The leader of the Klingons, K'Mpec, is dying and asks for Picards help in finding which of his two successors - Duras and Gowron, poisoned him. Meanwhile, Worf has a reunion with his former mate, Ambassador K'Ehleyr, and their son.

Producers: David Livingston, Lee Sheldon
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Teleplay: Thomas Perry, Jo Perry, Ronald D. Moore, Brannon Braga
Story: Drew Deighan, Thomas Perry and Jo Perry

Guest Cast:

Charles Cooper (K'Mpec)
Suzie Plakson (K'Ehleyr)
Jon Steuer (Alexander)
Robert O'Reilly (Gowron)
Patrick Massett (Duras)
Michael Rider (Security Guard)
April Grace (Transporter Technician)
Basil Wallace (Klingon Guard #1)
Mirron E. Willis (Klingon Guard #2)