STAR TREK TOS: RANKING THE EPISODES

starred as Chekov in

#79 AND THE CHILDREN SHALL LEAD
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 59)…in which a group of magic-using children creates havoc inside the Enterprise.
Quote: Tommy, Mary, Don, Steve and Ray : "Hail, hail, fire and snow. Call the angel, we will go. Far away, for to see, friendly Angel come to me."

starred as Captain Christopher Lynch in

#78 TOMORROW IS YESTERDAY
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 19)…in which the Enterprise gets thrown back to the 20th century due to a black hole.
"Quote: ""I never have believed in little green men.""
""Neither have I.""
- Christopher and Spock"

starred as Lazarus in

#77 THE ALTERNATIVE FACTOR
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 27)…in which two humans from alternate universes threaten all existence.
Quote: "I fail to comprehend your indignation, sir. I've simply made the logical deduction that you are a liar." - Spock, to Lazarus

starred as Captain Tracey in

#76 THE OMEGA GLORY
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 52)…in which a mysterious virus means death for Kirk, Spock and McCoy unless they stay under the immunization of a planet.
"Quote: ""I was wondering, would you please apologize to me again?""
- Kelinda to Kirk"

starred as Miri in

#75 MIRI
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 8)…in which Kirk and co. lands on a planet where there are no adults, only children.

"Quote: ""I never get involved with older women, Yeoman.""
- Kirk to Rand, on Miri "

starred as Commodore Stocker in

#74 THE DEADLY YEARS
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 41)…in which Kirk and others age rapidly after landing from a planet visited by a comet.
Quote: "What are you offering me? Love or a going-away present?" - Kirk to Janet

starred as Sylvia in

#73 SPECTRE OF THE GUN
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 61)…in which the Enterprise crew re-enacts the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Quote: Chekov: "What can I do, Captain? You know we're always supposed to maintain good relations with the natives."

starred as Karidian in

#72 THE CONSCIENCE OF THE KING
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 13)…in which Kirk investgates whether travelling stage actor could be infamous mass murderer.

starred as Odona in

#71 THE MARK OF GIDEON
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 71)…in which Kirk gets transported to an Enterprise replica by leaders of an overcrowded, unhappy planet.
"Quote: ""As crowded as my planet is, I could wish for it to hold one more person.""
- Odona, to Kirk "

starred as Helen Noel in

#70 DAGGER OF THE MIND
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 9)…in which Kirk gets a sample of the Neural Neutronizer in a penal colony planet.

"Quote: ""May we never find space so vast, planets so cold, heart and mind so empty that, that we cannot fill them with love and warmth.""
- Adams, toasting with Kirk and Noel "

starred as Elaan in

#69 ELAAN OF TROYIUS
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 57)…in which Kirk had to teach a bratty, arrogant but foxy princess some manners.

Quote: McCoy: "Are you out of your Vulcan mind?"

starred as Surak in

#68 THE SAVAGE CURTAIN
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 77)…in which Kirk and Spock joins Abe Lincoln in a battle of good versus evil.

"Quote: ""There is no honorable way to kill, no gentle way to destroy. There is nothing good in war except its ending.""
- ""Lincoln"

starred as Daras in

#67 PATTERNS OF FORCE
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 50)…in which Kirk and co. must stop a racial cleansing in a Nazi-inspired planet system.

"Quote: ""We may make a human of you yet.""
""I hope not.""
- Kirk and Spock"

starred as Slyvia in

#66 CATSPAW
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 36)…in which two powerful wizards hold Kirk and the enterprise hostage with magic.

Quote: Kirk: "Spock. Comment?"
Spock: "Very bad poetry, Captain."
Kirk: "A more useful comment, Mister Spock."

starred as Shahna in

#65 THE GAMESTERS OF TRISKELION
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 46)…in which Kirk, Uhura and Chekov become warriors in a deadly game in a planet.

Quote: "What in the name of heaven is this?"
"Heaven's got very little to do with this."
- McCoy and Scott, commenting on the Triskelion game

starred as Septimus in

#64 BREAD AND CIRCUSES
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 73)…in which Kirk, Spock and McCoy fight in a deadly to-the-death televised Roman arena.

Quote: "Admit it, you find these games frightening, revolting." "Proconsul, in some parts of the galaxy, I have seen forms of entertainment that makes this look like a folk dance." - Proconsul and Kirk

starred as Lt. Mira Romaine in

#63 THE LIGHTS OF ZETAR
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 73)…in which a dead race possesses the mind and body of a female science officer.

