REACTION! STAR TREK: TOS, 2x10 Gallifrey Gals Get Warped! S2 EP 10, JOURNEY TO BABEL

Kat and Paula are THRILLED when they realize they know Sarek is Spock's father "before" Captain Kirk. But what else could the story have to tell?
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[@JenABlue-ed1bw]

This is arguably the most important episode of TOS in terms of defining what Star Trek would come to be about. It's our first time seeing the Federation as a multi-species cooperative instead of Space America, the first time treating aliens as cultures with distinct perspectives rather than allegories or versions of Space Yellow Peril, the first time really delving into a character's life outside of being a Starfleet officer, and the first time using the Enterprise as a Space Holiday Inn for conventions. All major themes in TNG and onward.

[@Helbore]

And it ultimately comes to define the core of the Federation, with Humans, Vulcans, Andorians and Tellerites being the founding species. What I love about it is that this episode led to it becoming a fan theory that these were the founding members of the Federation and then the show went on to confirm that fan theory in Enterprise. Similarly, both Sulu and Uhura's first names were never defined in TOS and came out of fandom, only to eventually be canonised (Sulu's first name is Hikaru and didn't get said on screen until Star Trek 6. Uhura was long considered to have the first name of Nyota and that wasn't canonised until the "reboot" movie in 2009!) I love it when the show and the fandom has those little feedback loops.

[@stevejoshua9536]

Space America was a lot easier and cheaper to pull off in TOS, rather than spend the time & money on make-up and other facial attachments. Also, it's not really that easy coming up with new & believable aliens, who don't come off as being ridiculous.

[@JenABlue-ed1bw]

@@stevejoshua9536 Huh? I'm not talking about costumes when I call TOS Earth/the Federation Space America, I'm talking about culture. Same with the aliens, I'm talking about how they're written, not the prosthetics.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

"Warp 10?!?!?👀" This is why we love you. Great episode and great reaction. Great performances by the guest actors in this episode. Excellent character development and helped to make Spock such a beloved character.

[@RedwoodTheElf]

Well the Warp Scale was changed between TOS and TNG. In TNG, Warp 10 was supposedly infinite speed, while in TOS, The warp number, cubed, is the multiple of the speed of light the ship is traveling, so Warp 10 would be 1000 times the speed of light.

[@j.rileyindependentproductions]

"They looked kinda similar..." Yeah, Sarak certainly has a type, not just a thing for human women, but human women who look strikingly similar and can stand their own among Vulcans despite having human emotions.

[@Ladco77]

In the TNG episode where Picard mind meld with Sarek to help him manage his emotions, Picard mentions both Perrin and Amanda while being overwhelmed by Sarek's emotions.

[@pauld6967]

I smiled when Kat remembers that they are called Jefferies Tubes. Paula was on target since the various species going to Babel can be viewed in a translation/meeting sense like the Biblical story.

[@jakerazmataz852]

They are named after one of the set creators I think.

[@pauld6967]

@@jakerazmataz852 You are absolutely correct. They are named after Matt Jeffries.

[@tvdroid22]

Sarek's illness in TNG was essentially Vulcan dementia. On TOS he had a heart condition.

[@InterdimensionalCowlick]

So as soon as the GGirls see a Tellarite they start insulting him. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Well done :) You have mastered interplanetary diplomacy.

[@snafu313]

Everybody talks about Mark Lenard playing Sarek, but I think the really inspired casting choice was Jane Wyatt (listed first in the credits as Miss Jane Wyatt...). Anybody watching this when it first aired would have instantly recognized her as the mother in the "50s sitcom "Father Knows Best", a role she won 3 Emmy awards for.

[@Shadowace724]

I grew up on TOS, while not always great, I would recommend watching the whole series. The dynamic between the main trio's dynamic is worth it. Love you guys!

[@randallwong7196]

The original series are sometimes edited ( grumble ) with scenes cut for more commercials. When Kirk fights the Andorian, the Andorian sneaks up behind at the beginning.

[@randallwong7196]

I tried a couple search engines and none of the results have the full ( unedited ) fight.

