Star Trek S1E26 — Errand of Mercy

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Star Trek•Season 1•Episode 26

Errand of Mercy

8.1/10 · 4,834 votesMar 23, 196750 min

Ranked #7 of 29 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

The Federation and the Klingon Empire teeter on the brink of war as Kirk investigates Organia, a humble planet, inhabited by pacifists, that is unwittingly caught in the middle.

Directed byJohn Newland

Written byGene L. Coon

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Seasons3

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

John Newland

John Newland

Director

G

Gene L. Coon

Writer

G

Gerald Perry Finnerman

Director of Photography

R

Rolland M. Brooks

Art Direction

W

Walter M. Jefferies

Art Direction

Alexander Courage

Alexander Courage

Music

B

Bruce Schoengarth

Editor

W

William Ware Theiss

Costume Design

M

Michael S. Glick

Assistant Director

I

Irving A. Feinberg

Property Master

F

Fred B. Phillips

Makeup Artist

V

Virginia Darcy

Hairstylist

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Episode Summary

"Errand of Mercy" is episode 26 of Star Trek season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 4,834 votes, ranking #7 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Newland and written by Gene L. Coon, it aired on March 23, 1967.

Next: E27 · The Alternative Factor Best of Season 1