Suddenly Human
| "Suddenly Human" | |
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Gabrielle Beaumont |
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| Story by | Ralph Phillips |
| Featured music | Dennis McCarthy |
| Cinematography by | Marvin Rush |
| Production code | 176 |
| Original air date | October 15, 1990 |
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"Suddenly Human" is 78th episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the fourth episode of the fourth season.
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship USS Enterprise-D. In this episode, The Enterprise rescues a Starfleet admiral's grandson, long thought dead, but who had been adopted and raised by the enemies who killed the boy's parents.
The Enterprise responds to a distress call from a Talarian vessel. They rescue five teenaged members, four of whom are Talarian, and one human, Jono (Chad Allen).
Jono keeps to himself, but shows strict obedience to Captain Picard, which together with some unexplained past injuries leads Doctor Crusher to suggest Jono may have been physically abused. It is determined that Jono is Jeremiah Rossa, a long-lost Federation citizen. His grandmother is a Starfleet admiral, and he was orphaned ten years ago when his parents were killed in a skirmish with the Talarians.
When the Captain introduces the topic of Jono's human family, Jono gets angry. After persistent effort by Picard, Jono's memories of the attack begin to return and a friendship develops between Jono and Wesley Crusher.
A Talarian ship arrives, and its Captain, Endar, asks for a status on his son, Jono. Ten years ago, Endar claimed Jono after Jono's parents were killed. This is part of the Talarian custom of adopting the children of slain enemies to replace their children who have died in battle. Endar explains Jono's injuries as the products of a boy trying to impress his father by participating in high-risk activities; Picard seems satisfied and observes that Endar seems to care for Jono. Picard allows Endar to see Jono, but when Jono says he wants to stay with Endar, Picard suspects the boy is afraid to say he wants to stay in the Federation. Endar insists that Jono will come back with him, even if the result is war between the Talarians and the Federation.
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