Shows You Should Be Watching
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Summary Rigelian Fever rages about the Enterprise; on a small planet named Holberg 917G, the crew has discovered a source of the only cure, ryetalin. Kirk, Spock and McCoy beam down, and discover the planet is the private property of…
Summary A mysterious storm has inflicted heavy – perhaps irreparable – damage on the library planetoid Memory Alpha. And it seems to have a curious affiliation with new crewmember Myra Romaine. As the Enterprise pursues the hazard, Romaine falls more…
Summary The Enterprise discovers a planet that defies the conventional theories of planetology, so Kirk, Sulu, McCoy and D’Amato (a geologist) beam down to investigate. As they depart, a mysterious woman appears in the transporter room and attacks the chief…
Summary Captain Kirk suddenly finds himself on what appears to be the Enterprise, alone except for a beautiful alien woman while on a away mission to the planet Gideon. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour…
Summary A thousand year feud between sworn enemies threatens to destroy the Enterprise. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.
Summary Inmates gain control of an insane asylum, taking visiting Kirk and Spock prisoner. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Star Trek: The Original Series running at cruising speed.
Summary Klingons interfere when the Enterprise is ordered to transport an unwilling royal bride to her wedding in another star system. During the trip, the enterprise is sabotaged. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Star…
Summary After arriving at a outpost to pick up the two members of a science team, Kirk, McCoy and Spock find the team missing. They are then transported to another location by alien beings who use them in a torturous…
Summary The dying Scalosians, invisible to humans, need the Enterprise crew to help repopulate their decimated planet. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Summary Rulers of a culture modeled after Platos Republic kidnap Kirk, Spock and Dr. McCoy. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Star Trek: The Original Series works.