Fascinating? - A Star Trek Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A scene-by-scene retrospective podcast looking back at the 1960s classic and introducing co-host Gerry to a show he has never watched before.
Gerry and Iain return to the original Columbo Podcast feed this week to begin a ten-week run looking at the first season of Poker Face, a new drama with strong influences from the Lieutenant’s investigations. Tune in to see how the show stacks up and whether it’s a worthy successor to the classic series.
We’d love to have you along for the ride. Episode 1 is now in this feed, but to continue receiving episodes you will need to make sure your’re subscribed to The Columbo Podcast on your podcast app. We’re also publishing every episode on our YouTube channel, Columbo Podcast Productions.
The classic social accounts are still going too, so find us on Twitter/X, Facebook and Instagram. And Threads, apparently.
You can listen to the show on the Columbo Podcast website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts or wherever you find your podcasts.
Now that our Star Trek journey is complete we are taking on a new challenge - the cult 90s sci-fi classic Quantum Leap. With more than 90 episodes over five seasons - and a reboot due later this year - there's plenty to get our teeth into.
We'd love to have you along for the new show. Episode 1 is now in this feed, but to continue receiving episodes you will need to subscribe to The Leap Home on your podcast app. We're also sharing every episode one week early on our YouTube channel, Columbo Podcast Productions.
There are new social accounts too, so find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And Snapchat, apparently.
You can listen to the show on the Leap Home website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
This final wrap-up brings together our thoughts on the show and the movies. We look back on our high and low points and answer some last listener questions. In this episode Gerry and Iain firm up their plans for the future.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the highs and lows of three seasons of Star Trek, six movies and the combined story of Captain Kirk and his Enterprise.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we're @trekpodcast.
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was the sixth and final big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with peace talks between the Klingons and the Federation threatened by a high profile assassination. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether peace is possible without trust.
A sceptical Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are tasked with escorting the Klingon chancellor Gorkon (David Warner) to high level peace talks. After a tense dinner, things escalate quickly when the Klingon ship appears to be attacked by torpedoes fired by the Enterprise.
General Chang (Christopher Plummer) demands revenge and Kirk surrenders immediately. He and McCoy try to save Gorkon, but cannot and are arrested. Facing trial on the Klingon homeworld, the two men must rely on Spock to solve the case and set them free.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was directed by Nicholas Meyer, who had previously directed The Wrath of Khan. The story was by Leonard Nimoy with additional credits given to Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal. Screenplay credits were given to Meyer and Denny Martin Flinn, his only work for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether all good things must come to an end.
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was released in 1991. It is 1 hour and 50 minutes long. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United States and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries.
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was the fifth big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with Spock's secret half-brother leading his cultists on a mission to find God. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the difference between the family you're born with and the family you choose.
When a mysterious Vulcan cultist takes hostages on a planet in the Neutral Zone managed jointly by the Klingons, Federation and Romulans, Kirk and the Enterprise-A crew are recalled from shore leave and sent to resolve the situation before it escalates further.
The Vulcan turns out to be Spock's long-lost half brother Sybok (Laurence Luckinbill) on a mission to reach the centre of the galaxy, where he believes he will find God. Meanwhile a Klingon vessel is in pursuit, setting up a convergence beyond the Great Barrier.
Star Trek V: The Voyage Home was directed by William Shatner, his only directorial contribution to the show. The story was by Harve Bennett, William Shatner and David Loughery and Loughery is credited for the screenplay.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the nature of beauty in the context of erotic dance.
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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was released in 1989. It is 1 hour and 47 minutes long. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United States and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was the fourth big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with the group forced to travel back in time to the 1980s to recover a pair of humpback whales. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss defunct donut chains and timeless landmarks.
With Spock's memory and skills largely restored, the Enterprise crew head back to Earth on the Klingon Bird of Prey they hijacked in the previous movie. Meanwhile a probe playing whalesong advances on Earth, threatening to end all life as cataclysmic weather ensues.
Travelling back in time 300 years, Kirk and co. seek to acquire two humpback whales, extinct in their time, to respond to the probe and end it's assault. There they meet Dr Gillian Taylor (Catherine Hicks) and her friends, George & Gracie.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was directed by Leonard Nimoy, just as the previous film had been. The screenplay and story were by Harve Bennett and Nicholas Meyer.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether a triple dumbass could theoretically exist.
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was released in 1986. It is 2 hours and 2 minutes long. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United States and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was the third big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with the restoration of Spock's eternal soul to his regenerated body leading Kirk to hijack his own starship. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the best way to deal with a pubescent Vulcan in an isolated setting.
In the immediate aftermath of the detonation of the Genesis device, Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise return to Starfleet mourning the death of Spock. Meanwhile, McCoy begins to suffer from some unusual symptoms that appear to be related to the loss of his friend.
Back at Genesis, Saavik (now played by Robin Curtis) and David Marcus are studying the effects of the device with the USS Grissom. When it comes under attack from a Klingon ship under the command of Kruge (Christopher Lloyd), they become stranded on the unstable surface with Spock's resurrected form.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was directed by Leonard Nimoy, his first directorial work for the franchise. The screenplay and story were by Harve Bennett.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether Klingon dogs belong on the bridge of a starship.
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was released in 1984. It is 1 hour and 45 minutes long. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United States and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was the second big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with a longstanding enemy restored to prominence with revenge on his mind. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss manoeuvring in 3D and genocide on a global scale.
Abandoned on a hostile world, Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalban) encounters Captain Terrell (Paul Winfield) and his first officer Commander Chekov (Walter Koenig). Commandeering their vessell, the Reliant, he sets about twin goals of seeking revenge on Kirk and obtaining the Genesis device.
Genesis is a scientific project headed by Carol Marcus (Bibi Besch) and her son David (Merritt Butrick) with genociadal capabilities in the wrong hands. With the Enterprise crewed mostly by cadets, including the vulcan Saavik (Kirstie Alley), the support they needed may not be readily to hand
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was directed by Nicholas Meyer, his first work for the franchise. Meyer also wrote the screenplay from a story by Harve Bennett and Jack B. Sowards.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether the temperature for serving revence matters all that much.
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was released in 1982. It is 1 hour and 54 minutes long. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United States and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture was the first big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with Kirk's return to the Enterprise leading to problems in the chain of command as Earth faces an existential threat. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss killer clouds and old friends.
Alerted to the approach of a deadly cloud, presumed to be masking some kind of weapon, Admiral Kirk wrestles control of the Enterprise away from Commander Decker (Stephen Collins) and sets an intercept course, stopping along the way to put the band back together.
With Decker's former lover Lt. Ilia (Persis Khambatta) aboard and the commander smarting over losing his vessel, there is tension in the air even before the strange entity is encountered. Kirk and his crew must find a way to prevent Earth's destruction and persuade the entity to stand down before it is too late.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture was directed by Robert Wise, his only work for the franchise. The teleplay was by Harold Livingston from a story by Alan Dean Foster.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether a refit is as good as a rest!
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture was released in 1979. It is 2 hours and 12 minutes long. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United States and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries.
This series wrap-up is a brief interlude before we resume with the motion pictures, with a quick look back at some of our highlights and our thoughts on some viewers’ questions. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss their plans for the future.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the highs and lows of three seasons of Star Trek.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we’re @trekpodcast.
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This series wrap-up is a brief interlude before we resume with the motion pictures, with a quick look back at some of our highlights and our thoughts on some viewers' questions. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss their plans for the future.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the highs and lows of three seasons of Star Trek.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we're @trekpodcast.
You can listen to the show here on the website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
Turnabout Intruder was the twenty fourth and final episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with Kirk's body stolen by a jealous ex-lover intent on commanding the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss role reversal and gender politics in space.
Arriving at a Federation outpost on Camus II, the Enterprise crew find most of the team dead from apparent radiation poisoning and Dr Janice Lester (Sandra Smith) very ill, despite the attentions of Dr Coleman (Harry Landers).
With Coleman distracting Spock and McCoy, Lester takes advantage of the opportunity to swap bodies with Kirk using ancient technology found on the planet. Her plan is to kill Kirk inside her own body and take command of the Enterprise by convincing the crew she is who she now appears to be.
Turnabout Intruder was directed by Herb Wallerstein, the last of his four episodes. The teleplay was by Arthur Singer from a story by Gene Roddenberry.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether life as a woman would be unbearable.
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Turnabout Intruder was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Turnabout Intruder was the twenty fourth and final episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with Kirk’s body stolen by a jealous ex-lover intent on commanding the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss role reversal and gender politics in space.
Arriving at a Federation outpost on Camus II, the Enterprise crew find most of the team dead from apparent radiation poisoning and Dr Janice Lester (Sandra Smith) very ill, despite the attentions of Dr Coleman (Harry Landers).
With Coleman distracting Spock and McCoy, Lester takes advantage of the opportunity to swap bodies with Kirk using ancient technology found on the planet. Her plan is to kill Kirk inside her own body and take command of the Enterprise by convincing the crew she is who she now appears to be.
Turnabout Intruder was directed by Herb Wallerstein, the last of his four episodes. The teleplay was by Arthur Singer from a story by Gene Roddenberry.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether life as a woman would be unbearable.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we’re @trekpodcast.
You can listen to the show here on the website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
Turnabout Intruder was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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All Our Yesterdays was the twenty third episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a civilisation using time travel technology to escape an impending apocalypse. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss looking before you leap.
After arriving at a planet due to face the supernova of its star, Kirk, Spock and McCoy find one person alive on the surface, a librarian named Atoz (Ian Wolfe) who is guardian of an unusual time travel device.
Trapped separately in the past, Spock and McCoy meet Zarabeth (Mariette Hartley) and struggle with Spock’s genetic regression, while Kirk enlists the help of a fellow time traveller (Kermit Murdock) to return to the library before the star explodes.
All Our Yesterdays was directed by Marvin Chomsky, the last of his three episodes. The script was written by Jean Lisette Aroeste, who also penned Is There In Truth No Beauty?
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether time is a flat circle.
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All Our Yesterdays was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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All Our Yesterdays was the twenty third episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a civilisation using time travel technology to escape an impending apocalypse. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss looking before you leap.
After arriving at a planet due to face the supernova of its star, Kirk, Spock and McCoy find one person alive on the surface, a librarian named Atoz (Ian Wolfe) who is guardian of an unusual time travel device.
Trapped separately in the past, Spock and McCoy meet Zarabeth (Mariette Hartley) and struggle with Spock's genetic regression, while Kirk enlists the help of a fellow time traveller (Kermit Murdock) to return to the library before the star explodes.
All Our Yesterdays was directed by Marvin Chomsky, the last of his three episodes. The script was written by Jean Lisette Aroeste, who also penned Is There In Truth No Beauty?
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether time is a flat circle.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we're @trekpodcast.
You can listen to the show here on the website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
All Our Yesterdays was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Savage Curtain was the twenty second episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a lava creature seeking to learn about good and evil by pitting Kirk alongside Abraham Lincoln in a battle with Genghis Khan and other villains. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether this whole thing wasn’t done better in Arena.
After some unusual readings are obtained from a seemingly lava-covered planet, the Enterprise crew are surprised to meet President Abraham Lincoln (Lee Bergere) who is keen to come aboard. He invites Kirk and Spock to join him on the surface, where they meet legendary Vulcan leader Surak (Barry Atwater).
Pitted in battle against a group of villains comprising Genghis Khan (Nathan Jung), Col. Green (Phillip Pine), Kahless the Unforgettable (Robert Herron) and Zora of Tiburon (Carol Daniels) by the lava creature Yarnek, they must survive to secure the safety of the Enterprise crew.
The Savage Curtain was directed by Herschel Daugherty, the last of his two episodes. The story was by Gene Roddenberry, the show’s creator.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether Abraham Lincoln will still be considered an important historical figure in the 23rd century.
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The Savage Curtain was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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The Savage Curtain was the twenty second episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a lava creature seeking to learn about good and evil by pitting Kirk alongside Abraham Lincoln in a battle with Genghis Khan and other villains. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether this whole thing wasn't done better in Arena.
After some unusual readings are obtained from a seemingly lava-covered planet, the Enterprise crew are surprised to meet President Abraham Lincoln (Lee Bergere) who is keen to come aboard. He invites Kirk and Spock to join him on the surface, where they meet legendary Vulcan leader Surak (Barry Atwater).
Pitted in battle against a group of villains comprising Genghis Khan (Nathan Jung), Col. Green (Phillip Pine), Kahless the Unforgettable (Robert Herron) and Zora of Tiburon (Carol Daniels) by the lava creature Yarnek, they must survive to secure the safety of the Enterprise crew.
