10 Most Messed Up Deaths In Star Trek: The Next Generation

In theory, In Theory should just be remembered for its dictionary definition of a double entendre on the part of Data: "Lieutenant D'Sora just gave me what could be considered a very passionate kiss in the torpedo bay." However, whilst the rub of the plot is the deadpan android's algorithmic try at a relationship, the rest of the intrigue centres on the exploration of a dark matter nebula — the Mar Oscura — and the mysterious occurrences aboard the Enterprise that result.

Aside from Picard having to tidy up his ready room, and from Spot suddenly getting a cat-flap, there was little overly alarming about the odd incidents at first. That is until Lieutenant jg Van Mayter suffered one of the worst fates imaginable — she became a meme. No, seriously though, she died! Let's spare a thought, also, for whoever had to put the observation lounge back in order.

In joining Commander La Forge and Ensign Thorne to go check out potential structural damage between decks 36 and 37, Van Mayter found out exactly what was between decks 36 and 37 — organ and bone-crushing death! Don't worry though, Data has now confirmed his hypothesis at least! The high amounts of dark matter in the nebula were causing "gaps in the fabric of normal space," meaning that the floor had basically just opened up and then closed back around Van Mayter. All we heard was her agonising screams, before Geordi and Thorne rounded the corner to find only half of the very dead lieutenant popping up out of the carpet!