| "The Wounded" | |
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
| Directed by | Chip Chalmers |
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| Teleplay by | Jeri Taylor |
| Featured music | Dennis McCarthy |
| Cinematography by | Marvin Rush |
| Production code | 186 |
| Original air date | January 28, 1991 |
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"The Wounded" is the 86th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 12th episode of the fourth season.
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, Picard is shocked when the highly respected Captain Maxwell apparently turns renegade and begins destroying Cardassian vessels. Maxwell claims that the Cardassians, who recently signed a treaty with the Federation, are secretly rearming for war, but he has no proof. Picard demands that Maxwell—Transporter Chief O'Brien's former commanding officer—surrender his ship, but Maxwell refuses. Reluctant to fire on a fellow officer, Picard asks O'Brien to convince his old comrade to surrender peacefully.
This episode is noted for introducing the Cardassians, who would go on to have a major role in the Star Trek franchise.[1]