The Savage Curtain was directed by Herschel Daugherty, the last of his two episodes. The story was by Gene Roddenberry, the show's creator.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether Abraham Lincoln will still be considered an important historical figure in the 23rd century.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we're @trekpodcast.
You can listen to the show here on the website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
The Savage Curtain was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Cloud Minders was the twenty-first episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a starkly divided society causing Kirk and Spock to weigh their moral codes against an urgent rescue mission. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether something you can’t see could harm you.
Arriving at the planet Ardana, Kirk and Spock discuss the planet’s cloud city and its reputation for high art and intellectual pursuits, but their misconceptions are shattered when they arrive to collect a vital consignment of the mineral zenite to resolve a botanical plague on Merak II.
At first attacked by miners under the leadership of Vanna (Charlene Polite), the two are assisted then taken to the cloud city Stratos by High Advisor Plasus (Jeff Corey) where Spock takes a shine to Plasus’ daughter Droxine (Diana Ewing). Outraged by the inequity of the planet’s social ordering, Spock tries to convince himself that the object of his desire is an innocent bystander, but events soon challenge that conviction.
The Cloud Minders was directed by Jud Taylor, the last of his five third season episodes. The teleplay was written by Margaret Armen, the last of her three episodes for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether it is ever appropriate to implement a mask mandate.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we’re @trekpodcast.
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The Cloud Minders was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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The Cloud Minders was the twenty-first episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a starkly divided society causing Kirk and Spock to weigh their moral codes against an urgent rescue mission. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether something you can't see could harm you.
Arriving at the planet Ardana, Kirk and Spock discuss the planet's cloud city and its reputation for high art and intellectual pursuits, but their misconceptions are shattered when they arrive to collect a vital consignment of the mineral zenite to resolve a botanical plague on Merak II.
At first attacked by miners under the leadership of Vanna (Charlene Polite), the two are assisted then taken to the cloud city Stratos by High Advisor Plasus (Jeff Corey) where Spock takes a shine to Plasus' daughter Droxine (Diana Ewing). Outraged by the inequity of the planet's social ordering, Spock tries to convince himself that the object of his desire is an innocent bystander, but events soon challenge that conviction.
The Cloud Minders was directed by Jud Taylor, the last of his five third season episodes. The teleplay was written by Margaret Armen, the last of her three episodes for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether it is ever appropriate to implement a mask mandate.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we're @trekpodcast.
You can listen to the show here on the website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
The Cloud Minders was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Way to Eden was the twentieth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a group of idealists taking control of the Enterprise as they seek nirvana. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether that singing was truly necessary.
After bringing on board a band of renegade hippies, the crew of the Enterprise are locked out of the primary controls as the ship is diverted to the mythical planet of Eden by Dr Sevrin (Skip Homeier), Adam (Charles Napier) and their group.
With Chekov distracted by former classmate Irina (Mary-Linda Rapelye) and Kirk stymied by the presence of Tongo Rad (Victor Brandt), the son of an ambassador, all outcomes are on the table.
The Way to Eden was directed by David Alexander, the second of his two episodes for the show. The teleplay was written by Arthur Heinemann, the last of his two episodes.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered Spock's enthusiasm for a jam.
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The Way to Eden was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Way to Eden was the twentieth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a group of idealists taking control of the Enterprise as they seek nirvana. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether that singing was truly necessary.
After bringing on board a band of renegade hippies, the crew of the Enterprise are locked out of the primary controls as the ship is diverted to the mythical planet of Eden by Dr Sevrin (Skip Homeier), Adam (Charles Napier) and their group.
With Chekov distracted by former classmate Irina (Mary-Linda Rapelye) and Kirk stymied by the presence of Tongo Rad (Victor Brandt), the son of an ambassador, all outcomes are on the table.
The Way to Eden was directed by David Alexander, the second of his two episodes for the show. The teleplay was written by Arthur Heinemann, the last of his two episodes.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered Spock’s enthusiasm for a jam.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we’re @trekpodcast.
You can listen to the show here on the website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
The Way to Eden was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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Requiem for Methuselah was the nineteenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a planet's sole inhabitant inhibiting an operation to retrieve chemicals required to end a deadly epidemic. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether Kirk has his priorities straight, given the circumstances.
Seeking a supply of ryetalin to synthesise a cure for an epidemic that threatens to engulf the Enterprise, Kirk, McCoy and Spock visit a planet rich in the substance. There they meet Flint (James Daly) who claims to be the only person living on the planet and initially denies permission to mine the mineral they require.
Later changing his mind, Flint invites the landing party into his home where Spock is surprised to see seemingly original works by some of Earth's greatest artists and musicians, but produced contemporaniously. Learning Flint is thousands of years old, the matter becomes complicated when Kirk finds himself irresistably drawn to Flint's android companion, Rayna (Louise Sorel).
Requiem for Methuselah was directed by Murray Golden, his only work for the show. The writer was Jerome Bixby, the last of his four episodes.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered Spock's incredibly specific knowledge of Earth history.
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Requiem for Methuselah was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Requiem for Methuselah was the nineteenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a planet’s sole inhabitant inhibiting an operation to retrieve chemicals required to end a deadly epidemic. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether Kirk has his priorities straight, given the circumstances.
Seeking a supply of ryetalin to synthesise a cure for an epidemic that threatens to engulf the Enterprise, Kirk, McCoy and Spock visit a planet rich in the substance. There they meet Flint (James Daly) who claims to be the only person living on the planet and initially denies permission to mine the mineral they require.
Later changing his mind, Flint invites the landing party into his home where Spock is surprised to see seemingly original works by some of Earth’s greatest artists and musicians, but produced contemporaniously. Learning Flint is thousands of years old, the matter becomes complicated when Kirk finds himself irresistably drawn to Flint’s android companion, Rayna (Louise Sorel).
Requiem for Methuselah was directed by Murray Golden, his only work for the show. The writer was Jerome Bixby, the last of his four episodes.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered Spock’s incredibly specific knowledge of Earth history.
The discussion continues in the comments below and please keep in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where we’re @trekpodcast.
You can listen to the show here on the website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google or wherever you find your podcasts.
Requiem for Methuselah was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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The Lights of Zetar was the eighteenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with the last remnants of a destroyed civilisation causing difficulties for the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether Scotty’s behaviour ought to raise more concerns.
On the way to the Federation’s primary information hub at Memory Alpha, the Enterprise encounters an unusual entity characterised by it’s coloured lights. After Lt. Mira Romaine (Jan Shutan) is strongly affected, Kirk tries to investigate but makes little progress thanks to Scotty’s interference.
It becomes apparent that Romaine’s mind is being hijacked by the lifeforms from the light entity and McCoy must implement a radical solution to save her. Later, Kirk and McCoy impress upon Spock the value of Scotty’s attention to Romaine’s survival.
The Lights of Zetar was directed by Herb Kenwith, his only work for the show. The story was by Shari Lewis, with an assist to Jeremy Tarcher.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered agency and its importance.
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The Lights of Zetar was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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The Lights of Zetar was the eighteenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with the last remnants of a destroyed civilisation causing difficulties for the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether Scotty's behaviour ought to raise more concerns.
On the way to the Federation's primary information hub at Memory Alpha, the Enterprise encounters an unusual entity characterised by it's coloured lights. After Lt. Mira Romaine (Jan Shutan) is strongly affected, Kirk tries to investigate but makes little progress thanks to Scotty's interference.
It becomes apparent that Romaine's mind is being hijacked by the lifeforms from the light entity and McCoy must implement a radical solution to save her. Later, Kirk and McCoy impress upon Spock the value of Scotty's attention to Romaine's survival.
The Lights of Zetar was directed by Herb Kenwith, his only work for the show. The story was by Shari Lewis, with an assist to Jeremy Tarcher.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered agency and its importance.
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The Lights of Zetar was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
That Which Survives was the seventeenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with an automated defence system causing havoc for Kirk and the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether beauty is worth consideration.
After beaming down to an 'impossible' world, Kirk, McCoy and Sulu quickly lose their colleague D'Amato (Arthur Batanides) to the touch of a woman we later learn to be a projection of Losira (Lee Meriwether), the last inhabitant of the planet.
Meanwhile, Spock and the Enterprise are thrown almost a thousand light years away and must combat sabotage by Losira as they seek to return in time to rescue their comrades, leading to an irritable Spock and a frustrated Scotty finding a way to work productively together.
That Which Survives was directed by Herb Wallerstein, the third of his four stints in the chair. The story was by Dorothy Fontana, although she applied the pseudonym Michael Richards on account of her dissatisfaction with changes to the script.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what happens when a person turns completely 2D.
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That Which Survives was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
That Which Survives was the seventeenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with an automated defence system causing havoc for Kirk and the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether beauty is worth consideration.
After beaming down to an ‘impossible’ world, Kirk, McCoy and Sulu quickly lose their colleague D’Amato (Arthur Batanides) to the touch of a woman we later learn to be a projection of Losira (Lee Meriwether), the last inhabitant of the planet.
Meanwhile, Spock and the Enterprise are thrown almost a thousand light years away and must combat sabotage by Losira as they seek to return in time to rescue their comrades, leading to an irritable Spock and a frustrated Scotty finding a way to work productively together.
That Which Survives was directed by Herb Wallerstein, the third of his four stints in the chair. The story was by Dorothy Fontana, although she applied the pseudonym Michael Richards on account of her dissatisfaction with changes to the script.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what happens when a person turns completely 2D.
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That Which Survives was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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The Mark of Gideon was the sixteenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with an overpopulated world looking for a desperate solution. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the necessity for a full-scale replica Enterprise.
Hoping to welcome the reclusive planet Gideon into the Federation, Kirk is given special permission to visit and meet with the council of Elders. On arrival, however, he finds himself not in the council chambers as expected, but still aboard the Enterprise, with the whole crew missing and just one woman present, named Odona (Sharon Acker).
Meanwhile, Spock faces off against the stubborn Gideon council leader, Hodin (David Hurst). When Hodin turns out to be Odona’s father and his plan to sacrifice her life to inspire a generation to follow suit is exposed, Spock must breach Starfleet orders if he is to recover the captain.
The Mark of Gideon was directed by Jud Taylor, the fourth of his five stints in the chair. The teleplay was by Cyrano Jones himself, Stanley Adams, in conjuction with George Slavin, each man contributing his only story for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the prospects for success of a call to voluntary generational death.
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The Mark of Gideon was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
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The Mark of Gideon was the sixteenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with an overpopulated world looking for a desperate solution. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the necessity for a full-scale replica Enterprise.
Hoping to welcome the reclusive planet Gideon into the Federation, Kirk is given special permission to visit and meet with the council of Elders. On arrival, however, he finds himself not in the council chambers as expected, but still aboard the Enterprise, with the whole crew missing and just one woman present, named Odona (Sharon Acker).
Meanwhile, Spock faces off against the stubborn Gideon council leader, Hodin (David Hurst). When Hodin turns out to be Odona's father and his plan to sacrifice her life to inspire a generation to follow suit is exposed, Spock must breach Starfleet orders if he is to recover the captain.
The Mark of Gideon was directed by Jud Taylor, the fourth of his five stints in the chair. The teleplay was by Cyrano Jones himself, Stanley Adams, in conjuction with George Slavin, each man contributing his only story for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the prospects for success of a call to voluntary generational death.
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The Mark of Gideon was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Let That Be Your Last Battlefield was the fifteenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with two intractable foes bringing their millenia old dispute to the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter.
After identifying a missing Starfleet shuttle, seemingly disabled and leaking oxygen, Kirk brings it aboard along with its enigmatic occupant, Lokai (Lou Antonio) of the planet Charon. Resolving to take him to Starbase 4 to face charges once their urgent humanitarian mission is complete, Kirk seems unamused by his visitor.
Matters are complicated when a similar, but violently opposed, character named Bele (Frank Gorshin) joins them on the ship. He demands Lokai be handed over to him for punishment, but with his other guest seeking sanctuary, Kirk faces a tough decision.
Let That Be Your Last Battlefield was directed by Jud Taylor, the third of his five stints in the chair. The teleplay was by Oliver Crawford, the second of his three scripts for the show coming some time after his first (for The Galileo Seven).
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered how on the nose an analogy needs to be before it stops being an analogy.
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Let That Be Your Last Battlefield was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Let That Be Your Last Battlefield was the fifteenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with two intractable foes bringing their millenia old dispute to the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter. After identifying a missing Starfleet shuttle, seemingly disabled and leaking […]
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Whom Gods Destroy was the fourteenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with an asylum inmate causing problems for Kirk and Spock. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the key elements of a good impersonation. When Kirk and Spock visit the insane asylum on Elba 2 to deliver medicine that will eliminate […]
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Whom Gods Destroy was the fourteenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with an asylum inmate causing problems for Kirk and Spock. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the key elements of a good impersonation.
