by Hal Erickson
synopsis
The McCarthy era lives again when a Klingon spy is discovered on board the Enterprise. Suspecting that a sinister conspiracy is afoot, visiting Federation Admiral Norah Satie (Jean Simmons) embarks upon a witch hunt, turning everyone against each other. Things reach the hysteria stage when Satie accuses Captain Picard of being a traitor. First telecast May 4, 1991, The Drumhead was directed by Next Generation co-star Jonathan Frakes and written by Jeri Taylor.