[@Calzaki]

Warp 10 means something different in TOS than it does in TNG and after (Oh you'll see)... Between TOS and TNG warp engines were upgraded to a point where the old measurement scale wasn't practical anymore. In TOS Warp 10 is just "really frikken fast" in TNG and the other shows its infinite velocity where you are going so fast you are everywhere and everywhen. The gaps between 9.1, and 9.2 get immensely bigger on a curve. After warp 9.9 you start getting ships with top speeds of 9.95, 9.975, 9.999 but warp 10 is only theoretical... Or is it???

[@mmattson8947]

"By Any Other Name" had the Enterprise accelerated to Warp 11. (A trip that would take thousands of years at normal maximum warp would take 300 years at warp 11.) As Callum said, in TOS each additional warp factor is several times faster than the previous number. For TNG, they use a scale where 10 is infinite speed. (Probably influenced by Einstein's special relativity equations, where it would take an infinite amount of force to get an object with a rest mass up to the speed of light.)

[@chrissonofpear1384]

For instance, warp 12 is equal to around 9.3 or 4, and warp 14.1 is equal to around warp 9.7, new scale.

[@Senkoau]

I prefer the old scale myself. Going Warp factor 50 as a speed increase from Warp Factor 30 sounds less ridiculous than ships going Warp factor 9.9, 9.99, 9.997, 9.997227.

[@Calzaki]

Should watch Errand of Mercy - first appearance of the Klingons

[@williamozier918]

Legit one of the best episodes of the entire franchise, AND one of the most critical World building episodes of the franchise. I love the John Gresham novel in space feel they were going for.

[@Drawkcabi]

You put your minds in the same gear they're in when watching the silliest of classic Dr. Who episodes that are _supposed_ to be serious but you can't take seriously, but still have a lot of fun...in that mindset you have a good chance of enjoying "The Savage Curtain" Best Regards!

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Oh, no, not "The Savage Curtain"! So bad!

[@Drawkcabi]

@@sarahfullerton6894 But it's fun too and is the introduction of some characters that are major historical figures in Star Trek lore. It may be super cheesey but it's also very important in Trek continuity. I'd much rather watch an episode that's bad but fun like "The Savage Curtain" than watch an episode that's just terrible through and through like "And the Children Shall Lead".

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

P.S., Vulcans have 200 year lifespans so in TNG, roughly 100 years later, Sarek would still be alive but Amanda wouldn't. This episode is long before Sarek's current wife Perrin would have been born. Also Bones is my favorite too, because underneath his grouchy, cynical exterior he was the most deeply humane character underneath his surface abrasiveness. Seemingly a dickhead with a heart of gold!

[@cypher515]

Love that leaning on the fourth wall bit with McCoy. He's PROBABLY speaking to Chapel but it still feels fun. Also there's a bit in the novel "Sarek" where the novel takes place after Star Trek 6 but has Sarek himself, in a rare distracted flashback (the novels love to give Sarek's inner monologue to make it clear that he has MORE emotions than Spock, but he keeps control of them a lot better due to age), remember Amanda choosing to just say she _expected_ Sarek to remarry after she was gone, a little after her fortieth birthday.

[@andreabindolini7452]

Fantastic episode. And the worldbuilding work here is decisive. It introduces Sarek, Amanda, two of the founder members of the Federation (the Andorians, AKA "blue Shreks" and the Tellarites), and the Orions.

[@Qualimar]

Great reaction! The Andorians (blue dudes) and Tellarites (weird pig men) have a bigger role (and *vastly* better makeup including visible eyes for the Tellarites and moving antennae for the Andorians) in the prequel series 'Enterprise'.

[@authorhenrypatterson]

The finger gestures that you found so cute was something that Mark Lenard (Sarek) came up with for the episode. He'd talked with Nimoy who explained the Vulcan salute and how Vulcans use their hands. It is interesting the different reactions we all have. To me I merely wince at the masks (which I'm sure they wanted to fit better).