When Kirk and Spock visit the insane asylum on Elba 2 to deliver medicine that will eliminate mental health problems forever. Greeted by Director Cody (Keye Luke), they soon find themselves captured by renowned Starfleet captain and the most recent inmate to arrive, Garth of Izar (Steve Ihnat).
After Garth brutally murders his companion, Marta (Yvonne Craig), his efforts to take over the Enterprise grow increasingly desperate, leading to showdown where Spock must find his captain from two identical combatants.
Whom Gods Destroy was written by Lee Erwin - his only episode for the show - and Jerry Sohl - the third of his four episodes. It was directed by Herb Wallerstein, the second of his four stints in the chair.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether there's a time and a place for a good lobotomy.
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Whom Gods Destroy was released in 1969. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Elaan of Troyius was the thirteenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a special guest making life difficult on board the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss good manners and how to learn them.
When the Enterprise picks up Elaan, the Dohlman of Elas (France Nuyen), who is to be wed to the ruler of Troyius in an effort to end a war between the two planets, conflict erupts almost immediately with the Troyian ambassador Petri (Jay Robinson, in a role that you know Jeffrey Combs would play were it the 90s).
When a Klingon ship approaches it becomes apparent that the Enterprise has been sabotaged by Kryton (Tony Young), one of the Elasian guards. Kirk must overcome a powerful intoxication to steer the ship safely to its destination.
Elaan of Troyius was written and directed by John Meredyth Lucas. This is the only episode in the series to be directed by the writer.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered house guests and why we aren't in favour.
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Elaan of Troyius was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Elaan of Troyius was the thirteenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a special guest making life difficult on board the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss good manners and how to learn them. When the Enterprise picks up Elaan, the Dohlman of Elas (France Nuyen), who is to be […]
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The Empath was the twelfth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with Kirk, Spock and McCoy made unwilling participants in a test of character. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss judgment and who gets to set the tests. Attending the planet Minara II to recover a research team before the local star […]
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The Empath was the twelfth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with Kirk, Spock and McCoy made unwilling participants in a test of character. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss judgment and who gets to set the tests.
Attending the planet Minara II to recover a research team before the local star goes nova, the Enterprise is shocked to discover no signs of life. Kirk, Spock and McCoy investigate further and find themselves co-opted into a test set by the Vians, Lal (Alan Bergmann) and Thann (Willard Sage).
The subject of the test is Gem (Kathryn Hays), an Empath from one of the other planets due to face annihilation in the nova. She is being assessed by the Vians to see whether her species is worthy enough to be saved from their imminent firey extinction.
The Empath was directed by John Erman, his only Star Trek episode. The writer was Joyce Muskat, a freelance writer whose submission was purchased for the show. This was her only Star Trek episode.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered distance and perspective without points of reference.
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The Empath was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Wink of an Eye was the eleventh episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with Kirk accelerated beyond human perception by an alien queen anxious to breed. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss fast love and fast times. Responding to a distress call, Kirk, McCoy, Spock and a redshirt visit the planet Scalos. […]
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Wink of an Eye was the eleventh episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with Kirk accelerated beyond human perception by an alien queen anxious to breed. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss fast love and fast times.
Responding to a distress call, Kirk, McCoy, Spock and a redshirt visit the planet Scalos. When the redshirt vanishes after drinking local water, the team retreats to the Enterprise, but with a few surprise guests.
The Scalosian queen, Deela (Kathie Browne), has identified Kirk as the man to help her extend the lifespan of her species, despite the jealousy of her compatriot Rael (Jason Evers). Kirk, meanwhile, looks for a way to slow things down a bit.
Wink of an Eye was directed by Jud Taylor, the second of his five Star Trek episodes. The writer was Arthur Heinemann, the first of his three third season episodes.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the value of more speed and less haste.
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Wink of an Eye was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Plato's Stepchildren was the tenth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with Kirk and Spock forced to endure a series of humiliations as an alien race try to persuade McCoy to join them. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the morality of telekinesis.
Responding to a plea for help, Kirk, Spock and McCoy visit the Platonians to treat their Philosopher King, Parmen (Liam Sullivan), who has suffered a minor wound which became infected due to a lack of appropriate medical care.
Parmen and his wife, Philana (Barbara Babcock) intend to use their powers to detain McCoy permanently and dispose of the rest of the Enterprise crew, but with help from Alexander (Michael Dunn) there may be a way to turn the tables.
Plato's Stepchildren was directed by David Alexander, the first of his two Star Trek episodes. The writer was Meyer Dolinsky, his only contribution to the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered amateur dramatics and the potential for writer's revenge.
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Plato's Stepchildren was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Plato’s Stepchildren was the tenth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with Kirk and Spock forced to endure a series of humiliations as an alien race try to persuade McCoy to join them. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the morality of telekinesis. Responding to a plea for help, Kirk, Spock and […]
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The Tholian Web was the ninth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with Kirk trapped in interspace while the hostile Tholians attempt to trap the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss crisis leadership and the effect of poisonous space on relationships.
Responding to a distress call from the USS Defiant, Kirk and crew find that ship adrift with the crew all seeming to have killed one another. More worrying still, the vessel seems to be out of phase with the galaxy around it.
Approached by Commander Loskene (Barbara Babcock, voice) of the Tholian Assembly declares the space occupied and demands the Enterprise withdraws, but with Spock keen to determine whether Kirk has survived the slip into interspace, a standoff becomes inevitable.
The Tholian Web was directed by Herb Wallerstein, the first of his four Star Trek episodes. The writer was Judy Burns, her only contribution to the show (though she is thanked in the credits for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan).
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether too little Kirk could ever be a good thing.
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The Tholian Web was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Tholian Web was the ninth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with Kirk trapped in interspace while the hostile Tholians attempt to trap the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss crisis leadership and the effect of poisonous space on relationships. Responding to a distress call from the USS Defiant, Kirk […]
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For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky was the eighth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a displaced civilisation unknowingly on course to destroy an inhabited world. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the difference between known unknowns and unknown unknowns.
Intercepting an asteroid bound to destroy the world of Daran V, the Enterprise crew discover it is in fact an ancient spaceship containing a population unaware that they are not in fact on a planet themselves. Led by High Priestess Natira (Katherine Woodville), they are ignorant of their world's true nature.
When Natira takes a romantic interest in the recently-diagnosed-as-terminally-ill McCoy, it seems the doctor may choose to live out his days on the asteroid-ship, but a new discovery shows him it may be possible to save the colonists as well as the people of Daran V.
For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky was directed by Tony Leader, his only Star Trek episode. The writer was Hendrik Vollaerts, the third of his four for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether a McCoy love story was overdue or unnecessary.
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For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky was the eighth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a displaced civilisation unknowingly on course to destroy an inhabited world. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the difference between known unknowns and unknown unknowns. Intercepting an asteroid bound to destroy […]
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Day of the Dove was the seventh episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with an alien being pushing the Enterprise into conflict with a Klingon crew for its own benefit. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the persistance of racial hatred.
Drawn to the same planet by false distress calls, Kirk and his Klingon rival Kang (Michael Ansara) commence a bloody engagement under the manipulation of a sentient but non-corporeal life form.
After the Klingon ship is destroyed, Kang and 37 of his crewmen - including his wife-cum-science-officer Mara (Susan Howard) - plot to take control of the Enterprise and take revenge for the 400 men whose deaths he blames on Kirk. Meanwhile, the captain and Spock race against time to find the cause of their uncharacteristic behaviour.
Day of the Dove was directed by Marvin Chomsky, the second of his three episodes in the chair. The writer was Jerome Bixby, the third of his four for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether the swirly light alien in this one was related to the swirly light alien in Metamorphosis.
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Day of the Dove was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Day of the Dove was the seventh episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with an alien being pushing the Enterprise into conflict with a Klingon crew for its own benefit. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the persistance of racial hatred. Drawn to the same planet by false distress calls, Kirk and […]
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Spectre of the Gun was the sixth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with an alien race punishing the Enterprise’s unwelcome visit with a theatrical form of execution. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the nature of reality. On a mission to make contact with the reclusive Melkotian race, Kirk orders the […]
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Spectre of the Gun was the sixth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with an alien race punishing the Enterprise's unwelcome visit with a theatrical form of execution. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the nature of reality.
On a mission to make contact with the reclusive Melkotian race, Kirk orders the Enterprise to ignore a warning buoy and approach the alien planet. On transporting to the surface he, Spock, McCoy, Chekov and Scotty are soon placed in a Wild West fantasy setting by an angry Melkotian (Abraham Sofaer).
Drawing on a remarkably niche level of historical knowledge, they place themselves at the OK Corral where they must face off against Wyatt (Ron Soble), Morgan (Rex Holman) and Virgil Earp (Charles Maxwell) along with Doc Holliday (Sam Gilman) to save the town and it's residents including the barman Ed (Charles Seel), Sheriff Behan (Bill Zuckert) and Chekov's sudden love interest Sylvia (Bonnie Beecher).
Spectre of the Gun was directed by Vincent McEveety, the last of his six episodes in the chair. The writer was Gene Coon under his Lee Cronin alias.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the legacy of Wyatt Earp.
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Spectre of the Gun was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Is There in Truth No Beauty? was the fifth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a telepathic envoy’s besotted colleague causing problems for the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the challenges associated with extreme beauty. When a Medusan ambassador, Kollos, comes aboard the Enterprise along with his human envoy […]
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Is There in Truth No Beauty? was the fifth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a telepathic envoy's besotted colleague causing problems for the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the challenges associated with extreme beauty.
When a Medusan ambassador, Kollos, comes aboard the Enterprise along with his human envoy Dr. Miranda Jones (Diana Muldaur) and one of the ship's original designers, Larry Marvick (David Frankham) it is the attractive young woman who draws the most attention, rather than the alien described as so hideous the mere sight of him would drive a human insane.
It soon transpires that Marvick is jealous of Jones' assignment with the Medusan and, ignoring mandated precautions, he exposes himself to the alien without any barrier. This leads to madness and extreme jeapordy for all on board.
Is There in Truth No Beauty? was directed by Ralph Senensky, the sixth of his seven episodes in the chair. The writer was Jean Lisette Aroeste, whose unsolicited script submission was purchased for the show, the first of her two credits.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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Is There in Truth No Beauty? was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
And The Children Shall Lead was the fourth episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with a group of children attempting to take control of the Enterprise with the aid of a ghoulish green apparition. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the old adage about working with children and animals. After the death […]
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And The Children Shall Lead was the fourth episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with a group of children attempting to take control of the Enterprise with the aid of a ghoulish green apparition. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the old adage about working with children and animals.
After the death of all the adults on a Federation colony, the apparently unaffected children come on board the Enterprise to be transported to the nearest Starbase. The eldest child, Tommy (Craig Hundley) leads the others in a series of games that show no indication of having processed the deaths of their parents.
It soon transpires that the children are in the thrall of a Gorgon (celebrity attorney Melvin Belli) who encourages them to take control of the ship and change its destination, putting the safety of all aboard at risk.
And The Children Shall Lead was directed by Marvin Chomsky, the first of his three episodes in the chair. The writer was Edward J. Lakso, thankfully his only writing credit for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered why these children were quite so irritating.
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And The Children Shall Lead was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Paradise Syndrome was the third episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with an amnesiac Kirk adopted as a god by the inhabitants of an earth-like planet. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the pitfalls of divinity. With an asteroid en-route to create an extinction level event on the planet Amerind, Kirk […]
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The Paradise Syndrome was the third episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with an amnesiac Kirk adopted as a god by the inhabitants of an earth-like planet. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the pitfalls of divinity.
With an asteroid en-route to create an extinction level event on the planet Amerind, Kirk and Spock take time for a quick tour before setting off to prevent the collision. After an accident leaves Kirk with memory loss, Spock and the Enterprise must leave him behind to deal with the threat.
Meanwhile the amnesiac Kirk is adopted as a deity by the locals and supplants the local medicine chief, Salish (Rudy Solari), taking his position and his bride-to-be Miramanee (Sabrina Scharf). When the time comes to stop the asteroid, however, his lack of omnipotence becomes apparent.
The Paradise Syndrome was directed by Jud Taylor, the first of his five episodes in the chair. The writer was Margaret Armen, the second of her three writing credits for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether falling down trapdoors is an overrated terror.
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The Paradise Syndrome was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Enterprise Incident was the second episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with an ambitious Romulan Commander looking to recruit Spock as well as claim the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss divided loyalties and the route to Spock's heart.
When an erratic Kirk leads the Enterprise into Romulan space it is soon surrounded by enemy vessels seeking to capture or destroy the Federation's flagship.
