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Family (TNG episode)
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"Family" is the second episode of the fourth season of Star Trek: The Next Generation
. This episode takes place several weeks after the Borg
attack on Earth
shown in the episode "The Best of Both Worlds", and is sometimes considered to be a third part to the "Best of Both Worlds" story arc, although it does not include any scenes with the Borg. It is one of the most popular episodes of the entire series.
is docked at Earth Station McKinley, undergoing repairs and refitting following its battle with the Borg. During the repairs many of the crew are either visiting family or receiving visits from family members. Lt. Worf
's adoptive human parents, Sergei and Helena Rozhenkho, visit the Enterprise, having only just learned about his discommendation. Worf, though believing love and support is too human, belatedly appreciates their concern.
Dr. Beverly Crusher receives a chest containing her late husband Jack's mementos, including a holographic recording he made for Wesley
when their child was only 10 weeks old. Beverly, worried that the two have only recently reconciled Jack's death, eventually gives the recording to Wesley, who is emotionally uplifted by the message.
In the episode's main plot, Captain Jean-Luc Picard
, recovering from his Borg ordeal, visits his family's vineyard in La Barre
, France
, which is run by his brother Robert along with his wife Marie and son Rene. Robert, who has always been resentful and jealous of his brother, is critical of Jean-Luc's choice of Starfleet and leaving him to run the vineyard. Robert is concerned that Jean-Luc's presence will drive Rene to also join Starfleet. The two have a bitter argument and end up wrestling each other in a mud puddle, eventually falling into an emotional reunion, Jean-Luc thankful to relive memories of similar disagreements with Robert when they were both younger. The two spend the night getting drunk as they resolve their differences. After Jean-Luc leaves, Robert decides to let Rene follow his dreams even if they lead to Starfleet.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
. This episode takes place several weeks after the Borg
Borg (Star Trek)
The Borg are a fictional pseudo-race of cybernetic organisms depicted in the Star Trek universe associated with Star Trek.Whereas cybernetics are used by other races in the science fiction world to repair bodily damage and birth defects, the Borg use enforced cybernetic enhancement as a means of...
attack on Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
shown in the episode "The Best of Both Worlds", and is sometimes considered to be a third part to the "Best of Both Worlds" story arc, although it does not include any scenes with the Borg. It is one of the most popular episodes of the entire series.
Plot
The Enterprise-DUSS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
The USS Enterprise is a 24th century starship in the Star Trek fictional universe and the principal setting of the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series...
is docked at Earth Station McKinley, undergoing repairs and refitting following its battle with the Borg. During the repairs many of the crew are either visiting family or receiving visits from family members. Lt. Worf
Worf
Worf, played by Michael Dorn, is a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation and in seasons four to seven of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also appears in the films based on The Next Generation. Worf is the first Klingon main character to appear in Star Trek, and has appeared in more Star...
's adoptive human parents, Sergei and Helena Rozhenkho, visit the Enterprise, having only just learned about his discommendation. Worf, though believing love and support is too human, belatedly appreciates their concern.
Dr. Beverly Crusher receives a chest containing her late husband Jack's mementos, including a holographic recording he made for Wesley
Wesley Crusher
Wesley Crusher is a character in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He is Beverly Crusher's son and is portrayed by actor Wil Wheaton, the character was a regular for the first four seasons. Afterwards, the character appeared sporadically. The character also appeared briefly in...
when their child was only 10 weeks old. Beverly, worried that the two have only recently reconciled Jack's death, eventually gives the recording to Wesley, who is emotionally uplifted by the message.
In the episode's main plot, Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Jean-Luc Picard
Captain Jean-Luc Picard is a Star Trek character portrayed by Patrick Stewart. He appears in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the feature films Star Trek Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek Nemesis...
, recovering from his Borg ordeal, visits his family's vineyard in La Barre
La Barre, Haute-Saône
La Barre is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Franche-Comté in eastern France.-La Barre in popular culture:The fictional character Jean-Luc Picard of the American science-fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation was born and raised in La Barre. La Barre is...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, which is run by his brother Robert along with his wife Marie and son Rene. Robert, who has always been resentful and jealous of his brother, is critical of Jean-Luc's choice of Starfleet and leaving him to run the vineyard. Robert is concerned that Jean-Luc's presence will drive Rene to also join Starfleet. The two have a bitter argument and end up wrestling each other in a mud puddle, eventually falling into an emotional reunion, Jean-Luc thankful to relive memories of similar disagreements with Robert when they were both younger. The two spend the night getting drunk as they resolve their differences. After Jean-Luc leaves, Robert decides to let Rene follow his dreams even if they lead to Starfleet.
See also
- The Best of Both Worlds, predecessor to "Family".