ST:TNG:146 - "The Chase" (Stardate: 46731.5) - this is the 20th episode of the 6th season of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
What is our origins? Why are we here? Well, watch and see this classic and VERY intriguing episode which explains many things about the different humanoid races of the Star Trek universe.
Professor Galen, Picard's old archeology professor, surprises Picard by paying a visit, with the attention of taking him on a secret expedition (meaning he would have to leave the Enterprise indefinitely). Picard refuses and angrily leaves, but soon afterward his shuttle is attacked and he's killed.
Now, Picard and crew investigates what Galen was on the verge of discovering . . . and what they find has profound implications for all civilizations.
Trivia note: Salome Jens who plays the Humanoid Progenitor in this episode, will be more well known as the Female Shapeshifter on the Deep Space Nine series. Also, Picard and Beverly have their traditional breakfast together.
What is our origins? Why are we here? Well, watch and see this classic and VERY intriguing episode which explains many things about the different humanoid races of the Star Trek universe.
Professor Galen, Picard's old archeology professor, surprises Picard by paying a visit, with the attention of taking him on a secret expedition (meaning he would have to leave the Enterprise indefinitely). Picard refuses and angrily leaves, but soon afterward his shuttle is attacked and he's killed.
Now, Picard and crew investigates what Galen was on the verge of discovering . . . and what they find has profound implications for all civilizations.
Trivia note: Salome Jens who plays the Humanoid Progenitor in this episode, will be more well known as the Female Shapeshifter on the Deep Space Nine series. Also, Picard and Beverly have their traditional breakfast together.