Summary
- Geordi La Forge was originally planned to appear in a season 2 episode of Star Trek: Voyager, but was replaced by Reg Barclay.
- Geordi's cameo would have elevated the episode and provided an interesting dynamic with Dr. Zimmerman.
- Barclay's later involvement in Voyager's storyline made him an important character, solidifying the decision to include him instead of Geordi.