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The Immunity Syndrome

  • Episode aired Jan 19, 1968
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.8K
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Star Trek (1966)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy.The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy.The Enterprise encounters a gigantic energy draining space organism that threatens the galaxy.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Robert Sabaroff
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Robert Sabaroff
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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    • 24User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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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
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scottas Scott
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhuraas Uhura
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Chekovas Chekov
    John Winston
    • Lt. Kyleas Lt. Kyle
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Christine Chapelas Christine Chapel
    Bill Blackburn
    • Lt. Hadleyas Lt. Hadley
    • (uncredited)
    John Blower
    • USS Enterprise Lt. Cmdr.as USS Enterprise Lt. Cmdr.
    • (uncredited)
    Frank da Vinci
    • Lt. Brentas Lt. Brent
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Johnson
    • Starbase 6 Commanderas Starbase 6 Commander
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Jeannie Malone
    • Yeomanas Yeoman
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Paskey
    Eddie Paskey
    • Lt. Leslieas Lt. Leslie
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Pevney
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Robert Sabaroff
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is the last time the interior of a shuttlecraft is shown in the series.
    • Goofs
      As Spock is about the enter the shuttlecraft hangar McCoy presses a button that opens the door. The faceplate on which the button is placed states "hanger" when it should read "hangar".
    • Quotes

      Dr. McCoy: Spock, how can you be so sure the Intrepid was destroyed?

      Mr. Spock: I sensed it die.

      Dr. McCoy: But I thought you had to be in physical contact with a subject before...

      Mr. Spock: Doctor, even I, a half-Vulcan, could hear the death scream of four hundred Vulcan minds crying out over the distance between us.

      Dr. McCoy: Not even a Vulcan could feel a starship die.

      Mr. Spock: Call it a deep understanding of the way things happen to Vulcans, but I know that not a person, not even the computers on board the Intrepid, knew what was killing them or would have understood it had they known.

      Dr. McCoy: But, 400 Vulcans?

      Mr. Spock: I've noticed that about your people, Doctor. You find it easier to understand the death of one than the death of a million. You speak about the objective hardness of the Vulcan heart, yet how little room there seems to be in yours.

      Dr. McCoy: Suffer the death of thy neighbour, eh, Spock? Now, you wouldn't wish that on us, would you?

      Mr. Spock: It might have rendered your history a bit less bloody.

    • Alternate versions
      Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
    • Connections
      Featured in Harlem Theater (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme
      Music credited to Alexander Courage

      Sung by Loulie Jean Norman

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Suffer the death of thy neighbour
    Enterprise encounters huge single-cell organism.

    This is a solid episode with strong dialogue and character moments.

    The story is not exactly enthralling as it involves a fair amount of time on characters reacting to the view screen and discussing the problem. It is also somewhat reminiscent of 'Doomsday Device', but without the same level of tension and excitement.

    It's strength lies in the dialogue and characterisation, particularly the central three. The rivalry and underlying affection between Spock and Bones is captured perfectly in their conflict over a possible resolution. Kirk is put through a number of difficult command moments and effectively presents a leader under pressure. Other characters such as Scotty and U'Hura contribute in smaller moments.

    Generally, the dialogue, particularly the sci-fi aspect, feels natural. Hearing them sound out a problem in a logical and methodical way gives a plausibility to the notion that these characters are explorers and scientists dealing with the unknown.

    Visually it is strong, with decent effects and enough interest generated by something that should really not be that compelling. The best aspect is watching the characters interact and the camerawork and editing keeps me watching.

    All actors are on good form especially William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley.
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    • snoozejonc
    • Sep 5, 2021

    FAQ1

    • Given that the Vulcans has their own Vulcan (impressive) spaceships (as seen on STE), isn't it strange that a FEDERATION USS ship was manned exclusively by Vulcans? Should't that be a Vulcan ship?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 19, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • 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
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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