The Gamesters of Triskelion 

Kirk, Uhura and Chekov are trapped on a planet where abducted aliens are enslaved and trained to perform as gladiators for the amusement of bored, faceless aliens.

Director:

Gene Nelson

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry (created by), Margaret Armen

Stars:

William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
William Shatner	...	Capt. Kirk
Leonard Nimoy	...	Mr. Spock
DeForest Kelley	...	Dr. McCoy
Joseph Ruskin	...	Galt
Angelique Pettyjohn	...	Shahna
Nichelle Nichols	...	Uhura
James Doohan	...	Scott
Steve Sandor	...	Lars
Walter Koenig	...	Chekov
Jane Ross	...	Tamoon
Victoria George	...	Ensign Jana Haines
Dick Crockett	...	Andorian Thrall
Mickey Morton	...	Kloog

Storyline

Kirk, Uhura and Chekov find themselves suddenly transported light years across the galaxy to the planet Triskelion. There, they are trained as thralls, slaves who engage in gladiatorial combat for the pleasure of the Providers, three faceless beings who amuse themselves by wagering on the outcomes. Outfitted with collars that inflict pain for disobedience, the thralls are submissive and pliant. Kirk eventually challenges the Providers to a wager that will either result in freedom for all or a lifetime of slavery.

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Plot Keywords:

man wears a harness | bare chested male | crying woman | woman wears a harness | thrall | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 1968 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television, Norway Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original version of the script featured Kirk, Sulu, and Uhura being taken captive while traveling in a shuttlecraft. However, the production staff thought it was too similar to the Teaser of "Metamorphosis", and changed it to feature them being detained while transporting down instead.

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Goofs

As Lars is taking liberties with Uhura, Kirk shouts "What's happening to Lieutenant You-hear-uh?"

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Quotes

Dr. McCoy: Hope? I always thought that was a human failing, Mr. Spock.
Spock: True, doctor. Constant exposure does result in a certain degree of - contamination.

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Alternate Versions

Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song

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Connections

Referenced in The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988)

User Reviews

Kidnapping, Enslavement & Gladiators

Season 2, episode 16. The Enterprise is on a routine mission to Gamma II to inspect facilities. Kirk, Chekhov and Uhura step on the transporter to beam down and Scotty was ready to energize when the three suddenly vanished off the transporter. Naturally Scotty notified Mr. Spock what happened and assured him that they did not beam down but they disappeared. Kirk, Chekhov and Uhura find themselves on a strange planet where they are attacked, captured, collared and finally learn they are on the planet of Triskelion where they are to perform as gladiators for entertainment purposes of the aliens. Mr. Spock and crew trying to figure out what happened and to find them... they are staying at Gamma II searching for signs of them but have no idea they are light years away. Soon they catch a lead and head towards it but are the enslaved three there? How can the kidnapped three be found and get back to the Enterprise? We all know that the 3 will end back up on the Enterprise but it is suspenseful as to how it happens.

7/10