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The Empath

  • Episode aired Dec 6, 1968
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 51m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.7K
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Star Trek (1966)
Star Trek: The Empath
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Trapped in an alien laboratory, Kirk, Spock and McCoy meet an empath and are involved in a series of experiments.Trapped in an alien laboratory, Kirk, Spock and McCoy meet an empath and are involved in a series of experiments.Trapped in an alien laboratory, Kirk, Spock and McCoy meet an empath and are involved in a series of experiments.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.7K
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    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Joyce Muskat
      • Arthur H. Singer(story consultant)
    • Stars
      • William Shatner
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • DeForest Kelley
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Joyce Muskat
      • Arthur H. Singer(story consultant)
    • Stars
      • William Shatner
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • DeForest Kelley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews

    Videos1

    Star Trek: The Empath
    Trailer 1:26
    Star Trek: The Empath

    Photos15

    Alan Bergmann and Willard Sage in Star Trek (1966)
    DeForest Kelley and Kathryn Hays in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and DeForest Kelley in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner, Alan Bergmann, Kathryn Hays, and Willard Sage in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Alan Bergmann, Kathryn Hays, and Willard Sage in Star Trek (1966)
    Kathryn Hays in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, and Kathryn Hays in Star Trek (1966)
    Davis Roberts and Jason Wingreen in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Alan Bergmann, Kathryn Hays, and Willard Sage in Star Trek (1966)
    DeForest Kelley and Kathryn Hays in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, and Kathryn Hays in Star Trek (1966)
    Kathryn Hays in Star Trek (1966)

    Top cast

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Capt. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Mr. Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. McCoy
    Kathryn Hays
    Kathryn Hays
    • Gem
    Alan Bergmann
    Alan Bergmann
    • Lal
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scott
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Sulu
    Davis Roberts
    Davis Roberts
    • Dr. Ozaba
    Jason Wingreen
    Jason Wingreen
    • Dr. Linke
    Willard Sage
    Willard Sage
    • Thann
    Bill Blackburn
    • Lt. Hadley
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Geary
    • Security Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Holloway
    • Lt. Lemli
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Erman
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Joyce Muskat
      • Arthur H. Singer(story consultant)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was DeForest Kelley's favourite episode.
    • Goofs
      McCoy and Kirk's evaluation of Gem makes unwarranted inferences: that being an empath, being able to feel what others feel, somehow means having the ability to physically heal others, and that being mute also means being unable to understand speech.
    • Quotes

      Dr. McCoy: Well, we can't keep referring to her as 'she' as if she weren't here.

      Captain James T. Kirk: D'you have any ideas?

      Dr. McCoy: Well, I don't know about you, but I'm going to call her Gem.

      Dr. McCoy: Gem, Doctor?

      Dr. McCoy: Well, that's better than 'Hey, you'.

    • Alternate versions
      Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
    • Connections
      Featured in Mr. Plinkett's Star Trek 2009 Review (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme
      Music credited to Alexander Courage

      Sung by Loulie Jean Norman

    User reviews38

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    Top review
    6/10
    sacrificially worth it,in spite of budget issues
    I realize that they had budgetary issues that might be evident in it,but I must agree that the theme of self-sacrifice was indeed a valid one,regardless of any script opinions.The way the empath showed compassion,projected the pain of others on herself,and even healed.Hmmm..theologically mirrors a similar character that we all know who Im referring to!(and it's a Good thing!)True,with all the dark corners of this "underground lab..cost-cutting could easily be inferred,but..how many other 60's shows did the same thing?Irwin Allen's sci-fi series were notorious for this.Anyhow..it's interesting what can be redeemed in spite of working with limited raw materials.
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    • Jul 29, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Television
      • Norway Corporation
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    Technical specs

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

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