The Conscience of the King

[arw1985]

I have never seen this episode. Nice.

[muddphudle]

ok i love this show but there is no excuse for that man's "mask" to have those jagged ass edges. It would have taken 1 minute to fix that mess

[missdexterity]

rofl the look spock gives mccoy at 17:29

[Nash1a]

@ 22:30 Its facinating seeing Nimoy playing out this scene. He's Jewish and I understand he maintained a holicost museum sometime in the late 70s or early 80s. For all I know, he still does. But hearing him speak about the charactor Kodos and drawing paralells to Hitler, I find his passion in this scene strangely appropriate, not for Spock but for Leonard Nimoy.

[Nash1a]

At 20:15, "Has the machine changed women? Made them just people instead of women?" Wow... what a question!!! I think that has happened although I don't think the machine age is the reason. I think its in the unintended damage political correctness has done to human relations.

[utscuba]

As soon as i saw that blond walk in, I new what was going to happen next. Oh Kirk, such a charmer. . . :D

[Freefalldreams]

Sweetly sad. I've always had a liking for Kirk's blonds...and by always, I mean since I was seven and watching the combination of original series and TNG episodes a local station used as filler. I had a child's massive crush on Kirk, was scared of Picard (although I now like him!), and didn't understand why the ship and crew kept changing (the episodes were aired randomly). I always liked the Kirk-girls' glorious clothes and hair...and that they didn't last long enough to get in the way!

[fromthesidelines]

Originally, Riley was "Robert Daiken" in Barry Trivers' first draft scipt (the one James Blish adapted into short story form in one of the first paperback volumes). In a rare example of continuity, once Bruce Hyde was cast in the role, someone remembered he appeared as "Kevin Riley" before ["The Naked Time"], and the character became "Riley". Unfortunately, this was also his final appearance.

[DancingSpiderman]

24:00 That was a pretty song Nichelle Nichols "Uhura" sang.... wow.

[thedorkinabubble]

Dude, that's guy's daughter is MONDO CREEPY D:

[thedorkinabubble]

Wow, I wonder if that's Ohura's real voice. She's got a lovely voice!

[thecopykidofthestarz]

Spock Line: Even In this Galaxy captain, two plus two equals bigger TWO.

[jeffrags2]

It is my great hope Hillshire Farms goes out of business.

[jscottupton]

I'm sick of your half breed interference Mr. Spock.

[brendanrobertson123]

doesent shatner have his own interview show now?

[3link1]

Terrible episode.  I want my 50 minutes left.

[nefar73]

They seriously need to equalize the volume. Commercials are so much louder it's ridiculous.

[josh401]

this is too funny 25:34 all this technology in star trek and a old-fashion spry bottle for poison LOL

[kitsmits]

Between that black thing on his face and the way he dresses, Kirk's friend really reminds me of Two-Face.

[oneblackgeye]

"...and this ship, all this power, surging and throbbing, yet under control; Are you like that Captian?" WOW! I NEVER NOTICED HOW OVERTLY PORNOGRAPHIC THE LINES IN THIS SHOW WERE... Whew! I need a cigarette, cold shower and a drink. lol

[lonelygeorgeturtle]

I love at 30:50 spock just throws kirk's clothes everywhere :D

[grrandram]

I am tired.

[adrianascitip]

for a man married to his ship Kirk sure cheats on her a lot

[dodopod]

@adrianascitip What, you mean the Enterprise-A? She was dead! He had to move on.

[WhatTheTwinky]

That girl is not 19, shes like 40 and a cougar

[tribunalfunk]

I'm confused. Tom Leyton spoke of "That bloody thing [Kodos] did" and how Kodos butuchered the colonists. Then Spock was talking to McCoy in the hallway and spoke of the colonists dying quickly and without pain? Don't get me wrong it's still messed up either way. I guess it's kinda like Spock defaming alcohol but on "Requriem for Methusalem" Spock was sipping brandy, and on Alpha Memory, you do see mention of traditional Vulcan alcoholic beverages.

[tribunalfunk]

@tribunalfunk

Oh dang, typing and drinking coffee. Typos, *memory alpha* not alpha memory. And *butchered*, not butuchered. LOL.

[DOHC2L]

@tribunalfunk In other words, Spock's words were inappropriate given the situation. That is a general failing of the original series. It's a valid complaint you've made; the writers of t.v. shows in the 60's and 70's really overcooked the drama; to the point where much of it is just blatantly obvious the way characters become tools to deliver political speeches to the audience.

