Episode
Star Trek: The Corbomite Maneuver
Overview
Threatened by the sinister captain of a powerful alien vessel, Kirk claims that the Enterprise carries a powerful explosive which will destroy both ships. The move produces unexpected actions from the alien adversary.
Details
- Series
- Star Trek
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1966-11-10
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Corbomite Maneuver is Episode 10 in Season 1 of Star Trek. It aired on 1966-11-10. The runtime is 50 min.
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