Plot; Aboard a space station filled with vital grain bound for a planet in dispute between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, the real threat are rapidly multiplying creatures called Tribbles.
One of the most iconic episodes of the original series, "The Trouble with Tribbles" is also one of its most fun. In fact, for all intents and purposes, it's a flat-out comedy. Without any effort to inject a sense of drama, it winks its way through a breezy 50 minutes and gives its players a nice, if furry, section of turf to stand on. While the star of the episode is clearly Shatner (never more charming as Kirk than he is here), I really enjoyed seeing members of the "secondary" cast each get their moments to shine. Supported by great turns from actors William Schallert and Stanley Adams and a frequently witty and amusing script from David Gerrold, "The Trouble with Tribbles" is, like its title characters, pure lightweight fluff... and impossible to resist.
One of the most iconic episodes of the original series, "The Trouble with Tribbles" is also one of its most fun. In fact, for all intents and purposes, it's a flat-out comedy. Without any effort to inject a sense of drama, it winks its way through a breezy 50 minutes and gives its players a nice, if furry, section of turf to stand on. While the star of the episode is clearly Shatner (never more charming as Kirk than he is here), I really enjoyed seeing members of the "secondary" cast each get their moments to shine. Supported by great turns from actors William Schallert and Stanley Adams and a frequently witty and amusing script from David Gerrold, "The Trouble with Tribbles" is, like its title characters, pure lightweight fluff... and impossible to resist.