Fair rating?Star Trek· Season 1 · Episode 12
The Menagerie Part II
As the court martial continues, Kirk learns the Talosians meant to breed Pike with an earlier survivor, Vina, to produce their slave race. But Pike convinces them that Earthmen would prefer death to such slavery, however pleasant illusions could make it. Humans were the Talosians last chance, but Pike convinces them to release him. Finally, as they orbit Talos, Kirk learns why Spock violated General Order 7: here, in his illusory world, Pike can live out his remaining years as the man he once was. The Talosians agree to this, and the Federation suspends General Order 7 due to the circumstances.
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#12In Season 1of 29 rated episodes
#29All-timeof 79 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.7
1966First airedNovember 24, 1966
Guest stars
Jeffrey Hunteras Captain Christopher Pike
Majel Barrett Roddenberryas Number One
Susan Oliveras Vina
John Hoytas Dr. Philip Boyce
Peter Duryeaas Lt. Jose Tyler
Malachi Throneas Commodore Jose I. Mendez
Laurel Goodwinas Yeoman J. M. Colt
Adam Roarkeas C.P.O. Garrison
Meg Wyllieas The Keeper
Sean Kenneyas Disabled Christopher PikeHagan Beggsas Ensign Hansen
Crew
Marc DanielsDirector
Robert ButlerDirector
Gene RoddenberryWriterShows like Star Trek
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