[tribunalfunk]

@DOHC2L

LOL yes, precisely.

[AceOfHeart2012]

I never tire of watching Lenore Karidian cracking up at the end. The close-up of her eyes at 46:13 is awesome. Barbara Anderson. Another in the long line of Star Trek hotties. Meowwwww.

[tribunalfunk]

Kirk don't discriminate. Blck hoes, white hoes, green hoes, purple hoes, crazy hoes, murderous hoes...it don't matter to good old James T. As long as she has a pulse and some form of vaginal orifice, it's a go!

[kittiekat10105]

WHAT THE HECK?! How many times is he gonna randomly make out with a girl!!!

[MarkOates]

Am I correct in understanding that the computer said Karidian's daughter is 19 years old? 5:38

Kirk would have been 33 at this time.

Kirk's a dirty old man. ;)

[Demithegoddess]

@MarkOates Are you kidding? As long as it's of legal age, he's all over it in seconds. He was darn close to making a move on Miri, God knows he was flirting with her mercilessly.

[skaterjay0012]

man, why do the hottest bitches always turn out to be the craziest

[Japaneseninjacat]

@skaterjay0012 Because you can't be a hot bitch like me without going a little insane from all the jerks who slap your ass.

[skaterjay0012]

46:02 god damn she looks fine with her hair like that

[dcbandnerd]

24:24

Where the heck did that guitar come from?

[MewRazzberry]

@dcbandnerd That's Spock's Vulcan harp. How she got it God knows.

[Phatcass]

google Doe's Account.

[EyeOnTheTV]

double red alert?

[lokimon4009]

i am a tenth of the way into this episode, i bet u anything kirk is gonna get action with that chick.

[Chazbc]

3:55 He's there; the phantom of the opera.

[Chazbc]

@Chazbc 29:04 JUSTICE!

[Chazbc]

36:31 That guy nose is shaped like this: o||o

[MsNbdy]

@Chazbc Wow. So true. All it is missing is the hardcore rock opera background music.

[EarlPitsII]

How funny would it be if they all started clapping after she shot him?

[mikepalomino]

Best line in the whole episode: @ 19:20

Lenore: "...And this ship, surging and throbbing yet under control, are you like that Captain?"

Kirk: *Devious Grin*

(I lolled hard.)

[ashes169]

Such a drama queen..... lol

[EverlastingDaydreame]

Spock seemed almost fidigity there for a while when he was all worked up and worried for Jim. So adorable. =)

I wonder if they got all those lines from Shakespeare right?

"Goodnight, sweet Trekfans! And may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

=P Sorry. This is what happens when I watch a Star Trek full of Shakespeare quotes instead of going to bed... XD

[megglet514]

have you noticed that every girl on star trek (ones meant to be really pretty) have glow around them...........hahah..........­it knda wierrrrrrd

[abrcrmbynfthch]

star trex rules

[BondFreek]

Pay close attention to this episode. It implies that Kirks parents were killed by Kodose.

[thuzan117]

i just feel the need to say this..no other captain is as good with the ladies as kirk.

[BondFreek]

Pay close attention to this episode. It implies that Kirks parents were killed by Kodose.

[faustwriter]

I had the good fortune to meet Arnold Moss late in his life and he lamented that everyone remembered him mostly for this Star Trek episode but he at least pretended to be glad that he was doing Shakespeare even on TV. He was a gracious, kind man and I really enjoy seeing his excellent work in this episode.

[caitlinjane92]

17:21-17:29 is hilarious!

[DontFearTheReaper1]

To be honest, this is a favorite early episode of mine. I remember waking up from a bad dream, and flipping on the TV to channel 4 around 5:00 AM. There it was, starting right exactly on the moment that the episode started. usually, I get grumpy and find waking up to normal TV programs around that time of the morning a great pain. But theres something about these old Star Trek episodes that's just easy on all my senses when I wake up in the morning.

[AceOfHeart2012]

One of my faves. Lenore's breakdown at the end gets me every time.

[therarry]

I just hope everyone is okay

[5anjii]

If she's 19 then I must be 12.

[doveswife]

"I think we're due for a pick-up."

"What kind? Personnel?  Cargo?"

"Four-wheel, Mr. Spock. Dodge at that."

Sorry, I have too much time on my hands.

[lovelynaomi]

" World's may change, galaxies disintegrate, but a woman always remains ____"?.. Does anyone know what Kirk said?

[BondFreek]

@lovelynaomi World's may change, galaxies disintegrate, but a woman always remains "a woman"."

