The Tholian Web The Tholian Web "The Tholian Web" is the ninth episode of the of the original American science fiction television series "". It is episode #64, production #64, first broadcast on November 15, 1968, and repeated August 19, 1969. It was written by Judy Burns and Chet Richards and directed by Herb Wallerstein. In the episode, Captain Kirk is caught between dimensions while the crew of the "Enterprise" works to retrieve him. All the while, the Tholians are weaving a destructive energy web around the "Enterprise" because Spock will not leave Tholian space without his Captain. The Federation starship USS "Enterprise"
The Last Voyage of the Starship Enterprise had become much more successful during syndication. Belushi enjoyed the "Star Trek" series and wanted the part of Captain Kirk. He demonstrated his intense desire to get the role by trimming his sideburns to closely resemble Kirk's facial appearance in the original series. They worked together on the sketch for thirty-days and scheduled it for the final episode of the 1976 season of the show, hosted by Elliott Gould. The production staff had reproduced an effective-looking replica of the bridge of the USS "Enterprise". As the scene began, the viewscreen of the ship depicted the USS "Enterprise" being pursued by