Whom Gods Destroy (Star Trek: The Original Series) during the initial run in 1971 and was not shown until a repeat run in January 1994. In the episode, Captain Kirk faces off with a demented shape-shifting starship captain determined to control the universe. On stardate 5718.3, the Federation starship USS "Enterprise" arrives at the planet Elba II, home to a Federation facility for the criminally insane, carrying a shipment of a new medication. Captain Kirk and First Officer Spock beam down with the shipment and meet the facility director Donald Cory (Keye Luke). He gives them a brief tour, where one of the inmates, an Orion female named
The Measure of a Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Measure of a Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Measure of a Man" is the ninth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 35th episode overall. It was originally released on February 13, 1989, in broadcast syndication. It was written as a spec script by former attorney and "" novelist Melinda M. Snodgrass. It was directed by Robert Scheerer. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, the rights of the android officer Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) are threatened