The High Ground (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
| "The High Ground" | |
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Gabrielle Beaumont |
| Written by | Melinda M. Snodgrass |
| Featured music | Ron Jones |
| Cinematography by | Marvin Rush |
| Production code | 160 |
| Original air date | January 29, 1990 |
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"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 starship Enterprise 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 and the Republic of Ireland.