What else would he have said on 1960's TV?

[PIII550]

@BondFreek Maybe not, but it encouraged, every guy with an open shirt, under a disco ball. WFT....the surging and throbbing line....when were you gonna hear that on 60s TV?

[BondFreek]

@PIII550. To what comment are you answering? PS. Disco balls and open shirts did not happen till the mid 70's. This is the 60's. Free love, make love not war, girls warring nothing under their dresses and flowers in their hair, "pass the needle please I want to experience God". You know that sort of crap.

[PIII550]

@BondFreek Yeah, that's my point. Shatner and his like led the way to the 70's. I didn't know the significance of the 'Disco is Dead' T-shirts when I was in 5th or 6th grade. But I remain grateful for them, to this day. And yes, it was '66 or so, and it did take a little while for the disco ball to get rolling. What a wonderful way to pass the time, debating Star Trek and the disco generation.

Cheers.

[BondFreek]

@PIII550. I am the disco generation. Technically you are correct the "disco ball" Mirror ball has been around for over a hundred years. But it was used in plays and ball room dancing to simulate a starry night. It did not get the term "disco ball" till some one added a rotation device to it in the mid 70's. That is why I said the disco ball did not come about till the mid 70's. The 60's were about tripping out. The 70's was about being loose wile ironicly waring tight pants.

[lovelynaomi]

On 20:25..

" World's may change, galaxies disintegrate, but a woman always remains ____"?.. Does anyone know what Kirk said?

[Onlera33]

that girl is one crazy nutbag

[hugboxx]

What a terrible Macbeth!

[SuperCrazyAngela]

Spock Eyebrow Alert! 13:58!

[StuPadazzo]

"...surging and throbbing and under control" OMG! LOL!

[deanmerc]

LOL... I was just going to post a comment about it, and then i read yours! _----- Are you like that, Captain? lol

[MxT4ever]

Is it just me or does that old guy breathe when he's supposedly dead?

[01x87]

i wonder how old kirk is supposed to be... if the girl is supposed to be 19... blech.

[landline00]

He's clearly in his 30s.

[prreynolds]

32 years old. 

1) she's legal

2) she's a player

3) kirk can't tap the crew women, so he gets when/where he can

[sbmrunning]

@prreynolds s.........hahahahaha.......lov­e your logic

[prreynolds]

@sbmrunning

Thanks, but I don't give me more credit than I deserve. I'm a guy, and am sure that in my younger days, I bused the same rationale on some young thing...other than the fact i wasn't captain of the Enterprise (although I did know some blondes 25 years ago that might have believed me if I had made that claim.)

[leslieg2]

I don't get it. If there were 8000 people total, and the guy killed 4000, how come only 9 are left who saw him? (Thanks, though, to a previous commenter who explained that Kirk was likely orphaned during the killing). I also don't get why spock would see anything wrong with this very logical killing -- except that maybe fewer could have been killed at first.

[BondFreek]

"9 who saw him". He did have solders you know. Governs and head officials don't work alone. You forget that Spock is also a pacifist like all Vulcans. Remember the second reason why Sarak did not want Spock to join Starfleet? It is a military outfit.

[leslieg2]

What happened to the other 3,991 people? Kirk and Riley would have been kids so I doubt they were soldiers. (I don't remember much about future episodes; it has been too long. We are re-watching with our 9-year-old.)

[BondFreek]

Watch the episode over and over till you understand it because I explaned it as best I can. I don't understand how you can't understand the story I got it the first time I watched it and I was 7 years old.

[leslieg2]

Well, thank you anyway for reminding me that Spock's logicalness includes pacifism as part of the parameters he considers.

[BondFreek]

PS.

Before you ask; even on Vulcan execution is acceptable if the crime is horrific.

[LordBinky2]

Yeah, I don't think I'd ever visit that rec room

[blackbeltwinter]

The girl's scene at the end went on for waaaaaay too long.

[Cat2000Lover]

I really think that the blond girl is hideous and fat

[Song476]

Up yours.

[MegaAwesomeFilms]

Wow His face @ 39:00 - 39:08 is insane!

[Snackhunter]

I just love how Mcoy fails to not grate on spocks neerves

[hamiljohn]

Shatner can play the horndog better than any other actor of his or ANY other generation.

[Bardlettt]

@hamiljohn

That's because he's not playing.

[wattlemybird]

Space Hamlet

[gettindownnn]

Who's the actor that plays Riley?

[Uyarasuk]

@gettindownnn Bruce Hyde plays Kevin Riley.

