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
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994 video game) received than the SNES version. "Electronic Gaming Monthly" gave it a 6.25 out of 10, saying that the controls and gameplay design are very frustrating and difficult to get into, though they again stated that fans of the show would enjoy the game. "GamePro" praised the authentic Star Trek details, but like "EGM" they found the controls frustrating, and concluded by saying that anyone making a choice between the two versions of the game should buy the SNES version instead. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994 video game) Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past (Star Trek: The Next Generation: