Hollow Pursuits (TNG episode)
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| Star Trek: TNG episode | |
| "Hollow Pursuits" | |
 "One of Barclay's fantasies played out on the holodeck in "Hollow Pursuits". |
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| Episode no. | 69 |
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| Prod. code | 169 |
| Airdate | April 30, 1990 |
| Writer(s) | Sally Caves |
| Director | Cliff Bole |
| Guest star(s) | Colm Meaney Dwight Schultz |
| Year | 2366 |
| Stardate | 43807.4 |
| Episode chronology | |
| Previous | "Tin Man" |
| Next | "The Most Toys" |
Hollow Pursuits is a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode primarily centered around Reginald Barclay's addiction to the holodeck. It is also a commentary on Mary Sue fanfiction.
In reality, Barclay is shy and anxiety-ridden. In his holodeck fantasies, the male crew of the Enterprise are rivals he defeats and yet still respect him, while the women are sexual or maternal objects. The others discover his holodeck programs, leaving him deeply embarrassed.
When a technical malfunction threatens the Enterprise, Barclay's imagination provides a key insight into solving the problem. However, contrary to the Mary Sue conventions, the day is saved by the collective efforts of the crew, of which Barclay is only one part. This episode is considered a good representation of how scientific and engineering ideas germinate in a high-pressure, critical situation.
The episode ends with Barclay deleting all but one of his programs.
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| Preceded by: "Tin Man" |
Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes | Followed by: "The Most Toys" |