[@quoniam426]

If you ever watch some episodes of the Enterprise series dating from the earlier 2000s, you can see better looking Tellarites and Andorians. The Andorians' make up even has the moving antannae that look very good. It's very fun to see humans interacting with those before the creation of the Federation... The Tellarite still look quite ugly but "natural ugly", the make up is really good. Tellarite tyîcally like to engage ina conversation by taunting and insulting you, so to do business or engage diplomatically with them, you mustn't be the type to be offended by any sarcastic remarks... Many younger people nowadays would be very uncomfortable with them... One of the Andorians in Enterprise is a recuring character (Cmdr Shran, so your Shrek wasn't too far off actually; lol) and is played by an actor who plays nummerous characters from TNG, DS9 and Voyager, and Enterprise. In one of Enterprise 3rd season, he even plays TWO different characters in the same episode ! Fortunately, make up is so different that you barely recongnize him if you don't know it is him... The Warp scale wasn't the same back then. It was linear or logarythmic and not exponantial. All changed after Kirk's era eventhough they were testing it in one of the Star Trek movies, calling it "Transwarp" (not to be confused with Borg Transwarp tech that goes even faster and isn't completely working on the same principle). Sarek(s condition in TNG isn't the same, it was mental illness, like Alzheimer. TNG Sarek's wife is named Perrin. She's his second human wife. Vulcans typically live twice as long as humans. You can see Sarek is some of the TOS era movies as well (3, 4 and 6)

[@barkingmonkee]

I didn't altogether love Enterprise, but the eps with the Andorians were unfailingly good.

[@CaptChrispy]

Kirk introduces his First Officer, Mr. Spock, obviously proud to show off that a Vulcan, his good friend, is their First Officer. Spock gives them an honourable greeting: "Vulcan honours us with your presence. We come to serve." Sarek ignores a fellow Vulcan, Mr. Spock and turns to the Captain: "Your service honours us, Captain." Kirk replies: "Thank you." But you can see him thinking WTF? a bit irked, his eye starts to glisten. Sarek greets McCoy and as they walk to the next portal, you can see Kirk is upset. Sarek introduces his aides and his wife. She is very pleasant (I don't think Kirk can tell she's not Vulcan at this point) he is softened by her greeting. So he tells them that when they are settled, he's arranged a tour of the ship and, proudly again, tells them Spock will guide them. Sarek just says: "I'd prefer another guide, Captain." "As you wish Ambassador." But his eyes glisten more and we can tell he's angry and I feel that he's thinking he'd like to say "That's twice. Mr. Spock is the finest officer in Star Fleet and, more than that, my best friend! Disrespect him again and, Ambassador or not, you may find yourself WALKING home!" But then he has an idea about how to show how much he means to him and shame this guy, he changes focus from this important man to talk to his friend and make him an offer: "Mr. Spock, we leave orbit in two hours, would you care to beam down and visit your parents?" Spock tells him that they ARE his parents.

[@Bawookles]

Please Please PLEASE watch more TOS episodes! Heck, I think you really should watch all of them.

[@scgreek1114]

The "Shrek" aliens are regularly featured in the series "Enterprise," my third favorite of all the series. It takes place chronologically prior to TOS, just after the development of warp drive, and prior to the Prime Directive.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Andorians are the best species in all of Star Trek.

[@beethewizard]

This is one of the greatest Star Trek episodes ever. Thank you for sharing your reactions.

[@vincentsaia6545]

This is my all-time favorite STAR TREK episode. Mark Lenard and Jane Wyatt asked Leonard Nimoy for advice on how they should interact and Nimoy suggested the touching of the fingers. The eye gap was the only think I don't like about his episode as well. Another DC Fontana gem.

[@richardb6260]

I'd like to see you react to the TOS episode "Tomorrow is Yesterday". One of the most entertaining episodes and one of my favorites.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Another episode in which the fourth wall is broken Very funny episode.

[@nathanfitzgearl650]

Gotta love Sarek’s badass line to the loudmouth Tellarite: Threats are illogical……and payment is usually expensive.

[@richwilliams7787]

Mark Leonard (Sarek) played a Romulan (balance of terror) and a Klingon (Star Trek The motion pucture) and, of course Sarek, a Vulcan.

[@Sagitarria]

I think they’d enjoy Strange New Worlds

[@Bananahammock681]

Almost everyone does, it's a lovely show that tells classic Trek-like stories with today's beautiful coat of paint. That and Anson is precious as Pike.

