The Survivor

Episode 132

Friday 8 November 2024

In a corridor on board the Enterprise, McCoy, Spock and Kirk are all being attached by a giant spindly orange cartoon octopus with a row of glowing yellow eyes.

Star Trek: The Animated Series

Series 1, Episode 6

Stardate: 5143.3

First broadcast on Saturday 13 October 1973

This week, crudely-drawn slow-moving simulacra of the Enterprise crew interact listlessly in a crudely-drawn slow-moving simulacrum of Star Trek. Except for the shapeshifting red octopus, which is awesome. Meanwhile, Joe drops £2.50 renting a Star Trek episode whose budget was nearly ten times that, adjusted for inflation.

Duration: 0:38:18 · Recorded on Tuesday 5 November 2024 · Download · Open in new window

Star Trek: The Animated Series