Fair rating?Star Trek· Season 2 · Episode 11
Friday's Child
The Federation sends Kirk to negotiate for mining rights with Aka'ar, Te'er of the Ten Tribes of Capella IV. Capella IV has deposits of the rare mineral topaline, needed for life support systems. The Klingons need this mineral, too, and their presence creates tension further complicated by conflict among the members of the tribe. Ma'ab murders Aka'ar and becomes the new Te'er, and he has a decidedly different attitude that favors the Klingonm perspective. Worse, Kirk and McCoy will not stand by while he murders Ele'en, the pregnant wife of the old Te'er, despite this being Capellan tradition. Soon enough, the Federation party is running for the hills - literally - with Capellans and a Klingon in pursuit.
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#13In Season 2of 26 rated episodes
#29All-timeof 79 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.9
1967First airedDecember 1, 1967
Guest stars
James Doohanas Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Nichelle Nicholsas Lt. Nyota Uhura
Walter Koenigas Ensign Pavel Chekov
Julie Newmaras Eleen
Michael Danteas Maab
Tige Andrewsas Kras
Ben Gageas AkaarKirk Raymoneas Duur
Bob Bralveras Grant
Frank Da Vincias Capellan Warrior
Cal Bolderas Keel
Crew
Joseph PevneyDirector
D.C. FontanaWriterShows like Star Trek
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