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The Tholian Web

  • Episode aired Nov 15, 1968
  • TV-PG
  • 51m
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Star Trek (1966)
Star Trek: The Tholian Web
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With Capt. Kirk and the derelict USS Defiant apparently lost, the Enterprise grapples with an insanity causing plague and an attack by the Tholians.With Capt. Kirk and the derelict USS Defiant apparently lost, the Enterprise grapples with an insanity causing plague and an attack by the Tholians.With Capt. Kirk and the derelict USS Defiant apparently lost, the Enterprise grapples with an insanity causing plague and an attack by the Tholians.

  • Directors
    • Herb Wallerstein
    • Ralph Senensky
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Judy Burns
    • Chet Richards
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Herb Wallerstein
      • Ralph Senensky
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Judy Burns
      • Chet Richards
    • Stars
      • William Shatner
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • DeForest Kelley
    • 31User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Captain James T. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Mr. Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. McCoy
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scott
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Sulu
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Chekov
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhura
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Nurse Chapel
    Sean Morgan
    • Lt. O'Neil
    Barbara Babcock
    Barbara Babcock
    • Cmdr. Loskene
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Baxley
    • Defiant Captain
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Blackburn
    • Lieutenant Hadley
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Bralver
    • Berserk Engineer
    • (uncredited)
    Frank da Vinci
    • Lt. Brent
    • (uncredited)
    Louie Elias
    • Crazed Crewman
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Fields
    • Security Crewman
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Holloway
    • Lt. Lemli
    • (uncredited)
    Jay D. Jones
    Jay D. Jones
    • Engineer
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Herb Wallerstein
      • Ralph Senensky
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Judy Burns
      • Chet Richards
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    • Trivia
      Star Trek was nominated for an Emmy Award for the special effects in this episode.
    • Goofs
      While transporting Kirk back onto the Enterprise there is a close-up of the transporter operator's hands. His rank has changed and he is missing a finger on the right hand - clearly those are Scotty's hands and rank.
    • Quotes

      Dr. McCoy: [after viewing Kirk's "posthumous" orders to them] Spock, I, uh... I'm sorry. It does hurt, doesn't it?

      Mr. Spock: What would you have me say, Doctor?

    • Alternate versions
      Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
    • Connections
      Featured in William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme
      Music credited to Alexander Courage
      Sung by Loulie Jean Norman

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    9/10

    Great episode...

    I've been a trekkie since the 70's. I know many people and critics pretty much panned season 3 of TOS. Since they were losing ratings and money along with it, I do agree that generally season 3 was of lesser quality. Nevertheless, there are a few hidden gems in there, and this was one of them. With Kirk MIA, this episode had a completely different vibe, and was rather riveting for its seriousness, unpredictability, sharp tension and verbal sparring. Plus, an alien that actually looked completely alien and weird, rather then humans with cheesy makeup or antenna. Highly recommend this episode....
    • daronheim
    • Feb 9, 2021
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    • Release date
      • November 15, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Television
      • Norway Corporation
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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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