[@jonathanross149]

That outro reminds me. Tenacious D sings STar Trek's actual (and aweful) words to the original theme song in some concerts. "Beyond The rim of the star-light/My love Is wand'ring in star-flight." The weasel Gene Roddenberry wrote the lyrics to get 1/2 of the royalties be being the co-author of the theme.

[@albertmartinez2539]

Which is why Alexander Courage refused to work with him again.

[@CaptGage]

That last line has always amusing. I gotta see this episode again.

[@richcarrCCC]

The best ending of all TOS episodes. May De, Bones, rest in peace.

[@adambrown3918]

You guys called the Andorians, Shreks, LMFAO! Can't wait for you guys to get introduced to Commander Shran played by the amazing Jeffrey Combs. You two pink skins are gonna love him. 🤣

[@Jailem]

The four founding members of the Federation. Humans, Vulcans, Andorians and Tellarites.

[@mmattson8947]

Think about how extraordinary Sarek is. He is a full-blooded Vulcan, from a very traditional family (essentially nobility), yet he married an emotional human... twice. I suspect there is some novel somewhere that explores why Sarek was so unusual.

[@Brejan]

Since it's not explored in canon, I like to imagine he worked for T'Pol when he was young, and based on her story with Trip she advised him not to let tradition or family stand in the way of his relationship with Amanda.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

There is a novel, Sarek, that examines Amanda's last days, and Spock's relationship with both.

[@francisbartoszewski2284]

Next time can we please do the episode where Spock returns to Vulcan for his arranged marriage? I love that episode.

[@ice-iu3vv]

while having 2 human wives has caused the widespread belief that sarek has "a thing" for human women, it is far more logical to conclude that he went into pon farr while at work, as ambassador to earth. the "thing for" human women idea simply doesnt fit the vulcan paradigm, while pon farr on earth is 100% consistent with canon.

[@mmattson8947]

Considering Paula and Kat's reaction to the original Tellarite design, now I'm wondering if the producers of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Halloween" (the mask being a Shatner mold without eyes) were influenced by this 1967 episode.

[@DaleRibbons]

Speaking of horror movies, here's a bit of trivia: Reggie Naldor, who played the main Andorian ambassador, played the vampire in the Salem's Lot TV movie.

[@danielwarrenguitar]

Love that you're checking out some more TOS. I totally respect your wishes not to do a full watch of DS9, but maybe we could suggest a few episodes to check out when you're done with TNG? I would recommend the first season DS9 episode "Duet" - I'd love to see the reaction. Thanks!

[@hrs2044]

Love this idea. Some one-off episode watches of DS9 would be amazing.

[@weray7605]

I really want them to see DS9 episode 6, "Q Less" because it has.... (SPOILER).... Vash!

[@Calzaki]

My recommendations for Season 1 of DS9 would be Emissary (obviously), A Man Alone, Captive Pursuit, Battle Lines, The Forsaken (just because they love Lwaxana), Duet and In the Hands of The Profits. In those 7 episodes is the best of the first season. They could add Q-less but other than the obvious it isn't a great episode. But in that selection you have the basis for most of the main characters, a good Odo episode, a stand out classic of Duet, and between Emissary, Battle Lines and Hands of the Profits you get to know the setup for Bajor, its politics, it's religion and the drama that comes later.

[@hrs2044]

They would have to watch "The Way of the Warrior" to see how Worf ends up on DS9 obvi.

[@hrs2044]

@@dupersuper1938 I know but I doubt they'll do a deep dive into any particular season. If they do ANY episode from DS9, "Way of the Warrior would be the most logical as it ties into what happens to Worf post-TNG.

[@gluuuuue]

Iirc, in the TNG ep "Sarek", when Picard mind-melds with Sarek in order to lend him his emotional and psychological control while sharing in and enduring Sarek's emotional pains, Picard mentions Amanda while vocalizing Sarek's regrets, to her (who's by then dead), Spock, and Perrin, in not expressing his love for them all because it is "not their [Vulcans'] way".

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

Spock: Why did you marry her? Sarek: At the time, it seemed like the logical thing to do. Is he saying she was pregnant?