Quote: "I was just checking on the lass. She's going to be fine now. There's nothing wrong with her."
"Well, I'm relieved to hear your prognosis, Mister Scott. Is the doctor there with you, or will I find him in engineering?"
- Scott and Kirk

starred as Bele in

#62 LET THAT BE YOUR LAST BATTLEFIELD
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 70)…in which the Enterprise rescue two, vertically-split black and white humanoids at odds with each other.

Quote: "I'm grateful for your rescue."
"Don't mention it. We're pleased to have caught you."
-Lokai and Kirk

starred as Miramanee in

#61 THE PARADISE SYNDROME
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 58)…in which Kirk lives with the Indians as “Kirok”

Quote: Kirk: “I am Kirok!”

starred as Akuta in

#60 THE APPLE
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 34)…in which Kirk and company frees a primitive race of humanoids from the clutches of an energy feeding rock.

Quote: "Jim, I think I liked him with a beard better. It gave him character. Of course, almost any change would be a distinct improvement."
- McCoy, on Spock

starred as Losira in

#59 THAT WHICH SURVIVES
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 69)…in which a lethal computer-generated chick defends her planet from Kirk and company.


Quote: "Can you give me warp eight?"
"Aye, sir. And maybe a wee bit more. I'll sit on the warp engines myself and nurse them."
"That position, Mister Scott, would not only be unavailing, but also ... undignified."
- Spock and Scott

starred as Andrea in

#58 WHAT ARE LITTLE GIRLS MADE OF?
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 10)…in which Kirk and Nurse Chapel find a missing scientist and his inventions


Quote: Kirk/Kirk android: "Mind your own business, Mr.Spock. I'm sick of your half-breed interference, do you hear?"

starred as Adam in

#57 THE WAY TO EDEN
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 75)…in which a group of hippie troublemakers uses the Enterprise to look for a paradise planet.


Quote: "Herbert was a minor official notorious for his rigid and limited patterns of thought."
"Well, I shall try to be less rigid in my thinking."
- Spock and Kirk

starred as Tonia Barrows in

#56 SHORE LEAVE
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 17)…in which the Enterprise crew go on a little r&r in wonderland.


Quote: "Don't peek.""
"My dear girl, I am a doctor. When I peek, it's in the line of duty.""- Barrows and McCoy, as she changes clothes "

starred as Deela in

#55 WINK OF AN EYE
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 68)…in which the Enterprise is infiltrated by invisible group of humanoids moving at superhuman speed.


"Quote: Kirk: ""Who are you?""
Deela: ""Deela ... the enemy."

starred as Larry Marvick in

#54 IS THERE IN TRUTH NO BEAUTY?
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 62)…in which a beautiful Telepath and a sentient energy cause envy and madness aboard the Enterprise.


"Quote: ""Ambassador Kollos often finds the process of transport somewhat unsettling.""
""I understand. Our ship's surgeon often makes the same complaint.""
- Miranda and Spock"

starred as Boma in

#53 THE GALILEO SEVEN
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 14)…in which a 7-man exploration tem led by Spock gets lost while on course.

starred as Eve McHuron in

#52 MUDD'S WOMEN
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 6)…in which the Enterpise catches a rouge trader who trades drug-enhanced women.


"Quote: ""Aye.""
""Amen to that, Scotty.""
- Scott and McCoy, after Mudd's women walk out of the transporter room "

starred as the voice of the Gorn in

#51 ARENA
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 19)…in which Kirk and a lizard-like Nemesis are whisked to an empty planet to kill each other.


Quote: "I'm weary of the chase. Wait for me. I shall be merciful and quick." - Gorn Captain, persuading Kirk to surrender "

starred as Marpion in

#50 THE RETURN OF THE ARCHONS
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 22)…in which Kirk and co. discovers a planet controlled by a computer.


Quote: "Without freedom of choice, there is no creativity. Without creativity, there is no life.""
- Kirk, to Landru "

starred as Eleen in

#49 FRIDAY'S CHILD
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 32)…in which McCoy babysits a hard-headed pregnant Capellan queen.


Quote: Spock: "Oochy wootchy cootchy coo, Captain?"

starred as Montgomery Scott in

#48 OPERATION: ANNIHILATE!
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 29)…in which alien parasites make host of a planet.


Quote: "My first sight was the face of Doctor McCoy bending over me." "'Tis a pity your brief blindness did not increase your appreciation for beauty, Mister Spock." - Spock and McCoy

starred as Gem in

#47 THE EMPATH
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 63)…in which Kirk, Spock and McCoy and an empath become test subjects of intelligent aliens.


Quote: "Well, I don't know about you, but I'm going to call her Gem."
"Gem, Doctor?"
"Well, that's better than Hey, you."
McCoy and Spock"

starred as Marta in

#46 WHOM GODS DESTROY
(SEASON 3: EPISODE 71)…in which a loony starship Captain ensnares Kirk and Spock in a planet asylum.


