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
The Last Voyage of the Starship Enterprise was no option other than cancellation, they each showed their identity and humanity. Pielke praised the final scene of the sketch as evocative of the original series and an indictment of capitalism. He wrote that Belushi finished off the sketch with a moving rendition of the introduction to the original "Star Trek" series, while modifying it slightly to emphasize that NBC's greed had ended the "Enterprise" mission. "Mother Jones" magazine additionally commented upon the key theme of satire over conflict between the critical success of "Star Trek" and the decision to cancel the program by the studio executives. The magazine