| "The Chase" | |
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 20 |
| Directed by | Jonathan Frakes |
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| Teleplay by | Joe Menosky |
| Featured music | Jay Chattaway |
| Cinematography by | Jonathan West |
| Production code | 246 |
| Original air date | April 26, 1993 |
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"The Chase" is the 146th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 20th episode of the sixth season. It is directed by series cast member Jonathan Frakes (Commander William Riker).
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the USS Enterprise-D. In this episode, four competing expeditions—Federation, Klingon, Cardassian, and Romulan—attempt to solve an ancient genetic puzzle.
The plot of the episode would later be revisited in season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery where several factions race to find the technology used by the aliens, known in Discovery as the Progenitors, to create life.