The Emissary (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Emissary (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Emissary" is the 20th episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 46th episode overall, first airing on June 26, 1989. In this episode, the "Enterprise" is sent a half-Klingon, half-human emissary to help them deal with a three-quarter century-old Klingon sleeper-ship who believes they are still at war with the Federation. The Federation starship "Enterprise", under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, receives an urgent message from Starfleet Command ordering them to a set of coordinates without stating a reason. While en route, they are contacted by
When the Bough Breaks (Star Trek: The Next Generation) When the Bough Breaks (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "When the Bough Breaks" is the 16th episode of the American science fiction television series "". The episode first aired in broadcast syndication on February 15, 1988. It is the first episode written for the series by Hannah Louise Shearer and the only episode of the series with Kim Manners as director. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise"-D. In the episode, the residents of a not-so-mythical planet kidnap children from the "Enterprise" to re-populate their dying world. While