Best Scott Mantz Podcasts (2024)

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Part 2) 2:13:38

1M ago2:13:38

2:13:38

In part two of our deep dive of "Star Trek III" on "Enterprise Incidents with Scott & Steve" (along with special guest John Rocha), Admiral Kirk and his loyal crew violate Starfleet orders in their efforts to save Spock and McCoy. They steal the Enterprise and return to the Genesis planet, only to find that the Klingons are already there interrogat…

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Part 1) 1:51:24

2M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

Just in time for the 40th Anniversary of "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock," Scott & Steve are stealing "Enterprise Incidents" for a special 2-part deep dive into this underrated "Star Trek" classic. Soon after the U.S.S. Enterprise returns to earth bruised and battered after Captain Spock died saving the ship during the battle in the Mutara Neb…

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Recap: "Star Trek: The Animated Series" 1:15:13

12M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Our voyage through "The Animated Series" comes to a close, and as you will hear in our recap, "The Animated Series" was indeed worthy of the "Star Trek" name, and hopefully this otherwise underrated and overlooked series will be better appreciated as it celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary! You can support Enterprise Incidents by making a donat…

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TAS-22) The Counter-Clock Incident 1:32:12

12M ago1:32:12

1:32:12

For our deep dive of the final episode of "Star Trek: The Animated Series," we're excited and honored to be joined by a very special guest: "John Culver," a.k.a. Fred Bronson, who not only wrote "The Counter-Clock Incident," but was also the studio publicist for "The Animated Series." While pursuing an alien ship traveling at high warp speed, the E…

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TAS-21) How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth 1:18:20

1y ago1:18:20

1:18:20

The Enterprise follows a propulsion trail left behind by an alien space probe that scanned Earth, only to become trapped by an alien ship that takes the form of a massive winged serpent. The Enterprise helmsman, Ensign Walking Bear, recognizes the form as Kukulkan, a deity whose presence on Earth traces back to ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations…

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TAS-20) Albatross 43:30

1y ago43:30

43:30

Following a successful mission to deliver medical supplies to a planet in the Dramian star system, Dr. McCoy is accused of causing a plague that wiped out the population of another planet where he performed a mass inoculation many years before. In an effort to investigate the charges, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock take the Enterprise to Dramia II, whe…

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TAS-19) The Practical Joker 53:28

1y ago53:28

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In an effort to evade an attack by three Romulan warships, the Enterprise passes through a mysterious energy cloud that causes ship's computer to develop a sentient consciousness and start playing practical jokes on it's crew. At first, the jokes seem harmless enough, but as the frequency increases, so does the danger to the crew, unless Captain Ki…

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TAS-18) Bem 1:10:14

1y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

For our deep dive of "Bem," we're honored to welcome our very special guest Bill Reed, who directed all six episodes from the second season of "Star Trek: The Animated Series."While on an exploratory mission of the newly discovered planet Delta Theta III, the Enterprise crew is joined by honorary commander Ari Bn Bem, a Pandorian observer whose que…

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TAS-17) The Pirates of Orion 1:19:54

1y ago1:19:54

1:19:54

We're excited to be joined on "Enterprise Incidents" by New York Times-bestselling author Howard Weinstein, who wrote "The Pirates of Orion" for "Star Trek: The Animated Series" when he was 19-year-old! While en route to the planet Deneb V to attend a Federation conference, the Enterprise alters course to rendezvous with the S.S. Huron after Mr. Sp…

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Supplemental — “Star Trek: Picard” Series Finale IMAX Live Cast and Producers Q&A 47:25

1y ago47:25

47:25

In case you missed it theaters on April 19, 2023, here’s the full IMAX Live Q&A for the series finale of "Star Trek: Picard" moderated by "Enterprise Incidents" co-host Scott Mantz -- Listen to the entire conversation with Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Jeri Ryan, showrunner Terry Matalas…

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TAS-16) The Jihad 1:17:32

1y ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock are summoned by the Vedalans, the oldest known spacefaring race, to recover a stolen religious artifact called the Soul of Skarr, the theft of which must be kept secret in order to prevent a holy war from enveloping the galaxy. In order to carry out their mission across a volatile and dangerous planetary terrain, Kirk and…

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TAS-15) The Eye of the Beholder 55:48

1y ago55:48

55:48

While searching for the missing crew of a Federation science vessel, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy are captured and held captive by an intellectually advanced alien race called the Lactrans. Their only hope for escape lies in convincing the Lactrans that they too are intelligent beings and part of an evolving culture, or they will be trappe…

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TAS-14) The Slaver Weapon 1:22:49

