The best episode written by Larry Niven is "Inconstant Moon", rated 8.4/10 from 5 user votes. It was "directed by Joseph L. Scanlan". "Inconstant Moon" aired on 4/12/1996 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Downstream".
When a lonely physics professor realizes the sun is going to burn out, he knows that he and humanity have only a few hours to live. In that time, Stan resolves to make up for lost years. He courts and proposes to Leslie, a woman he has known for two years but never dated. Leslie, although puzzled, finds herself more and more entranced by Stan until she finds out the reason for Stan's sudden attention. Based on a short story by famed sci-fi writer Larry Niven, this episode brings its characters face to face with both death and their own visions of life - with surprising results.
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan
Writer: Larry Niven
The Marshalls attempt to escape the Land of the Lost by river and wind up trapped in a cave with a daffy Confederate miner.
Director: N/A
Writer: Larry Niven
Spock, Sulu, and Uhura discover a time capsule from an ancient and technologically advanced race. However, it draws some unwanted attention.
Director: Hal Sutherland
Writer: Larry Niven