Startrek next generation episode with patrick stewart a ball object on desk opens & has emotions inside?

Question

I vaguely remember this episode. I think this was a gift he had sitting on his desk and he opened it up to show all human emotions inside, both good and bad, that we all have inside of each of us....does anyone know the episode?

Answer 1

The Battle  

First aired: 11/16/1987    Production Code: 110

Stardate: 41723.9 The Ferengi hand over an old ship which Picard once captained: the U.S.S. Stargazer. However, a mind-altering device that has been planted on board alters Picard's mind to make him think that he is reliving a past battle, and the target is the Enterprise.

Writer: Herbert Wright, Larry Forrester

Director: Rob Bowman

Guest star: Robert Towers (Rata), Doug Warhit (Kazago), Frank Corsentino (DaiMon Bok)