Symbiosis (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Symbiosis (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Symbiosis" is a very special episode of the American science fiction television series "". It first aired on April 18, 1988, in broadcast syndication. The teleplay was written by Robert Lewin, Richard Manning, and Hans Beimler, based on a story by Lewin, and the episode was directed by Win Phelps. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship "Enterprise"-D. In this episode, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) tries to mediate a trade dispute between two co-dependent neighbouring planets regarding medical supplies which turn out to
Conspiracy (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Conspiracy (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Conspiracy" is the 24th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series "", originally aired on May 9, 1988, in the United States. The premise was conceived by the show's creator Gene Roddenberry in a single sentence overview titled "The Assassins", being expanded into a thirty-page story by Robert Sabaroff. From this, the teleplay was produced by Tracy Tormé and the episode directed by Cliff Bole. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship USS "Enterprise"-D. Following a meeting with a fellow captain, the