The U.S.S. Enterprise
accidentally discovers Aldea, a planet with advanced
technology that provides every need or want a person
could have.
Although Aldea has hidden itself from the universe
behind a sophisticated shield, it's soon apparent that
the discovery was no accident. Having lost the ability
to reproduce, the Aldeans kidnap several children from
the U.S.S. Enterprise , including Wesley Crusher, to
perpetuate their race.
When hostage
negotiations fail, Picard struggles to find a method of
penetrating the planet's shield while Dr. Crusher
studies the cause of the Aldean sterility problem.
Meanwhile, Wesley uncovers the key to the planet's
sophistication-a computer known as the Custodian, whose
power source is unknown even to the Aldeans.
Before long, Dr.
Crusher discovers that the Aldeans are suffering from
radiation poisoning caused by the protective shield
overhead. As it turns out, the shield has also weakened
the planet's atmosphere. Picard and Crusher inform the
Aldean leaders of this development and plead for the
release of the children. When the Aldeans agree Picard
uses the U.S.S. Enterprise to repair the planet's
atmosphere. Crusher, meanwhile, gives the dying race a
treatment that will save them. |
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Production: 118
Season: 1 Episode: 16
Air Date: 02.15.1988
Stardate: 41509.1 |
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Patrick
Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes as William Riker
Brent Spiner as Data
LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn as Worf
Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher
Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi
Denise Crosby as Natasha (Tasha) Yar
Wil Wheaton as Wesley Crusher |
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Brenda Strong as
Rashella
Jerry Hardin as Radue
Paul Lambert as Melian
Ivy Bethune as Duana
Jandie Swanson as Katie |
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| Brent Spiner Trivia
Released CD titled "Ol' Yellow Eyes Is Back" (based on
an old crooner song of the '40s) with his male co-stars
from ST-NG singing back up. Title of CD refers to his
character of 'Data' on the show.
Last name changed to Mintz at about age 6, re-adopted
Spiner as a stage name at about age 20.
He was a groomsman at Marina Sirtis's wedding, and
served as Best Man at Patrick Stewart's wedding.
Godfather of Gates McFadden's son.
Graduated from Bellaire High School (Texas) in 1968
Has a son named "Jackson" born June 29, 2002.
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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"When the Bough Breaks"
#40271-118
Written by
Hannah Louise Shearer
Directed by
Kim Manners
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DECEMBER 11, 1987
STAR TREK: "When the Bough... "
- 12/11/87 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"When the Bough Breaks"
CAST
PICARD
ALDEANS
RIKER
RASHELLA
BEVERLY
RADUE
DATA
DUANA
TROI
ACCOLAN
TASHA
LEDA
WORF
MELIAN
GEORDI
.
WESLEY
.
Non-Speaking
GAREN
COUPLE
HARRY THREE ADULTS
DR. BERNARD
TOYA
Voice-Over
ALEXANDRA CUSTODIAN'S VOICE
KATIE
Non-Speaking
ROSE
TARA
MASON
CREWMEMBERS
PARENTS
CLASSMATES
Voice-Over
COMPUTER VOICE
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