Spock's Brain
- Episode aired Sep 20, 1968
- TV-PG
- 51m
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5.6/10
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The crew of the Enterprise pursues a mysterious woman who has abducted Spock's brain.The crew of the Enterprise pursues a mysterious woman who has abducted Spock's brain.The crew of the Enterprise pursues a mysterious woman who has abducted Spock's brain.
Bill Blackburn
- Lieutenant Hadley
- (uncredited)
Frank da Vinci
- Lt. Brent
- (uncredited)
Roger Holloway
- Lt. Lemli
- (uncredited)
Pete Kellett
- Morg Guard
- (uncredited)
Jeannie Malone
- Yeoman
- (uncredited)
Eddie Paskey
- Lieutenant Leslie
- (uncredited)
Frieda Rentie
- Enterprise Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaIn his book, William Shatner referred to this episode as "one of the worst." Leonard Nimoy has stated that he was embarrassed during the entire shooting of this episode.
- GoofsWhen the landing party reaches the Controller's room, Kara inflicts pain with the belts that had been placed on them earlier. McCoy drops the device that controls Spock's body, and Kirk painfully reaches for it. When the camera angle changes, Spock's body is not wearing a pain belt. When the angle changes again, Spock is once again wearing a belt.
- Quotes
Kara: Brain and brain! What is *brain*? It is Controller, is it not?
Dr. McCoy: Yes. Yes, in a way, it is. The human brain controls the individual's functions.
Captain James T. Kirk: [with dawning realization] Bones... Scotty... Spock's... brain... controls.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsEdited into Star Trek: The Way to Eden (1969)
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This is one of my favorite episodes simply because it's one of the goofiest. Spock's brain is stolen, and the crew go in search of the brain. What makes the episode so amusing is McCoy using a remote control to drive Spock's body -- sit, stand, go forward, turn.
No, this episode did not push the boundaries of science fiction. It did not feature amazing acting talents, riveting dialogue, nor astonishing plot twists. But it was damn funny, and not because it was trying to be.
And the "teaching" helmet is a gas too. Kudos to the props department.
Don't skip this one!
No, this episode did not push the boundaries of science fiction. It did not feature amazing acting talents, riveting dialogue, nor astonishing plot twists. But it was damn funny, and not because it was trying to be.
And the "teaching" helmet is a gas too. Kudos to the props department.
Don't skip this one!
- rvlowell-1
- Aug 6, 2006
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