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Star Trek S1E14 — Balance of Terror
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Star Trek•Season 1•Episode 14

Balance of Terror

8.8/10 · 6,724 votesDec 15, 196650 min

Ranked #2 of 29 in Season 1•+1.2 vs season avg

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Despite the earlier Romulan war, the Romulans have never been seen in person. The Enterprise, in pursuit of a Romulan aggressor, makes a discovery that causes suspicion about a senior crew member.

Directed byVincent McEveety
Written byPaul Schneider
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Cast6

William Shatner

William Shatner

James T. Kirk

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Spock

DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley

Dr. McCoy

James Doohan

James Doohan

Scott

George Takei

George Takei

Sulu

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Uhura

Crew12

P

Paul Schneider

Writer

Vincent McEveety

Vincent McEveety

Director

G

Gerald Perry Finnerman

Director of Photography

Fred Steiner

Fred Steiner

Music

R

Robert L. Swanson

Editor

W

Walter M. Jefferies

Art Direction

R

Rolland M. Brooks

Art Direction

W

William Ware Theiss

Costume Design

J

Jim Rugg

Special Effects

C

Carl Biddiscombe

Set Decoration

F

Fred B. Phillips

Makeup Artist

V

Virginia Darcy

Hairstylist

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Episode Summary

"Balance of Terror" is episode 14 of Star Trek season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 6,724 votes, ranking #2 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Vincent McEveety and written by Paul Schneider, it aired on December 15, 1966.

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