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Star Trek S1E13 — The Ambergris Element
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Star Trek•Season 1•Episode 13

The Ambergris Element

6.4/10 · 902 votesDec 1, 197324 min

Ranked #11 of 16 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Stardate: 5499.9 While exploring the planet Argo, Kirk and Spock are turned into water breathers.

Written byMargaret Armen
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William Shatner

William Shatner

James T. Kirk (voice)

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Spock (voice)

DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley

Leonard McCoy (voice)

George Takei

George Takei

Hikaru Sulu (voice)

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

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James Doohan

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Margaret Armen

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Episode Summary

"The Ambergris Element" is episode 13 of Star Trek season 1. It scored 6.4/10 from 902 votes, ranking #11 of 16 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Written by Margaret Armen, it aired on December 1, 1973.

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