1y ago1:22:49

1:22:49

We're excited to welcome back award-winning author Alan Dean Foster for our deep dive of "The Slaver Weapon," which Foster adapted -- and greatly expanded upon -- for his 10th and final installment of his landmark "Star Trek Log" book series. Aboard the shuttlecraft Copernicus, Mr. Spock, Lt. Sulu and Lt. Uhura are en route to Starbase 25 with very…

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Supplemental - "Star Trek: Picard" Series Finale Review 2:02:45

1y ago2:02:45

2:02:45

We interrupt our regularly schedule deep dive discussions of "Star Trek: The Animated Series" to bring you our very special review of the excellent series finale of "Star Trek: Picard" from "The Geek Buddies," where we were honored to join hosts John Rocha and Michael Vogel -- we hope you enjoy this fun, passionate and revealing discussion as we en…

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TAS-13) The Ambergris Element 45:51

1y ago45:51

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In an effort to help save another planet that will soon be transformed by violent seismic activity, the Enterprise is on a mission to collect information about the planet Argo, which is almost completely submerged after enduring similar seismic activity in its distant past. But soon after their arrival, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock are abducted and t…

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TAS-12) The Time Trap 1:23:29

1+ y ago1:23:29

1:23:29

For our 100th episode of "Enterprise Incidents," we are honored to be joined for "The Time Trap" by Bob Kline, the Storyboard Artist for "Star Trek: The Animated Series!" After engaging in combat, the U.S.S. Enterprise and the I.K.S. Klothos, a Klingon warship, disappear into the Delta Triangle, a mysterious region of space where starships have bee…

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TAS-11) The Terratin Incident 1:00:19

1+ y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

While investigating a mysterious signal emanating from a lone planet in the Cepheus System, the Enterprise is bombarded by an energy beam that temporarily immobilizes the crew and damages the ship's dilithium crystals. That turns out to be the beginning of a much bigger problem when the Enterprise crew begins to shrink, and it is only a matter of t…

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TAS-10) Mudd's Passion 1:03:43

1+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Captain Kirk pursues his biggest nuisance to a planet in the Arcadian system, where, sure enough, he finds Harry Mudd peddling his latest drug -- a so-called love potion -- to the miners working there. Turns out this love potion actually works and soon makes its way through the crew of the Enterprise, starting with Mr. Spock, much to the initial de…

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TAS-9) Once Upon a Planet 1:36:15

1+ y ago1:36:15

1:36:15

With the crew exhausted and in need of rest and relaxation, the Enterprise travels back to the so-called "Shore Leave" planet, the site of a nearly disastrous encounter earlier in its five-year mission. But now that they know how the planet works, they should be able to relax and enjoy themselves this time around. But once again, that doesn't turn …

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TAS-8) The Magicks of Megas-Tu 1:20:40

1+ y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

While on a scientific mission to explore the core of the galaxy, the Enterprise crew meets an enthusiastic satyr-like figure named Lucien, who offers to show them the magical world of his planet, Megas-Tu. But the celebratory mood takes an ominous turn when Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy encounter a powerful race of beings who put humanity o…

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TAS-7) The Infinite Vulcan 1:15:22

1+ y ago1:15:22

1:15:22

While exploring a strange new world on the outer reaches of the galaxy, the landing party from the Enterprise discovers the planet to be inhabited by an intelligent race of plants led by the giant clone of Dr. Stavos Keniclius, a scientist who hails from the era of the Eugenics Wars on Earth. But soon after being lured into his lair, his true motiv…

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TAS-6) The Survivor 1:05:54

1+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

While patrolling near the Romulan Neutral Zone, the Enterprise encounters a one-man ship belonging to a noted Federation philanthropist named Carter Winston, who has been missing in space for nearly five years. No one is happier to see Winston alive and well more than Lt. Anne Nored, Winston's one-time fiancee, but almost as soon as he beams aboard…

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TAS-5) More Tribbles, More Troubles 1:31:37

1+ y ago1:31:37

1:31:37

While on an emergency mission to escort two automated cargo ships to Sherman's Planet, the Enterprise alters its course to engage a Klingon battle cruiser that's in hot pursuit of a one-man scout ship. Just moments before that ship is destroyed, the lone pilot is beamed aboard the Enterprise, and Captain Kirk is once again reunited with an old nuis…

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TAS-4) The Lorelei Signal 2:07:30

1+ y ago2:07:30

2:07:30

On this super-sized episode of "Enterprise Incidents," we're joined for our deep dive of "The Lorelei Signal" by three of the Syfy Sistas (Subrina Wood, Yvette Blackman Tom and Tamia Harper), followed by an amazing interview with actress Michelle Hurd about the impact of this landmark episode, the legacy of Nichelle Nichols and working with the reu…

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TAS-3) One of Our Planets is Missing 1:31:20

