Hailing Frequencies Open Keri Nixon, David Mirgon and Melanie Slayton

This week we find the Enterprise in the middle of a dilemma. After receiving SOS's from two planets, one with a no technology and one with an advanced society, but both with problems that cannot seemingly be solved the crew must figure out how to best resolve this new dilemma. Through a series of awkward events, conversations and accidents Captain Picard finally comes up with a plan that will benefit all involved and get the guests off the Enterprise for good. Will the Irish takeover the Enterprise? Can a chicken fly? Does Worf have a childhood illness? Will Pulaski survive drinking poisonous tea? Can Riker wash feet? Will you laugh while watching this? How much grey is too much grey? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Hailing Frequencies Open.

This week we find the Enterprise missing two crew members. Captain Picard and acting Ensign Crusher make there way to Starbase 515, Wesley for his Starfleet Academy Entrance Exam and Captain Picard for a medical procedure that Dr Pulaski ensures him he's put off for too long. Wesley, not looking forward to spending several long hours alone with the Captain, is nervous and awkward while Captain Picard (who simply wants to read his book) is equally awkward and somewhat irritated. Meanwhile, back on the ship, the crew responds to a distress call from a ship crewed by the Pakleds, a not particularly intelligent race of beings. The Pakleds are in over there heads with their vessel which contains technology from various species none of which the Pakleds know how to operate. The Enterprises crew's efforts to help lead in a kidnapping and mind games which leave them all shaken and Captain Picard on the verge of death. Will Wesley and Picard make it to the Starbase without
embarrassment? Can Geordi repair the damaged Pakled ship? Is Captain Picard tired of Dr. Pulaski? What is the deadly Crimson force field? All these questions are more will be answered in this week episode of Hailing Frequencies Open.

This week we find the crew of the Enterprise happily galivanting through the Galaxy until the Captain is kidnap and held hostage by his own friend Q. Meanwhile, back on the Enterprise, no one knows Picard is gone and Geordi is trying to counsel an Ensign new to the crew. Once returned to the Enterprise Q confesses that he's been kicked out of the continuum and asks to be made part of the crew, stating that they need him because they aren't prepared for what's coming. When not given the answer he wants Q propels the ship deeper in the galaxy where they stumble upon a ship of unknown origin, what ensues will haunt not only the Enterprise but the entire Federation for years to come. Will the Enterprise survive Q's meddling? Will the new Ensign make a good impression on the Captain? Is Guinan psychic? Can Q ever truly be trusted? What is this new threat to the Federation? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Hailing Frequencies Open.

This week we find the crew of the Enterprise investigating planetary breakups in the Selcundi Drema Sector. After discussions with the Senior staff Riker assigns Wesley Crusher to lead this investigation. Meanwhile, Data is attempting to increase the frequency range of the ship's sensors, and in doing so, has made contact with a child from one of the planets in the system. Though they try to carry on like Data has not been contacted, the crew must intervene when the child asks for help. Can Wesley effectively lead a team of people? Will Data be reprimanded for his actions? Does Troi know how to ride a horse? Does Data kidnap a child? Do they figure out how to stop the planetary breakups? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Hailing Frequencies Open.

This week the crew of the Enterprise are making their way to Starbase Montgomery where they will pick up a Civilian Strategic Attaché, who will brief Commander Riker on his new assignment as Captain of the Aries. Upon arrival we learn that the Attaché is not someone Riker expects and is unhappy about encountering. Meanwhile, Wesley notices that Worf is not acting his usual self and becomes increasingly worried about his friend, though no one else seems to be. With these two separate issues arising plus La Forge being bent out of shape by criticisms from the Montgomery's analysis crew things on the Enterprise aren't looking so great this week. Will Riker leave the Enterprise? Will he fight an old man? Can Wesley figure out what's bothering Worf? Is Pulaski destined to become Riker's stepmother? Is Worf lonely? Can we get some pain sticks? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Hailing Frequencies Open

This week the crew of the Enterprise find a shuttlecraft drifting through space, the only problem is this particular shuttle is sitting in the Enterprise's own shuttle bay. Upon bring the drifting shuttle aboard the mystery deepens when Captain Picard is discovered inside, but is it the real Picard, a double or a creature pretending to be the Captain? As the crew tries to sort it all out they find themselves in danger as a whirlpool in space opens up threatening to pull the ship in. Can crew figure out where and when the shuttlecraft and Picard double came from? Will they be able to prevent the Enterprise from being pulled in to the Whirlpool? Will Picard not only have a lengthy conversation with, but also kill himself? Can Riker cook? Do the writers continue in vain to make us like Pulaski? All these questions and more will be answered in this week's episode of Hailing Frequencies Open.