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"Star Trek: The Next Generation" The Drumhead (1991)
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Gene Roddenberry (creator)
Jeri Taylor (writer)
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27 April 1991 (Season 4, Episode 21)
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A retired admiral boards the Enterprise in an effort to determine the actions aboard the ship surrounding and act of sabotage and possible treason. full summary | add synopsis
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Emmy-worthy performance from guest star Simmons more (3 total)
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(Episode Credited cast) | Patrick Stewart | ... | Captain Jean-Luc Picard |
 | Jonathan Frakes | ... | Commander William T. Riker |
 | LeVar Burton | ... | Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge |
 | Michael Dorn | ... | Lieutenant Worf |
 | Gates McFadden | ... | Doctor Beverly Crusher |
 | Marina Sirtis | ... | Counselor Deanna Troi |
 | Brent Spiner | ... | Lt. Commander Data |
 | Bruce French | ... | Sabin Genestra |
 | Spencer Garrett | ... | Simon Tarses |
 | Henry Woronicz | ... | J'Ddan |
 | Earl Billings | ... | Admiral Henry |
 | Jean Simmons | ... | Admiral Satie |
| Ann Shea | ... | Nellen |
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Capt. Picard: 500 years ago, military officers would up-end a drum on the battlefield, sit at it and dispense summary justice. Decisions were quick, punishments severe, appeals denied. Those who came to a drumhead were doomed. more
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Oscar nominee Jean Simmons is outstanding in this emotionally and politically charged episode. She plays "Nora Satie," a retired admiral who heads a Star Fleet investigative team that must determine whether or not treasonous activities have been done by members of the Enterprise, including Capt. Picard.
The episode is marvelously paced, never losing any of the tension, with outstanding performances from not only Simmons and Stewart but other featured players, including Spencer Garrett as novice crewman first class "Simon Tarses".
This particular installment of the series shows how science fiction can make commentary on the machinations of the government and how we all can fall victim to the paranoia that develops when mistrust is placed above faith.