The Chase (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Chase (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Chase" is the 146th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series "", the 20th episode of the . It is directed by series cast member Jonathan Frakes (Commander William Riker). Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship USS "Enterprise"-D. In this episode, four competing expeditions—Federation, Klingon, Cardassian, and Romulan—attempt to solve an ancient genetic puzzle. "Enterprise" Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) has always been a student of archaeology, and in this episode he is contacted by his former mentor Professor Richard
Emergence (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Emergence (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Emergence" is the 175th episode of the American science fiction television series "". The 23rd episode of the . Lieutenant Commander Data, while practicing acting in an "Enterprise" holodeck, is surprised when the Orient Express train drives through his set of Shakespeare's "The Tempest". Later, the "Enterprise" suddenly jumps into warp on its own; subsequent investigation shows that the ship had been undergoing a deadly theta flux distortion, and only by jumping into warp was the ship saved from destruction. Data postulates that this may be a previously unknown safety feature of the "Enterprise",