The Pegasus (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

"The Pegasus"
Star Trek: The Next Generation episode
The remains of the Pegasus are discovered.
Episode no.Season 7
Episode 12
Directed byLeVar Burton
Written byRonald D. Moore
Featured musicJohn Debney
Cinematography byJonathan West
Production code264
Original air dateJanuary 10, 1994 (1994-01-10)
Guest appearances
  • Terry O'Quinn - Adm. Erik Pressman
  • Nancy Vawter - Adm. Margaret Blackwell
  • Michael Mack - Sirol
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"The Pegasus" is the 164th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 12th episode of the seventh season. It was written by Ronald D. Moore and directed by series cast member LeVar Burton (Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge).

Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship USS Enterprise-D. In this episode, the Enterprise attempts to recover the Pegasus, a Federation starship that contained experimental technology of vital strategic importance, a Federation cloaking device, and was also the first starship posting of Enterprise first officer Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) when he left Starfleet Academy.