After a two-week rerun cycle, Next Generation's sixth season resumed on May 1, 1993 with this first-run episode. The title refers to a competition involving the Enterprise, the Cardassians, the Klingons, and the Romulans. All four combatants race to solve a genetic puzzle that has remained inscrutable for four billion years. Alas, the solution of the puzzle may unleash a secret that will mean the end of the Galaxy. Veteran actors Norman Lloyd and Salome Jens guest star as, respectively, Picard's former archeology professor Galen and an enigmatic Humanoid; additionally, former Avengers regular Linda Thorson is seen as Gul Ocett. Directed by Jonathan Frakes, "The Chase" was written by Joe Menosky and Ronald D. Moore. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi