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Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

S1E16 When the Bough Breaks

Feb 15, 1988 Season 1 Episode 16 Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery

Stardate 41509.1. The Enterprise crew faces a dire situation when a group of sterile aliens kidnaps their children, including Wesley Crusher. This race, lacking the ability to reproduce, seeks to obtain the young ones in hopes of finding a solution to their infertility. As the crew works tirelessly to rescue the kidnapped children, they grapple with moral dilemmas and the desperate plight of the aliens, highlighting the complexities of parenthood and the value of life.