With a cunning Romulan Commander (Joanne Linville) and her next-in-command Tal (Jack Donner) seemingly in control of the situation, can Spock's loyalties be turned to service the Empire?
The Enterprise Incident was directed by John Meredith Lucas, the second of his three episodes in the chair. The writer was Dorothy Fontana, the eighth of her ten writing credits for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether the dress code for Romulan Commanders was unisex.
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The Enterprise Incident was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Enterprise Incident was the second episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with an ambitious Romulan Commander looking to recruit Spock as well as claim the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss divided loyalties and the route to Spock’s heart. When an erratic Kirk leads the Enterprise into Romulan space it […]
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Spock's Brain was the first episode of Star Trek's third season to air, with juvenile aliens removing Spock's brain to serve as the central processor for their life support system. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the ethics behind using a brainless corpse as a remote control toy.
When Spock's brain is stolen, but his body left intact, Kirk leads the Enterprise to Sigma Draconis VI, hoping to discover both the thief and her stolen Vulcan brain on the planet.
On the surface the Enterprise crew discover a way to access a subterranean civilisation which they are warned will bring "pain and delight". There they find the thief, Kara (Marj Dusay), only to discover she no longer retains the knowledge that would allow her to restore Spock's brain to his body.
Spock's Brain was directed by Marc Daniels, the last of his fourteen episodes in the chair. The writer was Gene Coon under the alias Lee Cronin.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the necessity for conducting brain replacement surgery under local anaesthetic.
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Spock's Brain was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Spock’s Brain was the first episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with juvenile aliens removing Spock’s brain to serve as the central processor for their life support system. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the ethics behind using a brainless corpse as a remote control toy. When Spock’s brain is stolen, but […]
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Assignment: Earth was the twenty sixth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with an intergalactic secret agent battling to stop a twentieth century nuclear holocaust. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the appropriate clothing for time travellers. On a mission to observe a key period of Earth history, the Enterprise intercepts Gary […]
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Assignment: Earth was the twenty sixth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with an intergalactic secret agent battling to stop a twentieth century nuclear holocaust. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the appropriate clothing for time travellers.
On a mission to observe a key period of Earth history, the Enterprise intercepts Gary Seven (Robert Lansing) and his cat Isis as they attempt to travel to the planet from a distant world. Seven makes his escape and heads to the United States where a critical weapons launch is due to take place.
Despite interference from Seven's secretary Roberta Lincoln (Terri Garr), Kirk and Spock make it to the launch site where they are waylaid by Launch Commander Cromwell (Don Keefer) and others as they attempt to stop the sabotage Seven says is vital to Earth's survival.
Assignment: Earth was directed by Marc Daniels, the thirteenth of his fourteen episodes in the chair. The writer was Art Wallace, the second of his two scripts for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the wisdom of using your fountain pen as a secret switch.
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Assignment: Earth was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Bread and Circuses was the twenty fifth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with an alien world seemingly maintaining a Roman-style culture into their equivalent of Earth’s 20th century. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed coming, seeing and conquering. When the Enterprise intercepts a domestic television broadcast from a primitive world, it […]
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Bread and Circuses was the twenty fifth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with an alien world seemingly maintaining a Roman-style culture into their equivalent of Earth's 20th century. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed coming, seeing and conquering.
When the Enterprise intercepts a domestic television broadcast from a primitive world, it seems to show crewmen from the SS Beagle, a ship lost in the vicinity six years earlier. Kirk, Spock and McCoy beam down and are greeted by cultists Flavius (Rhodes Reason) and Septimus (Ian Wolfe).
Learning that the Beagle's captain, Merik (William Smithers) has taken a leading role in the Roman society, the Enterprise crew must attempt to extract him without exposing their presence, Unfortunately Proconsul Claudius Marcus (Logan Ramsey) has other ideas.
Bread and Circuses was directed by Ralph Senensky, the fifth of his six episodes in the chair. The writing credit perhaps ought to have gone to John Kneubuhl, but instead Genes Roddenberry and Coon took the plaudits.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered one tiny Gaulish village that still held out against the Roman invaders.
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Bread and Circuses was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Ultimate Computer was the twenty fourth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with a new AI system tested on board the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the familiar love story between a man and his new computer.
When legendary computer scientist Dr Richard Daystrom (William Marshall) comes on board the Enterprise to install his new Multitronic M5 computer, Kirk is surprised to find himself surplus to requirements.
Undertaking a war games exercise, the M5 starts to exercise increasingly worrying behaviour, leaving Kirk in a tough position and with no way to contact Commodore Bob Wesley (Barry Russo) on board the Lexington.
The Ultimate Computer was directed by John Meredyth Lucas, the first of his three episodes in the chair. The writer was mathematician Laurence N. Wolfe, with an assist on the teleplay from Dorothy Fontana.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether anyone will ever invent computer podcast hosts.
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The Ultimate Computer was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Ultimate Computer was the twenty fourth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with a new AI system tested on board the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the familiar love story between a man and his new computer. When legendary computer scientist Dr Richard Daystrom (William Marshall) comes on board […]
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The Omega Glory was the twenty third episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with alien communists oppressing noble alien Americans. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the constitution of the United States and its suitability as a blueprint for a new society. After discovering a ship with a disintegrated crew, Kirk, Spock […]
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The Omega Glory was the twenty third episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with alien communists oppressing noble alien Americans. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the constitution of the United States and its suitability as a blueprint for a new society.
After discovering a ship with a disintegrated crew, Kirk, Spock and McCoy are advised in a dying declaration by the ship's doomed doctor to head to the planet surface below if they wish to avoid a similarly salty fate.
Discovering Captain Tracey (Morgan Woodward), the sole survivor amongst his crew, interfering with the local people and society puts Kirk and co. in a bind. With McCoy working hard to figure out the disease that killed Tracey's crew, Kirk and Spock are imprisoned and come to learn something important about one of their cellmates.
The Omega Glory was directed by Vincent McEveety, the fifth of his six Star Trek episodes. The writer was Gene Roddenberry and he deserves all the blame for this one.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what they could see by the dawn's early light.
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The Omega Glory was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
By Any Other Name was the twenty second episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with intergalactic aliens determined to travel home by hijacking the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed long journeys and the need to have a few good podcasts queued up in advance.
Visiting a planet believed to be uninhabited, Kirk and Spock are captured by a handful of aliens from the neighbouring Andromeda galaxy and made to watch a redshirt Yeoman (Julie Cobb) be reduced to dust on the orders of Rojan (Warren Stevens).
Realising the hijackers are struggling to come to terms with their new human forms, Kirk and the senior staff set out to stimulate their senses, with the captain's duty compelling him to seduce Kelinda (Barbara Bouchet) as Scotty tries to drink Tomar (Robert Fortier) under the table and McCoy regularly injects Hanar (Stewart Moss) with an irritant.
By Any Other Name was directed by Marc Daniels, his twelfth of fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Jerome Bixby, with this the second of four episodes he wrote for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether a many-tentacled being could be attractive in the right package.
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By Any Other Name was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
By Any Other Name was the twenty second episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with intergalactic aliens determined to travel home by hijacking the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed long journeys and the need to have a few good podcasts queued up in advance. Visiting a planet believed to be […]
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Patterns of Force was the twenty-first episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with a Federation observer leading an alien world to create their own version of the Nazis. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed whether there is any problem to which resurrecting the Nazis would be a good solution. Travelling to find […]
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Patterns of Force was the twenty-first episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with a Federation observer leading an alien world to create their own version of the Nazis. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed whether there is any problem to which resurrecting the Nazis would be a good solution.
Travelling to find what has become of Federation observer John Gill (David Brian), Kirk and Spock find themselves on the planet Ekos, where the natives have surprisingly developed a carbon-copy of Earth's 20th century Nazi Party, dedicated to eliminating visitors from the neighbouring planet of Zeon, then destroying Zeon itself.
With the help of underground Zeon resistance fighters Isak (Richard Evans) and Abrom (William Wintersole) and renegade Ekosians Daras (Valora Noland) and Eneg (Patrick Horgan) they look to discover the truth and take down the malevolent Melakon (Skip Homeier).
Patterns of Force was directed by Vincent McEveety, his fourth of six Star Trek episodes. The writer was John Meredyth Lucas, with this the second of four episodes on which he received a writing credit.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what the Nazis ever did for us.
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Patterns of Force was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on Paramount+ in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Return to Tomorrow was the twentieth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with an advanced but near-extinct alien race forced to share human bodies to survive. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed giant glowing orbs. Summoned by means unknown to a planet as yet uncharted by the Federation, Kirk and the Enterprise […]
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Return to Tomorrow was the twentieth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with an advanced but near-extinct alien race forced to share human bodies to survive. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed giant glowing orbs.
Summoned by means unknown to a planet as yet uncharted by the Federation, Kirk and the Enterprise crew encounter Sargon, one of three survivors of an ancient race that went extinct half a million years earlier.
Requesting the use of Kirk, Spock and Lt. Commander Mulhall (Diana Muldaur)'s bodies, Sargon and his compatriots Henoch and Thalassa seek to build artificial bodies to carry their consciousness, but they are not all committed to that plan.
Return to Tomorrow was directed by Ralph Senensky, his fourth of six Star Trek episodes. The writer was John T. Dugan, his only episode for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the pros and cons of sharing your body with a persuasive alien.
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Return to Tomorrow was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
A Private Little War was the nineteenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with two tribes on a planet forced to take up arms against one another by outside agitators. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the value of communal haircuts. Visiting a planet where he was once posted as a young […]
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A Private Little War was the nineteenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with two tribes on a planet forced to take up arms against one another by outside agitators. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed the value of communal haircuts.
Visiting a planet where he was once posted as a young Lieutenant, Kirk is surprised to see an old friend, Tyree (Michael Witney) and his wife Nona (Nancy Kovack) at the head of a tribe that has been isolated and hunted by their neighbours.
Suspecting Klingon involvement, Kirk finds that village leader Apella (Arthur Bernard) is taking counsel from the Klingon Krell (Ned Romero). With this knowledge, he sets about redressing the balance of power.
A Private Little War was directed by Marc Daniels, his eleventh of fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Don Ingalls, the last of his two stories for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what war is good for.
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A Private Little War was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Immunity Syndrome was the eighteenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with a single celled organism threatening to engulf the galaxy. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed some unusual crew behaviour.
When the USS Intrepid, a ship crewed entirely by Vulcans, disappears investigating a new phenomenon, the exhausted Enterprise crew are tasked with investigating the situation.
With Spock and McCoy competing to lead a one-man suicide mission, Kirk must decide which of his friends to save and which to allow to proceed alone into the core of the creature.
The Immunity Syndrome was directed by Joseph Pevney, his last of fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Robert Sabaroff, who only contributed this one story to the series, but returned for The Next Generation.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether the virus could have been combatted by better social distancing.
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The Immunity Syndrome was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Immunity Syndrome was the eighteenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with a single celled organism threatening to engulf the galaxy. In this episode Gerry and Iain discussed some unusual crew behaviour. When the USS Intrepid, a ship crewed entirely by Vulcans, disappears investigating a new phenomenon, the exhausted Enterprise crew are […]
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A Piece of the Action was the seventeenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with an impressionable society discovered under the influence of an old Earth book. In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the benefits of bossing your own territory. Arriving on a planet whose society is based entirely on a book […]
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A Piece of the Action was the seventeenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with an impressionable society discovered under the influence of an old Earth book. In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the benefits of bossing your own territory.
Arriving on a planet whose society is based entirely on a book about Chicago gangs of the 1920s, Kirk, McCoy and Spock are immediately accosted by goons working for Bela Okmyx (Anthony Caruso), who sees himself as the top boss.
Another mobster named Jojo Krako (Vic Tayback) wants in on whatever is going down, but it takes Kirk's imagination to put together a profitable syndicate.
A Piece of the Action was directed by James Komack, his only Star Trek episode. The writer was David Harmon, the second of his two stories for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain settled a few scores of their own, if you get my meaning.
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A Piece of the Action was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Gamesters of Triskelion was the sixteenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with an intergalactic gladiatorial contest set up by some disembodied brains. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether Uhura’s ordeal was handled badly. After being zapped across a dozen light years or more, Kirk – along with Uhura and […]
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The Gamesters of Triskelion was the sixteenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with an intergalactic gladiatorial contest set up by some disembodied brains. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether Uhura's ordeal was handled badly.
After being zapped across a dozen light years or more, Kirk - along with Uhura and Chekov - are declared Thralls and told by the head Thrall, Galt (Joseph Ruskin), that they are to be trained to fight in the arena for the rest of their lives.