[AsrielDelway]

His daughter is crazy, Killed her dad then lol'd.

[landline00]

This is the only episode I can recall where Spock was being a hater. Why doesn't he get with Nurse Chapel and leave Kirk alone?

[BondFreek]

Spock was not being a hater. The look on his face was concern and frustration for his best friend. Watch it again. PS. It is not hate to punish people for horrable crimes.

[Gamble711]

what a terrible episode... the whole shakespearian reference thing is not meant for a sci-fi adventure show. Whoever pitched this one should have made it a short film not set in star trek's universe.

[BondFreek]

Sci-fi has alwas relied on the classic plays for insperation. Ever seen Forbidden Planet, The Day the Earth Stood Still and 2001? all based on classic plays and books. It just happens that this episode is openly based on Shakespear. This is one of the best episodes made.

[landline00]

I would wager that you are the type that watches TNG and never complains about gratuitous appearances of Wesley Crusher. Am i right?

[theangryspork]

I am an Iams dog...

[sendbillmoney]

My soul dies a little more each time I see Brooke Shields pitch Colgate.

[92BKing]

I agree.

this is the most boring episode there is.

[drszusz666]

13:58 eyebrow raise indeed, Mr. Spock

[ElectronicAether]

So, if she was two years younger, Kirk would be a pedophile. Nice.

[BondFreek]

By the same token, If Kirk was 2 years older she would be a surgerbaby.

[readinglts]

ok. this is the 2nd of all 2 full old fashioned star trek episodes ive seen and ive come to the conclusion that Kirk will fall in love with any girl in about 2 mnutes. but this is an interesting episode i only wish theyd tell us more about tarsus and kirk

[SpicyTaco29]

I don't think I got anything in this episode :|

[BondFreek]

@SpicyTaco29, Let me try to explain it kid. Kodos when he was governor of an earth colony was under extreme pressure to provide food and water. He calculated that by the time the emergency relief crafts arrive the entire colony Including Kirk would be dead unless the population was cut in half. Instead of putting faith in his fellow man he decided to play god. This is the dangers of giving power to the government. Even good men get corrupted by power.

[mordanai]

WTF did I just watch?

[BondFreek]

@mordanai, Who can you say that? your only one year younger then me. This is one of the best episodes.

[foxboy3000]

When I first saw this episode.

I imedatly wanted to blow my computer up.

[BondFreek]

@foxboy3000 Don't be so melodramatic. So, what if it does not have explosions, gun fights or fist fights? It still has a moral that everyone of every age should learn.

[AuroraStarW]

ok... so just to sum it up, so far in his time as ship captain Kirk has kissed/sweet-talked

a green girl he knew was criminally insane

the head of the prosecution against him when he was subjected to court martial

an android

the daughter of the diplomat who had just kidnapped him

a "throll" with whom he was enslaved

and now the daughter of a murderer who turned out to also be a murderer.

did I leave anything out?

[11111111jws]

@AuroraStarW Hell, Think that's bad? Try Dority in the Wizard of Oz. She recieved stolden goods, Murdered, Insited a riot, Hooked up with three dudes and stoled apples Stold a machanical man (Against his will if they pumped him up with drugs (TO WIT OILCAN) releasing a known criminal from a tree of woe (The scare crow) shall I go on? PS you forgot he fantsiesed he ex lover on a dream filling planet. what has the world come to (Oh MY!) Just a thought :)

[ItsMrFloyd]

@AuroraStarW kirk also sweet talked 14 yr old Miri (even though she was realy 300 yrs old she was still a child) and Karidian's daughter was only 19 but dont stop there, Kirk's into older chicks too.

[Washu151]

How old do you figure Kirk is in this episode? He's hitting on a 19 yr old (better than jailbait, but still). I'd say he's 30.

[feelthejoy]

Kirk is 31 when he takes command of the Enterprise in this timeline - since the mission is 5 yrs he's got to be somewhere between 31 and 36

NOTHING STANDS IN THE WAY OF KIRK'S FLIRTING lol

[arelimoon29]

Did Spock teach Uhura how to play the Vulcan Lyre?

[surfingmermaid]

They have a relationship in the "When They All Met" Movie that came out about a year ago. I'm sure her taught her MANY things! LOL

[arelimoon29]

The Reboot AU? Yeah, they have a relationship there but not in TOS.

[nerad137]

no DNA, no FRS, LOL what did people do before CSI?

[Lamangelow]

I wish I had something other than a "Mr." in front of my name. Maybe I'll change my first name to Captain.