1+ y ago1:31:20

1:31:20

If you're an OG "Star Trek" fan or a member of the Syndication Generation, you know the name Alan Dean Foster. In addition to writing the story for "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," he also wrote the 10-volume "Star Trek Log" book series back in the 70s, which adapted (and expanded upon) every episode of "The Animated Series." We're excited and hono…

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TAS-2) Yesteryear 1:42:50

1+ y ago1:42:50

1:42:50

We're very excited to welcome special guest William "Billy" Simpson, who played "Young Spock" in "Yesteryear." After a trip back in time through the Guardian of Forever to observe the history of the Orion civilization, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock return to the present to discover that not only is Spock no longer the First Officer of the Enterprise, …

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TAS-1) Beyond the Farthest Star 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

While exploring the outer reaches of the galaxy, the Enterprise encounters a derelict alien starship that's more than 300 million years old. It's completely lifeless, save for one alien entity that hijacks the Enterprise in an effort to take it back to a more populated sector of the galaxy. "Beyond the Farthest Star" earned its place in "Star Trek"…

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Supplemental -- Star Trek: The Animated Series Preview 1:17:32

1+ y ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Welcome back aboard the continuing voyages of "Enterprise Incidents," which officially gets under way with our preview of "Star Trek: The Animated Series." We're excited to be joined for this very special podcast episode by Aaron Harvey and Rich Schepis, authors of the detailed and lavishly-illustrated book "Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Ani…

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Supplemental -- The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series 1:48:54

1+ y ago1:48:54

1:48:54

Scott and Steve went live on "Enterprise Incidents" for the first time to count down their top ten favorite episodes of "Star Trek: The Original Series!" And if you want to actually watch the discussion instead of just listening to it, you can see it right HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgR9WfkSec You can support Enterprise Incidents by mak…

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Supplemental -- William Shatner Interview 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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In case you missed it during our deep dive conversation of "All Our Yesterdays," here's our exclusive interview with William Shatner! We're so proud of our enlightening voyage through the original "Star Trek" series on "Enterprise Incidents," and we're grateful for your support! Keep going boldly! You can support Enterprise Incidents by making a ge…

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Supplemental -- Season 3 (and Series) Wrap-Up 1:20:19

1+ y ago1:20:19

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As our wrap-up of the third season of "Star Trek" on "Enterprise Incidents" brings this landmark series to a close, we look back on the high points...and the low points. But is the third season as bad as history has made it out to be? What were the highlights? Which episodes were improved after our deep dive conversations (and which ones went down …

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80) Turnabout Intruder 2:07:12

1+ y ago2:07:12

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While responding to a distress call from the science team exploring the planet Camus II, Captain Kirk comes face-to-face with Dr. Janice Lester, a scorned woman from his past. Using a transference device she discovered on the planet, Lester traps Kirk, switches bodies with him and proceeds to impersonate him in her calculated efforts to take over t…

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79) All Our Yesterdays (with William Shatner) 2:49:12

1+ y ago2:49:12

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As our journey through the original "Star Trek" comes to a penultimate close, we're thrilled to be joined for our deep dive of "All Our Yesterdays" by returning guest Adam Nimoy, followed by our exclusive interview with the man himself: William Shatner! While investigating the disappearance of an entire civilization on a planet whose star is about …

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78) The Savage Curtain 1:57:38

1+ y ago1:57:38

1:57:38

While wrapping up a routine mission around an unexplored planet, Captain Kirk encounters one of his greatest heroes, President Abraham Lincoln, who asks to come aboard the Enterprise. Kirk realizes there's no way that this can be the real Lincoln, but he cautiously takes him up on his offer to beam down with him to the planet's surface, where Mr. S…

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77) Requiem for Methuselah 1:54:26

1+ y ago1:54:26

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With a deadly plague raging aboard the Enterprise, Kirk, Spock and McCoy beam down to an unexplored planet to obtain a rare material called Ryetalyn, which is the only known substance that can cure everyone aboard the ship. That's where they meet a mysterious man named Flynt who lives in a massive castle with his beautiful companion Rayna, with who…

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76) The Way to Eden 1:55:05

1+ y ago1:55:05

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When the Enterprise intercepts a stolen space cruiser, it beams aboard a group of rebellious space hippies that are searching for the mythical planet of Eden. What starts off as merely an annoyance to Captain Kirk turns downright dangerous when the hippies – led by the insane Dr. Sevrin – attempt to take over the Enterprise at all costs in an effor…

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75) The Cloud Minders 2:04:02

1+ y ago2:04:02

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The Enterprise is on a desperate mission to the planet Ardana to secure the consignment of a rare substance called Zenite, which is the only antidote to a botanical plaque that is threatening all life on the planet Merak II. But the promised delivery of the Zenite is delayed when Captain Kirk gets caught in the middle of a class struggle between th…

