“The Battle”
Written by Herbert J. Wright, Story by Larry Forrester
Directed by Rob Bowman
Season 1, Episode 9
Original air date: November 16, 1987
Star date: 41723.9
Mission summary
Dr. Crusher makes a house call to Captain Picard’s quarters. He has a headache, which is so rare in the 24th century, aspirin is apparently an old folk remedy, and thus no longer an option. The captain’s sudden malaise might have something to do with the Ferengi ship nearby, which summoned Enterprise to the Xendi Sabu system for some unknown purpose and has kept them waiting for three days.
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