Star Trek - A New Generation Every Three Hours

The Enterprise crew discovers that the Tribbles are multiplying rapidly but that some are unexplicably dying (The Trouble With Tribbles)

[@FacelessDeviant]

There was a person once, whos job was to stand on a star trek set and throw stuffed animals at William Shatner's head.

[@kadindarklord]

And then it turned out (in-universe.) it was a time travelling Jadzia Dax.

[@AndrewChapman]

@@kadindarklord And Sisko.

[@kadindarklord]

@@AndrewChapman Actually, Sisko was throwing them around. Dax was the one throwing them down at Kirk, I believe.

[@AndrewChapman]

@@kadindarklord Oh okay, I thought Sisko also threw tribbles down on Kirk as he and Dax were scanning each one to find that bomb. I'll have to watch it again and see.

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

😂😂😂

[@nellietart-old-154]

The tribes falling one by one every few seconds, wasn't in the script. It was actually a prank from the crew, I'm surprised he was able to keep a straight face :3

[@RedFenril]

Actually we now know it was Sisko and Dax doing that. ^_^

[@nellietart-old-154]

oh neat! i didnt know that :)

[@captain_hat6247]

1:09 He's looking right at the camera giving the slightest smirk.

[@MedievalGenie]

This makes the scene even funnier.

[@jackdaalfbrainork6392]

Nellie Tart -old- i like the sound effects they add when they fall out

[@rebeccatomlin3121]

I have never seen Kirk look so 100% done until I saw this.

[@RJMeta]

XD

[@locopablo90703]

One of the funniest moments in star trek history... Or at least in the original series.

[@WTFisTingispingis]

"IT KEEPS HAPPENING."

[@benjaminthefox]

That look he gives Bones is amazing.

[@hummingbirdgirl0720]

XD HERE'S A 200TH LIKE

[@george77772moons]

Meanwhile Sisko and Dax are in the storage compartment hurling tribbles at Kirk.

[@thedawkturr4481]

Look for a tricobalt bomb inside one of the many Tribbles to assassinate Kirk, if I'm not mistaken.

[@johnchristina1340]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@SpaceMonke99]

I came down here looking specifically for this comment.

[@jacksonconley5117]

LOL😂😂🤣🤣

[@denisemayosky1955]

😆😆😆

[@coralroper6876]

Kirk's death glare is a bit harder to be intimidated by when he is surrounded by tribbles.

[@yamiatemyugi]

No its harder to be intimidated when there are tribbles falling on his head every few seconds

[@coralroper6876]

That too

[@mastadonking3816]

Except for when you need to something with feeling. Then their pretty much useless.

[@megapokekid1]

His death glare is pointed at the crew as well for throwing Tribbles at him

[@thatchancelife8777]

2:33 “I haven’t figured out what keeps them alive yet” Kirks annoyed face I’m DEAD😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀

[@BleedingUranium]

Absolutely no movement in Kirk's reaction shot, except the tribble bouncing off his shoulder. xD

[@AndrewChapman]

I love how Spock just stands there with his hands behind his back as Kirk gets buried among the tribbles. Rest in peace, Leonard Nimoy.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I think Spock was secretly "enjoying" this-just as Sub-CdrT'Pol was when she held the key-to unlock the cuff holding Cpt. Archer's hand to a pole-in front of him. She also "enjoyed" giving the VN pinch to that Ferengi. Her eyes gave her away as did that slight smile. Spock must've either met her or read her journals.

[@K-11609]

Not to mention Bones coming in completely ignoring the mountain of Tribbles gorged as he says stop feeding them. XD

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

Also gotta love how Kirk just stands there as they pour down on him, and keep pouring down on him, until he's almost buried. When not two feet away...tribble-free zone.

[@wendym1234]

I bet there was lots of retakes of that scene!

[@strmchsr63]

The chemistry between Kirk Spock and McCoy was SOLID GOLD. I don’t think that kinda chemistry was present on any other ST series. I’ve often compared the bickering between Spock and McCoy to buddy and Mel in the dick van dyke show. No episode would be complete in either show without that bickering 😁

[@swiftfirebolt6922]

i couldn't help laughing when they were talking when more and more tribbles kept hitting kirk on the back of his head when they were trying to have a serious conversation.