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74) The Lights of Zetar 1:23:14

1+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

While en route to the Federation's galactic library stationed on Memory Alpha, the Enterprise encounters an unusual space anomaly that effects each of the crew members in different ways -- especially Lt. Mira Romaine, who passes out from the experience. That's of particular concern to Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott, who has become so smitten with …

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73) The Mark of Gideon 1:29:07

2y ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Captain Kirk beams down to Gideon while on a diplomatic mission to allow the planet entry into the Federation, only to find himself back aboard a completely deserted version of the Enterprise, except for a beautiful woman named Odona who is wandering around the corridors. Back on the actual Enterprise, Mr. Spock is locked in a battle of wits with t…

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72) Whom Gods Destroy 1:23:42

2y ago1:23:42

1:23:42

When Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock beam down to a heavily-guarded penal colony with an experimental new drug that may be able to cure the last remaining mental patients in the galaxy, they arrive to find that the lunatics are already running the asylum. Leading the charge is Garth of Izar, a former starship fleet captain who is totally off his rocker,…

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71) Let That Be Your Last Battlefield 2:30:19

2y ago2:30:19

2:30:19

Following our deep dive discussion of "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield," we hope you will enjoy our special interview with Lou Antonio, who played "Lokai." A 50,000-year chase through the galaxy comes to a head on the starship Enterprise, when Commissioner Bele of the planet Cheron finally catches up with his rebellious opponent, Lokai. That puts…

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70) That Which Survives 1:29:40

2y ago1:29:40

1:29:40

When the Enterprise is suddenly hurled 1,000 light years away from a planet it was exploring, Captain Kirk and his landing party are left stranded on its barren surface without food or water. Mr. Spock immediately sets the Enterprise back on course to its original position, but soon realizes that the starship is rigged to explode. In the meantime, …

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69) Wink of an Eye 1:44:02

2y ago1:44:02

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The Enterprise responds to a distress call from the planet Scalos, only to arrive and find that its inhabitants have died off with no survivors. But in fact, a few Scalosians have survived and are living at such a highly accelerated rate that they move “in the wink of an eye.” Their plan: to bring Captain Kirk up to their speed in an effort to help…

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68) Plato's Stepchildren 2:07:57

2y ago2:07:57

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The Enterprise responds to a distress call from Platonius, a planet of telekinetically powerful people led by Parmen, who is dying from an infected leg. After being cured by Dr. McCoy, Parmen insists that the ship's surgeon stay behind on the planet permanently, which of course he refuses to do. That's when Parmen and his people -- who have fashion…

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67) Day of the Dove 2:46:17

2y ago2:46:17

2:46:17

On this super-sized episode of "Enterprise Incidents," we're excited to feature an exclusive interview with actress Susan Howard, the very first woman to play a Klingon on "Star Trek." We're also honored to be joined for our deep dive of the 3rd Season classic "Day of the Dove" by Laurie Ulster, Senior Editor at TrekMovie.com. After being lured to …

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66) For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky 1:44:28

2y ago1:44:28

1:44:28

Soon after Dr. McCoy is diagnosed with a rare disease that leaves him with one year to live, the Enterprise encounters Yonada, an asteroid that's on a collision course with an inhabited planet. But as Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock soon discover, Yonada is not an asteroid, but is in fact a spaceship designed to look like an asteroid -- the truth of whi…

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65) The Tholian Web 2:14:46

2y ago2:14:46

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We are honored and excited to be joined for our deep dive of "The Tholian Web" by the co-writer of this excellent third season classic, Judy Burns. While searching an area of uncharted space for the USS Defiant, the Enterprise finds its sister starship in a state of distress. In addition to not registering on the ship's sensors, Captain Kirk leads …

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Supplemental -- Remembering Nichelle Nichols 47:52

2y ago47:52

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On this special podcast episode of "Enterprise Incidents," we honor Nichelle Nichols by counting down her best moments as Uhura on "Star Trek." You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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64) The Empath 1:44:51

2y ago1:44:51

1:44:51

During their attempt to rescue a research team from a soon-to-be-destroyed planet, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy are abducted by an alien race called the Vians, who mercilessly use them as laboratory experiments for unknown purposes. Those purposes may have to do with the presence of a beautiful young mute woman they refer to as "Gem," who …

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63) Is There In Truth No Beauty? 2:19:01

2y ago2:19:01

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We're thrilled to welcome back director Ralph Senensky for our deep dive of his sixth and final "Star Trek" episode, the sublime third season classic "Is There In Truth No Beauty?" When the Enterprise is assigned to transport a Federation ambassador back to his homeworld, the mission turns out to be both dangerous and delicate. It's dangerous becau…

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