The High Ground (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

"The High Ground"
Star Trek: The Next Generation episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 12
Directed byGabrielle Beaumont
Written byMelinda M. Snodgrass
Featured musicRon Jones
Cinematography byMarvin Rush
Production code160
Original air dateJanuary 29, 1990 (1990-01-29)
Guest appearances
Episode chronology
← Previous
"The Hunted"
Next →
"Deja Q"
Star Trek: The Next Generation season 3
List of episodes

"The High Ground" is the 12th episode of the third season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 60th episode of the series. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, a crew member of the Federation Starfleet starship USS Enterprise-D is taken hostage by terrorists who hope Federation involvement will help them win concessions for their cause. Due to a line about Irish reunification, the episode was initially not broadcast in the United Kingdom[1] and the Republic of Ireland.[2]

  1. ^ Gallagher, William (November 8, 2011). "German TV lifts ban on "Nazi" Star Trek episode". Radio Times. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  2. ^ Sheils McNamee, Michael (March 3, 2024). "The 'banned' Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland". BBC News. Retrieved March 3, 2024.