The Battle (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Battle (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Battle" is the eigth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "" and was originally aired on November 16, 1987, in broadcast syndication. The episode was written by Herbert Wright, based on a story by Larry Forrester, and directed by Rob Bowman. 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) is given his former vessel, the "Stargazer", as a gift by the Ferengi DaiMon Bok (Frank Corsentino) who intends to use
Conspiracy (Star Trek: The Next Generation) it as "easily one of the greatest episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation"". In 2012, David Brown of "Radio Times" called "Conspiracy" "a definite high point" in the first season and included it on a list of "The Next Generation" greatest moments. The episode was released on VHS cassette in the U.S. on May 26, 1993. The episode was later included on the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" season one DVD box set, released in March 2002. "Conspiracy" was released as part of the season one Blu-ray set on July 24, 2012. Conspiracy (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Conspiracy"