The Defector (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Defector (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Defector" is the tenth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", and the 58th episode of the series overall. A Romulan defector requests asylum aboard the "Enterprise" after claiming to possess vital information about an imminent Romulan invasion. The episode begins with Data exploring the human condition through acting in a Shakespearean play, "Henry V". Captain Picard is giving Data some constructive criticism when he is notified by Commander Riker that a Romulan scout vessel is being pursued in the Neutral Zone. The scout vessel is under attack
Contagion (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Contagion (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Contagion" is the eleventh episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 37th episode overall. It was originally released on March 20, 1989, in broadcast syndication. It was written by Steve Gerber and Beth Woods, and was directed by Joseph L. Scanlan. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, Picard and company try to protect the "Enterprise" against a catastrophic malfunction and simultaneously unlock the secrets of the once-powerful Iconian empire while keeping those secrets from