The First Duty
Episode 188
Friday 24 April 2026
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series 5, Episode 19
Stardate: 45703.9
First broadcast on Monday 30 March 1992
This week, Wesley faces a difficult choice. Option A: to help build another fortress of impunity to defend his privileged friends from the demands of justice and kindness. Option B: to tell the truth and expose them all to the consequences of their actions. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he chooses the least fashionable option.