Star Trek TNG Fans Watch 'Pen Pals' For the First Time

he didnt report it cause he knew he wasnt supposed to be talking to her

At 2:40, Colm Meaney's first name is pronounced with 2 syllables as 'kɒləm — it sounds similar to the English word "column".

Fun fact, Sarjenka would go on to join the cast of Baywatch as Nikki Cox.

Looks a bit like "Ham Face Girl "

Data has shown a strong desire to protect life from the start. Maybe the fact he is an android and is using reason is a very powerful way to show how rational that is. Unclouded by emotion, he does the right thing. The truly human thing. It’s very consistant with his character through the show. How would he face the trolly problem?

Dammit, now I really want to see the director's cut of the episode in which Data puts his friend to work for Starfleet in the dilithium mines.