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 of all time". Reflecting on the life of John Belushi for a 2012 article, WOMC placed the sketch among those regarded as the most well-remembered and loved performances by the actor. In his 2012 book "Star Trek: The Complete Unauthorized History", author Robert Greenberger called the piece a classic. In a September 2013 article for "The A.V. Club", Phil Dyess-Nugent described "The Last Voyage Of The Starship "Enterprise"" as lovable in-depth satire of "Star Trek" with a touching impression of Shatner that was likely the best routine from the first year of "Saturday Night Live". In a subsequent review of