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

and i bet the people behind the set had a whale of a time throwing them :)

[@AnthonyP118]

Yeah well Sisko and Dax were in a bit of a rush.

[@RedFenril]

+OnionChoppingNinja Those people behind the set were Sisko and Dax trying to find a tribble that had a bomb on it and get it out.

[@JamesOhGoodie]

The funny part is you're completely on the money. The crew were pissed off at Shatner and they purposefully aimed for his head.

[@yamiatemyugi]

The fact he's completely unbothered by it makes the sinareo even funnier. I laugh every time that white tribble hit him on the head and bounces off his shoulder.

[@shirley3467]

at 2:40 when spock just casually places the tribble he was holding back to the huge pile. Hahaha I love it

[@ashayam2456]

Thank you for pointing that out that’s fucking PRECIOUS!!!

[@virginiaconnor8350]

He was even petting it after they exposed Darven. K wonder how he would've reacted to Dr. Phlox feeding a tribble to Sulu's pet plant. I think the Denoblian-and possibly T'Pol-would still be alive then.

[@latuan974]

I love when at 2:29 the tribble knocks another out of his hand.

[@gbisaga]

That's because we know that Dax and Sisko really tossed them down.

[@anonb4632]

Gary Bisaga 2:41

[@anonb4632]

2:52

[@denisemayosky1955]

That was too cute!

[@BleedingUranium]

I also love how he finishes the line, and manages to hold a straight face and do the next one too. That aim and timing was too perfect to end up on the outtakes reel. :D

[@lukegauci1159]

What I love about this is that he could have easily stepped back to avoid being covered by Tribbles, yet he just stands there with a look of defeat on his face and accepts his fate of being buried by balls of cotton wool! 😂😂

[@tatabetita5321]

Do the math. 1 tribble, after 12 hours, births 10 offspring = 11 tribbles. After another 12 hours, each of the 11 tribbles births 10 offspring each = 121 tribbles. After 6 generations, equivalent to 3 days, we have 11 raised to the power of 6 (11^6) which equals to...1,771,561. Yep, never doubt Vulcan logic.

[@JimmyTurner]

You mean the math the writers did?

[@Crusader1815]

So what was Sally Struther's logic in feeding Africans? Did you know that the population of Africa has doubled since she made those ads?

[@asfrflagcommunity966]

brainy hurty

[@theguywhoisaustralian1465]

That's exponential growth for ya

[@bidlingodoop4673]

@@Crusader1815 how does that have anything to do with this and how racist are you.

[@YatzSliversword]

How he casually puts the Tribble under his armpit amuses me to no end. I'm entertained way too easily.

[@Rattrap007]

YatzSliversword i'm more amused at the thought of stage hands randomly tossing Tribbles down on Shatner during the scene.

[@TombunnyHunter]

It wasn't stage hands, it was Sisko and Dax tossing them.

[@ardiekepoo744]

TombunnyHunter fantasy or Reality... Either one is entertaining to know...

[@JoeLibby]

I never really noticed that until now. First Kirk puts the tribble under his arm. After a few seconds, he remembers it's alive and cradles it in his arm. Whether the director or Shatner came up with that, it's a cute bit of business.

[@ubilo]

No, you are not. You're lucky.

[@TheInspirefly]

Kirk's glare is made all the more terrifying when he is being repeatedly hit on the head by falling tribbles

[@Anynom]

I love how Bones runs in to tell him how to stop them breeding without seeming to notice Kirk is literally chest deep in a million tribbles.

[@emyhewett6396]

The tribble that falls out every few seconds and hits Kirks head is just brilliant

[@SapphireCrusader1988]

"And second...close that door." My favorite line from Kirk in the whole episode.

