Firstborn (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Firstborn (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Firstborn" is the 173rd episode of the American science fiction television series "". The 21st episode of the . Worf is visited by a mysterious Klingon saying Worf's brother Kurn sent him to help Alexander grow into becoming a Klingon warrior. Worf is concerned that his son Alexander is not pursuing his Klingon heritage and has no desire to become a Klingon warrior. Captain Picard recommends that Worf should expose Alexander to more of his heritage at the Kot'baval festival at Maranga IV. When the "Enterprise" stops at Maranga IV as part of routine
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