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 Apple (Star Trek: The Original Series) The episode makes the only "TOS" in-series reference to the saucer section being able to separate from the rest of the "Enterprise" when Kirk is discussing options for Scotty to save the ship. Zack Handlen of the A.V. Club gave the episode a "B+" criticizing Kirk's interference in the planet's culture. 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