[@JerusalemStrayCat]

Jim's face when the tribbles come tumbling out the door all over him "This is my life now"

[@lumieremortelle1755]

William Shatner is hilarious in this scene, the slightly amused look on his face each time a new Tribble hits him, telling the Guy berating him to just 'Shut Up' but the look on his face at Spock who has logically worked out how many there are & looks so pleased with himself, as does Mckoy, yet neither of them are doing anything constructive about their buried Captain, thus the death stare, Kirk Spock & McKoy have so many humorous moments, it's part of the magic of Star Trek.

[@dkupke]

I wonder how many times they decided to re-take this scene so they could dump all those things on Shatner over and over again just to torture him

[@FishKepr]

According to the book on the making of this episode, the shot where they dumped the tribbles on Bill Shatner took eight takes before they got it right.

[@1stcaptainraldoron538]

FishKepr so that, “I’m 1,000% done with this shit,” is actually genuine!

[@lexluthorrulerofaustrailia2882]

I think that all the Tribbles should have gone on the Klingon Captain!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **poops pants from laughter**

[@LemonFlavoredRain]

And you know at least one, if not more, of those retakes was due to someone giving in and laughing.

[@Nergalsama01]

1:19 Just a small detail, but I kinda love the security guy in the background rolling his eyes during Spock's explanation. As if he's thinking "Jeez, that's a lot of Tribbles". Or he's trying to work out the numbers in his head. XD

[@christinejanis6552]

He's like, "Sock at it again" *eye roll lool

[@keithbrown8814]

He's wearing a RED shirt !!!.....that explains it.......!

[@baileyprovance]

I love how Kirk doesn't move an inch when that tribble falls down and hits his shoulder and he still keeps a grin on his face @ 2:36

[@DickKickley]

1:38 The look on Kirk's face is amazing.

[@alphacatbird]

My favorite part is that deadpan glare Kirk gives McCoy. LOL!

[@C.K.Productions]

Your profile picture is the best. :)

[@homosexualitymydearwatson4109]

Haha Sherlock~

[@scubyrojo9800]

0:17 Kirk quickly gets the tribble in the arm when he realizes that he crushes him with his arm XD

[@MidnightEkaki]

*shakes hand for 10 seconds mouthing silent words* "...close that door!" -Classic Shatner

[@Hellbat_the_Destron]

"I don't know what keeps them alive yet!" 2:36 "BONES I SWEAR TO GOD I'LL LAUNCH YOU INTO OPEN SPACE"

[@hopewec]

And Sisko is just randomly tossing tribbles at Kirk

[@marinowilsonjoemama]

Kirk was a galaxy womanizer

[@mikegallant811]

Dax was too.

[@khfanlife]

"Mr. Baris, I will hold you in irons if you don't shut up!" LOL!

[@conscienceaginBlackadder]

What sort of future is Trek if they have regressed to holding in irons?

[@stephenwoehr6500]

Probably the only character ever to tell a William Schallert character to "shut up."

[@virginiaconnor8350]

@@stephenwoehr6500 They never told him that when he played the father on "The Patty Duke Show"? She's gone too. R.I.P., Patty.

[@stampede122]

That’s his “shut up, Wesley!!” moment before it became a thing

[@jim6820]

May the great William Schallert who starred in this episode RIP. Passed away on 5/8/2016 at the age of 93. Such a great character actor. Very underrated. Quite the career he had.

[@no1cookierusher334]

He's still alive. That was Leonard

[@jim6820]

No*1 CookieRusher the man that played Mr. Barris in this episode. He was a guest star. He was the man yelling at Kirk for the tribbles eating his grain.

[@tuttt99]

I loved Bill Schallert.

[@nitpicker9406]

Tribble + Gremlin = Furby

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Tribble + Borg = World Domination

[@MrDavidh4]

+Nit Picker Tribble + Ewok = End of the Klingon Empire.

[@alexm8705]

Nit Picker Omfg thank you for making my day XD I'm dying 😂😂😂😂

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

*Mogwai! Gremlins are green and not furry at all. Stupid idiot

[@gochem3013]

Tribbles ➡️ Ewoks ➡️ Wookies

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

Are we going to acknowledge the fact that no one attempted to dig Kirk out of the tribbles? 😅

[@vickylynn8787]

🤣🤣🤣

[@00bikeboy]

Wow, I never noticed this before, Shatner breaks the 4th wall @ 1:09 Cool !

