Operation -- Annihilate! - Episode 29

Operation — Annihilate! – Episode 29

Operation — Annihilate! was the twenty-ninth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a colony under attack and a valued crew member in great distress. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss family, friendship and medical malpractice.


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The City on the Edge of Forever - Episode 28

The City on the Edge of Forever – Episode 28

The City on the Edge of Forever was the twenty-eighth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a love affair threatening to change history as we know it. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss killers, assassins and murderers with a pinch of time-travel for good measure.


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The Alternative Factor - Episode 27

The Alternative Factor – Episode 27

The Alternative Factor was the twenty-seventh episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a mysterious stranger locked in a struggle against his inverse self. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss a quite magnificent beard.


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Errand of Mercy - Episode 26

Errand of Mercy – Episode 26

Errand of Mercy was the twenty-sixth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a seemingly primitive, pacifist race facing a Klingon occupation. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the relative merits or freedom and order.


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The Devil in the Dark - Episode 25

The Devil in the Dark – Episode 25

The Devil in the Dark was the twenty-fifth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a mining community terrorised by a silicon-based lifeform. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the use of cement as a healing agent.


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This Side of Paradise - Episode 24

This Side of Paradise – Episode 24

This Side of Paradise was the twenty-fourth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a colony spared certain death by spores that also affect their mood and personality. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the best techniques for playfully dangling from trees.


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A Taste of Armageddon - Episode 23

A Taste of Armageddon – Episode 23

A Taste of Armageddon was the twenty-third episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a civilisation locked in perpetual war against its neighbour. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the merits of self-disintegration.


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Space Seed - Episode 22

Space Seed – Episode 22

Space Seed was the twenty-second episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with an ancient Earth spacecraft delivering some surprising, if sleepy, guests. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the fine qualities of twentieth century men.


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The Return of the Archons - Episode 21

The Return of the Archons – Episode 21

The Return of the Archons was the twenty-first episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with a peaceful civilisation challenged by visitors from the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the body and the glory of Landru. Peace be with you brothers and sisters.


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Court Martial - Episode 20

Court Martial – Episode 20

Court Martial was the twentieth episode of Star Trek’s debut season to air, with Kirk under suspicion and his own ship providing the most damning evidence. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss legal representation and the importance of court procedures.


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