Quote: "I may have you beaten to death."
"No, you won't, because I am the most beautiful woman on this planet."
"You're the only woman on this planet, you stupid cow!"
-Garth and Marta"

starred as Richard Daystrom in

#45 THE ULTIMATE COMPUTER
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 53)…in which Kirk is threatened to be replaced as Captain by a formidable super computer.


Quote: Did you see the love light in Spock's eyes? The right computer finally came along.""
- McCoy to Kirk, after they walk away from Spock and Daystrom "

starred as Sybo in

#44 WOLF IN THE FOLD
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 36)…in which Scotty is accused of the murders of three women, later pointed towards jack the Ripper.


Quote: Sulu: “This is the first time I heard a malfunction threatening us.”

starred as Zefram Cochrane in

#43 METAMORPHOSIS
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 31)…in which Kirk, Spock and McCoy meet the inventor of the warp drive trapped in a planet by a cloud being.


Quote: McCoy: “This is medically impossible.”

starred as Trelane in

#42 THE SQUIRE OF GOTHOS
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 18)…in which a powerful entity makes playthings of the Enterprise crew.


"Quote: ""I object to you. I object to intellect without discipline. I object to power without constructive purpose.""
- Spock, to Trelane "

starred as Ann Mulhall/Thalassa in

#41 RETURN TO TOMORROW
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 51)…in which Kirk, Spock and Dr. Mulhall become host bodies to three alien consciousness.



Quote: "Risk! Risk is our business! That's what the starship is all about! That's why we're aboard her!"
- Kirk"

starred as Kelinda in

#40 BY ANY OTHER NAME
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 50) …in which an alien race reduce the entire crew of the Enterprise into cubes save the four top officers.


Quote: ""I was wondering, would you please apologize to me again?""
- Kelinda to Kirk"

starred as Yeoman Rand in

#39 THE ENEMY WITHIN
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 5)…in which a transporter creates a bad, duplicate Kirk.



Quote: "He's dead, Jim."
- McCoy, on the test animal (first time he said the ubiquitous line)

starred as Captain James T. Kirk in

#38 OBSESSION
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 47) It’s about Kirk’s obsession in destroying a cloud creature of his past and plays like a serious military drama.


Quote:
Spock: ""I need your advice.""
McCoy: ""Then I need a drink.""

starred as Nona in

#37 A PRIVATE LITTLE WAR
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 45) …in which Kirk and McCoy intervenes between two warring, primitive people.

Quote: "Spock, are you alive?" "An illogical question, Doctor. Since, obviously you are hearing my voice." "Well, I don't know why I was worried. You can't kill a computer." - McCoy and Spock.

starred as Harry Mudd in

#36 I, MUDD
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 41) …in which Harry Mudd returns and is king of an android planet.


Quote: Androids: "I am not programed to respond in that area."

starred as Sulu in

#35 THE NAKED TIME
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 7) …in which a virus that opens hidden emotions in people infects the Enterprise.


Quote: Riley: "Have no fear. O'Riley is here!"

starred as Cogley in

#34 COURT MARTIAL
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 15) …in which Kirk is accused of jettisoning a crewman to his death.


Quote: Spock: "Lieutenant, I am half-Vulcanian. Vulcanian's don't speculate. I speak in pure logic. If I let go of a hammer on a planet that has a positive gravity, I need not see it fall to know that it has indeed, fallen. "

starred as Charles Evans in

#33 CHARLIE X
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 8) …in which the Enterprise picks up a short-tempered 17-year old kid with god-like powers.


Quote: Charlie: "I can't even touch them!"

starred as Nurse Christine Chapel in

#32 THE IMMUNITY SYNDROME
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 48) …in which the Enterprise must stop a giant amoeba from eating through the galaxy.

"Quote: "Vulcan dignity? How can I grant you what I don't understand?"
"Then employ one of your own superstitions. Wish me luck."
- McCoy and Spock"

starred as Balok in

#31 THE CORBOMITE MANEUVER
(SEASON 1: EPISODE 3) …in which Kirk invents the Corbomite maneuver to get out of trouble.


Quote: "Jim, don't you think…"
"What's the mission of this vessel, doctor? To seek out and contact alien life…an opportunity to demonstrate what our high sounding words mean…any questions?"
-Kirk & McCoy

starred as Mister Seven in

#30 ASSIGNMENT: EARTH
(SEASON 2: EPISODE 55) …in which the Enterprise travels back to the 60s to witness a historic event but another time traveler gets in their way.


Quote: "Where's Three-Four-Seven?"
"With Three-Four-Eight?""
- Seven and Roberta Lincoln"