[@bbenjoe]

These cuties are one of the greatest enemies of the Klingon Empire.

[@archaein5391]

2:34, Kirk's face.

[@adiraiju9336]

That's a look that says "Which one of these fuzzballs should I throw at you?"

[@ardiekepoo744]

Emily Kirk and Luigi have the same 'Death Stare'... Lol...

[@RepublicofMarsGaming]

This is why you should spay and neuter your tribbles

[@andyfriederichsen]

Except they are BORN pregnant.

[@Maulinator69]

Kirk's dead pan Paddington Bear hard stare @ 2:36 when Bones tells him he doesn't know what keeps the Tribbles alive kills me every time 🤣

[@SolKaras]

"I haven't figured out what keeps them alive yet!" "-long, intimidating stare-" "Alright, alright..." xD

[@Three-Headed-Monkey]

I bet the stage hands throwing the tribbles at Shatner from the hatch were having a good time.

[@khfan4life365]

Jim: I want to know what killed these Tribbles. Len: I haven’t figured out what keeps them alive yet. Jim: *gives Len a “you better or so help me, God” glare*

[@jacobkleinsasser5658]

you know there was a crew member of the show behind that door just occasionally chucking tribbles at William Shatner there. I bet that man/woman went home that day thinking "I love my job! "

[@goldsoul268]

THIS IS THE CUTEST SCENE I HAVE EVER SCENE IN MY LIFE OH MY G O D EVERY TIME ONE FALLS DOWN OUT OF THAT HATCH I SCREAM FROM CUTENESS OVERLOAD

[@taramartin4658]

Tribbles are so adorable!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Loafeebuns]

Ikr!

[@MrDavidh4]

+Tararat M. I wonder if they're actually baby Ewoks?

[@Maupin001]

Jim Kirk is 1701% done.

[@MrDavidh4]

1:28 Classic Kirk pose with a Tribble.

[@nicholasmorsovillo2752]

That bit was freaking hilarious as he was getting buried in tribbles and how in a matter of seconds he was up to his ankles in them just by opening the compartment door and Spock puts back the tribble he picked up and how Kirk's head went stock still when that one white tribble hit him in the back of the head and how he was staring at McCoy as one came out and hit him in the side of the head was classic.

[@danielevans545]

02:35 The look on Kirks face in that part is hilarious, especially when the Tribble bounces off of him.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

This is hilarious enough, but if you've seen the DS9 episode "Trials and Tribble-ations" you find out the reason Kirk was periodically being hit by individual tribbles- Sisko and Dax were in the grain bay scanning the tribbles for the one with the bomb in it (long story) and tossing them over their shoulders out of the bay! My personal favourite bit is at 0:18 when Kirk attempts to force the grain bin and casually tucks the tribble he's holding under his arm.

[@SirButterlegs]

2:34 the look on Kirk's face with the mountain of tribbles is priceless

[@jordynmiller7951]

Kirk's face on 2:37 was hilarious. He's like 'McCoy don't argue with me when I'm midwaist deep in tribbles. Just figure out what killed the puffballs. You can figure out what keeps them alive later.' :D

[@DarkKura]

Tribble + Anime = Kuriboh! . . . they even multiply

[@derekboad9235]

Never get them wet, and made sure you never feed them after midnight!

[@dennyelston7989]

Your talking about Gizmo and the Gremlins but these thing are Tribbles

[@kayseek1248]

2:08 the look on Kirk’s face is just hilarious.

[@Ekami-chan]

I love that the tribbles keep making noise and make a different noise when they fall, good little details :D

[@TheTrashball]

To think that some of those Tribbles were thrown by Sisko and Dax...

[@pedropotter1999]

I cant watch this episode without think in DS9

[@stevenpilling5318]

Who can... with that gorgeous Terry Ferrell?!

