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Star Trek S1E21 — The Return of the Archons
7.1
Star Trek•Season 1•Episode 21

The Return of the Archons

7.1/10 · 4,577 votesFeb 9, 196750 min

Ranked #25 of 29 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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The Enterprise encounters a seemingly peaceful civilization run by a "benevolent" being named Landru... who intends for them to join his people.

Directed byJoseph Pevney
Written byGene Roddenberry, Boris Sobelman
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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

Gene Roddenberry

Gene Roddenberry

Writer

Joseph Pevney

Joseph Pevney

Director

B

Boris Sobelman

Writer

G

Gerald Perry Finnerman

Director of Photography

F

Fabien D. Tordjmann

Editor

W

Walter M. Jefferies

Art Direction

R

Rolland M. Brooks

Art Direction

W

William Ware Theiss

Costume Design

Alexander Courage

Alexander Courage

Music

J

Jim Rugg

Special Effects

F

Fred B. Phillips

Makeup Artist

V

Virginia Darcy

Hairstylist

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Episode Summary

"The Return of the Archons" is episode 21 of Star Trek season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 4,577 votes, ranking #25 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joseph Pevney and written by Gene Roddenberry, Boris Sobelman, it aired on February 9, 1967.

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