Star Trek The Next Generation: Ethics (Full Frame)

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Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) is removed from active duty after a severe injury leaves him paralyzed from the waist down. Although a neuro-geneticist is called in to examine Worf, Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden) believes the paralysis will be permanent. Convinced that no Klingon should live as an object of pity or shame, Worf asks Riker (Jonathan Frakes) to assist in his ceremonial suicide. Against Dr. Crusher's wishes, the neuro-geneticist tells Worf about a dangerous experimental surgery that could fully restore his mobility - but could also kill him. While the two physicians argue over the ethics of such a procedure, Riker reminds Worf that Klingon tradition demands that Worf's son Alexander must assist in the suicide ceremony. With no other options, Worf agrees to the surgery. Will he survive?.