[@phoenixblueknight]

2:02, Bones, “Jim I think I’ve got it! All we have to do is quit feeding them, quit feeding them they stop breeding!” Kirk, looks away, “Now he tells me.” 2:32, Kirk, “I want to know what killed these Tribbles.” Bones raises an eyebrow, “I haven’t figured out what keeps them alive yet.” Kirk, (previous moment replays in his head) gives Bones a death stare. ‘You just told me 30 seconds ago’

[@davido.1233]

I just thought of the perfect idea for a final assignment in a drama class. Split off into groups and perform a scene from this episode, with marks on originality, performance, accuracy to the script, and the freedom to pick which setting and costume that each scene should be in (e.g. Victorian era meeting the Klingons, cheers setting bar fight, or gym storage room tribble count)

[@Wosiewose]

Or the scene in which Kirk questions his crew about who started the fight :)

[@virgilio6349]

0:53 name a cuter Start Trek moment, here I'll wait.

[@nicholasmorsovillo2752]

This scene was so freaking hilarious as they're all just standing there talking about the Tribbles,how they reproduce during the calculated amount time when they got into the storage compartments,how they don't breed if they're not fed,Barris blaming Kirk for everything and abusing his authority when Barris is one to talk about abuse of authority when he was the one responsible for using a system wide security alert for grain all the while Kirk is standing there with Tribbles coming out of that compartment hitting him in the back of the head even though it looks more like they're being thrown out and Kirk is just standing there buried upto his neck in those cute little furballs and he's not trying to get out of that giant tribble ball.

[@herobrinegamers9497]

Offically the best star trek episode evaaaaa

[@troyandrew6154]

Yea, but the city on the edge of forever is my favorite

[@ElysiumCreator]

Knowing that Sisko and Dax were up there throwing Tribbles at Kirk makes this scene even funnier

[@piggyoinkoink6352]

Tribbles are basically cat-sized aphids. Aphids in real life actually are born pregnant and rapidly reproduce asexually. They're less cuddly though...

[@aclegodude2415]

I wish Tribbles were real now so I could have a pet Tribble

[@mushroomhead3619]

Then you'd have a hundred pet tribbles by lunchtime

[@Ty-yt3lj]

By day 4 you'd have 17 million pets

[@thefezturtle3030]

many* pet tribbles

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Heck, you can make a play tribble-that won't breed or make noise-yourself. If you can find a store that sells fake fur (Hancock's or JoAnn's), you only need a yard. Cut a figure 8 and turn it inside out and sew the edges with some matching thread, leaving a bit open to tightly stuff in some cloth-so you can wash it-and then turn it out so the fur in on the outside and sew remaining edge. If you add a music box piece-I used to see them in Michael's-you won't be able to wash it should your tribble gets dirty. Don't sell it; I'm sure they're copyrighted. I just made and gave them to my friends. Not for dog toys; the fur would be bad if they swallowed a small one and even hurt their digestive system if they chewed it up.

[@PepperPhoenix]

The one that bounced off Kirk's head at 1:40 made me spit out my drink.

[@vickylynn8787]

🤣🤣🤣 his face. Lol

[@noreensumey1904]

This is without a doubt my favorite scene of the whole series...

[@janeyrevanescence12]

from what I understand of the situation, Shatner wasn't easy to work with so the crew was more than happy to toss the little fuzzballs at him. That also partially explains the 'i'm going to kill somebody as soon as the cameras stop rolling' face

[@Darkmoone1]

Heh the crossover episode with Deep Space Nine made this all the more entertaining.

[@scp3178]

This episode shows what star trek always also stands for: humor

[@yamiatemyugi]

The look on his face is hilarious. He looks so done with everything. I couldn't help but laugh when the white tribble bounced off his should when he was giving Bones the death glare. Gotta love Spock.

[@softnoobgirl73]

I can't believe Shatner kept a straight face this entire scene

[@who-ny5oe]

Who says that this was the only take?

[@Miss65boo]

One of the behind the scenes crew was having a blast throwing tribbles at Kirk's head!

[@aseriousman91]

I love how excited Bones looks when he enters the room to announce his discovery. Classic.

[@janeyrevanescence12]

Bones: I got it! We stop feeding them! If we stop feeding them, they'll stop breeding! Kirk: (gives him the 'you better start saying your prayers Bones' glare of death) NOW he tells me

[@quinton1630]

2:27 LOL. That straight face while a tribble hits William Shatners’ back.

