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The City on the Edge of Forever

  • Episode aired Apr 6, 1967
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
5.5K
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Star Trek (1966)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
5.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Harlan Ellison
    • Gene Roddenberry
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • Joan Collins
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Harlan Ellison
    • Gene Roddenberry
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • Joan Collins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    William Shatner and Joan Collins in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner and Joan Collins in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, and David L. Ross in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner and Joan Collins in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in Star Trek (1966)
    Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in Star Trek (1966)
    DeForest Kelley and John Harmon in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner and Joan Collins in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and Joan Collins in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in Star Trek (1966)

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Capt. Kirkas Capt. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Mr. Spockas Mr. Spock
    Joan Collins
    Joan Collins
    • Edith Keeleras Edith Keeler
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. McCoyas Dr. McCoy
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scottas Scott
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Suluas Sulu
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhuraas Uhura
    John Harmon
    John Harmon
    • Rodentas Rodent
    Hal Baylor
    Hal Baylor
    • Policemanas Policeman
    David L. Ross
    David L. Ross
    • Gallowayas Galloway
    John Winston
    • Transporter Chiefas Transporter Chief
    Bart La Rue
    • Guardianas Guardian
    • (voice)
    • (as Bartell La Rue)
    Walter Bacon
    • Onlooker on Streetas Onlooker on Street
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Blackburn
    • Lt. Hadleyas Lt. Hadley
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Borzage
    Bill Borzage
    • Drunkas Drunk
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Cherney
    • Passerby on Sidewalkas Passerby on Sidewalk
    • (uncredited)
    Noble 'Kid' Chissell
    Noble 'Kid' Chissell
    • Serveras Server
    • (uncredited)
    Jane Crowley
    • Onlooker on Streetas Onlooker on Street
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Pevney
    • Writers
      • Harlan Ellison
      • Gene Roddenberry
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      To emphasize on the extremely high age of the Guardian in the upper millions, or well into the billions, the starfield of its planet is surrounded by red dwarfs and red giants.
    • Goofs
      In 1930, Edith Keeler offers to take Kirk to a Clark Gable movie and expresses surprise when neither he nor McCoy have heard of Gable. In 1930 Gable was a New York stage actor whose only film work was a few appearances as an extra in the 1920's. Gable didn't get his first credited acting role until in 1931, and he didn't become a star until 1934.
    • Quotes

      Dr. McCoy: You deliberately stopped me, Jim. I could have saved her. Do you know what you just did?

      Spock: He knows, Doctor. He knows.

    • Crazy credits
      Script Supervisor George Rutter is written as "SCPIPT SUPERVISOR...GEORGE A. RUTTER" in the credits. This happened on numerous other episodes in season one.
    • Alternate versions
      Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
    • Connections
      Featured in Leonard Nimoy: Star Trek Memories (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Star Trek
      Written by and credited to Alexander Courage

    User reviews66

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    Top review
    10/10
    Probably the best of all...
    This episode has it all, a wonderfully written story, catchy title, superb acting, and an unhappy but necessary ending. I recall this story sticking with me through the end of the first season and into the second. The hallmark of a great story is it's staying power, and "City" certainly has it.

    First, the writing. As much controversy there is after the fact as to what Roddenberry did or didn't do with Harlan Ellison's original storyline, the fact remains that it is a dynamite story and incredibly well-crafted for the depth of character development and the continuity of the storyline. What can you say about Ellison as a sci-fi writer that hasn't already been said? The guy is a genius, pure and simple. I simply can't imagine a greater contemporary writer. He is one of a Pantheon of great writers, Heinlein, Bradbury, Clarke. That a series like Star Trek would be able to tap his talents is a real feather in their cap.

    Regular actors Shatner, Nimoy, and Kelly deliver perhaps their finest performances of the series in this episode. Shatner doesn't miss a beat in his movement from dispassionate mission achievement to a genuine love interest in the Joan Collins character. And Joan Collins demonstrates here her depth as a serious actress. Her portrayal of compassionate social worker Edith Keeler is spot-on. She isn't just another pretty face, another attractive female for Kirk to conquer. She draws him in with her passion for helping others and her gifted insight into the necessity of forging a better destiny for mankind, one individual at a time. Her tragic fate is a mirror for the seemingly senseless and avoidable tragedies of the 20th century. A person dedicated to the service and well-being of others must die prematurely to prevent a greater tragedy. Certainly the eternal question and mystery of our lifetime.

    Anyway, "City" is probably my favorite of many favorite episodes of this classic series. Many thanks to Harlan Ellison and Gene Roddenberry for such a masterful presentation of a great story.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 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
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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