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Journey to Babel

  • Episode aired Nov 17, 1967
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
3.4K
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Star Trek (1966)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
The Enterprise hosts a number of quarrelling diplomats, including Spock's father, but someone on board has murder in mind.The Enterprise hosts a number of quarrelling diplomats, including Spock's father, but someone on board has murder in mind.The Enterprise hosts a number of quarrelling diplomats, including Spock's father, but someone on board has murder in mind.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • D.C. Fontana
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • D.C. Fontana
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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    • 25User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Leonard Nimoy and Jane Wyatt in Star Trek (1966)
    Mark Lenard in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy and Jane Wyatt in Star Trek (1966)
    Mark Lenard and Jane Wyatt in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and DeForest Kelley in Star Trek (1966)
    John Wheeler in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner and William O'Connell in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and DeForest Kelley in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner and William O'Connell in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and Mark Lenard in Star Trek (1966)
    William O'Connell in Star Trek (1966)

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Capt. Kirkas Capt. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Mr. Spockas Mr. Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. McCoyas Dr. McCoy
    Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt
    • Amandaas Amanda
    • (as Miss Jane Wyatt)
    Mark Lenard
    Mark Lenard
    • Sarekas Sarek
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhuraas Uhura
    William O'Connell
    William O'Connell
    • Thelevas Thelev
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Nurse Chapelas Nurse Chapel
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Chekovas Chekov
    John Wheeler
    John Wheeler
    • Gavas Gav
    James X. Mitchell
    • Josephsas Josephs
    Reggie Nalder
    Reggie Nalder
    • Shrasas Shras
    Bill Blackburn
    • Lt. Hadleyas Lt. Hadley
    • (uncredited)
    John Blower
    • Babel Conference Attendeeas Babel Conference Attendee
    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Catron
    Jerry Catron
    • Montgomeryas Montgomery
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Curtis
    Billy Curtis
    • Small Copper-Skinned Ambassadoras Small Copper-Skinned Ambassador
    • (uncredited)
    Frank da Vinci
    • Vulcan Aideas Vulcan Aide
    • (uncredited)
    Jeannie Malone
    • Purple-Skinned Delegateas Purple-Skinned Delegate
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Pevney
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • D.C. Fontana
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      For two weeks after the airing of this episode, Mark Lenard received more fan mail than Leonard Nimoy.
    • Goofs
      As Sarek and Amanda leave the reception, tape can be seen on the floor designating the actors' marks for the scene.
    • Quotes

      McCoy: Spock, I've always suspected you were a little more human than you let on. Mrs. Sarek, I know about the rigorous training of the Vulcan youth, but tell me, did he ever run and play like the human children, even in secret?

      Amanda: Well, he, uh, he did have a pet Sehlat he was very fond of.

      McCoy: Sehlat?

      Amanda: It's sort of a... a fat teddy bear.

      McCoy: [grinning] A teddy bear?

      Sarek: Excuse me, Doctor. It has been a rather long day for my wife. Captain.

      Captain James T. Kirk: Ambassador.

      McCoy: [needlingly Spock after Sarek and Amada have gone] "A teddy bear."

      Spock: Not precisely, Doctor. On Vulcan the "teddy bears" are alive, and they have 6-inch fangs

    • Alternate versions
      Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
    • Connections
      Edited from Star Trek: The Galileo Seven (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme
      Music credited to Alexander Courage

      Sung by Loulie Jean Norman

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    8/10
    The disposition of Corridan
    In the future when populated worlds have been stripped of mineral value a place like the planet Corridan becomes very valuable with much minerals and no life. If you could stand the heat think of what treasures a place like Mercury could yield?

    That is the subject of this Star Trek story. There's a conference on board the Enterprise with various alien races meeting under StarFleet auspices to decide the disposition of Corridan. The Vulcan delegate is Mark Lenard, a galaxy renowned diplomat named Sarek. He brings his wife who is played by Jane Wyatt. Oh, and they're Leonard Nimoy's parents.

    A whole lot of the Vulcan world is revealed with Spock's interaction with his parents. The usual emotions among parents and child are severely subdued. Difficult indeed for Spock as his human side is testing the Vulcan philosophy he's been raised on.

    Some physical problems result to as Lenard takes ill and has the Vulcan equivalent of a heart attack. There's also a murder of one of the delegates, one who was seen quarreling with Sarek. That's William Shatner's problem to deal with.

    Toward the end its DeForest Kelley who steps to the front. Dr. McCoy has not had much experience with Vulcan surgery. His challenges are considerable.

    Quite a lot is packed into this extremely well written story. The character of Sarek would carry over into The Next Generation and in that the cycle of life for Sarek is complete. Remember Vulcans do live for a few centuries.

    Action there is, but there's some real character development in this really good Star Trek story.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Desilu Productions
      • Norway Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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