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Another excellent episode, the one before this one, had the woman who played the daughter of the character playing Amanda, Mrs. Sarek, aka, Spock's mom. It is called "Metamorphosis ", and has an excellent introduction to an important character that recurs in a later TNG movie!🎉

[@leonardkirk3893]

YAAAY!! I was hoping you two would tackle this episode!! ❤️💕

[@miguelbotelho2613]

A piece of the Action is a really fun episode, think Trouble with tribbles.

[@curmudgeone]

Probably already been said here but the ‘real’ Andorian (‘Shrek’) we first see was played by Reggie Nalder who went on to play one of the screen’s scariest vampires, Klaus Barlow, in the 1979 tv miniseries/TV movie adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Salem’s Lot, also starring James Mason and recently-passed David Soul.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Have you two reacted to "Amok Time"? "A Taste of Armageddon", from season 1? " The Conscience of the King", also from season 1? A really funny one, from season two is "A Piece of the Action"! I think you'll like it. You should see more TOS!

[@firefly24601]

They've reacted to Amok Time, it's on Patreon only.

[@michaelvincent4280]

There's a couple of shots during McCoy's operation where you can see a light whisp of smoke; it's Dee's cigarette he took hits off of between shots.

[@patsk8872]

The original series did not codify some of the technical details (such as the warp scale) during the series run, and some developed as the series developed. The original Enterprise traveled past "warp 10" according to its scale. TNG used a new partially-exponential warp scale where warp 10 = infinite speed.

[@leeci33]

It’s nice to see your whole face Kat! And I love your hat! Excited to watch this episode with y’all!

[@cleekmaker00]

03:35 The "Blue Shrek" is Andorian. The two 'poorly' masked men are Tellarites. With Sarek and Captain Kirk in the room, witness the four founding members of the United Federation of Planets.

[@photonicus]

In the next ep Kahless may take some.. explaining. We'll be there for that!

[@AlmightyCRJ]

*looks at conference aliens* Come back, Sea Devils. All is forgiven.

[@MrChromeJob]

The Tellerites masks not fitting correctly actually had the unintentional side-effect of turning their species into an argumentative, napoleon complex having, abrasive personality because the actors had to turn their faces up to be able to see out of them. This influenced their portrayal in future Star Trek. I highly recommend watching Star Trek: Enterprise if you want to know more about Vulcans, Andorians(blue shreks), Tellarites, human relations, and the founding of the Federation. 😁

[@randallwong7196]

The security dudes did a better job than typical in this episode, so ( applause ).

[@RedwoodTheElf]

I recommend "The Trouble with Tribbles" which you can follow up with the DS9 "Trials and Tribbleations" episode where there are time travel shennanigans and they Forrest Gump the DS9 Crew into that episode.

[@firefly24601]

The Trouble with Tribbles reaction is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJW7kpyuad-CmKM

[@RedwoodTheElf]

@@firefly24601 Ah, but did they also do "Trials and Tribblations?"

[@firefly24601]

@@RedwoodTheElf They are not reacting to DS9, so no.

[@RedwoodTheElf]

@@firefly24601 Awwww...but it ties directly in, and is one of the better DS9 Episodes...

[@walther007]

Jane Wyatt does come back in the later films as Leonard Nimoy's mother. So expect to see her again. ;)

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Amanda's "wardrobe change" was actually a continuity error! Also: note that, when the transfusion is done between Spock and Sarek, it's green.

[@mikefoster6018]

Kirk and Spock are both absolute forces of nature.

[@brucechmiel7964]

We do not see many Andorians in TOS. As far as I know, there is one in TNG in the episode where Data has a daughter. Though they are prevalent in Enterprise since they are one of the four founding members of the Federation.

[@j.rileyindependentproductions]

I think there were a couple in some of the TOS movies as well, especially anytime there showed the Federation Council or diplomats (so, primarily IV and VI).

[@brucechmiel7964]

@@j.rileyindependentproductions you know I think you’re right.

[@DaleRibbons]

Like the Sylvester McCoy Doctor, I've been looking forward to the Gals getting to this one. Over the years it has become one of my favorites. So, 'Savage Curtain' next, huh? That should be... interesting.

