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Star Trek: The Next Generation· Season 4 · Episode 21

The Drumhead

S04E21·7.7·April 29, 1991·1h·Syndication

When an explosion damages the Enterprise's warp engine, a retired Starfleet admiral boards the ship and begins an investigation that ultimately leads her to suspect Captain Picard of participating in a treasonous conspiracy.

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#19In Season 4of 26 rated episodes
#87All-timeof 178 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.0
1991First airedApril 29, 1991

Guest stars

Spencer GarrettSpencer Garrettas Simon Tarses
Henry WoroniczHenry Woroniczas Lt. J'Dan
Earl BillingsEarl Billingsas Admiral Thomas Henry
Bruce FrenchBruce Frenchas Sabin Genestra
Jean SimmonsJean Simmonsas Rear Admiral Norah Satie
Ann Sheaas Nellen Tore

Crew

Jonathan FrakesJonathan FrakesDirector
Jeri TaylorJeri TaylorWriter

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