
of the bridge crew will vacate
immediately.
DATA
I'll blast anyone who attempts
to reenter.
PICARD
You will make no attempt to
recapture the bridge. Is that
clear, Geordi?
GEORDI
Yes sir. Evacuating now.
Data seems to think about it before letting Geordi move
OFF SCREEN. Suddenly there's an evil glint in his eye.
DATA
Maybe I should shoot one in the
back just to let you know I mean
business.
There's a horrible, helpless moment of silence as
Picard and company watch Data take aim on someone about
to exit.
PICARD
What is it you want? Tell me!
Data grins and deliberately begins to squeeze the
trigger.
PICARD
(continuing)
Kareen is with us! You want to
talk to Kareen.
Slowly Data lowers the gun and turns to face Picard.
DATA
Kareen? Are you there?
Picard motions with his head for Kareen to approach the
viewscreen.
KAREEN
Yes -- yes Ira. I'm here.
Once again Data goes through a radical mood change. He
becomes somber, paranoid.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 59.
71 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
They're all against me, Kareen.
They want to drive me out of this
body. To kill me!
Kareen looks to Picard and Riker, uncertain of how to
react.
DATA
(continuing)
We're going to a new world, my
darling. A place where no one
can ever touch us. Just hang on,
and trust in me.
The viewscreen goes dead. Riker tries to reactivate
it...
RIKER
Riker to bridge, Riker to bridge.
(pause, to Picard)
It's no good. He deactivated the
monitor.
Picard grimly looks at the frightened girl, trying to
figure a way to recapture the bridge.
72 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE - LATER - PICARD
has convened an emergency meeting. Troi, Wesley,
Geordi, Worf, Riker, Pulaski, and Kareen attending.
PULASKI
We must remember that we're
dealing with an unhealthy mind,
ravaged by Varnay's disease as
well as the strain of assimilating
into a new body.
WORF
And that "unhealthy mind" is in
total control of this ship.
GEORDI
Yet he seems to have a purpose.
He said something about going to
a new world.
RIKER
(to Kareen)
Do you know what he meant by that?
She shakes her head.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 60.
72 CONTINUED:
TROI
(to Kareen)
Is there anything you can tell
us about Ira Graves that will help
us to understand?
KAREEN
(distraught)
He's a wonderful man. He's not
like this --
PICARD
-- He's taken over my ship! And
I want her back!
(pause)
Are you going to help me?
KAREEN
How can I help?
PICARD
By rejecting him! By deflating
his ego.
TROI
Yes, he said he was doing this
for you. Saying you want nothing
to do with him might distract him
long enough --
KAREEN
-- I won't hurt him! He's sick,
I won't help to destroy him.
PICARD
It might be our only hope! He
controls all life-support systems
on this ship. He could start
killing us like flies.
KAREEN
(yelling, distraught)
I can't do it, don't you
understand?
Picard leans back in his chair. He slowly nods his
head...
PICARD
Yes, I suppose I do understand.
The captain rises.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 61.
72 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
Where are you going, Captain?
PICARD
(grim, determined)
To the bridge.
RIKER
I can't let you do that, sir.
PICARD
You have no choice, Number One.
Should I fail to return I want
you to attempt an external bridge
separation. Get all of our people
as far away from him as possible.
PULASKI
You can't just walk in on him!
He won't hesitate to kill you.
PICARD
There's still some of Data inside.
I know there is. If I can reach
him, maybe we've still got a
chance.
73 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - DATA (OPTICAL)
sits at Command, watching the viewscreen, phaser in
hand. He spins as the turbolift doors open, and fires
a shot that barely misses Picard's head.
The captain stands there calmly, then slowly walks onto
the bridge.
DATA
I could've killed you. You know
that, don't you?
PICARD
I do know that. I also know you
haven't killed anyone so far.
I don't think you really want to.
Data doesn't say anything; he simply watches the
captain through narrowed eyes. Picard indicates the
viewscreen.
PICARD
(continuing)
Where are we going?
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 62.
73 CONTINUED:
DATA
To the Aldebaran system. There's
a planet there that suits my
purpose.