Their training is to be provided by Lars (Steve Sandor) who is assigned to Uhura, Tamoon (Jane Ross) who is to train Chekov and Shahna (Angelique Pettyjohn) who is allocated to work with Kirk. Meanwhile, the Enterprise must follow an unlikely path if they are to arrive in time to rescue their crewmates.
The Gamesters of Triskelion was directed by Gene Nelson, his only Star Trek episode. The writer was Margaret Armen, the first of her three scripts for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered Kirk's forceful interactions with Shahna.
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The Gamesters of Triskelion was released in 1968. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Trouble With Tribbles was the fifteenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with the fate of grain bound for a disputed planet near Klingon space at stake. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss furry critters and their evidentiary value.
After being summoned to Station K-7 by Nilz Baris (William Schallert), a Federation bureaucrat with a valuable grain shipment to protect, Kirk reluctantly allocates guards. When a ship of Klingons commanded by Koloth (William Campbell) arrives for a spot of shore leave, tensions rise.
After Uhura purchases a Tribble from Cyrano Jones (Stanley Adams) and brings it on board the Enterprise, the creatures' ability to multiply soon becomes an additional complication. Throw in the uncertain motives of Baris's assistant Arne Darvin (Charlie Brill) and it is a recipe for disaster.
The Trouble With Tribbles was directed by Joseph Pevney, the thirteenth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was David Gerrold, officially his only episode for the Original Series, though he was involved in heavy re-writes for I, Mudd.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered ethical ways to resolve an infestation.
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The Trouble With Tribbles was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Trouble With Tribbles was the fifteenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with the fate of grain bound for a disputed planet near Klingon space at stake. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss furry critters and their evidentiary value. After being summoned to Station K-7 by Nilz Baris (William Schallert), a […]
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Wolf in the Fold was the fourteenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with Scotty facing multiple murder charges on an otherwise peaceful and idyllic planet. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss a preponderance of evidence and some shaky legal arguments. After an accident leaves Scotty showing signs of concussion and misogyny, […]
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Wolf in the Fold was the fourteenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with Scotty facing multiple murder charges on an otherwise peaceful and idyllic planet. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss a preponderance of evidence and some shaky legal arguments.
After an accident leaves Scotty showing signs of concussion and misogyny, Kirk and McCoy accompany him to a hedonistic planet where he can work out his issues. Events, however, take a worrying turn when a young woman is killed with Scotty found over the body holding the murder weapon.
With the local investigator Hengist (John Fiedler) convinced he has his man, it is only the instincts of head official Jaris (Charles Macaulay) that stands between Scotty and the death penalty.
Wolf in the Fold was directed by Joseph Pevney, the twelfth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Robert Bloch, the last of his three scripts for the series.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the curious whitewashing of some of history's most notorious serial killers.
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Wolf in the Fold was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Obsession was the thirteenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with Kirk embarking on a revenge mission at the risk of failing to carry out his original mission and potentially killing his entire crew. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss vengeance and when it's best to let things go.
When Kirk identifies the presence of a cloud monster that killed his first captain his instincts tell him he must take the opportunity to strike down the creature while he can.
Leaning on Ensign Garrovick (Stephen Brooks), the son of his lost captain, Kirk must face his own demons before he's ready to put an end to the enemy he pursues.
Obsession was directed by Ralph Senensky, the fourth of his seven Star Trek episodes. The writer was Art Wallace, the first of his two scripts for the series.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered a sickly sweet odour that seemed to fill the room.
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Obsession was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Obsession was the thirteenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with Kirk embarking on a revenge mission at the risk of failing to carry out his original mission and potentially killing his entire crew. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss vengeance and when it’s best to let things go. When Kirk identifies […]
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The Deadly Years was the twelfth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with the sudden onset of old age threatening Kirk's captaincy, his competency and his life. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss ageing gracefully.
After all six members of a colony are discovered dead from rapid onset of old age, curiosity turns to desperation as an Enterprise landing party - including Kirk, Scotty, Spock and McCoy - begin to experience similar symptoms.
With visiting Commodore Stocker (Charles Drake) anxious to reach Starbase 10 with his colleague, an old flame of Kirk's, Dr Janet Wallace (Sarah Mrshall), a trip across the Neutral Zone threatens to complicate matters even further.
The Deadly Years was directed by Joseph Pevney, the eleventh of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was David P. Harmon, the first of his two scripts for the series.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the importance of setting time critical medical research aside for a lengthy court hearing.
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The Deadly Years was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Deadly Years was the twelfth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with the sudden onset of old age threatening Kirk’s captaincy, his competency and his life. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss ageing gracefully. After all six members of a colony are discovered dead from rapid onset of old age, curiosity […]
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Friday’s Child was the eleventh episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with the return of the Klingons and the birth of a child who would be king. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss inappropriate touching. Hoping to negotiate a mining treaty, Kirk, Spock and McCoy visit a settlement where the doctor previously […]
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Friday's Child was the eleventh episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with the return of the Klingons and the birth of a child who would be king. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss inappropriate touching.
Hoping to negotiate a mining treaty, Kirk, Spock and McCoy visit a settlement where the doctor previously spent time before his posting on the Enterprise. There they meet Maab (Michael Dante) and are surprised to encounter a Klingon named Kras (Tige Andrews).
An already complicated situation gains a new dimension when the group are compelled to care for the recently widowed Eleen (Julie Newmar) who is pregnant with her recently-assassinated husband's child.
Friday's Child was directed by Joseph Pevney, the tenth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Dorothy Fontana.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether punching a woman for complaining about unwanted physical contact is appropraite behaviour for a professional.
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Friday's Child was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Journey to Babel was the tenth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with diplomats en route to a crucial vote gathered together on the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the subtle art of diplomacy.
While transporting key diplomats to a conference on a planetoid codenamed Babel, Kirk is surprised to learn that the Vulcan delegation are actually Spock's parents, Sarek (Mark Lenard) and Amanda (Jane Wyatt).
Unfortunately one passenger has murder in mind and when the Tellarite Gav (John Wheeler) turns up dead, suspicion falls first on Sarek and then the Andorian Thelev (William O'Connell).
Journey to Babel was directed by Joseph Pevney, the ninth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Dorothy Fontana.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether 'Gav' is an acceptable name for an alien.
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Journey to Babel was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Journey to Babel was the tenth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with diplomats en route to a crucial vote gathered together on the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the subtle art of diplomacy. While transporting key diplomats to a conference on a planetoid codenamed Babel, Kirk is surprised to […]
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Metamorphosis was the ninth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with an historic figure from Earth's past coming face to face with Kirk. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss strange cloud formations.
While transporting Commissioner Hedford (Elinor Donahue) for urgent medical treatment, the shuttlecraft Galileo encounters an unknown phenomenon that forces it down to a nearby planet's surface.
On the ground, Kirk, Spock and McCoy encounter pioneering warp drive scientist Zefram Cochrane (Glenn Corbett), long since thought dead. It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
Metamorphosis was directed by Ralph Senensky, the second of his seven Star Trek episodes. The writer was Gene Coon.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the ethics of reanimating a corpse with a cloud.
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Metamorphosis was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Metamorphosis was the ninth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with an historic figure from Earth’s past coming face to face with Kirk. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss strange cloud formations. While transporting Commissioner Hedford (Elinor Donahue) for urgent medical treatment, the shuttlecraft Galileo encounters an unknown phenomenon that forces it […]
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I, Mudd was the eighth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with a returning foe and an array of specially designed sex robots. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the power of amateur dramatics. When an android called Norman (Richard Tatro) commandeers the Enterprise and brings it to a planet, there is […]
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I, Mudd was the eighth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with a returning foe and an array of specially designed sex robots. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the power of amateur dramatics.
When an android called Norman (Richard Tatro) commandeers the Enterprise and brings it to a planet, there is much to be concerned about. This is only exacerbated when a visit to the surface reveals the apparent mastermind behind the plan, one Harcourt Fenton Mudd (Roger C. Carmel).
When it is the androids who turn out to be in control, Kirk and his crew must convince the Alices (Alyce and Rhae Andrece), Hermans (Ted and Tom LeGarde), Barbaras (Colleen and Maureen Thornton) and Maisies (Starr and Tamara Wilson), not to mention Stellas (Kay Elliot) that their conclusions are wrong - or find a way to outwit the machines.
I, Mudd was directed by Marc Daniels, the tenth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Stephen Kandel, the second of his two stories for the show after also penning Mudd's Women.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether Harry got a fitting resolution to his arc.
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I, Mudd was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Catspaw was the seventh episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with witches, a black cat and curses laid between Kirk and his missing crewmen. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss tiny blue space chickens. When two crewman fail to return from a routine landing mission and a third beams up dead, Kirk […]
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Catspaw was the seventh episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with witches, a black cat and curses laid between Kirk and his missing crewmen. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss tiny blue space chickens.
When two crewman fail to return from a routine landing mission and a third beams up dead, Kirk takes Spock and McCoy with him to retrieve the missing men, despite a ghostly warning from their fallen compatriot.
Encountering first witches, then an ominous cat in an ominous castle, the trio make contact with Korob (Theo Marcuse) and Sylvia (Antoinette Bower) who hold the key to the fate of Sulu and Scotty.
Catspaw was directed by Joseph Pevney, the eighth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Robert Bloch, the second of his three stories for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the command potential of La Salle.
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Catspaw was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Doomsday Machine was the sixth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with a traumatised starship commander intent on revenge against the machine that killed his crew. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the design aesthetics of planet killers. When the Enterprise encounters a distress signal from the USS Constellation, Kirk and […]
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The Doomsday Machine was the sixth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with a traumatised starship commander intent on revenge against the machine that killed his crew. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the design aesthetics of planet killers.
When the Enterprise encounters a distress signal from the USS Constellation, Kirk and the crew are concerned to find the ship apparently disabled and abandoned in a decimated star system. Once on board they discover the sole survivor is the commanding officer, Commodore Decker (William Windom).
When Kirk becomes trapped on the wreck of the Constellation, Decker takes command of the Enterprise and leads it into conflict with the titular Doomsday Machine. Elsewhere, Lt Palmer (Elizabeth Rogers) does her best impression of Lt. Uhura.
The Doomsday Machine was directed by Marc Daniels, the ninth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Norman Spinrad, his only story for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what Uhura was so busy with all episode long.
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The Doomsday Machine was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Apple was the fifth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with a native population cruelly disrupted by a careless landing party. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss disposable crewmen and mechanical deities. When redshirts start expiring at an alarming rate, Kirk encounters Akuta (Keith Andes), leader of the Feeders of Vaal. […]
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The Apple was the fifth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with a native population cruelly disrupted by a careless landing party. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss disposable crewmen and mechanical deities.
When redshirts start expiring at an alarming rate, Kirk encounters Akuta (Keith Andes), leader of the Feeders of Vaal. Taken back to his village others, including Makora (David Soul) and Sayana (Shari Nims) soon take an interest in the outsiders, particularly Chekov and Yeoman Landon (Celeste Yarnall).
Meanwhile Scotty fights to maintain the Enterprise's orbit as it begins to suffer retaliatory interference from the surface. Kirk must ultimately decide whether to shatter a belief system to save his crew.
The Apple was directed by Joseph Pevney, the seventh of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Max Ehrlich, his only story for he show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered leadership and the consequences of bad decisions.
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The Apple was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Mirror, Mirror was the fourth episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with several key crewmen transported to a parallel universe. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the multiverse theory and some interesting facial hair. When an ion storm combines with a transporter malfunction to switch Kirk, McCoy, Uhura and Scotty with their […]
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Mirror, Mirror was the fourth episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with several key crewmen transported to a parallel universe. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the multiverse theory and some interesting facial hair.
When an ion storm combines with a transporter malfunction to switch Kirk, McCoy, Uhura and Scotty with their less civilised parallel universe counterparts, they must act quickly to return to their own Enterprise while they still can.
Kirk has more than his own men to think of though, with the fate of a peaceful alien race under threat and his counterpart's lover Marlena (Barbara Luna) at risk too.
Mirror, Mirror was directed by Marc Daniels, the eighth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Jerome Bixby, who would go on to write three more episodes for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether bare midriffs and goatees are signs of true evil.
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Mirror, Mirror was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Changeling was the third episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with the Enterprise threatened by a sentient spacecraft intent on destroying imperfect organic life. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss artificial intelligence and the man versus machine debate.
When the Enterprise brings a probe aboard it reveals itself to be Nomad (voiced by Vic Perrin), a probe launched from Earth by Jackson Roykirk (Marc Daniels) in the early 21st century. Mistaking Kirk for its creator, the device postpones its drive to destroy all organic life on his instructions.
