125. Deleted Scenes: S07E17 – Masks

Scene 8

Int. Ten Forward

Strangeness with food and drinks hints at the mystery to come. We’d gently correct Geordi: Comets contain rock, but are largely ice, snow, and frozen gasses. This scene would have been the first after the main title.

Scene 25 (partial)

Int. Observation Lounge

As the mystery deepens, our heroes recap what they’ve just learned about Data’s multiple alien personalities, hinting at the ancient conflict now playing out in Data’s body.

Scene 37 (partial)

Int. Bridge

Speculation on the purpose of the alien archive’s takeover of the Enterprise. The final version of the scene cuts directly to Picard’s determination to do something about it.