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tv-show Star Trek (1966)

Released: September 8, 1966
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 79
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk with First Officer Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan. With a determined crew, the Enterprise encounters Klingons, Romulans, time paradoxes, tribbles and genetic supermen led by Khan Noonian Singh. Their mission is to explore strange new worlds, to seek new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no man has gone before.

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    Vulcan Hello December 5, 2025
    103 "Space Seed" (TOS S1E24)
    Scott McNulty and Jason Snell

    We kick off “The Wreath of Khan,” our monthlong celebration of Star Trek’s favorite mad tyrant, with a look back at where it all started: “Space Seed.” At least, after Khan wakes up 15 minutes into the episode…

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    The Incomparable Mothership March 2, 2013 The original “Star Trek.” (Part 2 of 2.)
    130 And the Children Shall Lead
    Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar

    Disconnect the intelligent computer that runs your entire planetary society, because it’s time for the second half of our discussion of the original “Star Trek.” What do today’s kids think of this nearly 50-year-old show? We ponder the gender politics of splitting Captain Kirk (and a little dog in a weird costume) into good and evil halves. And what about the low standards of the Enterprise’s Engineering department? Please listen: It will only take 71 of your Earth minutes! (Part 2 of 2.)

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    The Incomparable Mothership February 24, 2013 The original “Star Trek”
    129 Prescription Salad
    Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar

    Lay in a course and set your phaser to stun! We discuss our favorite (and least favorite) episodes of the original “Star Trek” series. Was Dr. McCoy promoting vegetarianism? Why did Spock have such a lovely collection of hats? What does Bob Barker have to do with the Guardian of Forever? What do today’s kids think of this nearly 50-year-old show? We ponder the gender politics of splitting Captain Kirk (and a little dog in a weird costume) into good and evil halves. And what about the low standards of the Enterprise’s Engineering department?

    Please listen: It will only take 152 of your Earth minutes!

    [This episode was originally two episodes, 129 and 130. It’s been rejoined into a single, double-length episode.]