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"Spock's Brain" is the 61st episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, the sixth episode produced in the third and final season of TOS. Shown out of order, this episode was aired as the season premiere of the third season on 20 September 1968. Directed by Marc DanielsMA, this episode was written by Lee CroninMA (pseudonym of Gene L. CoonMA). A remastered version was released on 9 June 2007.

References[]

Characters[]

Episode characters[]

Clifford Brent[1]Christine ChapelPavel ChekovBill HadleyKaraJames T. KirkRoger LemliRyan LeslieLumaLeonard McCoyMontgomery ScottSpockHikaru SuluNyota Uhuraunnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) personnelUnnamed Morgs
Referenced only
the Controller

Novelization characters[]

Christine ChapelPavel ChekovKaraJames T. KirkLumaLeonard McCoyMontgomery ScottSpockHikaru SuluNyota Uhura
Referenced only
the Controller

Starships and vehicles[]

Eymorg starshipUSS Enterprise (Constitution-class heavy cruiser)

Locations[]

Shipboard locations[]

bridgesickbay

Stars and systems[]

Sigma Draconis

Planets and planetoids[]

Sigma Draconis IIISigma Draconis IVSigma Draconis VI
Referenced only
Earth

Races and cultures[]

HumanSigma Draconis VI native (MorgEymorg) • Vulcan

States and organizations[]

FederationStarfleet

Lifeforms[]

animalapehumanoidplant

Anatomy[]

autonomic nervous systembloodboilbrain (ganglionmedulla oblongataspeech center) • nervestomachvocal cord

Technology and weapons[]

biobedcommunicatorcomputercontrol braceletControllerelevatorUSS Enterprise (NCC-1701) library computerforgeGreat Teacherhand-held weaponheating plantion driveion propulsionmagnetic lockneedleneural stimulatornuclear pilepain bandphaserphaser pistolpistolremote controlsensorsledgehammersonic separatorspaceshipstarshiptapetraining devicetransferal beamtri-laser connectortransportertricorderturbolifttype-2 phaserviewscreenwater purifier

Substances and energies[]

iceionion powerion trailnitrogenoxygenwater

Ranks and titles[]

captainchief engineerchief medical officercommandercommanding officercommunications officerdoctorensignFederation Starfleet ranksFederation Starfleet ranks (2260s)first officerhelmsmanlieutenantlieutenant commandermanagermistressnavigatorpriestessscience officersecuritytactical officer

Other references[]

alienanatomyatrophybreadcaptain's logcaptain's log, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), 2268cityclass M planetclothingcommunicationsdeaction shiftenergyevolutiongalaxyglacial agegovernmenthourindustrial developmentindustrial scalelanding partylife supportlifeformlog entrymilematternation-stateorbitphysiologyplanetplanetary classificationraces and culturesrankRichter scale of culturesapient lifeship's logship's log, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)spacesplinterstandard interstellar symbolsstarstar systemStarfleet uniformStarfleet uniform (2265-2270)starship designstellar classificationsurgerytechnologytemperaturetimetitleuniformuniversevolcanoVulcan physiologyweapon

Chronology[]

1485
Earth's technological and civilizational development in 1485 had an industrial scale rating of "B" and closely matched the development of the inhabitants of Sigma Draconis III in 2268. (episode)
2030
Earth's technological and civilizational development in 2030 had an industrial scale rating of "G" and closely matched the development of the inhabitants of Sigma Draconis IV in 2268. (episode)
2268
Enterprise encounters the Eymorg starship. (episode)
24th century
By the 24th century, many Starfleet officers had come to believe the logs of this event were fabricated and had little-to-no basis in reality. (NF - Prometheans novel: Martyr)

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Images[]

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Adaptation images[]

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Timeline[]

published order
Previous episode:
And the Children Shall Lead
TOS episode produced Next episode:
Is There in Truth No Beauty?
Previous episode:
Assignment: Earth
TOS episode aired Next episode:
The Enterprise Incident
Previous story:
first story
Star Trek 8
Blish8
Next story:
The Enemy Within
chronological order
Previous Adventure:
Dreams of the Raven
Pocket Next Adventure:
How Much for Just the Planet?
Previous Adventure:
Dreams of the Raven
Voyages of the
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
(2264 to 2270)
Next Adventure:
How Much for Just the Planet?


References and notes[]

  1. The character of Clifford Brent was not named in the episode but the same actor, wearing an officer's Starfleet uniform, was addressed as Brent in TOS episode: "The Naked Time". The same actor also played the character of Vinci.
Translations[]
1973
German : Spocks Gehirn, translated by Rosemarie Hammer. (Williams)
1974
Turkish : Mr. Spak'ın Beyni, translated by Reha Pinar. (Altın Kitaplar)
1979
Italian : Problemi di sopravvivenza, translated by Giuseppe Scarpa. (Arnoldo Mondadori Editore)
1979
Japanese : スポックの頭脳, translated by Hiroshi Saito. (Hayakawa Bunko)

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