[erikosan84]

i love the shows when uhura sings :) she needed more airtime.

[madeleinescudie]

There needs to be more Spock in this episode.

[snickersthedramageek]

definately one of my favorite episodes

Shakespeare and Star Trek - it doesn't get much better than that :P

[Salger12]

@snickersthedramageek Meh, not big on the Shakespeare. Just read Othello though.

[SpicyTaco29]

not enough Spock in this episode :|

[FloridaFlasks]

alot of emotion in spock in this episode.

[FloridaFlasks]

spocks pretty pissed in th beginning !

THROBBINGG!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

[ManBearPigWolf]

Captain Kirk is such a pimp.

[serfky01]

Also, I like how complex the story is. You think maybe Kodos could put his past behind him, but it comes out in his daughter's actions. Very Shakespearean!!!

[serfky01]

Why are the women always blonde? Does being blonde make you that much more attractive?

[houseofrandomshit]

for me it does.

[JohnyVirgil]

It's just a Kirk thing.

[Salger12]

@serfky01 No, depends on the guy. It was considered more attractive at the time I beleive. With all the nationalism. I don't prefer blondes, personally.

[CrystalDiode]

they used to have them all but i don't know what happened

[121crowbar]

I think Willam Shakesbear himself would approve of this episode.

It's that good.

[Trainian]

no episode 14 =no romulans = no fun

[wooddoor24]

throbbing..!!! captain kirk you stay away from thoes 19 year old girls!!!!

[theurge14]

She shoots her own dad on accident then breaks down into 2 minutes of Shakespearian jibber-jabber. Hilarious!

[beautifulpassion]

You are incredibly unintelligent.

[ENL810D]

kirk the casanova! lolol..smooth talker ;)

[fireicekitten]

Nichelle Nichols has an amazing voice.

Absolutely beauiful.

[TearJerker2011]

Her singing in the Nomad episode in season 2 is proof of that.

[fireicekitten]

Haven't got that far yet. but I'll definately look for it now.

:3

[TearJerker2011]

I highly recommend it. The episode is called "The Changeling."

[starlost1957]

Kirk to Enterprise. Ready to beam up 1 party. Change course to Planet Earth 2.

[Wiiowner]

i am tired!!!

[pirodirty]

omg kirk is such a fucking pimp seriously

[trintle]

Ok been watching these again all I can say is at 30:48 with the alarm going off and all that Kirk has to say over the intercom "double red alert" what the hell is that and what Is kirk smoking haha

[Vegue]

is anyone else having trouble watching the whole episode? D: its been screwing up like crazy. and wheres ep 14? where can I find it ?

[rashida7777]

14:43 Just move your -ss and follow my d-mn order Mr, Spock! LOLL!

[Blackpallyboi]

Why don't that have episode 14 that ridiculous!!!!

[Trainian]

episode 14 is called Balance of Terror, someone should have it posted, but I agree, CBS should have it posted, they are missing too many episodes.

[b0nj0urm0nde]

What an excellent episode. Such a thought-provoking theme, and so beautifully written!

And Spock has so much energy almost passion. Its almost human! ;)

[oliviadraw]

Uhura is using Spock's harp...hmmm, something's going on there...

[ranimoor]

I remember when Riley and Sulu went all weird lol.

and he was in that room singing weird old irish songs xD

[losghost]

That creepy blond chick reminds me, chillingly, of an ex girlfriend...

[xXTheSharpestLifeXx]

If you guys thought this episode was interesting, you should read Shatner's new book Collision Course. It talks directly about Kirk's time on Tarsus IV and it's rather interesting if you ask me.

[tmw1488]

I'm reading that book right now! That's why I decided to come watch this episode again actually.

[xXTheSharpestLifeXx]

Do you like it? I thought it was a little slow at first but half way through I couldn't put it down! :)

[MegaAwesomeFilms]

That book was awesome!

I wonder when Star Trek Academy Trial Run comes out?

[leebawls]

when the commercials start i read the comments so i never even notice how annoying they are

[MegaAwesomeFilms]

Me Too!

[huntthejest]

"How did you know this lady was coming aboard?"

"I'm the Captain."

Spock's face=priceless.

[redleader43]

Is it me or did Karidian remind you of Count Dooku?

[IAudesapere]

Damn it jim! Brooke has raised her shields! Mute is totally ineffective!

[NCISHouseHPPotCfan]

Prepare to phaser banks for fire, Mr. Sulu!

[alcaeus]

"all this surging and throbbing... Are you like that captain" lol