<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> List of Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes </Td> </Tr> <P> "The Outrageous Okona" is the fourth episode of the second season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 30th episode overall . It was first aired on December 12, 1988, in broadcast syndication . It was written by Les Menchen, Lance Dickson and David Landsberg, with a teleplay by Burton Armus, and directed by Robert Becker . </P> <P> Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship Enterprise . In this episode, the crew of the Enterprise encounters a flamboyant space rogue, while Data tries to learn humor from a holographic comedian . </P> <P> As the Federation starship Enterprise, under the command of Captain Jean - Luc Picard, passes through the Coalition of Madena, it detects a small cargo ship, under manual control by its single occupant . The crew makes contact with the pilot, Captain Thadiun Okona (William O. Campbell), who requests help to repair a part on his ship . Captain Picard agrees, and the Enterprise tows Okona's ship while Okona is brought on board . The crew soon finds that Okona has taken a keen interest in the women on the ship, beginning with Transporter Chief Robinson (Teri Hatcher in an uncredited role) and is in no rush to effect repairs . </P>

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