Episode
Star Trek: The Squire of Gothos
Overview
Encountering an uncharted planet in an empty region of space, Kirk and his crew are entertained by Trelane, a playful being who lacks the self-control to wield his great psionic powers with discipline.
Details
- Series
- Star Trek
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 1967-01-12
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Squire of Gothos is Episode 17 in Season 1 of Star Trek. It aired on 1967-01-12. The runtime is 50 min.
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