PICARD
Which is?
DATA
Why should I tell you?
PICARD
Because you're lonely. Because
you want someone else to share
your plans.
DATA
I'll tell you... because I'm
bored. I plan on building a
fortress, with a laboratory of
course. Those of your crew that
I do not exterminate shall live
there as our slaves. Kareen will
never want for anything.
PICARD
And what of Data? Your
"grandson."
DATA
(chuckles)
What of him?
PICARD
You took advantage of him.
Data angrily rises and moves toward Picard.
DATA
I did him a favor! I gave him
life!
PICARD
You killed him! You're nothing
but a two-bit murderer!
Data lunges at Picard and grabs his throat with both
hands. Picard strains to free himself but the android
hands are incredibly strong. Picard is beginning to
turn blue.
DATA
You call me a murderer?! I'll
show you what murder is.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 63.
73 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard is gasping for air -- on his last legs.
KAREEN (O.S.)
(screaming)
Stop it!
Surprised, Data turns, releasing his grip. Kareen
steps onto the bridge...
KAREEN)
(continuing)
You've become a monster.
DATA
(worried, nervous)
Don't say that, Kareen. He
attacked me --
KAREEN
-- And a liar as well.
Breathing hard, Picard watches as she goes up to Data
with fire in her eyes...
KAREEN
(continuing)
I hate you. I despise you.
DATA
(shocked, weak)
Kareen... don't...
KAREEN
You're not a man anymore! You're
a pathetic little pile of
machinery!
DATA
Stop... please...
KAREEN
The thought of ever living with
something like you makes me sick.
Data is weakening by the moment. The fury of her
verbal assault is bringing out all of his insecurities
and paranoia, making him a basket case.
KAREEN
(continuing)
I'd rather live alone! I'd rather
make love to a computer!
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 64.
73 CONTINUED: (3)
Data is overcome by a moment of pure fury. He hauls
back and prepares to slap her...
KAREEN
(continuing)
Are you going to kill me too?
The thought of what he was about to do terrifies Data.
His hands begin to shake, he bows his head in nervous
shame...
DATA
You hate me... What can I do, what
can I do?
KAREEN
Leave that body. It doesn't
belong to you.
Data looks her in the eye. He is emotionally
devastated. He gives her just the ghost of a smile (is
he relieved?) and then hurries to the turbolift.
Alone with Kareen, the recovering Picard gives her a
hug. We can see by her eyes that this experience was
just as devastating for her. Her hatred was a forced
hatred.
74 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
banks sharply and heads back in her original direction.
75 INT. DATA'S QUARTERS - ANGLE ON THE DOORS
as they open and Picard, Riker, Geordi, Kareen and
Pulaski hurry in.
76 REVERSE ANGLE
on the inert form of Data lying by the computer
terminal. Riker is the first to reach him, shaking his
limp form by the collar.
RIKER
Data! Data, can you hear me?
Data's eyes pop open. They are clear and inquisitive
-- we sense it's the old Data once again.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 65.
76 CONTINUED:
DATA
May I ask you a question,
Commander?
Riker smiles up at the others. He happily senses the
same thing.
RIKER
I think you just did.
DATA
Quite correct. May I ask you
another question after this one?
RIKER
No questions. Just tell me a
joke. The funniest joke in
history.
DATA
All right. There were twelve...
starship captains, sitting on a
fence --
77 CLOSE ON PICARD
his eyebrows arching in surprise.
PICARD
-- I've heard more than enough
to know you're you again.
Data has no idea what that means. As the others help
the android to his feet, Picard notices that Kareen is
standing away from the others, staring at the computer
terminal. He goes to see what she sees...
78 ANGLE ON COMPUTER VIEWSCREEN
It simply reads: "GOOD-BYE KAREEN. I'M SORRY."
Picard puts his hand on her shoulder...
KAREEN
(sad half-whisper)
He's in there. Ira put himself
in the computer.
PICARD
No Kareen. The real Ira Graves
never left the planet.
STAR TREK: "Schizoid Man" - 10/10/88 - ACT FIVE 66.
79 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
streaks past us on its way to Starbase Six.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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