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The Return of the Archons

"The Return of the Archons" is a first season episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. It is episode 21, and was first aired February 9, 1967. It was repeated by NBC on July 27, 1967. The screenplay was written by Boris Sobelman, based on a story by Gene Roddenberry, and directed by Joseph Pevney. Overview: The crew of the Enterprise encounters a world controlled by an unseen leader. On stardate 3156.2, the starship USS Enterprise, under the...

Just Lucky, I Guess

Just Lucky, I Guess

Spock reflects on mankind's dreams of utopia, then raises his eye brows at Ji...

Well, This Is Simply Ridiculous

Well, This Is Simply Ridiculous

Lindstrom under estimates the situation they are in. Spock enlightens him.

How Often Mankind Has Wished for a World as Peaceful

How Often Mankind Has Wished for a World as Peaceful

Spock reflects on mankind's dreams of utopia, then raises his eye brows at Ji...

It May Not Be Paradise, But It's Certainly Human

It May Not Be Paradise, But It's Certainly Human

Lindstrom call the ship from the planet to give Jim a status report.

The Original Landru Programmed It With All His Knowledge

The Original Landru Programmed It With All His Knowledge

Jim and Spock are clearly on opposite sides of the issue.

But Only a Machine, Mr Spock

But Only a Machine, Mr Spock

Jim and Spock discuss the merits of Landru's computer.

You'd Make a Splendid Computer, Mr. Spock

You'd Make a Splendid Computer, Mr. Spock

Spock and Jim, back on the bridge of the Enterprise, have a chuckle.

You Can Get Rid of Those Robes

You Can Get Rid of Those Robes

On the way out of the hall, Jim speaks to two lawgivers.

Well, Marplon, You're on Your Own Now

Well, Marplon, You're on Your Own Now

The Computer has overloaded and self destructed. Jim turns to Marplon.

But There Is Evil

But There Is Evil

Jim and Spock are successful in getting the computer to destroy itself.

The Body Dies

The Body Dies

Jim and Spock continue forcing the computer to deal with data outside of it's...

Without Freedom of Choice, There Is No Creativity

Without Freedom of Choice, There Is No Creativity

Jim and Spock start forcing the computer to deal with data outside of it's pr...

I Am Landru

I Am Landru

Jim begins to play a sort of mind games with the computer.

This Whole Society Is a Machine's Concept of Perfection

This Whole Society Is a Machine's Concept of Perfection

Jim and Spock have blasted a hole in the wall of Landu's Hall to reveal a lar...

For the Good of the Body

For the Good of the Body

In the Hall of audiences Jim and Spock confront Landru.

You Said You Wanted Freedom

You Said You Wanted Freedom

Marplon and Tamar are having second thoughts about disrupting their perfect s...

Snap Out of It

Snap Out of It

Jim confronts Marplon and Tamar who are both fearful of a confrontation with ...

Isn't That Somewhat Old Fashioned?

Isn't That Somewhat Old Fashioned?

Spock has just knocked a lawgiver unconscious by punching him.

Mr. Spock, the Plug Must Be Pulled

Mr. Spock, the Plug Must Be Pulled

Jim and Spock discuss the merits of destroying Landru.

This Is a Soulless Society, Captain

This Is a Soulless Society, Captain

Spock has analyzed Landru's society and explains it to the captain.

You Speak in Strange Whispers

You Speak in Strange Whispers

Jim cons a suspicious McCoy into believing he is of Landru.

Be Careful of Dr. McCoy

Be Careful of Dr. McCoy

Jim and Spock have escaped absorption, McCoy has not.

It Is Done

It Is Done

Marplon acts as if he has absorbed Spock when the lawgivers return to retriev...

Joy Be With You

Joy Be With You

Spock has been spared absorption as has Jim. Per Marplon's instruction he act...