As Nomad learns more about its new environment the truth about its imperfect origins cause it to experience a crisis. Kirk must hope his authority is enough to prevent an end to life in the galaxy.
The Changeling was directed by Marc Daniels, the seventh of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was John Meredyth Lucas, who would go on to write three more episodes, as well as directing and producing others.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether the ridiculous idea that women's minds are somehow irrational and incapable of logic could possible endure to the twenty third century.
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The Changeling was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Changeling was the third episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with the Enterprise threatened by a sentient spacecraft intent on destroying imperfect organic life. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss artificial intelligence and the man versus machine debate. When the Enterprise brings a probe aboard it reveals itself to be Nomad […]
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Who Mourns for Adonais? was the second episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with an ancient Greek god looking to rekindle past glories. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss a giant green hand and a green-eyed monster. When the Enterprise is caught by a big green hand while orbiting a planet, Kirk […]
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Who Mourns for Adonais? was the second episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with an ancient Greek god looking to rekindle past glories. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss a giant green hand and a green-eyed monster.
When the Enterprise is caught by a big green hand while orbiting a planet, Kirk and some crew members are summoned to the surface by a being claiming to be the Greek god Apollo (Michael Forest).
Matters are complicated by Scotty's jealous and inappropriate pursuit of the disinterested Lt. Carolyn Palamas (Leslie Parrish), who has also caught Apollo's eye. Ultimately she must choose between love and duty.
Who Mourns for Adonais? was directed by Marc Daniels, the sixth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Irishman Gilbert Ralston, his only episode for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether there was some medical reason for Scotty's uncharacteristic behaviour.
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Who Mourns for Adonais? was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Amok Time was the first episode of Star Trek's second season to air, with Spock drawn back to his homeland by a primal urge. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss situations where the best course of action is to convince a colleague they've killed your boss.
With Spock displaying increasingly erratic behaviour, Kirk ignores an order from Admiral Komack (Byron Morrow) to stay on mission and detours to Vulcan where Spock expects to be reunited with his betrothed, T'Pring (Arlene Martel), for a traditional ceremony.
Awed by the presence of T'Pau (Celia Lovsky), Kirk agrees to participate in a challenge when T'Pau rejects Spock for her lover Stonn (Lawrence Montaigne). The episode also sees the debut of Walter Koenig as Chekov.
Amok Time was directed by Joseph Pevney, the sixth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Theodore Sturgeon, his second and final episode for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether Plomeek soup could ever measure up to a bowl of chicken noodle.
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Amok Time was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Amok Time was the first episode of Star Trek’s second season to air, with Spock drawn back to his homeland by a primal urge. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss situations where the best course of action is to convince a colleague they’ve killed your boss. With Spock displaying increasingly erratic behaviour, Kirk ignores […]
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Operation -- Annihilate! was the twenty-ninth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a colony under attack and a valued crew member in great distress. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss family, friendship and medical malpractice.
After tracking a pattern of unexplained erratic behaviour across a sector of space, the Enterprise crew discover the affliction has reached a Federation colony where Kirk's brother Sam (William Shatner), his wife Aurelan (Joan Swift) and son Peter (Craig Huxley) live.
Spock becomes infected by the parasitic invaders and must fight overwhelming pain and his captain's better judgment to help Kirk and McCoy figure out a way to save the colonists - and save Spock himself.
Operation -- Annihilate! was directed by Herschel Daugherty, the first of his two Star Trek episodes. The writer was Steven Carabatsos, his second and final episode for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether flying alien jellyfish present a real and present danger.
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Operation -- Annihilate! was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Operation — Annihilate! was the twenty-ninth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a colony under attack and a valued crew member in great distress. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss family, friendship and medical malpractice. After tracking a pattern of unexplained erratic behaviour across a sector of space, the Enterprise crew […]
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The City on the Edge of Forever was the twenty-eighth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a love affair threatening to change history as we know it. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss killers, assassins and murderers with a pinch of time-travel for good measure. After an accidental overdose and a […]
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The City on the Edge of Forever was the twenty-eighth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a love affair threatening to change history as we know it. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss killers, assassins and murderers with a pinch of time-travel for good measure.
After an accidental overdose and a temporal anomaly combine to send McCoy into the past, Kirk and Spock must travel to Earth in the early 1930s to correct changes the Doctor has made to history before they occur.
Arriving in the midst of the Great Depression, the two men find sort from a local Mission, under the guidance of Edith Keeler (Joan Collins). Finding himself hopelessly attracted to his host, Kirk must make a terrible decision when Spock reveals that history turns on whether Keeler lives or dies.
The City on the Edge of Forever was directed by Joseph Pevney, the fifth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Harlan Ellison, a charismatic figure in his own right.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether they could be happy with a flop, some work to do and two square meals a day.
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The City on the Edge of Forever was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Alternative Factor was the twenty-seventh episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a mysterious stranger locked in a struggle against his inverse self. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss a quite magnificent beard.
After a massive and unprecedented phenomenon puts the rest of Starfleet into retreat, the Enterprise is left to investigate what is feared to be an invasion. At the focal point they discover a man named Lazarus (Robert Brown) on a mission to destroy his sworn enemy.
When the ship's dilithium crystals are stolen, Kirk pursues Lazarus to the planet below, looking to find answers to both the crystal theft and the apparent tear in the fabric of their universe.
The Alternative Factor was directed by Gerd Oswald, the second of his two Star Trek episodes. The writer was Don Ingalls, the first of two stories he contributed to the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether they could get their alternate universe selves to sit through this episode for them.
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The Alternative Factor was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Alternative Factor was the twenty-seventh episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a mysterious stranger locked in a struggle against his inverse self. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss a quite magnificent beard. After a massive and unprecedented phenomenon puts the rest of Starfleet into retreat, the Enterprise is left to […]
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Errand of Mercy was the twenty-sixth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a seemingly primitive, pacifist race facing a Klingon occupation. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the relative merits or freedom and order. As war breaks out between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, the Enterprise is sent to Organia, […]
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Errand of Mercy was the twenty-sixth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a seemingly primitive, pacifist race facing a Klingon occupation. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the relative merits or freedom and order.
As war breaks out between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, the Enterprise is sent to Organia, a strategically important world, in order to head off enemy endeavours to occupy the planet. There Kirk and Spock meet Ayelborne (John Abbott) and the Council of Elders, who urge them to leave immediately.
When Klingon forces led by Kor (John Colicos) arrive and seem to act as predicted, Kirk and Spock attempt to resist, but a final intervention from the Elders puts war beyond the capability of each side.
Errand of Mercy was directed by John Newland, his only Star Trek episode. The writer was again Gene Coon, the long-term producer for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether they beat the odds or had the game snatched away at the vital moment.
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Errand of Mercy was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Devil in the Dark was the twenty-fifth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a mining community terrorised by a silicon-based lifeform. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the use of cement as a healing agent.
The Enterprise crew are sent to the mining colony on Janus VI to ascertain whether the problems that have seen production drop dramatically can be solved. Meeting Chief Vanderberg (Ken Lynch) they learn about the creature that is killing the miners, leaving nothing but charred remains.
Although initially concerned with just restoring the mine's production capacity, a face-to-face encounter with the creature, a Horta (Janos Prohaska), softens Kirk's stance and he and Spock are able to communicate with the creature while Lt Giotto (Barry Russo) holds back Appel (Brad Weston) and the rest of the miners, intent on revenge for their fallen colleagues.
The Devil in the Dark was directed by Joseph Pevney the fourth of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Gene Coon, the long-term producer for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered improvised solutions to broken and antiquated mechanical devices.
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The Devil in the Dark was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Devil in the Dark was the twenty-fifth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a mining community terrorised by a silicon-based lifeform. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the use of cement as a healing agent. The Enterprise crew are sent to the mining colony on Janus VI to ascertain whether […]
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This Side of Paradise was the twenty-fourth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a colony spared certain death by spores that also affect their mood and personality. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the best techniques for playfully dangling from trees. Kirk and his crew are tasked with confirming the demise […]
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This Side of Paradise was the twenty-fourth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a colony spared certain death by spores that also affect their mood and personality. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the best techniques for playfully dangling from trees.
Kirk and his crew are tasked with confirming the demise of a colony founded under bombardment from berthold rays, since discovered to be deadly to humans. On arrival they are shocked to find a well-maintained settlement and to be greeted by colony leader Elias Sandoval (Frank Overton).
Among the colonists is an old unrequited flame of Spock's, Leila Kalomi (Jill Ireland) who successfully recruits him to join the colony with the help of some unusual spores. Kirk must find a way to fight nature as more and more of his crew succumb to the spores and seek to abandon their posts to join the colony.
This Side of Paradise was directed by Ralph Senensky, the first of his seven Star Treks. The writer was Jerry Sohl, using the pseudonym Nathan Butler due to his dissatisfaction with changes made to his story by Dorothy Fontana.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered mood altering substances and whether people have a right to their fantasies.
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This Side of Paradise was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
A Taste of Armageddon was the twenty-third episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a civilisation locked in perpetual war against its neighbour. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the merits of self-disintegration.
When the Enterprise is refused permission to approach the planet Eminiar VII, visiting Ambassador Robert Fox (Gene Lyons) overrules Kirk's instinct to comply and a deadly chain of events is set in motion.
Greeted on Eminiar's surface by Mea 3 (Barbara Babcock), Kirk and Spock are initially confused by reports of devastation and deaths incurred in an invisible war, before learning from the planet's leader Anan 7 (David Opatoshu) that the war is simulated, with casualties required to report for disintegration. Worse, the Enterprise has been considered destroyed, like a previous visiting starship, and all aboard are called on to surrender their lives.
A Taste of Armageddon was directed by Joseph Pevney, one of his record-tying fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Robert Hamner with producer Gene Coon also working on the script.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether war has any benefits.
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A Taste of Armageddon was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
A Taste of Armageddon was the twenty-third episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a civilisation locked in perpetual war against its neighbour. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the merits of self-disintegration. When the Enterprise is refused permission to approach the planet Eminiar VII, visiting Ambassador Robert Fox (Gene Lyons) overrules […]
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Space Seed was the twenty-second episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with an ancient Earth spacecraft delivering some surprising, if sleepy, guests. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the fine qualities of twentieth century men.
When the Enterprise comes across the SS Botany Bay, drifting in space, a landing party is surprised to find a number of humans on board in suspended animation. When one unit malfunctions a passenger wakes and is transported to the Enterprise for treatment. His name is Khan (Ricardo Montalban).
After Khan is assessed as a threat and confined to quarters, he is able to escape with the assistance of an infatuated Lt Marla McGivers (Madlyn Rhue) and resuscitate his crew, including Joaquin (Mark Tobin), in an effort to take the Enterprise.
Space Seed was directed by Marc Daniels, one of his record-tying fourteen Star Trek episodes. The initial writer was Carey Wilbur with producer Gene Coon also working on the script.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the history they didn't get taught in school.
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Space Seed was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Space Seed was the twenty-second episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with an ancient Earth spacecraft delivering some surprising, if sleepy, guests. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the fine qualities of twentieth century men. When the Enterprise comes across the SS Botany Bay, drifting in space, a landing party is surprised […]
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The Return of the Archons was the twenty-first episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a peaceful civilisation challenged by visitors from the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the body and the glory of Landru. Peace be with you brothers and sisters. When Sulu returns from a scouting mission declaring […]
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The Return of the Archons was the twenty-first episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a peaceful civilisation challenged by visitors from the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the body and the glory of Landru. Peace be with you brothers and sisters.
When Sulu returns from a scouting mission declaring the planet below a paradise and praising Landru, Kirk and a landing party are immediately dispatched to investigate further. Finding a society resembling something from Earth's history, they are shocked when friendly locals like Bilar (Ralph Maurer) and Tula (Brioni Farrell) suddenly turn savage.
Seeking refuge with Reger (Harry Townes) and Tamar (Jon Lormer), they soon draw the ire of Hacom (Morgan Farley) and the attention of Landru (Charles Macauley), who determines they must be absorbed into the 'body'. Evading enforcement teams of Lawgivers (Sid Haig, Walker Edmiston) they receive unexpected help from Marplon (Torin Thatcher) before leaving the emotionally incontinent Lt Lindstrom (Christopher Held) to oversee a root and branch reform of the planet's society.
The Return of the Archons was directed by Joseph Pevney, one of his record-equalling fourteen Star Trek episodes. The initial writer was Boris Sobelman, from a story idea by Gene Roddenberry.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered who knows best about this sort of thing.
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The Return of the Archons was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Court Martial was the twentieth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with Kirk under suspicion and his own ship providing the most damning evidence. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss legal representation and the importance of court procedures.