[@karenchiasson-wall9272]

of all the episodes this is my most favorite one. Now it's a favourite of my daughters who are Trek fans too

[@Sarahruff2010]

2:08 That is the face of a man who is 30000000000000000% done.

[@stephaniewest3576]

1:08 He looked at the camera! Like in the Office lol! He must have been so done with all the those tribbles constantly falling on his head to break the fourth wall! (I'm kidding of course but it's still funny)

[@The_Sass_Monster]

Lmao damn tribble. Kirk is finished with all this shit. He's like "I'm done"

[@oldgoat142]

The fact that Kirk keeps getting bonked on the head and the tribble squeaks is hilarious to me! That was also a pretty good shot using the one tribble to knock the other one out of Kirk's fingers.

[@Love-Sensibility]

What Star Trek is missing nowadays. Adorable, heartfelt and funny moments like this~!

[@KuDastardly]

Whodathunk that randomly throwing a single tribble every now as a studio prank would end up as an action role for Jadzia and Sisko to play that part lol.

[@carlosrvra]

Bones: "I haven't even figured out what keeps them alive yet!" Kirk: "..." Bones: "Alright. If I find out anything I'll let you know." 2:31 - This moment... Kirk's straight face, ZERO change in expression as another tribble falls on him. PRICELESS and HILARIOUS!!

[@Colie448197]

am i the only one imaging that all the actors that aren't in this scene are cracking up backstage while aiming for kirk's head?? hahaha :)

[@xanosdarkpaw1]

This scene is even more funny having watched DS9 and then you know it's Sisko that's pelting Kirk with tribbles...

[@deniseboldea1624]

All time favorite Episode of Star Trek.

[@CYOstmichaelfootball]

I really like it when Spock does the math. :)

[@MrSpaceboy1000]

I just can't stop laughing at this!!!!!!!! So darn funny for so many reasons!!!! My fav. At 0:18. Kirk tucks the one tribble he's holding under his arm and ...out of general liking of it...mmediately holds it properly in his hand as he tries to open the storage bins.

[@user-kl9bi4jt4t]

LOL, good catch, didn't notice the subtlety.

[@havishkalra6013]

1:04 Gorged!? On my grain!? the funniest line of this clip. 2:33 I haven't figured out what keeps them alive yet. Then kirk stares at Mccoy.🤨

[@obionedogan]

Has anyone watched Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends on Cartoon Network? I think this episode is where they got inspiration for one of their own episodes where Blue opens a secret door and a landslide of scribbles pour out. Tribbles = scribbles? Also there was a character called Uncle Pockets who is very similar to the guy who sells the tribbles he had a giant coat with a lot of pockets. I just love figuring out who got inspired by who :D

[@TheFrankman]

3:00 - Dax will you stop bonking Kirk on the head with Tribbles please?

[@ryansample6016]

Quick, send all of them to the Klingons!

[@shiningarmor2838]

That is why they are at war

[@MrDavidh4]

+Ryan Sample And then there would be "No Tribble at all!"

[@stephenwoehr6500]

That's what they did. #SpoilerAlert

[@nightshardthefanguidebrony847]

kirk had the biggest "i dont give a fuck" expression as he was still being burried with tribbles XD

[@tzford]

Best Star Trek episode ever!!!

[@DangerousDavies2008]

Lol at the security officer rolling his eyes behind Spock

[@bodieofci5418]

If i show people new to Star Trek an episode, I always start with this one. Its prrrrfect

[@christianlorre]

Shatner being frustrated by a ton of fluffy things is hilarious.

[@kpoplove4]

hahahaaa XD this is the funniest scene in the episode!!!! i love how the tribbles keep hitting shatner!! i don't know how they made it through that scene without laughing

[@planetrhine]

The Trouble With Tribbles was like my 10th favorite episode.

[@strmchsr63]

The trouble with tribble s episode is CUTEST Star Trek episode in ALL of the Star Trek universe!! 👍😘😁

[@Twilightstarize1]

Tribbles! They are so fuzzy!