Picard dies from a chest wound and finds Q is in charge of the afterlife. And that’s just the first few minutes. The omnipotent trickster sends the captain back in time to fix mistakes in his life.

This is the story Picard told Wesley about his artificial heart back in season two. The Nausicaans are introduced, as well as the Bonestell Recreation Facility. “Tapestry” is widely regarded as one of the best Star Trek episodes ever made. Though I wouldn’t go that far.

I summarize the plot and point out and explain all the references so you don’t have to