[@krisnimitz6789]

Really like your TOS reaction 😺 i just watchd Katrina telling that she would not watching DS9, personally that’s Ok with me 👍🏻 i hope You will watch it at home (maybe alone or with some friends) maybe even then you’ll start watch Voyager 😄 i think that if You do, You will like captain Janeway 😉 . Anyway i look forward to the next TOS episode 👍🏻🥂

[@Skeezer66]

The alien with the blue antennas is part of the biggest alien race NOT to have many major appearances in Star Trek, the Andorans! They pop up in small roles all the time and are featured the most in Star Trek: Enterprise and Brave New Worlds. They are one of the founding races of the Federation along with the Tellarites (the boar looking people).

[@murkeyhollow]

I would like to give an extra like just for the Dresden Dolls T-Shirt

[@SYLTales]

The warp speed scale in TOS and was simple: velocity = warp_factor cubed. So Warp 10 is 1000 times the speed of light. It's not unusual to see ships going faster than Warp 10 in TOS

[@indetigersscifireview4360]

There is a small piece of dialog that was edited out of the scene in sick bay when they are first discussing surgery and it takes away a key piece to the scene. They did this in several episodes when they remastered them in order to fit in more effects. Wait until you two meet Commander Shran in Enterprise. Easily a stand out recurring character and one of my favorites.

[@indetigersscifireview4360]

@@TheNoiseySpectator no I don't know who you are going to say. Sadly.

[@1monki]

"Savage Curtain" ... "Fun to watch." Anything's possible, I guess (oh boy)

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

It's cool that Spock would have let Sarek die not out of spite because that is how Sarek would have rolled. Another fun thing is that Star Trek had not really figured out what kind of government existed. Was sarek the Vulcan ambassador to Earth? Or the Vulcan representative to the federation? It's like the federation is more like the UN but as time goes on it becomes more like the United States.

[@knight4iam]

Concerning the NEXT TOS episode you plan to watch, I'd give it a 7 out of 10. Seen it dozens of times in my 50 years. When TOS went into reruns, after the show was cancelled, it was soooooo popular because even the "bad" episodes were actually quite "good". Fans have their favorites. Don't expect it to be bad, it's just not on many fan "top 10" lists. There are only a few TOS episodes that I can think of which I'd rate under 5/10. That would be an interesting poll.... TOP 10 WORST TOS EPISODES, picked by the fans.

[@ice-iu3vv]

while i agree that the episode in question is barely above average, its a fine example of late season 3, the end period of the series. they havent seen anything nearly so late before, so its a fine choice all-around.

[@knight4iam]

@@ice-iu3vv several of the best episodes are in season 3... ALL OUR YESTERDAYS, THAT WHICH SURVIVES, SPECTRE OF THE GUN, FOR THE WORLD IS HOLLOW, THE ENTERPRISE INCIDENT, THOLIAN WEB, PLATOS STEP CHILDREN, WINK OF AN EYE. Most others are still above average. But I never understood the distain for SPOCKS BRAIN. It's not great. But I'd give it 6/10.

[@CaptGage]

Your reactions are adorable.

[@3dbadboy1]

Not surprising there's a costume change every scene. Jane Wyatt was a high powered actress in her time. She deserved high status and whatever she wanted.

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

This was a good one , Marc Lennard played a few roles in Tos. and has of course reprised Sarek And Nurse Chappel is such a different character from From Troi's mum . Of course the costumes of the other races are more convincing nowadays but certainly for the 60s the show was really progressive and the writing and acting overcomes a lot of disbelief . It's. always on tv even now , usually with remastered effects which do help some of the episodes .

[@Trygvar13]

I would suggest Balance of Terror and The Trouble With Tribbles and then the follow up DS9 episode Trials and Tribble-Ations

[@firefly24601]

The Trouble with Tribbles reaction is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJW7kpyuad-CmKM Balance of Terror reaction is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH22nZ6Jm9mBgrc

[@randallwong7196]

This episode began the grand tradition of Spock talking about his family only when he really really has to. For all we know he has 20 or 30 relatives, and no one out of the family knows it's that large.

[@jonathanross149]

This is one I would have wanted you to watch, because of the TNG connection.

[@meowza3k]

thumbs up for Dresden Dolls t-shirt

[@shallowgal462]

Those stripey-looking things on the underside of the saucer? Landing struts for saucer separation when used as a lifeboat.

