The week-long national syndication window opens for the 154th episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Ben Vereen guest stars. 
Stardate 47215.5: A new interface is being tested by Geordi to control remote unmanned probes. Utilizing his VISOR implants, Geordi is able to see, hear and experience whatever conditions the probe encounters. His interface with the probe comes in useful while the Enterprise investigates the loss of the starship Raman. But during the mission, Picard receives word that the starship Hera, commanded by Geordi’s mother, has disappeared with all hands, and Starfleet, despite dispatching two more vessels to search, does not expect to find the Hera or any of her crew. Geordi is profoundly affected by the news, and when he encounters an image of his mother on the Raman, he goes against his father’s advice and Picard’s direct orders and tries to use his unique interface with the probe to find out what has happened to her.
written by Joe Menosky
directed by Robert Wiemer
music by Jay ChattawayCast: Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard), Jonathan Frakes (Commander William Riker), LeVar Burton (Lt. Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn (Lt. Worf), Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi), Brent Spiner (Lt. Commander Data), Ben Vereen (Dr. La Forge), Madge Sinclair (Capt. Silva La Forge), Warren Munson (Admiral Holt)
LogBook entry by Earl Green