After losing a crew member in an ion storm, Kirk must report to the nearest starbase and give his report of the event to Commodore Stone (Percy Rodrigues). When computer records suggest his account is false, a full court martial is convened.
Fortuitously, or not (depending on your perspective), the chief prosecuting officer for the case is an old flame of Kirk's, Lt. Areel Shaw (Joan Marshall). Kirk's legal counsel is Samuel Cogley (Elisha Cook Jr.), a veteran litigator with an affection for physical books. A dramatic late twist reveals the survival of Lt Finney (Richard Webb), the supposed victim and Kirk's former friend, who's daughter Jame (Alice Rawlings) is named for the captain.
Court Martial was directed by Marc Daniels, one more of his fourteen Star Trek episodes. The initial writer was Don Mankiewicz with the final version credited to Steven W. Carabatsos.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the rules of evidence and the right to a fair trial organised under known rules.
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Court Martial was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Court Martial was the twentieth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with Kirk under suspicion and his own ship providing the most damning evidence. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss legal representation and the importance of court procedures. After losing a crew member in an ion storm, Kirk must report to the […]
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Tomorrow is Yesterday was the nineteenth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with the Enterprise trapped in the past and some unfortunate airmen getting more than a glimpse of the future. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss time paradoxes and before that they discuss the outcome of that conversation.
Escaping a black hole, the Enterprise is thrown back in time to the 20th century where they inadvertently pick up Captain Christopher (Roger Perry) and later an Air Police Sergeant (Hal Lynch).
Attempting to extricate themselves from the situation, Kirk and Sulu visit the air base, where the captain is captured by Col. Fellini (Ed Peck). A rescue follows before Spock devises a plan to restore the timeline and return the two visitors to their former lives without any damage caused.
Tomorrow is Yesterday was directed by Michael O'Herlihy, the his only Star Trek episode. The writer was DC Fontana, a Star Trek legend.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what the point of staging a daring ground mission was when you intended to reset time all along.
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Tomorrow is Yesterday was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Tomorrow is Yesterday was the nineteenth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with the Enterprise trapped in the past and some unfortunate airmen getting more than a glimpse of the future. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss time paradoxes and before that they discuss the outcome of that conversation. Escaping a black […]
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Arena was the eighteenth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a colony under siege and Kirk forced into a one-on-one battle for survival. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss thinking you’re smarter than the other guy while he listens in and plots your demise. After chasing an invading force away from […]
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Arena was the eighteenth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a colony under siege and Kirk forced into a one-on-one battle for survival. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss thinking you're smarter than the other guy while he listens in and plots your demise.
After chasing an invading force away from a Federation colony, Kirk and the Enterprise continue the pursuit until a third species - the powerful Metrons - intervene to set up a contest between Kirk and the captain of the alien ship.
With the Gorn captain (Ted Cassidy, Bill Blackburn, Bobby Clark, Gary Combs) and Kirk set to battle to the death, Spock and the Enterprise crew can only watch on and hope for the best, however grim the odds.
Arena was directed by Joseph Pevney, the first of his record-equalling fourteen Star Trek episodes. The writer was Gene Coon, with a story credit to Fredric Brown.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the misfortune of being the crew abandoned on a decimated colony when your ride home gets deposited halfway across the galaxy.
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Arena was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Squire of Gothos was the seventeenth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with an impetuous adversary testing Kirk’s skills to the limit. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss planets that chase you, however hard you try to escape. On their way to deliver vital supplies to a colony, the Enterprise and […]
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The Squire of Gothos was the seventeenth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with an impetuous adversary testing Kirk's skills to the limit. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss planets that chase you, however hard you try to escape.
On their way to deliver vital supplies to a colony, the Enterprise and her crew are waylaid by an impossible planet, previously uncharted. When Kirk and Sulu are kidnapped by Trelane (William Campbell), the enigmatic Squire of Gothos, Spock must lead a rescue mission.
Spock's landing party includes crew members Jaeger (Richard Carlyle) and Lasalle (Michael Barrier), whose European ancestry is of particular interest to their temporary host until his 'parents' (Barbara Babcock and Bart La Rue) appear.
The Squire of Gothos was directed by Don McDougall, his only Star Trek episode. The writer was Paul Schneider, who also penned Balance of Terror.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the consequences of getting entangled with more powerful life forms, however irritating they may be.
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The Squire of Gothos was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Galileo Seven was the sixteenth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a stranded shuttle crew facing a race against time to alert rescuers to their predicament. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss leadership and the importance of sound decision-making. En route to a rendezvous with vital supplies to help fight […]
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The Galileo Seven was the sixteenth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a stranded shuttle crew facing a race against time to alert rescuers to their predicament. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss leadership and the importance of sound decision-making.
En route to a rendezvous with vital supplies to help fight a pandemic, the Enterprise stops off to examine a pulsar formation. Unexpectedly, the shuttle carrying Spock, McCoy, Scotty, Yeoman Mears (Phyllis Douglas) and crewmen Boma (Don Marshall), Latimer (Rees Vaughn) and Gaetano (Peter Marko) is captured by the phenomenon and grounded on a planet with no immediate chance to escape.
Meanwhile, on the Enterprise, Kirk's efforts to launch a rescue mission are not helped by the imposing presence of Commissioner Ferris (John Crawford) who is keen to make sure the rendezvous is kept and willing to take command of the ship to achieve that.
The Galileo Seven was directed by Robert Gist, his only Star Trek episode. The writer was Oliver Crawford, the first of his three stories for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the importance of not irritating all of the people you are supposed to be leading, particularly in times of crisis.
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The Galileo Seven was released in 1967. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Shore Leave was the fifteenth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with unlikely events interrupting an idyllic respite for the Enterprise crew. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss wrestling with tigers and the fine line between chivalry and inappropriateness. After recent traumatic events, Dr McCoy is keen for the crew to enjoy […]
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Shore Leave was the fifteenth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with unlikely events interrupting an idyllic respite for the Enterprise crew. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss wrestling with tigers and the fine line between chivalry and inappropriateness.
After recent traumatic events, Dr McCoy is keen for the crew to enjoy a little shore leave and leads an exploratory team to consider a candidate planet. When he spots characters from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland he struggles to determine whether his own mind is overworked, or if there is something dangerous afoot.
When Kirk joins his team on the surface and encounters two figures from his past, Academy classmate Finnegan (Bruce Mars) and lost love Ruth (Shirley Bonne) he must find a way to keep his crew alive while the mystery remains unsolved. Meanwhile, Yeoman Barrows (Emily Banks) is left to grieve a fallen lover.
Shore Leave was directed by Robert Sparr, his only entry in the series. The episode was written by Theodore Sturgeon, who wrote one further episode of the series, along with two unproduced stories.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the difference between fantasy and reality and the importance of keeping your tigers at arm's length.
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Shore Leave was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Balance of Terror was the fourteenth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with a skilled adversary presenting a tough examination of Kirk's battle craft. In this episode Gerry and Iain debate the rights and wrongs of bearing grudges from your ancestors' wars.
Responding to a distress call from an outpost bordering the Neutral Zone between Federation and Romulan space, Kirk and the Enterprise are thrust into conflict with an enemy unseen in over a century when fired upon by a Romulan Warbird and its commander (Mark Lenard).
Casualties of the conflict included a Romulan Centurion (John Warburton), the Romulan officer Decius (Lawrence Montaigne) and the Enterprise phaser operator Lt Tomlinson (Stephen Mines), who had been due to marry fellow officer Angela Martine (Barbara Baldavin) that day. Lt. Stiles (Paul Comi) was saved from a similar fate by the quick thinking of Spock, who he had suspected of being a Romulan infiltrator for much of the episode.
Balance of Terror was directed by Vincent McEveety, the third of six episodes he helmed. The episode was written by Paul Schneider, who wrote one further episode of the series, along with an episode of The Animated Series.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered what friendship there is to be found between two warring adversaries and whether a foolish man builds his house upon an asteroid.
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Balance of Terror was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Balance of Terror was the fourteenth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with a skilled adversary presenting a tough examination of Kirk’s battle craft. In this episode Gerry and Iain debate the rights and wrongs of bearing grudges from your ancestors’ wars. Responding to a distress call from an outpost bordering the Neutral […]
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The Conscience of the King was the thirteenth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a travelling theatre group bringing back some bad memories for Kirk. In this episode Gerry and Iain debate an imperfect seduction and brush up on their Shakespeare.
Kirk and the Enterprise are summoned by Tom Leighton (William Sargent), an old acquaintance who has made a startling discovery. While hosting a traveling theatre troupe Leighton observes that the lead actor, Anton Karidian (Arnold Moss) bears a remarkable resemblance to Kodos the Exectioner.
Kirk is one of only 9 survivors who witnessed Kodos massacre thousands of innocent people. When Leighton turns up dead and it is learned six others predeceased him while the theatre company was nearby, suspicion falls on Karidian. Kirk seduces Karidian's daughter, Lenore (Barbara Anderson), to draw the company on board the Enterprise, but does this play into his hands or theirs?
The Conscience of the King was directed by Gerd Oswald, the first of two episodes he helmed. The episode was written by Barry Trivers, who made no further contribution to the series.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether it is better to be or not to be and whether the lady doth protest too much.
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The Conscience of the King was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Conscience of the King was the thirteenth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with a travelling theatre group bringing back some bad memories for Kirk. In this episode Gerry and Iain debate an imperfect seduction and brush up on their Shakespeare. Kirk and the Enterprise are summoned by Tom Leighton (William Sargent), […]
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The Menagerie: Part 2 was the twelfth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air. In this episode Gerry and Iain consider the motivations of the Talosians and whether a happy ending was the right outcome for Captain Pike.
As Spock's Court Martial continues, we see the former captain of the Enterprise, Christopher Pike (Jeffrey Hunter) captured by the Talosians who hope to develop a relationship between him and Vina (Susan Oliver) and breed a group of human slaves to populate the scarred surface of their planet.
The nature of the Talosian's power made it difficult for Pike to know what was real and what imagined. This extended to Captain Kirk as a shocking twist revealed that he, too, had been deceived. In a rousing finale the invalided Pike is restored to a life of fantasy with Vina on Talos IV.
The Menagerie: Part 2 was officially directed by Robert Butler, though his work was limited to directing the original pilot episode, The Cage, from which the footage of Talos IV was taken. The episode was written by Gene Roddenberry.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered who was running this trial! and how the late revelations shifted the focus of the two-parter from Spock to Kirk.
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The Menagerie: Part 2 was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Menagerie: Part 2 was the twelfth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air. In this episode Gerry and Iain consider the motivations of the Talosians and whether a happy ending was the right outcome for Captain Pike. As Spock’s Court Martial continues, we see the former captain of the Enterprise, Christopher Pike (Jeffrey […]
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The Menagerie: Part 1 was the eleventh episode of Star Trek's debut season to air. In this episode Gerry and Iain ponder the motives behind Spock's renegade actions and consider whether a promotion would make Commodore Mendez a Badmiral.
When Spock hijacks the Enterprise from Lt. Hansen (Hagan Beggs) and kidnaps his stricken former commander, Captain Christopher Pike (Sean Kenney), Kirk and Commodore José Mendez (Malachi Throne) are, in light of a report from Mendez's assistant Piper (Julie Parrish) forced to give pursuit in one of Starbase-11's short-range shuttlecraft.
Spock interrupts his clandestine efforts when forced to rescue the senior officers as they put themselves at risk of suffocation by exceeding the shuttle's range. With the Commodore and the Captain aboard, a court-martial commences centering around a 13-year old mission and remarkable footage produced of its progress. When Starfleet Command identifies illicit communications, however, it seems Spock may have made a misjudgment that will carry critical consequences not just for himself, but for Kirk as well.
The Menagerie: Part 1 was directed by Marc Daniels. The episode was written by Gene Roddenberry, who rejected a story by John D.F. Black to 'envelope' the original pilot footage and substituted his own, leading to a Writer's Guild dispute that Black would lose.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered Spock's true intentions and the frustrations of Captain Christopher Pike.
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The Menagerie: Part 1 was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Menagerie: Part 1 was the eleventh episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air. In this episode Gerry and Iain ponder the motives behind Spock’s renegade actions and consider whether a promotion would make Commodore Mendez a Badmiral. When Spock hijacks the Enterprise from Lt. Hansen (Hagan Beggs) and kidnaps his stricken former commander, […]
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The Corbomite Maneuver was the tenth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, though the first to be produced. In this episode Gerry and Iain cower at the sight of a scary baby and question whether Kirk's tactics were effective enough to name an episode after them.
When the Enterprise is forced to destroy an unidentified space cube that bars its way, Kirk resolves to press forward with the mission, leading to an encounter with the giant spacecraft Fesarius under the control of Balok (voiced by Ted Cassidy).
