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 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