When the Bough Breaks (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) attempts to negotiate for their release, Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) organizes a passive resistance among the children. The episode features Jerry Hardin in his first "Star Trek" role, and Brenda Strong. Mackenzie Westmore, the daughter of make-up supervisor Michael Westmore, along with Jeremy and Amy Wheaton, the younger brother and sister of Wil Wheaton, appear as uncredited children. 10.2 million viewers watched the episode, which was higher than the number of viewers watching the following episode. "When the Bough Breaks" received a mixed reception from critics who praised the performances of Stewart and Wheaton, but
The Host (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Host (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Host" is the 23rd episode of the of the American science fiction television series "" and the 98th episode overall. It was originally released on May 11, 1991, in broadcast syndication. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". It was the first episode to be directed by Marvin V. Rush, the director of photography, and was written by Michel Horvat. In this episode, Doctor Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) falls in love with Odan (Franc Luz), a Trill mediator. But after he