After surviving a potentially deadly stand-off Kirk offers aid to his apparently stricken rival, earning his trust and respect. Visiting Balok's vessel Kirk, McCoy and Lt. Bailey (Anthony Call) are shocked to find he is not the creature they expected, but a small, child-like humanoid (Clint Howard, voiced by Walker Edmiston) with whom they can establish a connection.
The Corbomite Maneuver was directed by Joseph Sargent. The episode was written by Jerry Sohl, who would later contribute two further stories to the series. This was Sargent's only episode of Star Trek, but he is credited with creating Spock's iconic 'Fascinating' response, from which our podcast takes its name.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered Balok's true intentions and the impact of Kirk's dietary restrictions.
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The Corbomite Maneuver was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Corbomite Maneuver was the tenth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, though the first to be produced. In this episode Gerry and Iain cower at the sight of a scary baby and question whether Kirk’s tactics were effective enough to name an episode after them. When the Enterprise is forced to destroy […]
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Dagger of the Mind was the ninth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with an escaped patient from a penal colony raising questions about the ethical standards employed at the facility. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look that awkward moment when you bump into the colleague you haven't seen since you hooked up with them at the office Christmas party.
After delivering medical supplies to the Tantalus Penal Colony, the crew of the Enterprise are surprised to find one of the inmates there has managed to sneak on board. The escapee is Dr Simon Van Gelder (Morgan Woodward) and his story takes a dramatic twist as he overcomes the trauma of his experience to report serious malpractice on the part of colony director Dr Tristan Adams (James Gregory).
Kirk decides to investigate and is assigned specialist Dr Helen Noel (Marianna Hill) to accompany him on a visit to the colony. The pair meet with Adams and former patient, turned therapist Lethe (Susanne Wasson) who explain the situation. Kirk's suspicions lead to further exploration and an unfortunate encounter with Brown's neural neutralizer as the plot thickens.
Dagger of the Mind was directed by Vincent McEveety. The episode was written by Shimon Wincelberg under the pen-name S. Bar-David. This was the second of McEveety's six episodes and was shot along with the previous episode, Miri, as part of an extended shoot. Wincelberg wrote one further Star Trek episode.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered McCoy's stunning intervention on behalf of his patient and Kirk's questionable use of willpower. Gerry also asked whether listeners could identify which sitcom actor Simon Van Gelder reminded him of?
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Dagger of the Mind was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Dagger of the Mind was the ninth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with an escaped patient from a penal colony raising questions about the ethical standards employed at the facility. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look that awkward moment when you bump into the colleague you haven’t seen since […]
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Miri was the eighth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a duplicate earth populated by feral children leading the senior staff of the Enterprise to contract a fatal illness. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at creepy kids, speedy science and the level of irritation caused by a simple bunk bunk bunking.
On a planet exactly like Earth (exactly like it) the Enterprise crew follow an automated distress signal to a seemingly uninhabited town. After finding Miri (Kim Darby) hiding in a closet, they learn the local children are alive but uncared for.
As a result, the children have formed a rudimentary social order under the questionable leadership of a kid called Jahn (Michael J. Pollard) with military guidance from a child who lives to bunkbunkbunk (John Megna). McCoy and Spock work to find a cure for a terrible illness that wiped out local adult life and threatens the children and the ship's crew as well. A number of the children in this episode were played by the kids of the main cast and crew.
Miri was directed by Vincent McEveety and was written by Adrian Spies. McEveety went on to direct Dagger of the Mind - the following episode - and four further installments. Spies did not write any more Star Trek, but did later pen an episode of TJ Hooker which also featured William Shatner.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered why the duplicate Earth was not subject to more scrutiny and examined what it was about this episode that made it unsuitable for British audiences in the 70s and 80s.
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Miri was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Miri was the eighth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a duplicate earth populated by feral children leading the senior staff of the Enterprise to contract a fatal illness. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at creepy kids, speedy science and the level of irritation caused by a simple […]
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What Are Little Girls Made Of? was the seventh episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with a dramatic rescue attempt undertaken to recover a scientist lost for half a decade. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at the threat of AI overthrowing its creators and how to convince people your […]
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What Are Little Girls Made Of? was the seventh episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a dramatic rescue attempt undertaken to recover a scientist lost for half a decade. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at the threat of AI overthrowing its creators and how to convince people your sex robot is actually a completely innocuous android lab assistant.
Dr Roger Korby (Michael Strong) and his assistant Brown (Harry Basch) have been missing on the planet Exo-III for five years. Korby's fiancée Christine Chapel (Majel Barrett) is a nurse on board the Enterprise and joins Kirk in an away mission to recover the missing genius.
On, or rather under, the planet they encounter unexpected resistance from a large android called Ruk (Ted Cassidy) who seems to operate in Korby's interests. The doctor's other help is a beautiful young woman named Andrea (Sherry Jackson), who draws Christine's ire.
What Are Little Girls Made Of? was directed by James Goldstone and was written by Robert Bloch. Goldstone had also helmed Where No Man Has Gone Before, but this was his final Star Trek episode. Bloch, a correspondent of HP Lovecraft, wrote two further episodes, but is perhaps best known as the author of Psycho.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether it was worth Korby's efforts trying to convince Christine why he 'really' created Andrea; and the possibility of a naturally occurring phallic stalactite (phallictite?).
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What Are Little Girls Made Of? was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Mudd's Women was the sixth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, as an intergalactic rogue leverages a unique situation in an effort to secure his freedom. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at unambitious women and the social calendar of Rigel XII.
Harry Mudd (Roger C. Carmel) and his 'cargo', Ruth (Maggie Thrett), Magda (Susan Denberg) and Eve (Karen Steele) arrive on the Enterprise with a secret to keep, but soon find themselves in a position to influence Kirk's decision-making.
On Rigel XII the miners, Ben (Gene Dynarski), Herm (Jon Kowal) and Benton (Seamon Glass), look forward to the arrival of their promised wives, knowing they control a resource the Enterprise can't manage without.
Mudd's Women was directed by Harvey Hart and was written by Stephen Kandel (from a Gene Roddenberry story idea). Hart was not invited back to the series after concerns about 'camera cutting', but Kandel became the go-to writer for all things Harry Mudd.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether Mudd's motivations were in any way honourable; and lamented the missed opportunity to create female characters with a bit more depth than this trio.
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Mudd's Women was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Mudd’s Women was the sixth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, as an intergalactic rogue leverages a unique situation in an effort to secure his freedom. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at unambitious women and the social calendar of Rigel XII. Harry Mudd (Roger C. Carmel) and his ‘cargo’, […]
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The Enemy Within was the fifth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with Kirk split in two by a transporter accident and crewmen trapped on a planet below. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at a skilled animal actor and a deeply questionable piece of Vulcan logic.
There's a smaller cast than usual for this episode as Bill Shatner faces off against himself for much of the duration. Jim Goodwin does make his first of three appearances as Farrell.
The real star of the show was, of course, the dog who played the part of the Alpha-177 creature, together with both parts of its split self after the transporter malfunction. Phenomenal range.
The Enemy Within was directed by Leo Penn and was written by Richard Matheson. For both men this would be their only work for the show which, given the quality of the episode, is a shame.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered whether one half of a man's personality can ever be truly considered an 'imposter'; the treatment of Janice Rand and Spock's shocking final comment to her; and the fate of the crew left stranded on Alpha-177.
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The Enemy Within was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Enemy Within was the fifth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with Kirk split in two by a transporter accident and crewmen trapped on a planet below. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at a skilled animal actor and a deeply questionable piece of Vulcan logic. There’s a smaller […]
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The Naked Time was the fourth episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, as a virus rapidly spreads through the crew causing inhibitions and good sense to evaporate. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at a swashbuckling Sulu and Kirk's one true love.
The illness dominates this episode, with first Tormolen (Stewart Moss), then Riley (Bruce Hyde) acting irrationally. The senior staff are not immune, as Sulu and ultimately Kirk and Spock (among others) fall victim and begin to display troubling behaviour.
The Enterprise travels back in time at the end of the episode, raising the question of whether any of this happened at all...
The Naked Time was directed by Marc Daniels and was written by John D.F. Black. This was the only story for which Black received a writing credit, but he was story editor for the show's first season. This was the second of Daniels' fifteen episodes behind the camera.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the differences between this crew and the established group; the corrupting influence of power; and whether misogyny will live on into the 23rd century.
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The Naked Time was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Naked Time was the fourth episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, as a virus rapidly spreads through the crew causing inhibitions and good sense to evaporate. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at a swashbuckling Sulu and Kirk’s one true love. The illness dominates this episode, with first Tormolen […]
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Where No Man Has Gone Before was the second pilot and the third episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, with a silvery-eyed man-god putting megalomania before maintaining friendships. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at a trigger-happy Vulcan and some snazzy sweaters.
The star of this show is Gary Mitchell (Gary Lockwood), a long-term friend of Captain Kirk's, whose high ESP sensitivity causes him to be significantly affected by an invisible barrier at the galaxy's edge. His treatment is managed by Dr Elizabeth Dehner (Sally Kellerman) who has her own part to play when Mitchell's powers and ambitions begin to grow beyond anything the Enterprise can accommodate.
For the brief moment in time occupied by this episode, the ship's medical matters are under the management of Dr Piper (Paul Fix) while Lee Kelso (Paul Carr) looks like a reliable officer, at least while he lasts.
Where No Man Has Gone Before was directed by James Goldstone and was written by Samuel A. Peeples. Goldstone would return later in the season to helm What Are Little Girls Made Of? but this was Peeples only contribution to Star Trek's original series.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered the differences between this crew and the established group; the corrupting influence of power; and whether misogyny will live on into the 23rd century.
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Where No Man Has Gone Before was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Where No Man Has Gone Before was the second pilot and the third episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, with a silvery-eyed man-god putting megalomania before maintaining friendships. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at a trigger-happy Vulcan and some snazzy sweaters. The star of this show is Gary Mitchell […]
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Charlie X was the second episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, bringing a wildcard aboard the Enterprise in the shape of orphan Charlie Evans. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at problems that come up when you don't make new people feel welcome and also they have the power to vanish you.
Along with Charlie (Robert Walker Jr), we are introduced to Captain Ramert (Charles Stewart) of the ill-fated Antares, a young Yeoman named Tina (Pat McNulty) and an eerie representation of an ancient Thasian (Abraham Sofaer)
For the only time there is a role for series creator Gene Roddenberry in the episode, appearing (in audio if not in vision) as the voice of the ship's chef as he struggles with Charlie's intervention in Thanksgiving dinner.
Charlie X was directed by Lawrence Dobkin and was written by Gene Roddenberry and D.C. Fontana, both legendary figures in the history of Star Trek. Dobkin did not direct any further episodes, but as an actor went on to appear in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
In this episode Gerry and Iain considered how Kirk and the crew handled Charlie's immaturity and lack of control as well as looking at the resolution and whether it was fair to allow the Thasians to take the boy back.
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Charlie X was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
Charlie X was the second episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, bringing a wildcard aboard the Enterprise in the shape of orphan Charlie Evans. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at problems that come up when you don’t make new people feel welcome and also they have the power to […]
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The Man Trap was the first episode of Star Trek's debut season to air, introducing audiences to William Shatner as Captain Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Spock and DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at the dangers of spending too much time with a former lover who is now a salt-devouring creature from another planet.
We spend time with many of our main ensemble in this episode. Shatner's Kirk and Kelley's McCoy make initial contact with the antagonists, Professor Crater (Alfred Ryder) and his wife Nancy (Jeanne Bal). Meanwhile Nimoy's Spock deals with a playful Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) on the Enterprise.
Also appearing are George Takei as Sulu and Grace Lee Whitney as Yeoman Rand, who fend off the salt vampire in Sulu's botany lab. Michael Zaslow's Darnell and Bruce Watson's Green fail to survive their encounters with Nancy.
The Man Trap was directed by Marc Daniels and was written by George Clayton Johnson. While Daniels would go on to helm fourteen further episodes, this was Johnson's only work for the show.
In this episode Gerry and Iain investigated how much (or how little) Gerry knew about Star Trek ahead of starting the podcast and considered whether it could be morally defensible to send a species to extinction to save yourself.
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The Man Trap was released in 1966. It is 50 minutes long and originally aired on the NBC network. It can be viewed on CBS All Access in the United states, Netflix in the UK and is available on DVD and Blu Ray in other countries, including a comprehensive remastered set of all three seasons released by Paramount Home Entertainment.
The Man Trap was the first episode of Star Trek‘s debut season to air, introducing audiences to William Shatner as Captain Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Spock and DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy. In this episode Gerry and Iain take a look at the dangers of spending too much time with a former lover […]
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