Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S2E9 The Measure of a Man

Stardate: 42523.7. Data's status as a sentient being is challenged in a courtroom showdown, putting Riker in a difficult spot. Starfleet compels him to demonstrate that Data is merely an Android, sparking a fierce debate over consciousness and identity. As Riker grapples with his loyalty to his friend, he must navigate the complexities of the law and ethics, ultimately questioning what it truly means to be alive.