[@CaptChrispy]

Just on watching it again recently, did I notice that when Sarek and Amanda, alone in their room, touch fingers, there's the beginning of some hot rubbing going on!

[@christopherferrarelli2262]

I hope that after the completion Season 7 of TNG, the girls will react to all three seasons of TOS. My hope is that if they do, they’ll get to some memorable episodes like: “The Menagerie” “Arena” “Tomorrow is Yesterday” “Amok Time” “The Ultimate Computer” “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” and a personal favorite of mine… “Court Martial”

[@firefly24601]

They've reacted to Amok Time, it's on Patreon only.

[@evrbody]

I'd like to see your reaction to "The Cage", the original Star Trek pilot with an (almost) unrecognizable cast, but an amazing story.

[@stevejoshua9536]

I can't remember, but did you guys ever react to "The Cage", which was the original Star Trek pilot episode(as opposed to the 2nd Star Trek pilot), that featured Actor Jeffrey Hunter as the U.S.S. Enterprise Capt Christopher Pike, who briefly pre-dated William Shatner's Capt James T. Kirk ? If you're looking for really ancient retro in the Star Trek Franchise, this one might be the one to watch . . . OR, "The Menagerie", which was the 2-part episode in which TOS(the first season) looked back on "The Cage" pilot episode.

[@richardwilliams5387]

Technically Shrek would be a green Andorian.

[@Tuning_Spork]

Ooh, what are they gonna watch next? "The Naked Time"? "Devil in the Dark"? "All Our Yesterdays"? 😀 PAULA: "Next, we're gonna watch 'The Savage Curtain'!!!" 😮

[@sarahfullerton6894]

Noooooo!!

[@kengascoigne5946]

4:37 You're talking about Dr. Evazan

[@kengascoigne5946]

13:42 theres like 86 yeras between the TOS & TNG episodes or something like thiat

[@phillipsuttles1926]

Luv you guys!

[@AdamKadmon-cg5qs]

I'm not sure why your version of the ep had those hard cuts, but I suspect they were from a copy that was cut for broadcast reruns on local TV stations. They tended to chop them roughly in order to cram in more commercials ($$$).

[@awall1701]

hahahhahaha.... I absolutely love it.... Blue Shrek. I am going to start using that. I love your TOS reactions.

[@jakerazmataz852]

You have to realize colore TV was still new so they wanted to show it off with the bright colors, plus, the 60's.

[@andreabindolini7452]

"The Immunity Syndrome" could be the next.

[@toobbeebopper]

As an old Trekkie, can I just say how weird it feels to know that you 2 are watching ST TNG without having seen hardly any episodes of TOS first? lol

[@xenocore01]

Every time I see this Star Trek overlay you ladies use, I want to get the answer to this question. What Department is Kat in, Is she a maintainer, or security? I wanna say maintainer.

[@Ben_Kenobi_77]

I am happy you are reacting to TNG. I would be excited for DS9, but am excited to see all you guys do next. Star trek or not

[@katwithattitude5062]

The Savage Curtain does have a fair amount of cringe and is the source of more than one frequently quoted line. And there is not only a character from Klingon history and one from Vulcan history, but also a very big and real figure in Earth history as well.

[@mconnaghan]

Another classic journey to cat video!

[@Bfdidc]

Yay! A new TOS!

[@brianadkins3880]

Well,if you want to watch a ST-like show with plenty of humor,I suggest The Orville. That is if you like Seth McFarlane's type of humor. Believe there are only 3 seasons so far with about 12 episodes per season so it wouldn't take long to get through. Anyone that has seen it knows it definitely rips off...I mean,was inspired by other ST episodes.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

The Orville has no business being as good as it is. I don't know how they did it.

[@telephotousa]

@Gallifrey Gals I looked for your reaction to "Amok Time" as it was mentioned that you've seen it...but can't find it here. ??

[@firefly24601]

Amok Time is Patreon-only.

[@Calzaki]

Sarek married 2 humans. Cos once you go human ;)

[@Pfhreak]

A coconut, you say? What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen Orion masquerading as an Andorian?

[@Asher8328]

You might want to set your expectations a little lower for "The Savage Curtain."