The old
Star Trek intersects with the new version in this episode, which originally aired October 17, 1992. Responding to a distress call, Geordi and Riker come across the remains of a 75-year-old starship, whereupon they discover a crewman trapped in a transporter beam. The unfortunate fellow is none other than Scotty (
James Doohan), chief engineer of the original
Enterprise. Released from limbo, Scotty sullenly realizes that there's no place for him in the 24th century, but not before participating in a thrilling adventure with the
Next Generation crew. "Relics" was scripted by Ronald D. Moore. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide