The Apple (Star Trek: The Original Series) The Apple (Star Trek: The Original Series) "The Apple" is the fifth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "". Written by Max Ehrlich and directed by Joseph Pevney, it was first broadcast on October 13, 1967. In the episode, the crew of the "Enterprise" visits a planet whose inhabitants live only to serve a machine. The starship USS "Enterprise" arrives at Gamma Trianguli VI, a planet that appears to be a tropical paradise with very rich natural resources. Captain Kirk leads a landing party including Chief Medical Officer Dr. McCoy, Ensign Chekov, First Officer Spock, Yeoman
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) USS "Enterprise" - NCC-1701-D (or "Enterprise"-D) is a 24th-century starship in the fictional "Star Trek" universe and the principal setting of the "" television series. The "Enterprise"-D also appears in the pilot episode of "" (""), the series finale of "" ("These Are the Voyages..."), and the movie "Star Trek Generations". The "Enterprise"-D is a "Galaxy"-class ship and the fifth Federation starship in the "Star Trek" universe to carry the name "Enterprise". "Enterprise"-D is the flagship of Starfleet. For majority of the ship's service in the "Star Trek" universe, the commanding officer of "Enterprise"-D is Captain Jean-Luc